The popular Balboa Pack unit systems is a central control for the system that would otherwise manages the various functions and features of a hot tub, a small computer!


It typically includes a control panel, a circuit board, and other electronic components that control things such as the jet pumps, blowers, lighting, and temperature settings. 

  • Some control pack units may also include additional features such as water filtration or water treatment systems (AO3P, Ozone and much more)
  • It connects to the various elements of the hot tub and allows you to control the spa functions through a user interface such as a digital display or control panel. 


The most common Control Packs in the market are from Balboa, Gecko, and more.


There are a few different Control Pack unit systems found across all of our Canadian Spa - Series*

  1. The popular CNBP501X is by default integrated on the majority of our 240v series & few limited 120v series such as the Yukon 2-person Spa. 
  2. Some units running at 120v such as the Yukon or the Montreal series, may contain the CNBP501X or a regular CNBP501*running at 120v modified from factory as supposed to 240v.


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This is an instructional guide detailing the steps required to convert the 120 volt Plug and Play Control Pack (Balboa BP501x) to a 240 volt power supply.

 

When operating on 120V, the Plug & Play spas will only run the low speed jets at the same time as the heater. Activating the high speed jets will automatically turn off the heater which will cause the temperature of the water to decrease as much as the spa is being used on high speed.


Converting your 120V system to 240V, allows the spa to heat up while the high-speed jets are running which means your tub will keep the set temperature even if the pump is being used on high speed. 


  1. Please note that the voltage of the pump will remain the same (2HP 120V) as it is not 240V compatible. 
  2. This conversion requires a 40A GFCI and few changes done within the Control Pack as shown below. 
  3. No additional parts are required except for the required power supply.


PLEASE NOTE: This conversion should be completed by a licensed electrician. In order to remain under warranty, we require that you notify us of this change by emailing us at service@canadianspacompany.com with pictures of the wiring in the Control Pack AS WELL as the wiring in the required external GFCI Breaker Box after installation.

 


Click HERE to watch a video of the conversion.



Note: The diagram illustrated here or at the control pack cover, represents a 240v setup. Simply follow the configuration as shown below. 



  • Disconnect the jumper wire between Zone 1 and Zone 3 (highlighted in red below).


  • Retain the Pump connector (J54 & J40) in Zone 1, since this zone must remain configured for 120V components (e.g., the Pump).


  • All other connections should be placed in Zone 3 for the 240V configuration, as illustrated in the main default schematic diagram above.








For Additional support & Technical assistance, please reach Customer care at Serviceca@canadianspacompany.com