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Balboa 3kw Heater With Pressure Switch - 50146

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Complete with the latest Titanium heating element, pressure switch, tail pieces and Gaskets.

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Balboa 3kw Heater With Pressure Switch - 50146


A very common 3kw Balboa hot tub heater assembly with pressure switch for older discontinued Balboa spa control packs. Pressure switches are the original method of detecting whether there is sufficient water pressure (Flow) in the heater tube to prevent dry firing and burning out the heating element.


This pressure switch flow detection method has now been replaced by Balboa with the latest M7 technology which uses two M7 sensors at each end of the heater assembly.


Supplied complete with 2x new O-ring gaskets, Balboa pressure switch, 2x 2" heater unions and tailpieces.


 

Specifications


Volts: 230

Hz: 50

kW: 3.0

Amps: 11.5-12.0

Heater Element Material: Titanium Coated

Sensors: Pre M7 Temperature and high limit (sold separately)

Flow Detection: 2 PSI Pressure switch

Part Number: Balboa 50146, can replace other part numbers.



Dimensions


Length: 380mm

Total Length: 495mm (including unions)

Diameter: 60mm

Distance Between Terminals: 32mm

 


Connections

 

Plumbing: 2-inch unions, female collars thread onto the spas existing male plumbing tailpieces. (Internal thread diameter of the female collars are 78mm).

 

Electrical: The pressure switch is connected by two insulated spade connectors and this cable has a two-pin plug which plugs directly onto the PCB. The heater tube has a metal pouch on the side for the hi-limit sensor probe to sit inside. Heater terminals are connected by two power wires from the PCB and secured by two 3/8" nuts.


Fixings: This type of pressure switches Balboa heater is secured onto the Balboa control box by two semi-circular aluminium straps that are bolted onto the rear or underside of the control box by four small 3/8" bolts.



Compatible Control Boxes


This 3kw Balboa heater assembly with pressure switch 50146 is compatible with the following older discontinued metal boxed Balboa spa control boxes. Spaform SF100, Canadian Spa MRSPA1, M1, M3 TUV, Lite Leader, Super Duplex.



Fits Spa Brands


Can be found a huge number of older models of American & Canadian spa and hot tub brands in the UK and Europe. Hydropool, Beachcomber, Spaform, Canadian Spa, Hydrospa, Signature Spas, Leisurerite, Aegean, Master Spas, Marquis Spas, Leisure Bay, Catalina and many more.

 

 

Additional Information


When connecting the two power wires from the PCB to your new heater terminals be very careful and hold the base of the terminal with a small 1/4" spanner or long nose pliers before tightening the two 3/8" nuts up on top. This is a genuine Balboa product, stay well clear of cheap internet copies.



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If you require any help with choosing your replacement hot tub heater please do give us a call or email us through our contact us page. We many years of hands-on experience with all makes and models of hot tubs and spas.

Manufacturer:
Balboa Water Group
Product Type:
Spa & Hot Tub Heater Assembly
Part Number(s):
50146
kW Rating:
3.0kW
Element Material:
Incoloy
Flow Detection:
2 PSI Pressure Switch
Sensor Type:
Pre-M7 Temperature & Hi-Limit Sensors
Terminal Distance:
31.75mm
Plumbing Union Size:
2” (78mm thread OD)
Pipe Connection Size:
2” female socket (60mm ID)
Length:
380 mm
Length Inc Unions:
495 mm
Tube Diameter:
60 mm
Compatible With:
Balboa Lite Leader & M1 Tuv metal control boxes found on Beachcomber Hot Tubs, Spaform, Hydrospa, Canadian Spa & many others.
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