The part number 34-0225B refers to a HydroQuip (Balboa) Eco 200 4-button topside control panel.
This rectangular spa-side control panel includes an LCD display and an overlay with buttons for two pumps, a light, and temperature control.
Topside Panel Specifications
The HydroQuip Eco 200 is a durable control panel designed to be user-friendly and reliable for managing common hot tub functions.
Manufacturer: HydroQuip/Balboa
Model/Series: Eco 200 / VL200
Shape: Rectangular
Dimensions: The panel measures approximately 4-1/2 inches wide by 2 inches tall.
Buttons: 4-button configuration (typically labeled Pump 1, Pump 2, Light, and Temperature). Other overlays with different button configurations (e.g., Pump 1, Blower, Light, Temperature) are also available separately.
Display: LCD display for temperature and status readings.
Cord Length: The cord is typically around 84 inches (7 feet) long.
Plug Type: Balboa phone-style connector plug.
Compatibility and Replacement
The 34-0225B control panel is a direct replacement for several older or alternative part numbers and is primarily used with HydroQuip and Balboa control systems.
Compatible Systems: Used with HydroQuip control systems found in brands like Gulf Coast Spas, and compatible with Balboa VL200 systems.
Replaces Part Numbers: It is a suitable replacement for part numbers including 34-52312-K, 52312, and 9705-66.
The part number 34-0225B refers to the Hydro-Quip ECO-200 4-button topside control panel, which is also a compatible replacement for certain Balboa Water Group (BWG) panels like the VL200.
This is a generic, "off-the-shelf" component used by various manufacturers who install the corresponding Hydro-Quip or Balboa control systems.
Hot Tub Manufacturers Using This Part
The 34-0225B is used in spas that utilize compatible Hydro-Quip or Balboa equipment packs. These manufacturers include:
Gulf Coast Spas: Explicitly mentioned as a brand that uses this specific control panel and its associated Hydro-Quip control systems.
Artesian Spas: This manufacturer is known to use various Hydro-Quip or Balboa components in their spas.
QCA Spas: Uses a variety of generic control components that can include this topside panel.
Emerald Spas / Great Lakes Spas: These brands frequently incorporate compatible control packages.
Strong Spas: Many models have incorporated these standardized control panels.
Viking Spas: Often uses Hydro-Quip systems and related control configurations.
H2O / Platinum Spas: These brands typically use Balboa control systems which may be compatible with this panel or its Balboa equivalent (VL200).
Part Details
Manufacturer: Hydro-Quip (an Allied Innovations company), which often cross-references with Balboa Water Group parts.
Model: ECO-200 4-Button Control Panel.
Button Layout: Typically Pump 1, Pump 2, Light, and Temperature.
Connectivity: It comes with a cord and a Balboa phone-style plug-in connector.
Replaces: It also replaces part numbers such as 34-52312-K, 52312, 9705-66, and the Balboa 52144 (VL200 mini oval topside).
