HydroQuip/Balboa Eco 401(Lite Duplex) Spaside Control
This topside control is made for use on Hydro-Quip Platinum Series 6501B and 6502B systems. It will also work on Balboa VS500Z and VS501Z systems. It has a 7ft cord with an 8 wire phone jack style plug and comes with an overlay. Buttons layout is: Blower, Jets, Temp, Light. LCD display.
The part number 34-0226B refers to a HydroQuip (Balboa) Eco 401 4-button topside control panel.
This rectangular panel features an LCD display and is used to operate specific spa functions.
Topside Panel Specifications
The HydroQuip Eco 401 panel is a reliable and essential component for managing your spa's features, including temperature, jets, blower, and lighting.
Manufacturer: HydroQuip/Balboa.
Model/Series: Eco 401 (Lite Duplex).
Shape: Rectangular.
Dimensions: Measures 7 inches wide by 3-1/4 inches high.
Buttons: 4-button configuration, typically for P1/Bl/Lt/Temp (Pump 1, Blower, Light, Temperature).
Display: LCD display for temperature and status readings.
Cord Length: Comes with a 7-foot cord.
Plug Type: 8-wire phone jack style plug (RJ45 connector
The part number 34-0226B refers to the Hydro-Quip ECO-401 4-button topside control panel, which is also cross-compatible with the Balboa VS500Z and VS501Z systems.
This generic component is used by various manufacturers who utilize compatible control systems from Hydro-Quip and Balboa.
Hot Tub Manufacturers Using This Panel
Manufacturers that have incorporated compatible Hydro-Quip (Platinum Series 6501B and 6502B) or Balboa control systems (VS500Z and VS501Z) are known to use this panel.
American Whirlpool: This manufacturer has used systems compatible with this panel.
Artesian Spas: Known to integrate various Hydro-Quip or Balboa components into their spas.
Emerald Spas / Great Lakes Spas: These brands have frequently used compatible control packages.
Gulf Coast Spas: Explicitly mentioned as a brand that uses this control panel with their systems.
QCA Spas: Uses a variety of generic control components that can include this topside.
Strong Spas: Often incorporate these types of standardized panels in their models.
Viking Spas: Often uses Hydro-Quip systems and related control configurations.
Cal Spas: This manufacturer has been listed as using compatible systems.
Part Details
Manufacturer: Hydro-Quip / Balboa Water Group.
Model:
ECO-401 (also referred to as the Lite Duplex Spaside Control).
Button Configuration: 4 buttons: typically P1/Bl/Lt/Temp (Pump 1/Blower/Light/Temperature).
Display: LCD display.
Connectivity: 8-pin phone-style plug with a 7-foot cord.
Replaces: It replaces part numbers such as 11671, 34-0226B, and 54665.
