How does the ACC ePACK compare to the Balboa VS 501 in terms of quality and longevity?

And I'd also like to be able to adjust temperature to 105

answered your question in previous thread. Yes the epack can be adjusted to do this. Not with the other.

Thanks again, Pageup. I'll be ordering today. It appears the default optional ozonator for the ACC ePack is the $99 Balboa. This spa has no ozone generator, and I'm figuring maybe it should. Do you recommend this one?

If your spa isn't plumbed for one, it's gonna be a pain. Be sure you've got a capped off line somewhere that is for ozone... as most are.

I've got what appears to be about a 3/8" i.d. clear line that's capped on the end. The Balboa Icon 10 controller has a an ozonator receptacle on it.

My old spa had a circulation pump on it so I'm familiar with that operation. This one does not, just the two speed jet pump. Found the following by "Swine" from May, 2007:

Quote:

I love ozone, Personally, I wouldn't own a spa without an ozonator, provided it has a 24 hour circ pump. I wouldn't have an ozonator if it depended on a two speed jet pump for introduction.

I've been trying to study relevant posts to avoid bugging you guys with repetitive dumb questions that have been asked many times before. But I'm a little confused here, is an ozonator a waste of money if used with a two speed jet pump?
Craig

Oh heck no.
If you're plumbed for one then by all means install one!

Ozone is by far the best thing you could do for your spa, next to getting it fixed. All spa controllers we have are ozone plug-in ready.

Pageup,

Okay, I figure we're good to go on the order here. The Balboa ozonator can be found at some lower prices, but you've been very helpful, and I know you'll be available after the new ACC ePACK arrives, so I'd rather do business with your company. Thanks again, Pageup, thank you very much.

Craig

I'm also comparing controllers. Hydro Spa went out of business and the company that took it over sent me a replacement controller that does not have the same electrical hook ups. Its a Balboa VS510SZ. My original looks just like the EZ Pak with all the lighted up plugs on the side of the box. Which is the better controller? I really don't want to have to re-do all the cords if I am not getting a more reliable controller. Any advice? Mike

Mike your original is not a good system.

Throw it in the trash, change out the cords and be done with it.