{"product_id":"balboa-2-x-2-heater-tail-piece-50085-417-5050","title":"Balboa 2\" x 2\" Heater Tail Piece (50085) (417-5050)","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eBalboa 2x2 Heater Tail Piece (50085) – Obsolete Replacement 417-5050\u003c\/h1\u003e \u003cp\u003eBalboa Water Group presents a 2\" × 2\" heater tail piece designed for Balboa spa heaters. This component is ideal for technicians and pool \u0026amp; spa enthusiasts maintaining Balboa systems, especially when replacing aging heater connections. Note: this part is obsolete and commonly replaced by Balboa’s 417-5050, a trusted upgrade in Balboa heater assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnection Size\u003c\/b\u003e: 2\" plumbing connections on both ends for standard Balboa spa plumbing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConnection Type\u003c\/b\u003e: Dual-end compatibility with both Male Buttress Thread (MBT) and Slip (s) options, offering flexible installation paths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMaterial\u003c\/b\u003e: Durable white plastic (PVC-like construction) designed for reliable performance within typical spa plumbing environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBrand \u0026amp; Function\u003c\/b\u003e: Balboa Water Group heater tail piece used as a vital union piece in spa heater assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePart Status\u003c\/b\u003e: Obsolete designation; commonly replaced by the Balboa 417-5050 to ensure continued service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis tail piece is particularly suited for Home \u0026amp; Garden \u0026gt; Pool \u0026amp; Spa projects where a secure, compliant 2\" connection is required between the heater and the surrounding 2\" piping. Its dual-end MBT and slip compatibility simplifies retrofits and service work, helping you maintain steady water flow and system reliability in Balboa-based spa setups. If you’re updating an older Balboa heater, this part offers a clear path to continued operation through a compatible replacement, 417-5050.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext8b\"\u003eBalboa 2\" x 2\" Heater Tail Piece (50085)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext8b\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eObsolete\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e- replacement part 417-5050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"margintop4\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl0_labelAttributeName\"\u003eHeater Union Part Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl0_labelAttributeValue\"\u003eTailpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl1_labelAttributeName\"\u003eFirst Plumbing Connection Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl1_labelAttributeValue\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl2_labelAttributeName\"\u003eFirst Plumbing Connection Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl2_labelAttributeValue\"\u003eMale Buttress Thread (mbt), Slip (s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl3_labelAttributeName\"\u003eSecond Plumbing Connection Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl3_labelAttributeValue\"\u003e2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl4_labelAttributeName\"\u003eSecond Plumbing Connection Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan id=\"_ctl0__ctl0_listviewSpecificationAttributes_ctrl4_labelAttributeValue\"\u003eMale Buttress Thread (mbt), Slip (s)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext8n\"\u003eIf you need assistance in finding the right bath or spa heater replacement product, give us a call at \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e800-918-9143 \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003etoday!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext8n\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bspotext8n\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan 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