Description
Balboa 1/2" Inverted Plug (55)
Designed for Balboa spa systems, the Balboa 1/2" Inverted Plug (55) is a compact, high-quality replacement part that keeps your hot tub plumbing sealed and running smoothly. Built by Balboa Water Group (BWG), this plug embodies the same reliability and engineering precision you expect from the brand’s extensive spa component ecosystem—from pumps and heaters to control systems and jets.
What makes this plug unique
- Exact 1/2" size fit for standard Balboa fittings, ensuring a precise, trouble-free replacement.
- Inverted design provides a secure seal within Balboa plumbing configurations, helping minimize leaks during normal spa operation.
- Durable construction built to withstand hot tub chemistry, UV exposure, and elevated water temperatures common in spa environments.
- Part of Balboa’s one-source solution—a trusted option across pumps, heaters, electronic controls, jets, and white goods for compatibility and ease of sourcing.
- Economical, authentic Balboa replacement designed to extend the life of your spa without drama or guesswork.
Who this is for
Ideal for spa owners, technicians, or DIY hobbyists replacing worn or missing plugs in Balboa systems. If you’re maintaining or upgrading a Balboa hot tub, this plug ensures you keep the plumbing sealed and protected between service intervals.
Use cases and practical scenarios
- Replacing a worn or lost plug during routine maintenance or component upgrades (pumps, jets, or plumbing fittings).
- Seasonal spa maintenance, winterization, or after a drain-down where a reliable seal is crucial.
- Stocking authentic Balboa parts to minimize downtime and ensure compatibility with BWG’s broader spa lineup.
Installation tips
Before installation, power down the spa and follow standard safety precautions. Align the plug with the 1/2" port, thread in evenly by hand, and tighten to a snug fit—avoid overtightening to prevent thread damage. If you need guidance about compatibility with your specific Balboa model, reach Balboa’s support team at 800-918-9143 during normal business hours or via chat/e-mail.
Why choose Balboa for replacement parts
Balboa Water Group has nearly three decades of spa innovation, delivering high-quality pumps, heaters, controls, jets, and white goods. Choosing the Balboa 1/2" Inverted Plug (55) means you’re investing in a genuine, compatibility-tested component that aligns with your existing BWG spa system, helping you preserve performance, reliability, and value over time.
Balboa 1/2" Inverted Plug (55)Balboa Water Group (BWG) is dedicated to providing only the highest quality spa systems and spa replacement products to their customers. They design the Balboa products and systems to provide the basic functionality that you need matched with the additional features that you want. Whether you are replacing a bath or spa pump, heater, electronic spa control system, jets, or white goods, we have the right solution for you, at an affordable price. If you need assistance in finding the right replacement products, give us a call at 800-918-9143 today! We can also be reached via chat or e-mail during normal business hours.
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At Balboa Water Group (formerly Balboa Instruments), their fundamental commitment to the leisure water industry has been to provide a simple, comprehensive, one source solution to their products that include the highest quality in pumps, blowers, electronic control systems, jets, white goods and accessories. Their outlook has earned them the position as the leading global supplier of product design, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and an unsurpassed reputation for reliability. With nearly three decades of innovative design, expansion and development, BWG offers a complete line of products for your whirlpool bath or hot tub. |
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| WHY USE BALBOA WATER GROUP PRODUCTS? |
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At Balboa Water Group (formerly Balboa Instruments), their fundamental commitment to the leisure water industry has been to provide a simple, comprehensive, one source solution to their products that include the highest quality in pumps, blowers, electronic control systems, jets, white goods and accessories. Their outlook has earned them the position as the leading global supplier of product design, state-of-the-art manufacturing, and an unsurpassed reputation for reliability. With nearly three decades of innovative design, expansion and development, BWG offers a complete line of products for your whirlpool bath or hot tub. |
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