{"product_id":"balboa-ultimax-5235212-s-spa-pump","title":"Balboa Ultimax 5235212-S Spa Pump – 230V, 2-Speed, 56-Frame, 12\/3.5A","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalboa Ultimax 5235212-S spa pump\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a complete replacement pump and motor assembly featuring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V operation, a 56-frame motor, and two-speed performance rated at 12 amps on high speed and 3.5 amps on low speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for compatible hot tub jet and filtration systems, this Balboa\/Vico Ultimax pump features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecenter suction, side discharge, and nominal 2-inch plumbing connections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. It can be wired for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-speed or two-speed operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to suit the connected spa control and application.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower cord and pump unions are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalboa Water Group\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePump Family\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltimax \/ Vico Ultimax\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Part Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5235212-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVoltage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequency\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e60Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Frame\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e56-frame, thru-bolt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMotor Type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-speed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh-Speed Amperage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12.0A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow-Speed Amperage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOperating Options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan be wired for one or two speeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuction Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal 2-inch male buttress thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDischarge Connection\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNominal 2-inch male buttress thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuction Position\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCenter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDischarge Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComplete motor and wet end\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePower Cord\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePump Unions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacing an Older Balboa or Vico Ultimax Pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpa-parts suppliers document the following cross-references for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5235212-S\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder or Alternate Part Number\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdentification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5235212-B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlternate Balboa pump designation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1016170\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalboa\/Vico Ultimax cross-reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1016205\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBalboa\/Vico Niagara cross-reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1016218\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder pump cross-reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1016235\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder pump cross-reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse these numbers as a starting point when identifying your replacement. Confirm your existing pump’s voltage, speeds, amperage, plumbing connections, discharge position, and mounting dimensions before ordering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNeed help matching your pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Send Whirly Bros photos of the pump label, motor label, and plumbing connections. Include all visible model and part numbers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-Speed or Two-Speed Operation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 5235212-S has a two-speed motor that can be connected for:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo-speed operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e low speed for circulation and filtration, and high speed for therapy jets in a compatible spa system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne-speed operation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e one selected motor speed controlled by a compatible spa control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe installer must follow the wiring diagram on the supplied motor and verify the control system’s electrical ratings. Never energize both speed terminals simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Horsepower Labels May Differ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOlder spa pumps may carry horsepower descriptions that differ from current replacement listings. The 5235212-S is commonly advertised under both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 HP and 4 HP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e descriptions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor replacement selection, compare the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epart number, 230V supply, 12.0\/3.5A ratings, motor speeds, frame size, plumbing dimensions, and required pump performance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Horsepower alone does not confirm that a pump will fit or perform correctly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCheck Before Ordering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElectrical compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Verify the voltage, speed requirements, and current capacity of your spa control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlumbing size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Both connections are nominal 2-inch. Nominal plumbing size refers to the connection standard, not the outside diameter measured across the threads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDischarge position:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Compare the outlet orientation with your existing pump and available plumbing space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting and clearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Check the motor base, mounting-hole spacing, connection heights, and overall installation space. Production versions may use different motor bases.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCord and unions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reuse existing components only when they are compatible and in suitable condition, or purchase replacements separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes the 5235212-S include a motor?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. This is a complete pump assembly with the motor and wet end.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAre the power cord and pump unions included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. The power cord and pump unions are sold separately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan this pump run on 115V or 120V?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. This model requires a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e230V supply\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I use it as a single-speed pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes, when wired for one selected speed according to the motor wiring diagram and connected to a compatible spa control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes it replace 5235212-B or 1016205?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoth are documented supplier cross-references for this pump. Verify the electrical specifications, plumbing, and mounting dimensions for your installation before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I replace the smaller 5235208-S with this pump?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDo not assume they are interchangeable because they belong to the Ultimax family. The 5235212-S has higher listed current requirements. Your spa control, electrical supply, plumbing, and jet system must support the replacement pump’s requirements and performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it use my existing mounting holes?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting arrangements can vary between motor versions. Compare dimensions before installation; base or mounting adjustments may be necessary.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGet Help Finding the Right Replacement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhirly Bros\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with your existing pump information before ordering if you are unsure about fitment. Clear label photos and pictures of the plumbing connections help us review the correct replacement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstallation and wiring should be completed by a qualified spa technician or electrician following the instructions supplied with the pump.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BALBOA WATER GROUP","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67891704824130,"sku":"5235212-S","price":379.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/9377\/5682\/files\/Balboa_5235212-S_1af.webp?v=1792950193","url":"https:\/\/www.whirlybros.com\/products\/balboa-ultimax-5235212-s-spa-pump","provider":"Whirly Bros","version":"1.0","type":"link"}