CMP Nexxus 5.5 Amp Bath Pump With Air Switch 27213-050-000

Meet a like-for-like Balboa Water Group replacement for the CMP Nexxus 5.5 Amp Bath Pump With Air Switch (model 27213-050-000). This retrofit keeps your spa, bath, or hot tub operating with the same trusted performance, while moving to a modern, supported platform that ensures easier maintenance and ongoing availability.

Key benefits at a glance

• Electrical parity: 110 volts, 5 amps, single-speed operation—identical electrical and functional specifications to the original Nexxus pump for a seamless swap.
• Integrated air switch relay: An on-board relay located near the top of the pump preserves the familiar air-button control workflow, eliminating the need for separate switching components.
• Top-discharge design: Keeps your existing plumbing layout intact and simplifies retrofit alignment with standard spa plumbing.
• 3-foot grounded cord with NEMA plug: Flexible cabinet placement and straightforward power connectionwithout sacrificing safety.
• Secure air-button tubing: Built-in locking nut secures the tubing, reducing vibration and air-leak risk during operation.
• Thermal protection: Motor is designed with thermal protection to guard against overheating, helping extend the life of the pump in varying spa environments.
• UL/CSA approved: Certified safety and compliance for reliable installation in residential spa projects.

Why this Balboa replacement matters

For spa designers, pool builders, bath manufacturers, and retailers, this replacement delivers the same dependable performance you relied on from Nexxus, now supported on Balboa’s modern platform. The integrated relay and top-discharge layout maintain familiar workflows and plumbing footprints, making retrofits faster and less disruptive.

Ideal use cases

• Replacing a discontinued CMP Nexxus pump on existing spas, hot tubs, or bathtubs with a like-for-like electrical and functional profile.
• Upgrading to a more maintainable, widely supported replacement platform without reworking cabinet space or piping.
• Projects requiring a reliable field-ready pump swap that minimizes downtime and compatibility risk.

Practical installation considerations

• Ensure your control system uses an air-button switch compatible with the integrated relay.
• Verify that mounting positions and piping will accommodate a top-discharge design.
• Plan for the 3-foot cord length to fit your cabinet clearance and accessible power connection.
• Confirm UL/CSA compliance and follow local electrical codes during installation for a safe, compliant setup.

What you gain with this upgrade

With CMP’s legacy reliability carried forward on a modern Balboa-based platform, you get:

• Consistent performance with familiar control interfaces.
• Improved parts availability and ongoing service support.
• A straightforward retrofit path that preserves existing plumbing and electrical footprint.

If you’ve trusted CMP in your pool, spa, and bath projects, this Balboa-based replacement delivers the same dependable operation, backed by modern design and ongoing availability. It’s the practical, future-ready choice for keeping your spa system running smoothly with minimal downtime.