Zodiac - Condenser 1500µF 400V - B0217700A

Zodiac – Condenser 1500µF 400V – B0217700A

The Zodiac B0217700A is an original replacement electrolytic condenser (capacitor) rated at 1500µF and 400V, designed as a genuine spare part for Zodiac pool heating equipment. Condensers of this type are essential electrical components within pool heat pump systems, where they serve to smooth out electrical current, support motor starting, and stabilise voltage across the power circuit. When a condenser fails or degrades, the heat pump may fail to start, operate erratically, or trip its protective circuits — making prompt replacement with the correct specification component critical to restoring normal operation.

Technical characteristics and construction

This condenser carries a capacitance rating of 1500 microfarads (µF) and a working voltage of 400 volts (V), both of which are key electrical parameters that must match the original component precisely. Using a condenser with an incorrect capacitance or voltage rating can result in inadequate motor starting torque, component overheating, or premature failure of connected electrical parts. The 400V rating provides a generous voltage headroom for standard single-phase and three-phase pool heating installations across European mains supplies. As referenced in Zodiac catalogue documentation, this condenser is associated with the 42-model condenser resistance 55W L750 (B0051000A) family, indicating its application within Zodiac’s pool heating and heat pump product lines. As an OEM Zodiac spare part carrying the original part number B0217700A, it guarantees dimensional and electrical compatibility with the intended equipment, avoiding the risks associated with non-original substitutes.

Suitability and application

This condenser is intended for use in Zodiac pool heating systems where the original condenser has reached end of life, has been damaged, or has been identified as faulty during servicing. It is particularly suited to pool installers, service technicians, and pool owners undertaking authorised repair of their Zodiac heat pump or heating unit. Because electrical components such as condensers should be matched exactly to the original equipment specification, this part is recommended only for the specific Zodiac models for which it was designed. If you are unsure whether this part number matches your equipment, consult your Zodiac product documentation or contact a qualified pool heating technician before ordering. Replacement of this component should be carried out by a qualified electrician or pool heating engineer in accordance with local electrical safety regulations.