{"title":"Indoor pool water heater","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"chauffe-eau-electrique-k-star-k-5-5-kw-40-000-l","title":"K-Star K-5 Electric Water Heater — 5 kW (40,000 L)","description":"\u003clink href=\"https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Bai+Jamjuree:wght@300;400;500;600;700\u0026amp;display=swap\" rel=\"stylesheet\"\u003e\n\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n    :root {\n        --blue: #0b72b9;\n        --warning: #d97706;\n    }\n\n    .product-section {\n        font-family: \"Bai Jamjuree\", sans-serif;\n        max-width: 850px;\n        margin: 20px auto;\n        padding: 25px;\n        background: #ffffff;\n        border-radius: 10px;\n        border: 1px solid #e5e5e5;\n        line-height: 1.6;\n        color: #1e1e1e;\n        position: relative;\n    }\n\n    .sku-ref {\n        font-size: 1.1rem;\n        font-weight: 600;\n        color: #666;\n        margin-bottom: 20px;\n        display: block;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details {\n        border-bottom: 1px solid #ddd;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details summary {\n        cursor: pointer;\n        font-size: 1.55rem;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        color: var(--blue);\n        padding: 14px 0;\n        margin: 0;\n        display: flex;\n        justify-content: space-between;\n        align-items: center;\n        user-select: none;\n        list-style: none;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details summary::-webkit-details-marker {\n        display: none;\n    }\n    .product-section details summary::marker {\n        display: none;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details summary::after {\n        content: \"+\";\n        font-weight: 600;\n        font-size: 1.4rem;\n        color: #666;\n        transition: transform 0.2s ease;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details[open] summary::after {\n        content: \"−\";\n    }\n\n    .product-section details \u003e *:not(summary) {\n        padding: 15px 0;\n        margin: 15px 0;\n        font-size: 1.35rem;\n    }\n\n    .product-section details p {\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .product-section ul { padding-left: 20px; }\n    .product-section ul li { margin-bottom: 8px; }\n    .product-section strong { color: var(--blue); font-weight: 600; }\n\n    .warning-box {\n        background: #fef3c7;\n        border-left: 4px solid var(--warning);\n        padding: 15px 20px;\n        margin: 20px 0;\n        border-radius: 6px;\n        font-size: 1.2rem;\n    }\n\n    .warning-box strong {\n        color: var(--warning);\n    }\n\n    .manuals-section {\n        margin-top: 30px;\n        border-top: 2px solid var(--blue);\n        padding-top: 25px;\n    }\n\n    .manuals-section h2 {\n        font-size: 1.55rem;\n        color: var(--blue);\n        font-weight: 700;\n        margin-bottom: 15px;\n    }\n\n    .manual-btn {\n        display: inline-block;\n        margin-top: 15px;\n        margin-right: 10px;\n        padding: 18px 40px;\n        background: var(--blue);\n        color: #ffffff !important;\n        border-radius: 14px;\n        text-decoration: none;\n        font-weight: 700;\n        font-size: 1.25rem;\n        letter-spacing: 0.5px;\n        box-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.25);\n        transition: 0.2s ease-in-out;\n    }\n\n    .manual-btn:hover {\n        background: #094f80;\n        transform: translateY(-3px);\n    }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-section\"\u003e\n\n    \u003cspan class=\"sku-ref\"\u003eSKU : KSTAR-K5-5KW\u003c\/span\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"warning-box\"\u003e\n        ⚠️ \u003cstrong\u003eInstallation by licensed electrician mandatory.\u003c\/strong\u003e This appliance is NOT plug-in – it must be wired directly to a 240 V single-phase power supply. Not compatible with soft-sided pools (Intex, Dolphin type). The K-5 model is designed for \u003cstrong\u003enon-salt water\u003c\/strong\u003e only – for salt pools, choose the \u003cstrong\u003eK-5-TT\u003c\/strong\u003e model (titanium element).\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eHighlights\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e electric water heater designed for pools and spas up to \u003cstrong\u003e40,000 L (10,000 gallons)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e by Consolidated Pool \u0026amp; Spa Industries – over 35 years of expertise\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncoloy stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e heating element for long lifespan\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eMaintains constant temperature up to \u003cstrong\u003e40 °C (104 °F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImpact-resistant PVC\u003c\/strong\u003e tank\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eReliable mechanical thermostat with operating light\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCSA and Intertek certified\u003c\/strong\u003e for the Canadian market\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eDrain plug for \u003cstrong\u003eeasy winterization\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eStandard \u003cstrong\u003e1.5\" O.D.\u003c\/strong\u003e connections (inlet\/outlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                The \u003cstrong\u003eK-Star K-5\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 5 kW electric water heater designed and manufactured in Canada by Consolidated Pool \u0026amp; Spa Industries. Ideal for extending your swimming season from spring to fall, it efficiently heats above-ground pools, small in-ground pools, and residential spas up to \u003cstrong\u003e40,000 liters\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                Equipped with an \u003cstrong\u003eIncoloy stainless steel heating element\u003c\/strong\u003e, the K-5 is specifically designed for \u003cstrong\u003enon-salt water\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. For salt pools, the \u003cstrong\u003eK-5-TT\u003c\/strong\u003e model with a titanium element is required to prevent corrosion. Its \u003cstrong\u003emechanical thermostat\u003c\/strong\u003e offers simple and reliable control, maintaining a constant temperature up to 40 °C.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                The \u003cstrong\u003eimpact-resistant PVC\u003c\/strong\u003e tank, \u003cstrong\u003ecopper grounding lugs\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emanual high-limit reset\u003c\/strong\u003e ensure safe and durable use. The drain plug allows for simple winterization to protect the appliance during the cold season.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\n                \u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e The K-5 operates on a \u003cstrong\u003e240 V single-phase (21 amps)\u003c\/strong\u003e power supply. It must be \u003cstrong\u003ewired directly\u003c\/strong\u003e by a licensed electrician – no standard power outlet. Plan for electrical installation costs in your budget.\n            \u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consolidated Pool \u0026amp; Spa Industries\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel:\u003c\/strong\u003e K-5 (mechanical, non-salt water)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5 kW\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240 V single-phase\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 amps\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended capacity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40,000 L (10,000 US gallons)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum temperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40 °C (104 °F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum flow:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 GPM (30 L\/min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnections:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5\" O.D. (inlet\/outlet)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeating element:\u003c\/strong\u003e Incoloy stainless steel (non-salt)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTank:\u003c\/strong\u003e Impact-resistant PVC\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manual high-limit reset + operating light\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrounding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Copper lugs\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winterization plug included\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e CSA + Intertek\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in Canada 🇨🇦\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 year limited (90 days on heating elements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003eRecommended Applications \u0026amp; Uses\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eRound above-ground pools up to \u003cstrong\u003e15 feet in diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSmall residential in-ground pools\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eResidential built-in spas\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eSeason extension (spring and fall)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003eWinter temperature maintenance for spas\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-salt water only\u003c\/strong\u003e (for salt water: see K-5-TT model)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdetails\u003e\n        \u003csummary\u003ePoints to check before purchase\u003c\/summary\u003e\n        \u003cul\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e240 V power supply available\u003c\/strong\u003e nearby (must be wired by a licensed electrician – not pluggable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30 A GFCI fuse\u003c\/strong\u003e + minimum 10 gauge copper wire (75 °C)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater type:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-salt for K-5 \/ salt for K-5-TT (titanium)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePool structure:\u003c\/strong\u003e compatible with rigid-sided pools (aluminum, resin, steel) – \u003cstrong\u003eINCOMPATIBLE with soft-sided pools\u003c\/strong\u003e (Intex, Dolphin, inflatable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation space:\u003c\/strong\u003e minimum 3 m (10 ft) from water, 16 cm (6 in) from any object\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeakage current collectors\u003c\/strong\u003e (not included) – required by the Canadian Electrical Code for \u003cstrong\u003espa\u003c\/strong\u003e applications. 2 units required per water heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n            \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e for pools larger than 15' round, choose a K-10 or K-15 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n    \u003cdiv class=\"manuals-section\"\u003e\n        \u003ch2\u003eManuals and documentation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/6168\/4011\/files\/kstar-k5-manuel-fr.pdf?v=1776368809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"manual-btn\"\u003eManual (FR) PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n        \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/6168\/4011\/files\/kstar-k5-manual-en.pdf?v=1776368809\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"manual-btn\"\u003eManual (EN) PDF\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K-Star","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53298597429547,"sku":"KSTAR-K5-5KW","price":749.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/6168\/4011\/files\/K-STAR_Mechanical_Colour_GEN_lidw-2u.png?v=1776368532"}],"url":"https:\/\/discountpoolsupplies.ca\/en\/collections\/chauffe-eau-pour-piscine-interieure.oembed","provider":"AQUA FIBRE INNOVATION","version":"1.0","type":"link"}