SKU:KSTAR-K5-5KW
K-Star
K-Star K-5 Electric Water Heater — 5 kW (40,000 L)
K-Star K-5 Electric Water Heater — 5 kW (40,000 L)
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Highlights
- 5 kW electric water heater designed for pools and spas up to 40,000 L (10,000 gallons)
- Made in Canada by Consolidated Pool & Spa Industries – over 35 years of expertise
- Incoloy stainless steel heating element for long lifespan
- Maintains constant temperature up to 40 °C (104 °F)
- Impact-resistant PVC tank
- Reliable mechanical thermostat with operating light
- CSA and Intertek certified for the Canadian market
- Drain plug for easy winterization
- Standard 1.5" O.D. connections (inlet/outlet)
Detailed description
The K-Star K-5 is a 5 kW electric water heater designed and manufactured in Canada by Consolidated Pool & 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 40,000 liters.
Equipped with an Incoloy stainless steel heating element, the K-5 is specifically designed for non-salt water applications. For salt pools, the K-5-TT model with a titanium element is required to prevent corrosion. Its mechanical thermostat offers simple and reliable control, maintaining a constant temperature up to 40 °C.
The impact-resistant PVC tank, copper grounding lugs, and manual high-limit reset ensure safe and durable use. The drain plug allows for simple winterization to protect the appliance during the cold season.
Important: The K-5 operates on a 240 V single-phase (21 amps) power supply. It must be wired directly by a licensed electrician – no standard power outlet. Plan for electrical installation costs in your budget.
Technical specifications
- Manufacturer: Consolidated Pool & Spa Industries
- Model: K-5 (mechanical, non-salt water)
- Power: 5 kW
- Voltage: 240 V single-phase
- Amperage: 21 amps
- Recommended capacity: 40,000 L (10,000 US gallons)
- Maximum temperature: 40 °C (104 °F)
- Maximum flow: 8 GPM (30 L/min)
- Connections: 1.5" O.D. (inlet/outlet)
- Heating element: Incoloy stainless steel (non-salt)
- Tank: Impact-resistant PVC
- Control: Mechanical thermostat
- Protection: Manual high-limit reset + operating light
- Grounding: Copper lugs
- Drainage: Winterization plug included
- Certifications: CSA + Intertek
- Manufacturing: Made in Canada 🇨🇦
- Warranty: 1 year limited (90 days on heating elements)
Recommended Applications & Uses
- Round above-ground pools up to 15 feet in diameter
- Small residential in-ground pools
- Residential built-in spas
- Season extension (spring and fall)
- Winter temperature maintenance for spas
- Non-salt water only (for salt water: see K-5-TT model)
Points to check before purchase
- 240 V power supply available nearby (must be wired by a licensed electrician – not pluggable)
- 30 A GFCI fuse + minimum 10 gauge copper wire (75 °C)
- Water type: non-salt for K-5 / salt for K-5-TT (titanium)
- Pool structure: compatible with rigid-sided pools (aluminum, resin, steel) – INCOMPATIBLE with soft-sided pools (Intex, Dolphin, inflatable)
- Installation space: minimum 3 m (10 ft) from water, 16 cm (6 in) from any object
- Leakage current collectors (not included) – required by the Canadian Electrical Code for spa applications. 2 units required per water heater
- Sizing: for pools larger than 15' round, choose a K-10 or K-15 model
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