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- UL Listed
- Incoloy Elements
- Made in the USA
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Coates ST Series 12411ST 11 kW 240V Electric Spa Heater
11 kW of electric heat for your spa.
The Coates ST Series 12411ST electric spa heater (SKU PST-_12411ST) puts 11 kW, rated at 37,543 BTU/hr, on a single-phase 240 volt circuit. Coates builds it around a stainless steel tank that steers your spa's water across two 5.5 kW Incoloy elements, with a digital thermostat, a manual reset high limit and a flow switch that keeps it off until water is moving. It is UL listed for indoor or outdoor installation on spas and hot tubs with a forced water circulation system.
Coates lists two 5.5 kW, 240 volt elements on the 11 kW model and one on the 5.5 kW 12406ST.
Two Elements, 11 kW of Heat
The 12411ST splits its output across two 5.5 kW Incoloy heating elements, switched by heavy duty contactors, for a combined 11 kW and 37,543 BTU/hr on a single-phase 240 volt supply. Coates rates the heater at 46 amps and recommends a 60 amp circuit. If an element ever needs replacing, Coates calls for Coates elements only, and its manual gives a quick ohmmeter check of about 10.5 ohms per element with the power disconnected and the element wires removed.
Above this, Coates calls for an external bypass.
No Flow, No Heat
A built-in flow switch keeps the elements off until water is moving, and Coates rates the heater for 15 to 80 GPM through its stainless steel tank. Coates warns that higher flow may damage the heater and calls for an external bypass to hold flow inside that range. Two status lights on the front panel show at a glance whether there is enough flow and whether the elements are powered, which is also where Coates' troubleshooting guide starts.
Coates' safety instructions say spa water should never exceed 104°F.
Digital Thermostat Control
The digital thermostat reads the water temperature as it enters the heater and lets you set your spa anywhere from 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C), shown in °F or °C on the LED display. A HEATING light shows when it is calling for heat. If the water ever gets too hot, the manual reset high temperature limit cuts power to the elements, and it stays off until the water cools and you press reset.
Who It's For
Residential Spas
Coates positions the ST Series for residential spas between 250 and 600 gallons.
Circulating Hot Tubs
Coates spa heaters are made for spas and hot tubs with a forced water circulation system, plumbed after the pump and filter in Coates' piping diagram.
Indoor or Outdoor Pads
UL listed for indoor or outdoor installation, mounted to a smooth, flat surface, and it can sit right next to your filtration equipment.
Why PST Customers Pick This
Stainless Steel Tank
Coates designed the stainless steel tank to direct the water over the Incoloy elements for efficient heat transfer.
Heavy Duty Contactors
Coates' parts list shows two 2-pole, 50 amp, 240 VAC contactors switching the elements on the 11 kW model.
Manual Reset High Limit
A high temperature limit shuts the elements off if the water overheats and holds them off until you press the reset button.
Flow and Element Lights
The FLOW light shows there is enough water moving through the heater; the ELEMENT light shows the elements are powered.
PVC Union Connections
The inlet and outlet unions accept 1-1/2 inch PVC pipe on the inside and 2 inch PVC fittings on the outside.
Made in the USA
Coates Heater Company, based in Kent, Washington, says its heaters are proudly made in the USA.
Electrical Notice
Coates says only qualified personnel, as defined by NEC Article 100, should install and maintain this heater, and the wiring must follow NEC Article 680, with GFCI protection, a disconnect with over-current protection and a bonding wire to the lug provided. Never run the heater without water, and keep spa water at or below 104°F.
Full Specifications
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Coates Heater Company |
| Series | ST Series |
| Model / MPN | 12411ST |
| SKU | PST-_12411ST |
| Product Type | Electric spa heater |
| Electrical | |
| Rated Power | 11 kW |
| Heat Output | 37,543 BTU/hr |
| Voltage | 240 VAC |
| Phase | Single phase |
| Current Rating | 46 amps |
| Recommended Circuit | 60 amps |
| Copper Supply Wire | #4 AWG at 60°C (manual) or #6 AWG at 75°C (cut sheet) |
| Heating Elements | 2 x 5.5 kW, Incoloy |
| Water and Controls | |
| Water Flow Range | 15 to 80 GPM |
| Connections | 1-1/2" x 2" PVC unions |
| Vessel | Stainless steel |
| Thermostat | Digital, 40°F to 104°F (5°C to 40°C) |
| High Limit | Manual reset |
| Installation and Certification | |
| Dimensions | 17-1/2" L x 4" W x 14" |
| Installation | Indoor or outdoor |
| Certification | UL listed |
| Pressure Relief Valve | None shipped, none required per UL Std 1261 |
| Salt Water | Not for use with salt water systems |
Frequently Asked Questions
What breaker and wire does the 12411ST need?
Coates rates it at 46 amps and recommends a 60 amp circuit. The manual lists #4 AWG copper supply wire rated at 60°C, and the cut sheet lists #6 AWG at 75°C. The supply must be single-phase, 2-wire 240 VAC, protected by a GFCI per NEC Article 680.
Can I use it on a saltwater spa?
No. Coates says this heater is not for use in salt water, and that its standard stainless steel heaters are not recommended with salt chlorine generators. For salt systems, Coates points you to its separate salt water heater line.
What flow rate does it need?
Between 15 and 80 GPM. The built-in flow switch keeps the heater off when there is no flow, and Coates calls for an external bypass if your system pushes more than 80 GPM, since higher flow may damage the heater.
What size spa is it for?
Coates positions the ST Series for residential spas between 250 and 600 gallons. Coates also publishes a sizing guide that works out the kilowatts you need from your spa's volume and the temperature rise you want per hour.
Does it need a pressure relief valve?
No relief valve ships with the heater, and Coates says none is required under UL Standard 1261. Do not install a shut-off valve between the heater and the spa; a check valve is acceptable.
How is the 12411ST different from the 12406ST?
Both are 240 volt, single-phase ST Series spa heaters. The 12406ST is 5.5 kW with one element, 23 amps and 18,772 BTU/hr. The 12411ST is 11 kW with two 5.5 kW elements, 46 amps and 37,543 BTU/hr.
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Additional Info
| Category | Spa Products Spa Heaters |
| SKU | PST-_12411ST |
| MPN | 12411ST |
| Replaces | 85092, 9285-001, CHC-15-505 |
| Manufacturer | Coates Heater |
| Weight | 19.0 lb |