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Ruud SP11695 Thermodisc Low-Limit Thermostat Control
The Ruud SP11695 is a Thermodisc low-limit thermostat control, a replacement component used in Ruud water heating and HVAC equipment to help regulate system temperature. This is a genuine Ruud part identified by manufacturer part number SP11695, intended for technicians and contractors performing repairs or maintenance on Ruud-brand equipment. As a low-limit control, this component is part of the equipment's temperature management system, and it should be installed by a qualified technician familiar with the specific Ruud appliance it is being fitted to.
Key Features
- Genuine Ruud Part: Manufacturer part number SP11695, engineered as a direct-fit replacement for the original equipment control.
- Thermodisc Design: A low-limit thermostat control built on Thermodisc switch technology, commonly used to help manage temperature thresholds within Ruud heating equipment.
- Low-Limit Function: Serves as a low-limit control point within the appliance's temperature control circuit.
- Trade Replacement Part: Supplied for use by licensed contractors and service technicians performing repair or maintenance work on compatible Ruud equipment.
- OEM Compatibility: Designed to match Ruud equipment specifications for straightforward installation as a replacement part.
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: SP11695
- Brand: Ruud
- Type: Thermodisc Low-Limit Thermostat Control
- Refer to manufacturer documentation for complete technical specifications, including exact fit and compatible equipment models.
Typical Applications
- Replacement Part for Ruud Water Heating Equipment
- Service and Repair by Licensed Contractors
- Preventive Maintenance on Compatible Ruud Systems
- Restoring Original Equipment Temperature Control Function
Why Ruud?
Ruud is a longstanding manufacturer of water heating and HVAC equipment, and genuine Ruud replacement parts like the SP11695 Thermodisc low-limit control are built to match original equipment specifications. Sourcing the correct manufacturer part number helps technicians restore proper equipment function using a component engineered specifically for compatible Ruud systems.
Manufacturer Resources
Product Specs
- list_batch:
- RUU-20260924
- Product Type:
- Limit Control Switch
- Department:
- Plumbing
- Product Subgroup:
- Water Heater Parts
Ruud SP11695 – Frequently Asked Questions
1) What is the Ruud SP11695 part and what does it do in a water heater?
The SP11695 is a Thermodisc low-limit thermostat control, a genuine Ruud OEM component that sits in the temperature control circuit of compatible Ruud water heating and HVAC equipment. It acts as the low-limit control point, so when the unit is failing to hold temperature or the control circuit is not making, this is the part a technician checks and replaces.
2) How do I confirm the SP11695 low-limit control fits my specific Ruud water heater model?
Match it by part number, not by appearance. Pull the model and serial off the data plate on the heater and check the OEM parts breakdown for that model; if the breakdown calls out SP11695 for the low-limit control, this is the right part. Thermodisc-style limit controls look nearly identical across models while differing in trip temperature and terminal arrangement, so the part number on the old disc is the reliable confirmation.
3) Can a property manager or maintenance tech replace this Ruud limit control, or does it need a licensed contractor?
This is a trade replacement part supplied for licensed contractors and service technicians. It is wired into the appliance's temperature control circuit, so it should be installed by someone qualified on the specific Ruud unit, with power disconnected and the control circuit verified after the swap. An in-house maintenance tech with the right license and the unit's wiring diagram can do it; it is not a homeowner part.
4) Is the SP11695 a water heater thermostat or a safety limit switch?
It is a limit control switch, not the operating thermostat that you set the tank temperature with. The SP11695 serves as the low-limit control point in the circuit, which is a different function from the adjustable surface thermostat. If the complaint is that the setpoint is wrong or will not adjust, you are likely after the operating thermostat instead of this control.
5) Does the Ruud SP11695 come in more than one version or temperature rating?
No. The SP11695 is sold as a single configuration under that one part number, with no alternate temperature or terminal variants to pick from, so there is nothing to specify beyond the number itself.
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Does the Ruud SP11695 come with a warranty?
Absolutely. The Ruud SP11695 is backed by a manufacturer’s warranty.
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