As a general rule of thumb, a sauna heater needs 1 Kw to heat 50 cubic foot of room space. This is a general rule and an outdoor sauna or a sauna built on outside walls may need to have the heater oversized. As an example a 6'x7'x7' sauna room should require a 5 Kw heater. (252 cubic feet divide by 50 = 5.04).
Where should I put my sauna heater?
Most place the sauna heater near the door. This is really to better use the rest of the room for benching. While you can set electrical wiring for your sauna, control panel, and light switch pretty much anywhere, you may have only a few routes to lay gas pipe, especially when permitting with the city.
How do you wire a sauna heater?
- Once you've centered the heater on the wall you can measure the wire lengths needed.
- Run 12-5 wire from the control panel to the bottom of the sauna heater.
- Connect the numbered wires #10, #11 and #12, neutral and ground in the sauna control box first, then make connects the heater's junction box.
How long does a sauna heater last?
5 to 20 years
How many kilowatts does it take to heat a sauna?
If you use your sauna for 20 minutes versus an hour, there will be a difference there as well. Usually, your sauna seller will be able to help you estimate how much power your sauna will use per hour. As a rough calculation, a 1000W sauna will use around 1 kWh (1 kilowatt per hour) of electricity.
Can you put water on a sauna heater?
Water should be thrown on the sauna heater rocks with the use of a ladle so that the right amount of water is applied. Once the water hits the rocks, it turns to steam. You should not pour too much water onto the heater. But if you can provide a drain, it may be more convenient for cleaning purposes.
Can you heat a sauna with propane?
GAS SAUNA HEATERS Propane heaters can be attached to an exterior propane tank--another great option for mobile and remote saunas. Natural gas heaters can be connected to your home's or business' natural gas line. You will want an HVAC professional to properly install a gas powered sauna heater.
What wire do you use for a sauna heater?
Most sauna heaters (at least any with real power) require an 8-3 wire, and 12-3 wire to power the control panel light switch and any other lights and wall outlets.