Virta HL80E (HL(S)8U1)
Electrical supply, as published
1-group connectionseparate circuit
| Breaker / fuse size | Not stated by manufacturerThis manufacturer does not publish a breaker size for this model. We will not calculate one — that is the electrician’s determination under your local code. |
|---|---|
| Minimum wire size | 8 AWGAs stated by the manufacturer. Your installation may require more. |
| Current draw | 33.4 A |
| Voltage / phase | 240 V 1 ph |
2-group connectionseparate circuit
| Breaker / fuse size | Not stated by manufacturerThis manufacturer does not publish a breaker size for this model. We will not calculate one — that is the electrician’s determination under your local code. |
|---|---|
| Minimum wire size | 12 AWGAs stated by the manufacturer. Your installation may require more. |
| Current draw | 22.3 A |
| Voltage / phase | 240 V 1 ph |
Core specifications
| Brand | Harvia |
|---|---|
| Model | Virta HL80E (HL(S)8U1) |
| Series | Virta |
| Rated output | 8 kW, 240 V 1 ph |
| Room volume range | 177–431 ft³ |
| Dimensions | 16 × 13 × 33 in |
| Rock capacity | 110 lb |
| Mounting | floor |
Controls, clearances & certification
| Control type | separate control unit (CX30/CX45 per manual) |
|---|---|
| Control included | Not stated by manufacturerCheck the listing carefully: on several models the control unit is a separate purchase and a significant additional cost. |
| Safety clearances | front/behind/sides 2 in, ceiling 3.5 ft |
| Certifications / listings | Not stated by manufacturer |
| Indoor / outdoor rating | Not stated by manufacturer |
What this manufacturer does not publish
We list these openly because an unpublished specification is itself information — it tells you what to ask the dealer before you buy.
- breakerAmps
- indoorOutdoorRating
- msrp
One documented source conflict
The manufacturer’s own sources disagree on the following. We show both values rather than choosing one — check the model’s current manual before you rely on either.
safetyDistances
Treat the 1.65 in value as a page data error; do not publish it
We do not publish either figure as a specification for this model. Use the manual.
Transcription notes
SKU: HL8U1UL. Manual publishes alternative 1-group and 2-group connection figures; values are retained separately and not merged.
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