Almost Heaven Saunas
Shenandoah 4 Person Barrel Sauna (with changing room)
The heater in this kit
| Heater included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Model named by manufacturer | Not stated by manufacturer |
| Brand stated | Harvia |
| Output stated | Heater size: 8kW/9kW, 240V, 40/45-amp requirement, hard-wire connect |
| Heater bought separately | Not stated by manufacturer |
We cannot link a specification sheet here, because the manufacturer never says which model it is. Before ordering, ask them in writing for the exact heater model and its manual — that document, not the kit listing, is what your electrician needs.
Dimensions & capacity
| Type | barrel |
|---|---|
| Exterior dimensions | 82 ⅜″W × 119″D × 85 ⅞″H |
| Interior dimensions | Sauna room 79 ⅝″W × 63 ¾″D × 79 ⅝″H; Changing room 79 ⅝″W × 46 ⅜″D × 79 ⅝″H |
| Interior volume | Not stated by manufacturerNot published. We do not compute a volume from the exterior dimensions — the two are not interchangeable once wall thickness, benches, and the heater envelope are accounted for. |
| Stated occupancy | Sauna room holds up to six peopleThe manufacturer’s own figure, which is usually generous. |
| Indoor / outdoor rating | Not stated by manufacturer |
Construction
| Wood species | Not stated by manufacturer |
|---|---|
| Construction | Ball-and-socket lumber: 1 ⅜″ thick |
| Insulation | Not stated by manufacturer |
| Assembly requirements | kit assembled on site per the barrel manual; "Use copper wire with 90C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire" |
Electrical, as published for the kit
| Kit circuit specification | 40/45-amp requirement, hard-wire connectThis is the kit manufacturer’s figure for the assembly. It is a different quantity from the heater’s own current draw — do not treat one as correcting the other. |
|---|---|
| Kit voltage | 240V |
What this manufacturer does not publish
Each of these is a question worth asking before you order.
- interiorVolumeFt3
- interiorVolumeStated
- woodSpecies
- insulation
- heaterModelNamed
- heaterRequiredSeparate
- kitCircuitAmps
- 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.
occupancy
Both recorded; no manual available to arbitrate. Do not publish a single occupancy figure.
We do not publish either figure as a specification for this model. Use the manual.
Transcription notes
Heater included: "Every sauna comes with a trusted Harvia heater from Finland. Choose electric for convenience or wood-burning (select outdoor models)"; specific Harvia model is not named. Barrel manual: "Use copper wire with 90C insulation. Do not use aluminum wire" and "HEATER – Please see heater manual". Lighting electrical: 110V, 15-amp.
Where to buy
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Sources for this page
Transcribed and checked . Manufacturers revise specifications without notice; the document above is authoritative, not this page.