Redwood Outdoors
Barrel Sauna – 8 Person
The heater in this kit
| Heater included | Yes |
|---|---|
| Model named by manufacturer | Harvia KIP 8kW |
| Brand stated | Harvia |
| Output stated | 8kW Harvia KIP; 240V, 40A |
| Heater bought separately | Not stated by manufacturer |
Full specifications for the named heater
Because this manufacturer names the exact model, its complete electrical and sizing data is known:
- Harvia KIP80B (KIP-80-B1) · 8 kW
Dimensions & capacity
| Type | barrel |
|---|---|
| Exterior dimensions | 92 ½″ L × 72 ¾″ W × 76 ½″ H |
| Interior dimensions | Not stated by manufacturer |
| 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 | 6–8 peopleThe manufacturer’s own figure, which is usually generous. |
| Indoor / outdoor rating | Not stated by manufacturer |
Construction
| Wood species | Canadian Thermowood |
|---|---|
| Construction | Not stated by manufacturer |
| Insulation | Not stated by manufacturer |
| Assembly requirements | "Easy Assembly Design for on-site assembly with manuals and videos"; all electrical heater wiring must be performed by a qualified licensed electrician; use copper wire with 90C insulation, not aluminum. |
Electrical, as published for the kit
| Kit circuit specification | 40AThis 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.
- interiorDimensions
- interiorVolumeFt3
- interiorVolumeStated
- construction
- insulation
- heaterRequiredSeparate
- indoorOutdoorRating
Transcription notes
Brand-level circuit table: https://www.redwoodoutdoors.com/pages/faqs-sauna-heater-electrical; kit contents/light FAQ: https://www.redwoodoutdoors.com/pages/faqs-sauna-design-dimensions. Upgrades: 8kW KIP Wi-Fi, 8kW Spirit Wi-Fi, 9kW Homecraft H-Series. Kit circuit figures are circuit requirements; they are not the heater load current.
Where to buy
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Sources for this page
- No public manual found — figures below come from the manufacturer’s product page only.
- Manufacturer product page
Transcribed and checked . Manufacturers revise specifications without notice; the document above is authoritative, not this page.