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Frequently Asked Questions on Sauna Heaters
Often or not, the questions that people ask run across are common questions we field each and every day. So to save time, we have consolidated all of them and put them together in an easy to use menu format for you to get a quick answer to a question. Also, we have offered you some fascinating historical data, health benefits, and some other items you may find of some interest.
 
 
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Question: What type of sauna heater is the most common?
Answer: Electric sauna heaters are the most popular type because of the cost and simplicity of installation.
Question: Can you pour water over an electric sauna heater?
Answer: Some sauna heaters are more conducive to pour water over but most heaters allow for water to be poured over the rocks.
Question: Do the electric heaters plug into an outlet?
Answer: It is recommended that a licensed electrician hook up an electric sauna heater because it is hard wired. The sauna heaters do not plug into standard outlets.
Question: Can you change out the red outer shroud of the Polar sauna heater to stainless?
Answer: The stainless version of the Polar is the Laatu. Everything is identical with these two brands and is manufactured by the same company. The only difference in these two brands is the outer shroud.
Question: How much rocks come with the HMR sauna heater?
Answer: The HMR sauna heater comes with approximately 50 lbs. of rocks except for the HMR 45. Approximately 30 lbs. of rocks come with the HMR 45 to allow for more air flow in this smaller kilowatt sauna heater.
Question: How much rocks come with the HNVR sauna heater?
Answer: The HNVR sauna heater comes with approximately 50 lbs. of rocks except for the HNVR 45. Approximately 30 lbs. of rocks come with the HNVR 45 to allow for more air flow in this smaller kilowatt sauna heater.
Question: Do you need a water line for this Polar Steamy sauna heater?
Answer: The Polar Steam sauna heater can be ordered as a "manual fill" or "auto-fill". The auto fill version will need a water line run to the point of hook-up.
Question: Do the 120 volt heaters plug into an outlet?
Answer: The 120 volt heaters still have to be hard wire. We recommend ordering it in 220 volts because its more efficient and pulls less amps than the 120 volt.
Question: How much rocks come with the Saunatime sauna heater.
Answer: The Saunatime comes with 200 lbs of Vulcanite sauna stones.
Question: Are controls for sauna heaters interchangeable between brands.
Answer: The manufacturers will not support and/or warranty the controls if they are used with a different manufacturers sauna heater.
Question: Who manufactures the Polar brand sauna heater?
Answer: Polar sauna heaters are manufactured by Saunatec.
Question: Why are the controls on the bottom of the Polar HMR heater?
Answer: Steam and heat rise and this ensures the controls are more protected from the steam and heat.
Question: What is the maximum amount of humidity the Steamy sauna heater will put out in my sauna?
Answer: Every room is a little different because of size and the environment surrounding that room. But, the Steamy sauna heater could get the sauna room to approximately 70% humidity.
Question: Do the LA sauna heaters require a contactor?
Answer: Yes, all of the LA sauna heaters require a contactor and it is included in the price.
Question: Can the Laatu LA sauna heater be overnighted?
Answer: No the Laatu LA sauna heater is too big for UPS or Fed Ex and because it is delivered by a common carrier. It cannot be guaranteed overnight.
Question: Are the Avalon sauna heaters available in stainless steel?
Answer: Avalon sauna heaters have a blue baked enamel shroud but if you want it in stainless steel you would look at the Catalina sauna heater.
Question: Does the Catalina SJ sauna heater require a heater fence?
Answer: The SJ sauna heater has a built-in heater fence.
Question: Is there a light switch on the Avalon sauna controls?
Answer: Yes, you can hook your light up to the control.
Question: Can the controls for the SBS sauna heater be moved to the side?
Answer: Yes, the controls can be moved to the left or right side very easily.
Question: What happens if you spill water on the Catalina SK sauna heater controls?
Answer: The SK heater controls are enclosed in a water tight casing.
Question: What are the slats for in the shroud of the Catalina sauna heaters?
Answer: The vent in the Catalina shroud is exclusive to Sauna Warehouse and it helps circulate the heat and heats the sauna room up quicker.
Question: Do you need a contactor for the Catalina SWS sauna heater?
Answer: Only the 8kw Catalina SWS is going to require the external contactor. The price of the contactor is included in the overall price.
Question: What is the difference between the Deluxe and the SE Tylo sauna heaters?
Answer: The SE has a built-in Relay Box which is needed for the CC50 and CC100 controls.
Question: Can the CC50 or CC100 controls be used with the Tylo Deluxe sauna heater?
Answer: Yes, but you need to add the proper Relay Box.
Question: Are the external controls for the Laatu Outdoor Sauna weather proof?
Answer: The PSC Control is not weather proof so a box would need to be built around it to protect it. The Digital Control is weather proof and would be the best choice if you wanted an outdoor sauna with external controls.
Question: Can the Tylo Combi-U Sauna Heater be used just as a steam generator?
Answer: Every room is a little different because of size and the environment surrounding that room. The Combi sauna heater could get the sauna room to approximately 65% humidity.
Question: Are Tylo Controls flush or surface mounted?
Answer: All Tylo Controls (TS30-01, CC50, & CC100) are surface mount controls.
Question: Do I need an electrical hook up for the control on the Vico gas heater?
Answer: No, the control will be charged during each use so it has power for the next time you go to use it.
Question: What size room do I need to consider when incorporating a woodburning sauna stove?
Answer: To meet all clearances it is highly recommended to have a room that is 6' x 8' or larger.
Question: What size stove pipe works with this Catalina Woodburning heater?
Answer: The Catalina Woodburning Stove comes with an adaptor that converts to a 6" stove pipe.