9 kW sauna heater

These are the areas of application for a 9 kW sauna heater

A sauna heater with 9 kW is a real all-rounder and can be used in almost any Sauna can be used. Due to the high performance, a Sauna heater with 9kW powerful enough even with large indoor saunas and outdoor saunas, typical Finnish sauna temperatures of over 100 °C. Only for more compact saunas under 5 m3, which are used indoors a smaller oven is recommended.

Sauna heater – internal or external control?

Every sauna heater with 9 kW needs a control unit with which the sauna functions are set and controlled. Je according to the heater model, the control unit is integrated into the sauna heater or it must be connected outside the sauna cabin .

If the control unit is integrated directly into the 9 kW sauna heater, no sensitive cable connections are required. The disadvantage is that with an internal control unit, you always have to go to the sauna cabin to the heater when you have the Sauna or make changes to the settings.

If the control unit is installed outside the cabin, the sauna can be easily operated in passing without having to the sauna cabin must be entered. However, with external sauna control units, a temperature-safe Cabling necessary.

The advantages of a 9 kW combi oven

In addition to a normal Finnish sauna heater 9 kW, there are also combi heaters with 9 kW. They offer the same performance and are therefore suitable for garden saunas as well as for a Home sauna from 5 m3 ideal. The advantage of a 9 kW combi heater is that it not only brings the sauna up to temperature quickly, but also provides a evaporator unit, which ensures particularly high humidity. For example, a 9kW bio combi oven can be used to not only a typical Finnish sauna session can be enjoyed, but also a hot steam bath, a herbal steam cure or a damp and warm family bathroom.

How many kW should a sauna heater have?

With the large selection of sauna heaters, the question arises as to which kW power is the right choice. First and foremost is the size of the sauna for the selection of the optimal Sauna heater but other criteria also play a role. In general, one can based on the following statements:

·       For an indoor sauna up to 5 m3, a sauna heater with 3.6 or 4.5 kW power is sufficient.

·       For a home sauna over 5 m3, it should be a sauna heater with 9 kW of power.

·       If the sauna has a higher proportion of glass, a sauna heater with higher power.

·       For a Garden sauna 9kW is always recommended, because it is outdoors and the sauna heater must be sufficiently strong at cooler outside temperatures.

Which connection cable do I need for a 9 kW sauna heater?

In order for the sauna heater to work smoothly, the right connection cable must be selected. In the sauna cabin only high-temperature silicone cables that are approved up to 150 °C may be used. Such cables are Specially designed as Sauna Accessories available. Other cables could quickly become brittle and brittle at the high temperatures of a sauna heater, which increases the risk of a defect.

Otherwise, the minimum cross-section of the connecting cable for copper cables for 4.5 kW furnaces and 3.6 kW plug & Play ovens must be 5 x 1.5 mm² and must be fused with 3 x 10 A. In the case of a 9 kW sauna heater, the the minimum cross-section of the connecting cable for copper cables must be 5 x 2.5 mm² and a fuse of 3 x 10 A. These values only apply to copper cables, for AL cables the cross-section must be increased accordingly. A higher cross-section may also be necessary due to the length of the pipe, the type of installation or special regulations .

In any case, it is important that the power connection for a 9kW sauna heater is always laid by an electrician . Only our Plug & Play sauna heaters can be connected to a standard socket yourself, however, these heaters are only suitable for small indoor saunas, as they do not reach such high temperatures.

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How do I get high-voltage current into the garden?

As far as electrics are concerned, a garden is considered a damp room. This means that all components of the Electrical installation suitable for wet and splashing water and accordingly have at least protection class IP44 . Electrical installations belong to the so-called "hazard-prone crafts", which, according to Crafts Code (HwO) may only be carried out by companies. Accordingly, a power line in the garden can only be laid by a specialist company. If such electrical work is carried out by laymen and it comes to the Damage, such as overvoltage, short circuit, cable fire or electric shock, usually voids the insurance cover and the manufacturer's warranty.

How much electricity does a sauna session cost?

A 9 kW sauna heater must provide a considerable heating power. This is because the temperature in the sauna cabin must be set to around 100 °C and also held. The lighting is rather too low when it comes to the power consumption of a sauna. neglect.

The cost of a sauna session depends not only on the size of the heater, but also on the duration of use. Whether the sauna is used once a week or daily and whether the sauna session is long or short makes a significant difference.

For example, if a sauna with a 9kW sauna heater is used regularly twice a week for 40 minutes and needs to be used for If you heat up for an additional 20 minutes, the usage time is two hours per week. For a 9 kW stove, the Energy consumption thus 18 kWh per week. If the electricity price is 0.35 cents per kWh, you get €6.30 per week – i.e. much cheaper than a visit to the cinema and much more relaxing.