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Sauna Learning Centre

Straight answers about sauna heaters, wiring, running costs and the rooms they go in.

How Much Does It Cost to Operate a Sauna?

Work it out with one simple sum: heater kilowatts times hours of use times what you pay per kilowatt hour. A 6kW heater running a full...

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How Much Does a Home Sauna Cost in Canada?

The honest answer is that a home sauna is not one price, it is a stack of costs. The heater, the room itself, the electrical work,...

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Why Does Cedar Crack or Check?

Cedar cracks and checks because it is a natural, solid wood that gives up and takes on moisture as the sauna heats and cools. Fine cracks...

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How to Maintain a Cedar Sauna

A cedar sauna needs very little upkeep. The main rule is to let it dry out fully after every use. Keep the benches and floor clean,...

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What Electrical Service Does a Sauna Need?

An electric sauna heater runs on its own dedicated circuit, sized by a licensed electrician to match the heater rating and wired to your local electrical...

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How Hot Should a Sauna Be, and How Long to Heat Up?

A traditional sauna is normally run somewhere around 70 to 90 degrees Celsius. Many people settle near 80. Start lower if you are new to it...

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Wet Sauna vs Dry Sauna: What Is the Difference?

A dry sauna and a wet sauna are usually the same room run two ways. A traditional sauna is dry heat until you ladle water over...

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Electric Sauna vs Wood-Burning Sauna

Electric is the easier, everyday choice for most home saunas. You set a temperature and a timer and the room is ready, with no fire to...

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Can You Pour Water on an Electric Sauna Heater?

Yes. Every Procraft electric sauna heater is built for traditional sauna use, so you can pour water over the hot rocks to make steam. Use a...

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What Size Sauna Heater Do I Need?

As a rough guide, you need about 1 kilowatt of sauna heater for every 1.3 cubic metres of room, which is roughly 45 cubic feet. Measure...

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