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Sauna Heater Controls, Installation Specs
Sauna Heater Control Options...
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| 1. The Built-in Controls are mounted right on the sauna heater and are included in the price. Many sauna buyers prefer the built-in controls (thermostat & 60 minute timer) for their ease of wiring as the 240 volt wiring goes directly to the heater. Details below... |
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2. The Outside Wall Control is a low cost sauna control. The OWC sauna control will be located in a wall outside the sauna at a convenient face level. This control eliminates going into the sauna and bending over each time to turn the sauna on, off or adjust the controls. This thermostat has a 12' capillary to connect the heat sensor (located above the sauna heater) to the thermostat control. The OWC sauna control must, therefore, be located within 7' or 8' of the heater. A 3-gang masonry junction box is recommended for easier installation of the wires to the controls. Your electrician normally supplies this part or we can supply it ($19). The OWC Control allows a temperature fluctuation of 15 degrees. The timer makes an obvious ticking sound. Details below...
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3. The Digital Electronic Control is our most popular control. It provides a number of extra features. The DEC electronic thermostat maintains the sauna temperature extremely accurately, within +/- 3 degrees. The electronic timer has no ticking sound. The DEC sauna control is ideal whenever the control is more than 7' or 8' away from the heater. It can also be located up to 100' away from the sauna heater. Available now on Sale!!! BONUS OFFER: You will also receive FREE the special 3-gang wide junction box (a $19 saving). Details below...
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- The Built-in Sauna Controls have the mechanical thermostat & 60 minute ticking timer mounted right on the sauna heater. Many sauna buyers prefer the built-in controls for its ease of wiring.
- The features are the same as the OWC Outside Wall Control only the mechanical controls are located at the bottom of the heater on this model.
- Sauna heater sizes 7.5 Kw to 10.5 Kw will include an electrical contactor.
- This is the standard control (no charge).
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- The Outside Wall Control is a popular sauna control. The OWC sauna control will be located in a wall outside the sauna at a convenient face level. This thermostat has a 12' capillary to connect the heat sensor (located above the sauna heater) to the thermostat control. The outside sauna control must, therefore, be located within 7' or 8' of the heater. A 3-gang masonry junction box will be needed to install the Outside Wall Control.
- Mounts in a 3-gang masonry junction box in sauna wall outside the sauna at face level (your electrician will supply it).
- Includes mechanical sauna thermostat with 12' capillary.
- Includes mechanical 60 minute timer, it ticks a little
- Includes pilot light.
- Masonry junction box not supplied. (a 3-gang switch box is too small)
- Sold Separately $319. Sauna Heater Prices
- Only $39 as upgraded control when ordered with heater.
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The Digital Electronic Control provides a number of extra features. The DEC electronic thermostat maintains the sauna temperature extremely accurately, within +/-3 degrees. The electronic timer has no ticking sound. The DEC sauna control can also be located up to 100' away from the sauna heater.
Mounts in a 3-gang masonry junction box in sauna wall outside the sauna at face level (junction box with the control).
Features electronic temperature readout and silent timer control.
Electronic thermostat accurately maintains sauna temperature +/-3 degrees.
Features LED display.
Masonry mounting box included.
Includes a 10' sensor wire (can be extended to 100').
Sold Separately $489. Sauna Heater Prices
Only $179 as upgraded control when ordered with heater (includes special masonry junction box).
FREE when ordered with Elite DIY sauna kit
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Sauna Heater
Rough-in Information...
1. Small Sauna Heater Sizes 2 Kw to 6 Kw: Our 240 volt sauna heaters are wired in 2 ways based on the electrical size of the sauna heater. Sauna heater sizes 2 Kw to 6 Kw use the same controls. The supply wiring is installed to connect the electrical supply panel directly to the sauna control if the optional OWC or DEC controls are purchased. If the heater has built-in controls, the wire will run directly to the sauna heater. Use AWG #10/2 wire for sauna heater sizes 5 Kw, 4 Kw and 3 Kw. Use AWG #8/2 for the 6 Kw heater. A 3 gang masonry junction box will be needed to install the Outside Wall Control. A normal 3 gang switch box does not have enough room to bend the #10 or #8 wires. Using the masonry box will simplify the electrical installation.
2. Large Sauna Heater Sizes 7.5 Kw to 9 Kw: Large sauna heater models over 6 Kw or over 25 amps use a magnetic contactor (or coil) to control the electrical load. The wiring (usually #8 AWG) from the breaker panel runs to the magnetic contactor and not to the control. The magnetic contactor in turn supplies power to the sauna heater. In this event, the sauna controls are wired (as a control circuit) to regulate the magnetic contactor using AWG #14 with 6 conductors. Just use 3 runs of #14/2. The high-limit control on the heater must be wired back to the sauna control in the event it trips and breaks the entire circuit. It is a requirement that a licensed electrician is required to install the sauna wiring and sauna connections. Sauna Tip: All sauna heaters 7.5 Kw or larger that have built-in controls on the sauna heater, will make a audible "click" every time the heater starts or stops. This clicking can be eliminated with the purchase of the optional DEC or owc controls. In that event, the magnetic contactor is not inside the sauna and you will not hear it click.
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