How do you wire a 240V sauna?


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Does a sauna heater need a GFCI breaker?





Saunas generally need to be GFCI protected. According to electrical codes, a standard home sauna must be plugged into a 240v 40amp GFCI protected outlet. Also, the GFCI protected outlet should only be dedicated to the sauna and have nothing else wired to it.

What kind of wire do you use in a sauna?

Most sauna heaters require 220v and must be hard-wired to the electrical box. For saunas with 4.5kw or 6.0kw heaters require a 30-amp breaker and 10/2 wire, unless it is positioned more than 30 feet from the breaker in which case it requires an 8/2 wire.

How do you power a sauna?

The sauna must be hooked up to a “dedicated” 220-240 volt, 30-60 amp breaker and GFCI. The term “dedicated” means the electrical circuit for the sauna is not being used for any other electrical items (patio lights, appliances, garage circuits, etc.).

How do you wire up a sauna light?

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How do you wire an infrared sauna?





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Quote from Youtube video: The black wire coming from the ceiling near the side panel plugs into the ionizer mount ionizer with an easy reach of this wire. And plug it into the ionized.

Does a sauna need a neutral?

You indeed don’t need the neutral wire, just cap it off with a wirenut. Your sauna heater requires 240V only, not both 120 and 240V, so it has no use for the neutral wire.

How much power does a sauna draw?

Usually, your sauna seller will be able to help you estimate how much power your sauna will use per hour. As a rough calculation, a 1000W sauna will use around 1 kWh (1 kilowatt per hour) of electricity.

Does an infrared sauna need a dedicated circuit?

If you install an infrared sauna, you’ll only need 110/120V in a 15-20 amp circuit. Infrared saunas are easier to run electricity to since it is the same type of power that comes from a standard wall outlet (more on the differences between saunas in our guide).

Can you plug a sauna into a regular outlet?



Normally, no electrical modification is required to be able to use these models in a home. Standard household outlets have either 110V/15 Amp with 12/2 gauge wire, or 110V/20 Amp with 12/2 gauge wire. Either circuit will accommodate these models.

Where should a sauna thermostat be installed?

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How do I reset my sauna heater?

To reset the high-limit, locate the reset button on the bottom front of the heater. Push the button upwards until you hear a click, which indicates that the heater is again activated. If the reset button continues to trip, contact a licensed electrician. Be sure a GFCI was NOT installed.

Where are Finlandia sauna heaters made?



Available in 3, 4.5, 6, and 8 KW sizes. Made in Finland. Stainless steel–interior and exterior.