Alternative Heating Option

Can You Use a Wood Burner for a Barrel Sauna?

The short answer is yes and no. The reason why is it only works well when paring with a larger barrel sauna such as the Grandview. Additionally, you can also choose this option for either the Lewisburg or the Shenandoah. The rule of thumb is only barrels with a 7’ diameter are eligible for a wood-burning heater.

The Harvia M3 wood-burning heater (aka wood stove) has a classic design and is recommended for certain outdoor sauna models only. The M3 heater turns a sauna bath into a pleasurable experience and adds to the traditional sauna atmosphere. The even heat and efficient air circulation guarantee an enjoyable sauna. It comes equipped with a glass door, allowing the warm glow of the fire to complement the sauna atmosphere, and the color of the stove is an elegant graphite black. The stove comes with a stainless steel air-flow spoiler. The recommended size of the sauna room is 211-460 cubic feet, and the maximum amount of stones is 66 lbs.

When comes to using a wood-burning heater, the (optional) chimney installation kit allows you to vent your sauna wood stove through the top of your outdoor sauna. The kit includes all of the necessary components to do a complete installation of a wood-burning stove. The kit is compatible with all of the Harvia wood-burning stoves such as the M3 heater, and you can either purchase individual pieces or the complete kit.

The chimney kit includes the following:

• Adapter pipe

• Chimney boot

• Chimney strap

• Chimney cap

• Chimney pipe (x2)

• Chimney pipe fleece

• Chimney pipe extension

• Heater base

• Heater protective sheath

• Hose clamp