Saunum Air L 13: heat for a big family sauna
The Saunum Air L 13 is a floor standing electric sauna heater. Its 13 kW output suits a big family sauna or a small gym or spa room. It heats rooms of 424 to 565 cubic feet and needs a ceiling at least 79 inches high. The intake extends up to the ceiling to collect air where it is hottest. A quiet fan draws that air down and blends it with cooler air near the floor. It sends the mixed air back into the room down low. That helps the lower bench feel as warm as the upper one and makes the steam feel soft.
It needs the Saunum AirIQ Wi-Fi control to run, and you add that on the page. Sauna stones are sold separately, so add the 6 boxes it needs on the page. On the page you choose stainless steel or Nordic black. Want the heater, control, and stones in one order? See the Saunum Air L 13 package. The Saunum Air L 13 ships free from My Cozy Outdoors with No Sales Tax (except WY) and the full manufacturer warranty.
FAQ
Does the Air L 13 come with a control and stones?
No. The page notes that stones and the sauna control are sold separately, and both are offered right on this page: the Sauna Heater Control (Required) selector adds the AirIQ Wi-Fi control, and the Sauna Stones (Required) selector adds rounded olivine stones in 33 lb boxes. The heater itself ships with basket, intake, grilles, temperature sensor and seven Himalayan salt spheres.
Can I use a control from another brand?
The Air L manual states the heater is intended for use with the Saunum AirIQ only and that any other control type voids both the warranty and the UL listing. The heater cannot be connected directly to the supply; it is fed through the control power unit, which is rated for heaters up to 15.2 kW. Choose the AirIQ on this page when ordering.
What sauna volume and ceiling height suit 13 kW?
The Specifications tab lists 317 to 565 cubic feet and a minimum ceiling height of 79 inches, since the telescopic intake extends from 72.25 to 95 inches. Include an allowance for glass, tile or stone surfaces when you calculate the room, following the Sizing Your Saunum sheet in the Manual tab, and go up a size if the result sits between two heaters.
What are the electrical specs?
240 V single phase, 54 A, with the Specifications tab calling for a 70 A circuit breaker and two number 6 conductors plus neutral and ground to the power unit. Hardwiring is by a licensed electrician to the NEC and local code, the manual prohibits a GFCI breaker on this circuit, and cables above 40 inches inside the sauna must be rated to at least 302 F.
How many stones does it take and how are they loaded?
The stone capacity is 265 lb of 2 to 4 inch stones, sold in 33 lb boxes through the Sauna Stones selector on this page. The manual says to wash and dry the stones, place larger ones at the bottom to form air channels, let them support each other rather than rest on the elements, and keep every element fully covered. Restack at least yearly and replace broken pieces.
What is the difference between this heater and the Air L 13 package?
The package bundles the same heater with the AirIQ control and the full 265 lb of stones at one price. Buying the bare heater lets you build the order yourself from the selectors here, which is handy if you already have stones or want to spread the purchase, but the control and stones are still required for the heater to operate. Both versions offer the finish choice under Model Options.
How does the heater feel in use compared with a conventional sauna heater?
The big stone mass and the patented air-mixing fan are the point: the Features tab promises soft, long steam evenly spread through the room and more breathable air, and the manual recommends bathing at 149 to 176 F with water ladled about 6 to 7 ounces at a time. Run the fan only during the session, not while heating. Compare models in our electric sauna heater range.
Shipping
The weight or packaging of this product requires delivery by special appointment, and on a wooden pallet.
The driver is responsible for curbside delivery “only” and will lower the items to ground level.
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