A sauna heater or sauna stove is used to create the high temperatures that are characteristic of a sauna. Sauna heaters can be both wood burning and electric, although any Finn will tell you wood burning creates the best löyly (pronounced "low-lou" and meaning: sauna steam, sauna feeling or sauna atmosphere). To create that perfect sauna environment your heater needs three things:
- A large stone capacity - To do sauna properly and create a great löyly, you need a heater with a lot of sauna stones. There should be gaps between the sauna stones, allowing air to easily pass between them, onto which water can be poured. This creates a heat that is enjoyable and warming, not an uncomfortable radiated heat created by heaters without stones.
- Durability - A broken heater is no heater at all. Sauna heaters take a lot of punishment. They get very hot (not surprising) and for a proper sauna experience, water should be added to the sauna stones. Your heater should be built well out of high grade materials in order to really last.
- Authenticity - Sadly most British people experience sauna in their gyms or health clubs, where there is a heater hidden behind a bench with no stones. Any sauna enthusiast will tell you that this is not a pleasant experience, creates a very bad löyly and certainly does not deserve to be called a sauna. To experience truly authentic sauna and gain from the many health benefits, you need a high-quality, authentic sauna heater.
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Finnmark are the official UK distributor for some of the world's leading sauna heater brands, such as Narvi, HUUM, Helo, IKI and Tulikivi. Most are built in the Nordics from high-quality components and top-grade steel. Many of our brands have been awarded the 'Finnish Key Flag', indicating authentic Finnish manufacturing and raw materials.
Electric Sauna Heaters:
Experience the convenience and precision of electric sauna heaters designed for efficiency and ease of use. Our electric sauna heaters provide consistent heat control and reliable performance, ensuring a comfortable and rejuvenating sauna session every time. Why not consider a Wi-Fi controller, enabling you to operate your heater from your smart phone?
Wood Burning Sauna Heaters:
For those who appreciate the traditional ambience and ritual of a wood burning sauna, we offer a selection of premium wood burning sauna stoves. Crafted with precision and durable materials, our wood burning sauna heaters deliver authentic sauna experiences with the soothing crackle of burning wood... Perfect for saunas with limited electricity supply!
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