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Pillar IKI Electric Sauna Heater
Pillar IKI Electric Sauna Heater
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Description
Description
The Pillar IKI is a slim, floor-standing electric sauna heater from the Finnish maker IKI Kiuas, its narrow stone column leaving plenty of room for wider bench solutions. Free airflow through the stainless steel mesh and a large contact area between the elements and stones give a fast heat-up, while the substantial stone mass, from 80 kg to 180 kg depending on the model, produces a gentle, humid steam with plenty of oxygen in the air. Five three-phase outputs are available, 4.5 kW, 6.6 kW, 9 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW, covering sauna rooms from 3 m³ up to 24 m³, so the Pillar suits apartment saunas and larger communal rooms alike. A separate control unit is required and is not included: the heater pairs with a compatible controller of your choice, such as the UKU Wi-Fi control unit, which manages heaters up to 18 kW. A sufficient quantity of sauna stones must be purchased separately.
Features
Technical Specification
| All models | |
| Type | Electric sauna heater (three-phase) |
| Construction | Stainless steel with open mesh stone column |
| Mounting | Floor-standing on an adjustable stainless steel base |
| Heating time | 45–60 min |
| Recommended bathing temperature | 50–70 °C |
| Safety clearance (front, sides and back) | 100 mm |
| Connecting cable type | H07RN-F rubber cable (PVC-insulated cable must not be used) |
| Junction box height | No more than 400 mm above the floor |
| Recommended stones | Olivine, olivine-dolerite or peridotite, under 100 mm; sold separately |
| Pillar IKI 4.5 kW | |
| Output | 4.5 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 3–6 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 80 kg |
| Height | 1,200 mm |
| Diameter | 260 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 600 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 10 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² (or 5 × 1.5 mm²) |
| Pillar IKI 6.6 kW | |
| Output | 6.6 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 5–10 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 120 kg |
| Height | 1,000 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 10 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 1.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 9 kW | |
| Output | 9 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 8–16 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 150 kg |
| Height | 1,200 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 16 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 10 kW | |
| Output | 10 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 10–18 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 170 kg |
| Height | 1,250 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 16 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 12 kW | |
| Output | 12 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 14–24 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 180 kg |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 20 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 6 mm² |
Installation
Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a certified electrician, with the electricity supply isolated at the fuse panel before any work begins. Under IEC 60364-7-703 and BS 7671:2018 an electric sauna heater does not have to be connected through an RCD, and for reliable operation the manufacturer recommends that the heater supply is not run through one; other electrical devices in the sauna room should be RCD protected. A local point of isolation covering all live conductors is recommended. The installation manual in the Downloads tab and local wiring regulations must be followed. The heater is connected semi-stationarily with an H07RN-F rubber cable or equivalent (PVC-insulated cable is prohibited), with the junction box no more than 400 mm above the floor; the heater can be supported against a wall or installed in a corner, and a separate control unit is required.
Sauna stones
Sauna stones are not included and must be purchased separately. IKI recommends olivine or olivine-dolerite stones under 100 mm in diameter, laid loosely so air can flow between them; in communal or public saunas Kerkes ceramic stones should be used around the heating elements. Soapstone and rounded natural stones may only be used on the outer edges and the top of the stone mass, and the condition of the stones should be checked yearly.
Brand
IKI Kiuas is a Finnish specialist in open, large-stone-mass sauna heaters, hand-crafted in Pieksämäki by welders with decades of experience in stainless steel and black iron. Each heater is welded by hand and may show small tooling marks on the stainless steel rim.
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
We offer fast and reliable delivery to customers across the UK and beyond. For full details on shipping times and costs, please review our delivery policy.
Returns
We offer hassle-free returns within 30 days of purchase, so you can shop with complete confidence. For details, see our returns policy.
Warranty & Quality Promise
We are committed to delivering products of the highest quality, for details surrounding warranty please contact us.
Description
The Pillar IKI is a slim, floor-standing electric sauna heater from the Finnish maker IKI Kiuas, its narrow stone column leaving plenty of room for wider bench solutions. Free airflow through the stainless steel mesh and a large contact area between the elements and stones give a fast heat-up, while the substantial stone mass, from 80 kg to 180 kg depending on the model, produces a gentle, humid steam with plenty of oxygen in the air. Five three-phase outputs are available, 4.5 kW, 6.6 kW, 9 kW, 10 kW and 12 kW, covering sauna rooms from 3 m³ up to 24 m³, so the Pillar suits apartment saunas and larger communal rooms alike. A separate control unit is required and is not included: the heater pairs with a compatible controller of your choice, such as the UKU Wi-Fi control unit, which manages heaters up to 18 kW. A sufficient quantity of sauna stones must be purchased separately.
Features
| All models | |
| Type | Electric sauna heater (three-phase) |
| Construction | Stainless steel with open mesh stone column |
| Mounting | Floor-standing on an adjustable stainless steel base |
| Heating time | 45–60 min |
| Recommended bathing temperature | 50–70 °C |
| Safety clearance (front, sides and back) | 100 mm |
| Connecting cable type | H07RN-F rubber cable (PVC-insulated cable must not be used) |
| Junction box height | No more than 400 mm above the floor |
| Recommended stones | Olivine, olivine-dolerite or peridotite, under 100 mm; sold separately |
| Pillar IKI 4.5 kW | |
| Output | 4.5 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 3–6 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 80 kg |
| Height | 1,200 mm |
| Diameter | 260 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 600 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 10 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² (or 5 × 1.5 mm²) |
| Pillar IKI 6.6 kW | |
| Output | 6.6 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 5–10 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 120 kg |
| Height | 1,000 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 10 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 1.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 9 kW | |
| Output | 9 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 8–16 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 150 kg |
| Height | 1,200 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 16 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 10 kW | |
| Output | 10 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 10–18 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 170 kg |
| Height | 1,250 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 16 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 2.5 mm² |
| Pillar IKI 12 kW | |
| Output | 12 kW |
| Recommended room volume | 14–24 m³ |
| Stone capacity (max.) | 180 kg |
| Height | 1,400 mm |
| Diameter | 340 mm |
| Safety clearance (ceiling) | 800 mm |
| Fuses | 3 × 20 A |
| Connecting cable | 5 × 6 mm² |
Installation
Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a certified electrician, with the electricity supply isolated at the fuse panel before any work begins. Under IEC 60364-7-703 and BS 7671:2018 an electric sauna heater does not have to be connected through an RCD, and for reliable operation the manufacturer recommends that the heater supply is not run through one; other electrical devices in the sauna room should be RCD protected. A local point of isolation covering all live conductors is recommended. The installation manual in the Downloads tab and local wiring regulations must be followed. The heater is connected semi-stationarily with an H07RN-F rubber cable or equivalent (PVC-insulated cable is prohibited), with the junction box no more than 400 mm above the floor; the heater can be supported against a wall or installed in a corner, and a separate control unit is required.
Sauna stones
Sauna stones are not included and must be purchased separately. IKI recommends olivine or olivine-dolerite stones under 100 mm in diameter, laid loosely so air can flow between them; in communal or public saunas Kerkes ceramic stones should be used around the heating elements. Soapstone and rounded natural stones may only be used on the outer edges and the top of the stone mass, and the condition of the stones should be checked yearly.
Brand
IKI Kiuas is a Finnish specialist in open, large-stone-mass sauna heaters, hand-crafted in Pieksämäki by welders with decades of experience in stainless steel and black iron. Each heater is welded by hand and may show small tooling marks on the stainless steel rim.
Delivery
We offer fast and reliable delivery to customers across the UK and beyond. For full details on shipping times and costs, please review our delivery policy.
Returns
We offer hassle-free returns within 30 days of purchase, so you can shop with complete confidence. For details, see our returns policy.
Warranty & Quality Promise
We are committed to delivering products of the highest quality, for details surrounding warranty please contact us.
