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Listing-verified4 Person Vertical Cedar Barrel Sauna (6 kW Harvia)
- Type
- Barrel
- Capacity
- 4 person
- Exterior
- 63″ W × 62.99″ D × 78.7″ H
- Heater
- 6 kW
Voltage not stated — confirm with seller and electrician
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Listing-verifiedOutdoor Traditional Barrel Sauna 4–6 Person (6 kW)
- Type
- Barrel
- Capacity
- 4–6 person
- Exterior
- Not yet verified
- Heater
- 6 kW
220V — dedicated hardwired circuit by a licensed electrician. Not a standard outlet.
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Listing-verified2–4 Person Vertical Barrel Steam Sauna, Spruce (4.5 kW)
- Type
- Barrel
- Capacity
- 2–4 person
- Exterior
- 53.15″ W × 54.72″ D × 78.74″ H
- Heater
- 4.5 kW
220V — dedicated hardwired circuit by a licensed electrician. Not a standard outlet.
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Listing-verifiedPremium Cedar Barrel Sauna 4-Person (6 kW)
- Type
- Barrel
- Capacity
- 4 person
- Exterior
- 72″ W × 65″ D × 79″ H
- Heater
- 6 kW
Voltage not stated — confirm with seller and electrician
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Listing-verifiedCustom Outdoor Square Sauna 3–8 Person (wood-burning or electric)
- Type
- Cube
- Capacity
- 3–8 person (size you choose)
- Exterior
- Not yet verified
- Heater
- Not yet verified
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Listing-verified2-Person Red Cedar Cube Sauna (Toule 4.5 kW)
- Type
- Cube
- Capacity
- 2 person
- Exterior
- Not yet verified
- Heater
- 4.5 kW
220V — dedicated hardwired circuit by a licensed electrician. Not a standard outlet.
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Listing-verified3–4 Person Japanese Cedar Sauna Cabin (6 kW)
- Type
- Cabin
- Capacity
- 3–4 person
- Exterior
- 59.06″ W × 55.12″ D × 81.89″ H
- Heater
- 6 kW
220–240V (hardwired) — dedicated hardwired circuit by a licensed electrician. Not a standard outlet.
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