Harvia electric sauna heaters: product range overview

A reliable heating device is an important element in a room like a sauna. Despite the fact that there are decent domestic models, it is preferable to choose Finnish electric furnaces Harvia, since the equipment of this well-known manufacturer has not only a thoughtful design and ease of use, but also excellent functionality due to modernization and the use of high technologies. The range of these quality products is provided by a variety of models, each of which has its own characteristics and advantages.

Harvia is the world leader in heating equipment and other essential sauna accessories.

The manufacturer has been producing electric furnaces for a very long time, and they are invariably in great demand, as they are updated and improved annually with the use of advanced technologies.

Also among the products:

• wood-burning models, including stoves, fireplaces and stoves, are durable and economical devices that create an evenly distributed heat flow and are equipped with ventilation;
• steam generators - devices that create the necessary humidity, equipped with an automatic cleaning option and the ability to connect additional steam generators;

• steam room doors - durable and heat-resistant, made of environmentally friendly wood (alder, pine, aspen) and distinguished by high quality, lightness, noiselessness, and safety;
• computer-based heating system control units located outside the steam room;
• lighting devices that perform the function of color therapy are a backlight that operates from a control panel and includes primary colors.

Electric ovens are a special pride of the manufacturer, safe and reliable equipment made of high quality materials. The heaters are made of stainless steel. The auxiliary unit is equipped with an efficient smooth heating system that prevents sudden temperature fluctuations.

These models, in comparison with wood-burning ones, differ in a variety of designs, are produced with an open and closed grate for stones, have a very different shape, including a spherical one. There are floor-standing and hinged ones, fixed to vertical surfaces using brackets. According to their purpose, electric heaters are conditionally divided into appliances for small, family and commercial premises.

The main positive quality of the product is its easy installation. Three types of electric heaters are created for different needs and have their own distinctive characteristics:

1. Modifications for a small steam room of 4.5 m3 are designed for one or two people. There are triangular and rectangular shapes.
2. Family-type structures serve areas up to 14 m3. They are much more powerful and run on multi-phase systems.
3. Heaters for large saunas are characterized by increased reliability during continuous operation and power designed for heating large areas. These are expensive models that heat up quickly, are equipped with lighting and other options.

The advantage of electrical structures, in contrast to wood-burning samples, is their compactness, lightness, and also the absence of the need to install a chimney.

There are other benefits as well:

• long-term maintenance of heat with rapid heating;
• ease of management and customization;
• cleanliness, no debris and ash.

Since the power of the units varies from 7 to 14 kW, due to which significant voltage drops are possible, it is advisable to connect the equipment using a separate input, because the oven can cause malfunctions of other electronic equipment. High energy consumption and electromagnetic background are perhaps the main disadvantages of Finnish electrical equipment.

Often difficulties arise when installing three-phase product modifications. This means that a network with a power of 380 V is required. This applies mainly to "family" samples, such as Harvia Senator and Globe, although other equipment can use both 220 V and 380 V. The main disadvantage is that the distances from the unit to the surrounding surfaces increase.

Another problem is the need to purchase additional accessories, for example, protective panels - glass screens that reduce electromagnetic radiation.

Unfortunately, heating heating elements, like any other equipment, can periodically fail. If this happens, you will need to buy a new one designed for a specific modification. Despite these unpleasant moments, Harvia sauna stoves continue to be one of the highest quality products in this area due to many advantages.

The demand for electrical structures is quite understandable: this is due to the ease of their maintenance. But for a certain area, a competent choice of heating equipment is needed.

The main criterion is power. As a rule, about 1 kW is needed for one cubic meter of insulated area. If thermal insulation is not carried out, twice as much electricity will be needed:

• in small models, a power of 2.3-3.6 kW is provided;
• for small rooms, furnaces with parameters of 4.5 kW are usually selected;
• a popular option for family-type heating systems are modifications with a power of 6 kW, with a more spacious steam room - 7 and 8 kW;
• commercial baths and saunas use products with parameters from 9 to 15 kW and above.

It is clear that more powerful equipment has impressive dimensions and weight and is used with a large footage. With a shortage of space, it makes sense to purchase a mounted model in order to save free space. For the same reason, the manufacturer has created conveniently placed triangular-shaped ovens. Deltathat can be placed in the corner of a small steam room. There is another option - a heater Glode in the form of a ball-net, which can be installed on a tripod, and, if desired, suspended on a chain.

Based on the high consumption of electricity associated with the operation of electrical engineering, for some, an oven will be the best solution. Forte. If you take care of maximum thermal insulation, then energy costs can be minimized. The main thing is to carry out all the work according to the instructions.

Several factors affect the cost of electrical equipment: the quality of the material used, power, the availability of additional options. If the auxiliary functionality is irrelevant, the model can be much cheaper.

Some Harvia models are equipped with a special reservoir, mesh and bowl for increased steam generation. Their power can be different. As for the purpose, this additional device, with a certain setting, creates comfortable conditions for people with different preferences, because someone loves higher temperatures, while others are interested in thick steam.

A steam room with such an electric oven can be visited by both absolutely healthy and those who have pressure disorders or some heart problems.

The main advantages of such modifications:

• selection of the required power;
• nice design;
• the possibility of using aromatic oils;
• high wear resistance and long service life;
• convenient automatic adjustment set from the control panel.

Electric furnaces with steam generators are designed for different premises:

1. Delta Combi D-29 SE for an area of ​​4 m3 it is a compact product with dimensions 340x635x200, weighing 8 kg and a power of 2.9 kW (maximum weight of stones 11 kg). Made of stainless steel, it has a comfortable triangular shape.
2. Harvia Virta Combi Auto HL70SA - a unit designed for medium-sized premises (from 8 to 14 m3). Has a power of 9 kW, weighs 27 kg. A soapstone bowl is provided for aroma oils. The tank holds 5 liters of water. Thanks to the various functions, you can choose between relaxation in a sauna, steam bath or aromatherapy.
3. Most powerful hardware Harvia Virta Combi HL110S easily copes with heating rooms with an area of ​​18 m3 and creates any desired climate in the steam room. Furnace power is 10.8 kW, weight 29 kg. Uses 380 V.

Equipment with a steam generator allows you to adjust the optimal ratio of temperature and steam, and this is done automatically.

The equipment has a large assortment, designed for different volumes of the steam room.

Electric heaters for small areas:

1. Delta Combi. Suitable for small steam rooms ranging in size from 1, 5 to 4 cubic meters. m. The wall model is equipped with a fuse, the power is 2.9 kW. Of the minuses - control, which must be purchased separately.
2. Vega Compact - equipment similar to the previous one with a capacity of up to 3.6 kW made of stainless steel. The switches are located in the upper part of the stove, the device allows you to heat the lower shelves of the steam room.
3. Compact - modification in the form of a parallelepiped with a capacity of 2 to 3 kW. Able to warm up a steam room for 2-4 cubic meters. m at a voltage of 220-380 V. The control system is located on the body. In addition, the heater is equipped with a protective wooden grill and a drip tray.

Furnaces for medium rooms

• Globe - a new model in the form of a ball. Heats the steam room from 6 to 15 cubic meters. The capacity of the structure is 7-10 kW. The structure can be suspended or installed on legs.
• Virta Combi - model with an evaporator and automatic water filling, floor-standing version of the oven with a power of 6.8 kW. It operates at a voltage of 220-380 V. It has a separate control.
• Harvia Topclass Combi KV-90SE - compact, practical model with remote control and a power of 9 kW. Designed for steam rooms with a volume of 8-14 m3. Equipped with a steam generator, the body is made of high quality stainless steel. The equipment can be controlled using a separate backlit remote control. The equipment is mounted on the wall. Also demanded wall devices are Classic Electro and KIP modifications, which can heat areas from 3 to 14 cubic meters. m.

• Stylish electric heater Harvia Forte AF9, made in silver, red and black tones, is designed for rooms from 10 to 15 m3. This is an excellent equipment that has many advantages: it is made of stainless steel, has a relatively low power (9 kW), is equipped with a built-in control panel, and the front panel of the equipment is backlit. Of the minuses, one can single out the need to connect to a three-phase network.
• Floor electrical equipment Harvia Classic Quatro designed for 8-14 cubic meters. m. Equipped with built-in controls, easily adjustable, made of galvanized steel. The power of the device is 9 kW.

For large commercial spaces, the manufacturer offers models Harvia 20 ES Pro and Pro Sserving up to 20 cubic meters of area with a capacity of 24 kW, Classic 220 with the same parameters Legend 240 SL - for rooms from 10 to 24 meters with a power of 21 kW. There are also more powerful modifications, for example, Profi L33 with a maximum power of 33 kW, heating volume from 46 to 66 m3.

There is no need to advertise the products of the Finnish manufacturer: thanks to their high quality and reliability, Harvia electric furnaces have long been recognized as the best European sauna equipment.

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