SaunaLife E8 outdoor barrel sauna for up to 6 people. The E8 is the full-length barrel in SaunaLife’s Ergo series, about 87 in deep and 81 in tall outside, with 6 ft 5 in of interior height. It is built from 1.65 in Thermo-Spruce staves with stainless steel bands, and it has Thermo-Aspen benches with an arched backrest, a tempered bronze glass door, a solid wood rear wall, dual floor drains, a heater guard and a white LED light bar with a Wi-Fi app. Pair it with an 8–9 kW electric sauna heater, or a wood-burning stove where clearances allow. Heater not included; the E8 ships freight.
Heater not included. You must add a compatible sauna heater before use.
Compatible heaters
Recommended electric range for this cabin: 8–9kW. Shop matching heaters below or browse the full Heaters & equipment collection.
This outdoor cabin can take a wood-burning stove where clearances allow:
What’s included
- Cabin / barrel / kit as named — benches, door, and structure per the SaunaLife manual
- LED lighting when SaunaLife includes it on that SKU (Ergo/Cube active kits typically include the LED bar)
- Heater not included
- Stones and control are with the heater you buy.
Specs
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Brand: SaunaLife (Northern Europe)
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Heater: NOT included
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Recommended electric range: 8–9kW
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Size (manufacturer): about 87" D × 81" H
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Type: outdoor barrel, up to 6 bathers
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Sizing
Match heater kW to insulated interior volume. Glass, stone, tile, or thin walls need more heater than a tight wood room of the same size. A licensed electrician completes the hookup from the nameplate — we do not guess breaker size. Email hello@selfcaresaunas.com to size the room first.
FAQ
Is a heater included?
No. You must add a compatible heater before use. Stones, control and chimney come with the heater you choose.
What size is it, and what heater does it need?
About 87 in deep and 81 in tall per SaunaLife’s E8 drawing, with 6 ft 5 in inside height, seating up to 6. The recommended electric range is 8–9 kW, such as the Harvia KIP80B, Harvia Virta HL90E or HUUM DROP 9. Cold-weather use may need the high end. See our heater sizing guide.
What electrical service do I need?
The heater sets the circuit, not the cabin. A licensed electrician wires your electric heater from its nameplate and manual; typical US installs of the Harvia KIP and HUUM heaters we sell are 240V. We don’t guess breaker sizes. SaunaLife’s LED light bar needs power too, so include it in the plan. A wood-burning stove needs a chimney and clearances instead of a heater circuit.
How does it ship?
By freight, with curbside-style delivery in the contiguous US. Saunas are not part of the free ground parcel offer (that covers eligible parcel items over $75). The freight cost shows at checkout or is confirmed with you at order confirmation. Inspect the delivery and note any visible damage on the receipt before you accept it.
What base does it need?
A flat, level, firm base that drains, such as a concrete pad, pavers on compacted gravel, or a deck built for the load. SaunaLife’s manual calls for leveling throughout the build. See our outdoor barrel sauna buying guide.
What warranty does it have?
SaunaLife’s limited warranty covers defects in workmanship for two years in residential use, for the original retail buyer. It does not cover heaters or added components, natural weathering of the wood, or installation and delivery. Your heater has its own manufacturer warranty. SaunaLife warranty (PDF).
Can I use a wood-burning stove?
Yes, where the stove manual’s clearances fit this outdoor timber cabin. See the wood stoves listed above, and plan for a chimney.
Questions? Email hello@selfcaresaunas.com.
