Garden Sauna – DISCOVERY – Outdoor Barrel Sauna

What do you need before you assembly a outdoor/garden sauna?

1 Suitable base – a flat level base/foundation needs to be in place before installation can start.

2. A suitable electrical supply – We very strongly recommend that you use the services of a properly qualified electrician, meeting all the Government Regulations.

What Electrical Supply is required?

Most electric heaters will be listed by their Kilo Watt (kW) size. This is an important guide to firstly the power of the heaters, but also the size of electrical supply needed to safely run the heaters. Our the chart below demonstrates kW in relation to power required. Household generally has a 220-240 volt (V) 100 amp(A) single phase supply cable coming into the main household fuse board. This is then divided down into normal household power and lighting circuits. Adding a large kW heater can overload your installation, so is important to know your power requirements and capabilities. Always consult your qualified electrician for specific installation advice.

1kW approximately equates to a 4A current draw, so:

3.0kW Heaters requires 13A – single phase

4.5kW Heaters requires 20A – single phase

6.0kW Heaters requires 25A – single phase

9.0kW Heaters requires 38A – single phase or 11A Three Phase (440V)

12.0kW Heaters requires 50A – single phase or 17A Three Phase (440V)

Installation can take place only after your garden building has been approved by your local authorities. – Please find more info here: www.planningportal.gov.uk

A sauna building placed in garden would likely not require planning permission provided that:

The height of the building does not exceed—

(I) 4 metres in the case of a building with a dual-pitched roof,

(II) 2.5 metres in the case of a building, enclosure or container within 2 metres of the boundary of the curtilage of the dwellinghouse, or

(III) 3 metres in any other case;

(IV) the height of the eaves of the building does not exceed 2.5 metres