4 person saunas

Four person sauna: two technologies, two footprints

The 2 four-seat models differ in everything, and the choice is made on technology before size. The Infrared sauna BL-108 is infrared, measures 155 × 155 cm and works between 45 and 60 degrees. The Finnish sauna BL-145 is a Finnish cabin of 200 × 200 cm, with a stone heater that takes the air up to 90 degrees. Between the two there are over two square metres of difference in plan and a significant jump in price, from € 4.484 to € 6.942.

How much space is really needed

The Finnish cabin asks for four square metres of free floor, the infrared one a little over two and a half. To that you have to add room for the door to open and, on the Finnish model, the safety clearance from the heater given in the technical sheet. Height is 200 cm for the Finnish cabin and 190 for the infrared one: in a loft or basement, check the usable height before ordering. Both weigh 200 kg empty, a load spread across the whole supporting base.

Finnish or infrared: how to choose

The Finnish sauna is the traditional ritual: dry air at 80 to 90 degrees, heavy sweating, water on the stones for a burst of steam, and a heating time of over forty minutes. It asks for more space, more electrical power and more time, and gives back an experience infrared cannot replicate. An infrared cabin heats the body directly with radiant heat: the air stays below 60 degrees, you go in a few minutes after switching on, and consumption is substantially lower. It is the choice for short frequent sessions, or for anyone who does not tolerate intense heat well.

Frequently asked questions about 4 person saunas

Which one gets hotter? The Finnish cabin, without comparison: 80 to 90 degrees against 45 to 60. But infrared heat is perceived differently, because it acts on the body rather than the air: many find it more bearable for the same amount of sweating.

What does it cost to run? A Finnish heater at this size draws more than an infrared cabin, and stays on longer for the initial heat-up. Exact power draw is in each model's technical sheet.

Is a dedicated circuit needed? For the Finnish cabin, generally yes. For infrared a domestic socket is often enough. The connection should always be made by a qualified electrician.

How much does a four person sauna cost? From € 4.484 to € 6.942, depending on technology and dimensions.