Homecraft

Homecraft has built sauna heaters in Surrey, British Columbia since 1988, and still supplies parts for units installed twenty and thirty years ago. What sets theirs apart is the protected element air chamber: the ceramic-coated rods sit behind stainless steel mesh and layers of rock, so the water you throw never lands on an element. The steam is made by the stone instead, 310 to 325 pounds of it on the Apex.

We carry three of their heaters: the Revive Slim in 4, 5 and 6 kW, the Revive in 6, 7.5 and 9 kW, and the Apex in 10, 12, 15 and 18 kW. All three carry a two-year warranty, and the Revive and Revive Slim ship from New York rather than across the border. The Revive is the model customers pick most often, and they go out across the US and Canada. Call the Bens at (844) 565-1113 and we will size it with you.

Homecraft questions

What size Homecraft heater do I need?

Work from interior cubic feet, not floor area. The Revive Slim runs 4 to 6 kW, the Revive 6 to 9, and the Apex 10 kW covers up to 625 cubic feet, with the line reaching 1,150. On uninsulated single-layer wood in a cold climate we size up one tier: a 310 cubic foot pod took the 9 kW, not the 7.5.

What electrical does the Homecraft Revive 9 kW need?

A 50 amp breaker on #8 wire, per the Homecraft manual. The 9 kW is the largest Revive, and it wires for 240V or 208V, the 208V option dropping to 40 amps. Its TKE-2 controller runs on a 24V Class 2 circuit and can sit 75 feet from the heater on 18/4 wire. The Revive needs no door sensor.

What is the difference between the Revive Slim, the Revive and the Apex?

Rock mass. The Revive Slim measures 13.5 by 8 by 36 inches and holds 100 pounds at 4 to 6 kW, the Revive holds 190 to 210 pounds at 6 to 9 kW, and the Apex holds 310 to 325 pounds across 10 to 18 kW. Homecraft’s rock spec is 2 to 5 inch stone, and the Apex clears combustibles at 5.5 inches.

Does the Homecraft controller work over WiFi?

Yes. The Revive includes the wall-mounted TKE-2 touchpad, four buttons: on, off, up, down. The WiFi version starts and stops the sauna, sets temperature to 194°F and schedules sessions up to 60 minutes from your phone, and it is offered on both the indoor controller and the weatherproof outdoor one.