Harvia
Harvia KIP sauna heater
Harvia makes the KIP in 4 sizes, from 6 to 8 kW, for saunas of 170 ft³ to 424 ft³. Slide to your room size to see which one fits, how fast it heats and what it needs from your fuse box.
Updated Oct 17, 2026
Output
6–8 kW
Rooms
170 ft³–424 ft³
Stones
44 lb
Sizes
4
Which size fits your sauna?
Your room's effective volume
235 ft³
Best fit: 60B
Work out your effective volumeEffective volume = inside volume, plus 1.2 m³ for every m² of glass, tile or stone; × 1.5 for solid log walls (Harvia's rule, used by most planners).
Sizes and specifications
| Model | Output | Room range | Stones | Heat-up | Per session |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIP60B | 6 kW | 170 ft³–300 ft³ | 44 lb | 25–30 min | $0.90 |
| KIP60W | 6 kW | 170 ft³–300 ft³ | 44 lb | 25–30 min | $0.90 |
| KIP80B | 8 kW | 251 ft³–424 ft³ | 44 lb | 20–30 min | $1.20 |
| KIP80W | 8 kW | 251 ft³–424 ft³ | 44 lb | 20–30 min | $1.20 |
Heat-up and cost are our heat model's estimate for each size in a room at the middle of its range: indoor, insulated walls, 68 °F around the sauna, heated to 176 °F, one hour of bathing, electricity at $0.18/kWh (United States average).
Electrical connection
| Model | Supply | Current | Fuse / breaker | Cable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KIP60B | 1~ 240 V | 25 A | – | – |
| KIP60W | 1~ 240 V | 25 A | – | – |
| KIP80B | 1~ 240 V | 33.3 A(computed) | – | – |
| KIP80W | 1~ 240 V | 33.3 A | – | 8/2 + 14/2 AWG |
Current is computed from the output; fuse and cable are shown where the maker or dealer states them. A licensed electrician sizes and installs the circuit following the heater's manual and local rules.
Where to see it
- KIP60B$1,252 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
- KIP60W$1,092 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
- KIP80B$1,252 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
- KIP80W$1,092 at topture.com (2026-10-17)
Prices and availability come from the shop or maker and change; their page is what counts. Shop offers are added as retailers join.
Sources
- topture.com/products/harvia-kip-series-black-electric-sauna-heater-built-in-controlsdealer · read 2026-10-17
- topture.com/products/harvia-kip-series-black-electric-sauna-heaterdealer · read 2026-10-17
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Questions and answers
What size sauna does the Harvia KIP heat?
Harvia rates the sizes for these rooms: KIP60B 170 ft³–300 ft³; KIP60W 170 ft³–300 ft³; KIP80B 251 ft³–424 ft³; KIP80W 251 ft³–424 ft³. Use your room's effective volume: add 1.2 m³ for every m² of glass, tile or stone, and multiply by 1.5 for solid log walls.
What fuse or breaker does the Harvia KIP need?
It depends on the size and your supply: KIP60B: 1~ 240 V: 25 A; KIP60W: 1~ 240 V: 25 A; KIP80B: 1~ 240 V: 33.3 A; KIP80W: 1~ 240 V: 33.3 A. A licensed electrician sizes the circuit from the heater's manual and local rules.
How long does the Harvia KIP take to heat up?
In a well-insulated indoor room at the middle of each size's range, our heat model gives: KIP60B 25–30 min; KIP60W 25–30 min; KIP80B 20–30 min; KIP80W 20–30 min to reach 176 °F. Outdoor saunas, glass and cold weather take longer.
How many stones does the Harvia KIP take?
As stated by Harvia: KIP60B 44 lb; KIP60W 44 lb; KIP80B 44 lb; KIP80W 44 lb. Use the stone size the manual specifies and re-stack the stones at least once a year, replacing crumbled ones.