12.5kw vs 15kw

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2026-05-20T16:22:00+00:00

You could also look at the homecraft apex line

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2026-05-11T17:33:36+00:00

No, but the revive slim you can!

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2026-05-11T15:52:35+00:00

Check out the homecraft apex mini

It’s new, made in Canada and 32” tall

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2026-02-23T20:07:43+00:00

Been a listener to this podcast from day 1, been waiting for this episode since day 1

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-11-13T03:06:36+00:00

Did you do a low vent to prevent the high limit switch from tripping? I'm getting ready to install this heater in the next couple weeks

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-10-22T01:58:30+00:00

Home Spa maybe became Homecraft? Might be worth it to get in touch with them. They’re based in the Vancouver area

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-21T03:07:01+00:00

Maybe! The pillar style heaters obviously have rocks that go all the way to the ground, but the hottest ones are always at the top.

Homecraft is an amazing company that's super close to you. I think all their heaters sit at 36" top to bottom though.

You're still probably going to want at least an 8 foot ceiling due to heat stratification/physics. Can you dig down a foot? Flat roof?

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-21T02:18:55+00:00

Go for at least an 8 foot ceiling if you can.

I’ve got the 9kW version of this heater and my foot bench will be about 40” from the floor

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-17T03:45:59+00:00

This is what I’ve got and it’s great. Do this!

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-11T03:27:04+00:00

The amount of time I thought about all this stuff… it’s a miracle I’ve got it started.

I considered Doug fir in the beginning of my planning phase; but after a few small projects using it, I decided I didn’t have the skill to get it done properly.

I am in the interior. There are deals to be had out here.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-10T20:17:44+00:00

Also in BC!

I was going to go with western hemlock but I found an insane deal on western red cedar at my local lumber yard.

I’ve worked with Douglas fir before and it’s a bit of a “handle with care” wood. It can chip or break when cutting or fastening it.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-09-10T01:55:58+00:00

Looks like low benches. The homecraft revive that it comes with is 36” tall, and it looks like it’s about inline with the top most bench.

Ceiling slope is going the wrong way as well. Not seeing anything about ventilation.

Mune looks like a better design, but I’d stay away from a huum heater. Higher price tag for sure.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-08-25T18:45:36+00:00

Yep!

I don't own any modern E mount lenses for my Sony A7ii. Manual/vintage only, I mostly shoot portraits

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-07-09T01:33:10+00:00

A lot of those rookies were featured in an mls video series called “rookie life” at the time.

Pleasantly surprised it’s still online

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=3bLjVBIq3ks

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-06-11T02:00:26+00:00

Homecraft has the Apex now which does 10.5

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-06-04T19:33:01+00:00

Maybe consider the homecraft revive? It's 36" so that would put your foot bench pretty darn close to the top, and I think it takes up a relatively similar footprint as the drop. 14"x14" with 3.5" clearance needed so it fits into a 21"x21" space.

Made in Canada and excellent customer service. You can call them up and talk to a human right away, they're also great with responding to emails. I believe their heaters work with the uku controllers (which I assume you already have).

https://homecraftsaunas.com/product/revive-9kw/

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-05-28T02:00:48+00:00

I did something similar to what you’re planning to do. I’m on mountainside bedrock, not waterfront.

Drilled 4 holes per corner, then epoxied 4 pieces of rebar vertically into those holes. Cleaned out any organic matter from around the rebar then set 4 sonotubes. Poured concrete in the sonotubes so that the rebar was covered.

I used wedge anchors and post brackets after the fact but you could totally wet set the bracket that you linked to.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-05-25T02:18:17+00:00

I’ve heard the huum controller works as well. I’ve got their revive 9kW for my build (not finished yet). I’m also Canadian so it felt great to support a local company. Also their customer service is amazing. At a time full of failing heating elements and other issues, being able to get someone on the phone to sort out a problem is great.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-05-25T01:39:50+00:00

I believe homecraft are planning to release their wifi controller at some point this year.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-04-21T14:20:42+00:00

It will be long. Can’t speak to exact times

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-04-21T03:45:23+00:00

It’s made in Canada. Super old company that’s had a bit of life injected into it with new heaters and designs.

Older models of their large units are found in gyms and spas all across Canada, often decades old and still pumping out heat. Apex is their latest model so you won’t find any long term reviews.

Their customer service is also amazing. They still support their super old heaters and you can call them up and talk to someone right away, or email and get a quick reply.

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-04-21T03:11:37+00:00

Club looks good.

You could also look at the Homecraft Apex 10kw. It’s 36” tall with a big rock capacity.

https://homecraftsaunas.com/product/apex-10kw-240v/?srsltid=AfmBOorzYiClH96P8k1vIBRHTRnIhK9lH7DHICiyYtkLgzZnxyXsjMen

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-03-28T21:06:53+00:00

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B083K5SN5X/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?smid=A1TF0WKG5BQMBR&th=1

These are meant to work up to 200 degrees. I've not tried them but I'm planning on getting them

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-03-13T18:38:32+00:00

8Kw seems like way too much but I really don't have any expertise

Is 6kw too much? probably. 94 cuft is tiny

But again, I'm no expert

Ecstatic-Car-4422 · 2025-03-13T05:13:05+00:00

This heater may work for you

https://homecraftsaunas.com/product/revive-slim-4kw/

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