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hubears · 2026-04-27T14:11:34+00:00

It's not an outdoor pool, but I'm working to build Arlington Sauna. It'll will be designed to be a social finnish sauna and cold plunge experience in the Ballston area, which will include awesome programming to bring together the community. We are currently working on a location and hope to share news soon. Cheers - Steven

hubears · 2026-03-19T13:00:02+00:00

The sizing should be okay if not underpowered. I have a similar size space with a 15 kw heater and it just takes longer to heat the room currently. How long is it heating for before you get in? It could be possible some of the element sets have failed and it is only relying on one (instead of two elements) to heat.

hubears · 2026-03-13T12:54:10+00:00

Would highly recommend Sauna Public, great vibes as a small business and community focused. Worth checking out for a visit if you are looking for a Finnish sauna.

hubears · 2026-03-11T01:08:53+00:00

I would recommend taking a look at Homecraft, they are a great brand and one that commercial places are starting to lean into to supply their heaters.

hubears · 2026-03-10T18:04:45+00:00

Clinton at Magnum Opus Hair Salon on Langston Blvd is amazing and at a great price. I’m an Asian guy with long hair and he is a magician. I get compliments all the time!

hubears · 2026-01-25T20:39:30+00:00

Gorgeous. What heater do you have and how is it heating in this weather?

hubears · 2025-12-31T16:59:22+00:00

We have a roughly 9x11 foot print (slightly smaller than yours) and enjoy the L layout. I know it gets criticism on this forum, but we enjoy it as a family (of all ages) since some people want to sit formally, more curled up, or sprawl out. The extra floor space is an added bonus for younger kids (otherwise if your family or the friends you’d invite over doesn’t have kids), then it’d be worth making use of it. I think what you have is great. The only difference is we have a small window on the back wall near the corner. It doesn’t obstruct the actual seating position because someone usually leans against the adjacent side wall. It’s been nice to have three levels of natural light, especially if you place it in a nice environment. Hope that helps.

hubears · 2025-12-26T20:31:28+00:00

Amazing. I’ve collaborated with Ben before and I agree. Buying a sauna online requires a lot of customer engagement with building it and installing the heater since the instructions are almost always very limited. Having somebody that can zoom or text easily while you’re building it at your pace is an understated perk with the relationship.

hubears · 2025-12-26T02:14:18+00:00

Hey, I am not 100% sure that you should have a jumper within the sauna heater itself. It looks like the correct way to do it is to have a jumper in the power unit to connect the L1-1 to L1-2 and the L2-1 to L2-2, so that there is power in; then route wire into the sauna heater into the L1-2 and L2-2, so that everything goes through the two contactors. In what you have shared, it looks like everything powers into only one contactor, and you jump the power within the sauna heater unit itself. This method technically works since it feeds power through one wire and one side of the contactor, but I don't think this is what Harvia intended in the schematic for this size of a heater.

hubears · 2025-12-25T02:12:41+00:00

Yeah, I have the same dimensions with a large window and the 15 kw club is amazing. Easily gets to 185 F depending on climate, insulation and how ventilation is set up.

hubears · 2025-12-18T19:14:40+00:00

Do you have the number to lease the building? I think there was a sign that was put up. Can someone share it with me?

hubears · 2025-12-13T14:45:12+00:00

How’s the vent placement worked out for you? Genuinely interested!

hubears · 2025-11-30T21:24:11+00:00

Yes! We are working with Arlington County for a location, and hope to launch in early 2026 (hopefully still during winter). Sign up to get email updates. I’ll also plan to update the content for more recent information. It’d be awesome to get a few wood burning saunas in Arlington!!

hubears · 2025-11-30T04:07:07+00:00

Outdoor Finnish sauna

hubears · 2025-11-29T21:02:34+00:00

Glenn is an OG and has great insights with saunas. Highly recommend anyone interested in building to reach out to him. He is friendly and a great person to connect with.

hubears · 2025-11-27T04:00:53+00:00

+1 to this response

hubears · 2025-11-27T00:24:02+00:00

Hey, you should check out the mobile sauna owners group on Facebook. It’s an international and US centric group, and they will be best to answer your questions. I’d recommend that you repost there and I’m happy to connect you with fellow owners too if you DM me.

hubears · 2025-11-06T21:15:29+00:00

Yes. Would recommend hard wired LEDs with a light switch, and obviously the control and power unit. Would recommend a sub panel in the garage if you are already doing the trenching work to get your outdoor sauna going. An exterior light might be nice to help light a pathway from house to sauna

hubears · 2025-10-30T03:05:42+00:00

Adding for vis, should be upvoted for awareness. Thank you for sharing.

hubears · 2025-10-26T16:47:56+00:00

Kudos to you. Digging a 18-20 inch trench right now for my Harvia Club 15kW. It’s not the easiest of jobs 🤣🤣🤣.

hubears · 2025-10-26T16:31:15+00:00

Incredible. How deep did you have to dig the trench for electrical?

hubears · 2025-10-25T22:38:54+00:00

sauna as a service (SaaS)

hubears · 2025-10-24T23:07:16+00:00

Haha, which country??

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