{"product_id":"saunalife-model-e6w-outdoor-barrel-sauna-with-window","title":"SaunaLife E6W ERGO Barrel Sauna | Panoramic Rear Window","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"hms\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n.hms{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;color:#2b2b2b}\n.hms h2{font-size:22px;margin:34px 0 12px;font-weight:600}\n.hms h3{font-size:18px;margin:24px 0 8px;font-weight:600}\n.hms p{margin:0 0 14px}\n.hms ul{margin:0 0 16px;padding-left:20px}\n.hms li{margin:0 0 8px}\n.hms table{width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:0 0 20px}\n.hms th,.hms td{border:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:10px 12px;text-align:left;vertical-align:top}\n.hms th{background:#faf8f5;font-weight:600;width:42%}\n.hms .callout{background:#fdfbf7;border-left:3px solid #C0A172;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px}\n.hms .warn{background:#fdf7f6;border-left:3px solid #B5452F;padding:14px 18px;margin:0 0 20px}\n.hms details{border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;padding:14px 0}\n.hms summary{cursor:pointer;list-style:none;position:relative;padding-right:28px;font-weight:600}\n.hms summary::-webkit-details-marker{display:none}\n.hms summary::after{content:'+';position:absolute;right:4px;top:-2px;font-size:22px;line-height:1;color:#C0A172}\n.hms details[open] summary::after{content:'\\2013'}\n.hms details p{margin:12px 0 0;padding-right:28px}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"callout\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:17px\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe heater is sold separately. You will want roughly 4.5–6 kW.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis sauna ships as the barrel. The heater is a separate purchase, and that is deliberate — it lets you choose between an \u003cstrong\u003eelectric\u003c\/strong\u003e heater and a \u003cstrong\u003ewood-fired\u003c\/strong\u003e stove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectric\u003c\/strong\u003e means setting a temperature and walking away, and needs a dedicated circuit run to the sauna. \u003cstrong\u003eWood-fired\u003c\/strong\u003e needs no electrical supply at all, but does need a flue, proper clearances and somewhere dry to store wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sizing arithmetic is in \u003cem\u003eSizing your heater\u003c\/em\u003e below, so you can check it yourself. Call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e if you would rather we confirm it against the manual first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SaunaLife \u003cstrong\u003eERGO-Series Model E6W\u003c\/strong\u003e is the shortest barrel in the range and the one with a view out the back. The interior is the same 77.2 inches across as the E7 but \u003cstrong\u003e51.2 inches deep rather than 63\u003c\/strong\u003e, which makes it the model to look at when the pad you have is smaller than the sauna you wanted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003epanoramic half-moon rear window\u003c\/strong\u003e in tempered glass is the defining feature. Rather than a glass front that the whole neighbourhood can see through, the glazing is behind you — so you get daylight and a view from the bench while the entrance side stays solid timber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSizing your heater\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterior dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.2\" diameter × 51.2\" deep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterior volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 118 cubic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e (a barrel, so this is approximate — the flat floor cuts off part of the cylinder)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAllowance for glass\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA rear window rather than a full glass wall, so a modest allowance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorking range\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4.5–6 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe volume is arithmetic on SaunaLife's published interior dimensions. The kW range is \u003cstrong\u003eours\u003c\/strong\u003e — it is not SaunaLife's own recommendation, and the installation manual governs. This is the smallest interior in our barrel range, so 4.5 kW is likely to be enough; 6 kW buys you faster heat-up rather than a higher ceiling temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sauna-heaters\"\u003esauna heaters and stoves\u003c\/a\u003e, or read the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/sauna-heater-sizing-guide\"\u003eheater sizing guide\u003c\/a\u003e for how the arithmetic works. Call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will confirm the size in writing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the shortest barrel is often the right one\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA barrel heats faster than a square cabin of the same volume and holds heat more evenly, because there are no corners for cold air to sit in. Make that barrel shorter and the effect compounds: less air to heat, a smaller heater, a smaller electrical job, a smaller pad, and a crate that fits down a side passage that a full-length barrel will not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuying two sizes larger than you need is the most common and most expensive mistake in this category. If the honest answer is that it will be one or two people on a normal evening, this is the model to look at first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe staves are \u003cstrong\u003e1.65-inch Thermo-Spruce\u003c\/strong\u003e, which SaunaLife states lasts up to twice as long as cedar. Thermal treatment is a heat process rather than a chemical one: the wood takes on far less moisture, so it resists decay and moves less through the seasons — and there is nothing chemical in a space you sit in at high heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-length Thermo-Spruce staves, 1.65\" thick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanoramic half-moon rear window in tempered glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContoured Thermo-Aspen benches, 1.1\" thick and knot-free — close to 50% thicker than most\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy-duty stainless steel barrel bands, 1-7\/8\" × 1\/8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatertight shingle kit with side-mounted drip edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual floor drains, one of them under the heater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDotless white LED light bar, IP67 rated, with Wi-Fi app and handheld remote\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottle of paraffin oil to preserve the interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFastener kit and installation instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eE6W (ERGO-Series)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermo-Spruce, 1.65\" staves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBench and backrest material\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThermo-Aspen, 1.1\", knot-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlazing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePanoramic half-moon rear window, tempered glass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eExterior dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80.7\"W × 59.1\"D × 84.6\"H\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterior dimensions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e77.2\" diameter × 51.2\" deep (6 ft 5 in interior height)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInterior volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 118 cubic feet (our arithmetic)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBarrel bands\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless steel, 1-7\/8\" wide × 1\/8\" thick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRoof\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWatertight shingle kit with side-mounted drip edges\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDrainage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDual floor drains\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLighting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDotless white LED, IP67, Wi-Fi app and handheld remote\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeater\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold separately — see sizing above\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned by SaunaLife, crafted in Northern Europe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping weight and crate dimensions for this model are not published by SaunaLife at the time of writing. We have asked for them. Call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e before you order if the delivery route is tight and we will get the figures in writing first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaunaLife provides a \u003cstrong\u003elimited lifetime warranty on the sauna structure\u003c\/strong\u003e for residential use, to the original retail purchaser. It covers factory-assembled components found defective in workmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot covered:\u003c\/strong\u003e sauna heaters and added components, normal material wear, natural weathering of the lumber, and the labour or expenses of removing, installing or replacing the sauna. The warranty is void if the sauna is altered, misused, used commercially, or repaired by anyone other than an authorised representative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to make a claim:\u003c\/strong\u003e contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@homemedspa.com\"\u003esupport@homemedspa.com\u003c\/a\u003e. We open the claim and manage it with the manufacturer on your behalf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips as a kit by freight carrier, delivered curbside, to the 48 contiguous states. The carrier will not bring it into your yard, unpack it, or assemble it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFreight is quoted for your delivery address before your order is processed. Contact us at \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@homemedspa.com\"\u003esupport@homemedspa.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e for a quote before you buy, and we will confirm the cost in writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eReturns\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"\/policies\/refund-policy\"\u003eReturn \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e. Terms stated on this page govern where they differ from the general policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAssembly and site preparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sauna ships as a kit and is assembled on site. Prepare a \u003cstrong\u003elevel, load-bearing foundation before delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — concrete, pavers or a rated deck. Bare soil is not sufficient, and an uneven base will distort the structure over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA barrel sits on spruce cradles, which concentrate the load onto a small area rather than spreading it, so a level base matters \u003cem\u003emore\u003c\/em\u003e on a barrel than on a flat-bottomed cabin, not less.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently assembly is not available through us — we recommend hiring a local installer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eQuestions people ask before they buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat size heater does the E6W need?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is 77.2 inches in diameter by 51.2 inches deep, which works out to \u003cstrong\u003eabout 118 cubic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest in our barrel range. That puts it at \u003cstrong\u003e4.5–6 kW\u003c\/strong\u003e, with a modest allowance for the rear window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat range is ours, worked from SaunaLife's published dimensions — not their own recommendation — and the installation manual governs. A barrel heats more evenly than a square cabin, so if you are between two sizes this is the shape where the smaller one is most likely to do the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow many people does it hold?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSaunaLife does not publish a bather count for this model, so we are not going to invent one. What we can tell you is that the interior is 51.2 inches deep against the E7 at 63 inches, and the E7 is rated for four. Call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will get the manufacturer's figure in writing before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eHow is this different from the E7 and E7G?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSame diameter, same materials, same 6 ft 5 in interior height. The E6W is \u003cstrong\u003eshorter\u003c\/strong\u003e — 51.2 inches deep against 63 — so less interior volume, a smaller heater and a smaller footprint. The glazing is a rear window rather than a glass front, which keeps the entrance side solid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eElectric or wood-fired — which should I choose?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric if you want to set a temperature and walk away, and you are willing to have an electrician run a dedicated circuit to the barrel. Wood-fired if there is no practical way to get power to that part of the yard, or you want the ritual — but it needs a flue, correct clearances and dry wood storage, and it takes longer to come up to heat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kW range above applies to electric. Wood stoves are rated by the room volume they heat rather than by kW, so match the stove to \u003cstrong\u003e118 cubic feet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I stand up inside a barrel?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the centre, yes — interior height is \u003cstrong\u003e6 ft 5 in\u003c\/strong\u003e. Headroom drops as you move toward the walls, which is simply how a barrel works. In practice you stand to get in and out and sit for everything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDon't barrel saunas leak?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater management is where cheap barrels fail, which is why this one has several answers to it: a shingle roof kit rather than bare staves, side-mounted drip edges to throw rainwater clear, heavy stainless bands at 1-7\/8\" by 1\/8\" to keep the staves tight, and \u003cstrong\u003edual floor drains\u003c\/strong\u003e inside so water from the floor actually leaves. Barrel staves also swell slightly in use, which tightens the joints rather than loosening them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDoes it need maintenance?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThermally treated wood needs much less than untreated softwood, but it is still wood outdoors. A bottle of paraffin oil is included for the interior. Expect the exterior to silver gently over the years if left alone — that is natural weathering, and it is specifically excluded from the warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a permit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat depends on your city or county, and often on whether the structure counts as permanent, how close it sits to a property line, and whether you are running a new electrical circuit to it. The electrical work almost always needs a permit even where the structure does not. Check with your local building department before you order — we cannot answer this for your jurisdiction and would be guessing if we tried.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eCan I see the installation manual before I buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@homemedspa.com\"\u003esupport@homemedspa.com\u003c\/a\u003e or call \u003cstrong\u003e866-427-8202\u003c\/strong\u003e and we will send it. Read it first and decide the job is within reach — that is a much better place to find out than a Saturday morning with the crate already open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"warn\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSauna heat is not for everyone.\u003c\/strong\u003e If you are pregnant, have a heart condition or low or high blood pressure, or take medication affecting blood pressure or temperature regulation, speak to your doctor before using a sauna. Do not use a sauna after drinking alcohol, and do not sauna alone if you are new to it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis product is intended for general wellness and relaxation. It is not a medical device and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease. 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