Homecraft Revive Slim Electric Sauna Heater, 5 / 6 kW
The Homecraft Revive Slim is the heater for a sauna that does not have 14 inches of floor to give up. It is just 8 inches deep and 13 inches wide, stands 36 inches tall, and still holds 100 lb of stones around protected elements, so a small room gets real löyly rather than a token puff of steam. It is the heater Leisurecraft recommends for its own compact indoor rooms.
Two outputs cover rooms from 100 to 325 cubic feet, both on 240V single-phase. A wall bracket at the back sets the 3.5-inch clearance to the wall and holds the heater steady; an optional 1-inch wall baffle brings that clearance down to one inch where space is really tight. Built in British Columbia by Homecraft, 100% stainless steel, ETL listed to UL 875 and CSA C22.2 No. 164.
Choose the size and, if you need one, the control. The TKE2-2 control is the contactor box and wall touchpad every Homecraft heater runs off; the Local touchpad is a simple wall panel, the WiFi touchpad adds a phone app and calendar scheduling.
Specifications
- Outputs: 5 kW / 6 kW, 240V single-phase
- Heater Size: 13" wide x 8" deep x 36" tall
- Stone Capacity: 100 lb (45 kg) of 3-4" sauna stones, sold separately
- Construction: 100% stainless steel, protected heating elements, inner stone cage, air-flow chamber
- Mounting: Floor-standing with a wall bracket at the back that fixes the 3.5-inch clearance to the wall
- Clearance to Combustibles: 3.5" front and sides; minimum ceiling height 78" (6' 6")
- Wall Clearance Options: 3.5" with the standard wall bracket; 1" with the optional Revive Slim wall baffle
- Control: Homecraft TKE2-2 digital control (contactor box with weatherproof enclosure plus Local or WiFi touchpad), chosen above
- Control Wiring: Low-voltage touchpad cable, 14 AWG or larger rated 90°C; a cedar trim kit to cover it is available
- Net Weight: 32 lb
- Certifications: ETL listed, conforms to UL 875, certified to CSA C22.2 No. 164
- Warranty: 2 years, manufacturer
- Origin: Designed and built in British Columbia, Canada
Which size
- 5 kW — sauna rooms 100-250 cu ft, 20.8 amps at 240V, 30 A breaker, 10 AWG wire — data sheet
- 6 kW — sauna rooms 200-325 cu ft, 25.0 amps at 240V, 40 A breaker, 8 AWG wire — data sheet
- Size the heater to the room's cubic feet, then add 10 percent for a glass door or an uninsulated wall. If your room sits on the line between two sizes, take the larger one; a heater working flat out makes a worse sauna than one with headroom.
Electrical and installation
- Each size needs its own dedicated 240V circuit from a licensed electrician: 30 A for the 5 kW, 40 A for the 6 kW. Homecraft does not want a GFCI breaker on the heater unless your local code requires it.
- The heater is secured to the floor with the supplied safety brackets, the heater guard goes on, and the stones go in. Never run it without stones.
- Intake and exhaust vents on opposite walls keep the high-limit switch from nuisance tripping and keep the air fresh. No powered fans.
- Installation and operation manual: Homecraft Revive Slim manual (PDF).
Delivery
- Shipping is free to the continental US. The heater ships boxed from Leisurecraft in Ontario; stones ship with it when you order them together.
- Check the carton for damage before you sign and photograph anything you see. That is what makes a freight claim stick.
Frequently Asked Questions
What size Revive Slim do I need?
Match the heater to the cubic feet of your sauna room: the 5 kW suits 100-250 cu ft; the 6 kW suits 200-325 cu ft. Measure length by width by height inside the room. A glass door, a window or an uninsulated wall pushes you up a size. Send us the dimensions and we will confirm the match before you order.
What electrical does the Revive Slim need?
A dedicated 240V single-phase circuit run by a licensed electrician: 20.8 amps on a 30 A breaker with 10 AWG wire for the 5 kW, 25.0 amps on a 40 A breaker with 8 AWG wire for the 6 kW. The touchpad runs on a separate low-voltage cable from the contactor box, so plan a route for it when you frame the room.
How is the Revive Slim different from the full-size Revive?
The Slim is 8 inches deep where the Revive is 14, and it holds 100 lb of stones instead of 200. That makes it the right heater for a sauna of 100 to 325 cubic feet where floor space is tight. For a room above 325 cubic feet, or if you want the maximum steam a residential heater can give, step up to the Revive.
How much clearance does the Revive Slim need?
3.5 inches to combustible material at the front and sides, and a ceiling at least 78 inches above the floor. The wall bracket at the back fixes the 3.5-inch wall gap; the optional 1-inch wall baffle lets you tuck it closer in a tight room. Full clearance drawings are in the manual linked above.
Does the price include the control?
Only if you choose one. Every Homecraft heater runs off a TKE2-2 control, which is a contactor box plus a wall touchpad, and the configurator lets you buy the heater bare, with the Local touchpad, or with the WiFi touchpad. Pick the Control option above and the price updates. If you already own a TKE2-2 from another Homecraft heater, choose No Control.
Are the sauna stones included?
No. Homecraft sauna rocks are sold by the box, and the heater must never run without them. Tell us which heater you are buying and we will add the right number of boxes to the order.
What is the difference between the Local and the WiFi touchpad?
Both mount outside the sauna room and give you a 60-minute timer and a temperature setting between 77°F and 194°F. The WiFi touchpad adds a phone app, so you can start the sauna from the car, set a schedule by calendar, and check that it is off. The Local touchpad is the simpler, cheaper panel you operate at the wall.
Can I install it outdoors in a barrel or cabin sauna?
Yes. The heater lives inside the sauna room either way, and the TKE2-2 control ships with a weatherproof box, so the contactor can sit outside the room on an outdoor sauna. The touchpad is UV-protected and handles cold, but it must be kept out of direct water.
What is the warranty?
Homecraft covers its heaters with a two-year manufacturer warranty. The heater is ETL listed to UL 875 and CSA C22.2 No. 164 for permanent installation.
