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Anyi 4–6 Person Red Cedar Barrel Sauna with Front Porch – 1.8 m Diameter, Traditional Steam
Anyi 4–6 Person Red Cedar Barrel Sauna with Front Porch – 1.8 m Diameter, Traditional Steam
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The Anyi barrel sauna is a traditional Finnish-style sauna built for the garden: a stove heats a basket of stones, the stones heat the air to as much as 90°C (194°F), and you ladle water over them for steam. This is the 4–6 person size — 1.8 m in diameter and 2.4 m long — with a covered front porch and two exterior benches so you can step out and cool down without going back to the house.
The barrel shape is not styling. In a square cabin, heat rises and pools against the ceiling. The curved walls of a barrel send it back down and around, so the cabin heats evenly and holds temperature with less energy than a box of the same footprint. Three steel reinforcement rings pull the staves tight, and a black asphalt shingle roof sheds rain and snow off the curve.
The staves are Canadian red cedar, finger-jointed — shorter clear pieces joined end to end into full-length boards. That gives you cedar's natural rot and insect resistance without the knots, at a lower price than clear full-length timber. Inside there are 66.9 inches of headroom at the centreline, an 8 mm tempered glass door, and a slatted cedar floor over a waterproof tile base.
Key Features
Traditional stove and stones — wood-burning or electric
- Available with a wood-burning stove, or a 6 kW or 9 kW electric heater on 240 V single-phase.
- Cabin temperature from 65°C to 90°C (150–195°F).
- Sauna stones included — ladle water over them for steam.
- Stove guard rail keeps skin and towels clear of the hot surface; drip tray included.
Covered front porch with two benches
- Roof extends over the front of the barrel, sheltering the door.
- Two exterior benches flank the entrance for cooling down between rounds.
- Somewhere to leave towels and water under cover, and to sit in the open air without going inside.
4–6 person interior
- Interior 66.9" wide × 90.55" deep × 66.9" high — 170 × 230 × 170 cm.
- Bench seating along the interior for four comfortably, six seated closely.
- 2.4 m of length leaves room to stretch out on the bench.
Finger-jointed Canadian red cedar
- Cedar's natural oils resist rot and insects without chemical treatment — the reason it is the standard for outdoor structures.
- Finger-jointing joins shorter clear pieces into full-length staves, so there are no knots to check, weep or fall out.
- The joints are visible as a staggered pattern in the wood, which is where the "patchwork" name comes from.
- 50 mm thick staves.
Barrel shape for even heat
- Curved walls return heat downward through the cabin rather than letting it pool at the ceiling.
- Even temperature from bench height to head height.
- Less air volume than a square cabin of the same footprint, so it heats faster and holds temperature with less energy.
Steel reinforcement rings and shingle roof
- Three steel bands draw the staves tight against each other; re-tension them as the wood settles.
- Black asphalt shingle roof over the top of the barrel sheds rain and snow.
- Three timber cradles lift the barrel clear of the ground.
8 mm tempered glass door
- Heavy 8 mm tempered glass in a cedar frame.
- Lets daylight into the cabin and keeps it from feeling closed in.
- Seals against the frame to hold heat.
Slatted floor over waterproof tile
- Removable cedar slats over a waterproof tile base.
- Water from the stones drains through the slats rather than pooling on wood.
- Lift the slats to clean and dry the floor.
Everything needed to use it
- Wooden bucket and ladle.
- Sauna stones.
- Thermometer and hygrometer.
- Drip tray.
- Explosion-proof sauna light.
Specifications
| Model | Anyi 4–6 Person Barrel Sauna with Front Porch |
| Type | Traditional steam barrel sauna, outdoor |
| Capacity | 4–6 persons |
| Exterior dimensions | 70.86" W × 94.49" D × 70.86" H (180 × 240 × 180 cm) |
| Interior dimensions | 66.9" W × 90.55" D × 66.9" H (170 × 230 × 170 cm) |
| Diameter | 1800 mm (70.86") |
| Wood | Finger-jointed Canadian red cedar, 50 mm staves |
| Heater | Wood-burning stove, or 6 kW / 9 kW electric (option) |
| Electric heater supply | 240 V single-phase; approx. 25 A (6 kW) or 40 A (9 kW) |
| Temperature range | 65–90°C (150–195°F) |
| Door | 8 mm tempered glass |
| Roof | Black asphalt shingle |
| Bands | Steel reinforcement rings |
| Flooring | Cedar slats over waterproof tile |
| Porch | Covered, with two exterior benches |
| Net weight | Approx. 570 kg (1,256 lb) |
| Shipping weight | Approx. 690 kg (1,521 lb) |
| Included | Bucket and ladle, sauna stones, thermometer, hygrometer, drip tray, sauna light |
| Assembly | Two people, approx. 3–4 hours |
| Warranty | 1 year against manufacturing defects |
| Brand | Anyi Health |
Wood-Burning or Electric?
- Wood-burning stove. No electrical supply needed, and the traditional experience — you light it, tend it and wait for it. It needs a flue through the roof, clearance to combustibles, a supply of dry firewood, and it may need a permit. Heat-up is slower and less precise.
- Electric heater. Switch on, set the temperature, walk away. It needs a dedicated 240 V circuit installed by a licensed electrician — roughly 25 A for the 6 kW and 40 A for the 9 kW — which for many homes means a panel-capacity check before anything else.
- The practical difference: if you have power nearby and want it ready in half an hour every time, go electric. If you are siting it away from the house or want the ritual of a fire, go wood.
Before You Order
- Choose your heater first, then plan around it. An electric heater needs a dedicated 240 V circuit of 25 to 40 amps depending on the model, installed by a licensed electrician; get it quoted before ordering. A wood-burning stove needs a flue, combustible clearances and possibly a permit.
- This sauna weighs about 570 kg (1,256 lb) assembled and ships at around 690 kg (1,521 lb). It arrives as a crated kit by freight. Confirm access for a pallet, and that you have somewhere flat to unpack and assemble.
- Prepare a level base rated for the weight. A concrete pad, compacted gravel or a properly built deck. Never set it on bare ground: moisture wicks up into the cradles and staves.
- Measure the footprint including the porch. 2.4 m long by 1.8 m wide and 1.8 m tall, plus clearance around it for drainage and access.
- Plan for assembly. Two people, three to four hours. The staves, rings and roof go together on site.
- Check local codes. An outdoor structure of this size, a high-amperage circuit or a wood stove may each need a permit depending on where you live.
Care and Maintenance
- After each use: leave the door ajar so the cabin dries fully. Trapped moisture is what damages sauna interiors, and a steam sauna makes a lot of it.
- Regularly: wipe the benches down, lift the floor slats to dry beneath them, and empty the drip tray.
- Through the first season: re-tension the steel rings as the cedar settles, then check them each spring and autumn.
- Stones: rearrange them so they heat evenly and replace them when they start to crumble.
- Exterior cedar: leave it to silver naturally or apply an exterior wood finish to hold the colour. Follow the manufacturer's guidance on suitable products.
- Roof and cradles: clear leaves and snow, and check the cradles and base for standing water.
Safety Information
Electrical installation must be carried out by a licensed electrician on a dedicated 240 V circuit; a wood-burning stove must be installed with the flue and clearances the manufacturer specifies. Do not use the sauna until installation is complete and, where required, inspected. Pour water only onto the sauna stones, never onto the heater body or any electrical component. Keep the guard rail in place and never touch the stove or the stones during or after use. Never place towels, clothing or anything else on or near the stove. Do not leave children unattended in or near the sauna, and never leave it running unattended. Install on a firm, level, drained base and never directly on soil.
Sauna bathing raises your core body temperature and heart rate, and a traditional sauna at up to 90°C is demanding. Limit sessions, cool down between them and drink water. Do not use the sauna under the influence of alcohol or if you are pregnant. If you have a heart condition, low or high blood pressure, circulatory problems, or any other medical condition, or you are taking medication, consult a qualified physician before using a sauna.
