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Homecraft Apex Mini Electric Sauna Heater (6–9 kW)
Apex-style tower performance, sized for the home sauna.
Fits rooms 200–325 cu ft (5.7–9.2 m³), by Homecraft’s rating Glass or stone walls? Use the Heater Finder
$2,040.00 CAD before tax
Special order: 3–6 week lead time
240 V · single-phase · 25 A · breaker 40 A · 8 AWG (per manufacturer manual)
Commercial 3-phase power, not for most homes. Most homes have 240 V single-phase power; pick a 240 V size unless your building has 208 V three-phase service.
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Overview
About the Homecraft Apex Mini
The Homecraft Apex Mini electric sauna heater shrinks the Apex tower to a 14 × 14 in footprint while keeping its protected element chamber. Water you ladle is absorbed by the rock rather than splashing the elements, so the steam comes out soft and even. It's built from stainless steel in British Columbia and takes a generous load of rock; Homecraft calls for about five boxes.
Homecraft rates the 6 kW for 200–325 cu ft, the 7.5 kW for 250–370 cu ft and the 9 kW for 325–450 cu ft, which covers most home saunas. At 32 in tall, 4 in shorter than the full Apex, it suits saunas with lower bench layouts, so you can keep your feet above the top of the heater.
The Apex Mini runs with a Homecraft TKE2-2 control and relay box, sold separately, in indoor or outdoor-rated versions. It needs only 3.5 in to combustibles; with a ceiling of 78 in or lower, Homecraft requires its 20 × 20 in heat shield above the heater.
Sizes compared
Every Homecraft Apex Mini size side by side. Pick one to see its full specifications and add-ons.
| Size | Room size | Stones | Power | Price (CAD) | Select |
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| 6 kW | 200–325 cu ft (5.7–9.2 m³) | 80 kg | 240 V · 25 A | $2,040.00 | |
| 7.5 kW | 250–370 cu ft (7.1–10.5 m³) | 80 kg | 240 V · 31.2 A | $2,095.00 | |
| 9 kW | 325–450 cu ft (9.2–12.7 m³) | 80 kg | 240 V · 37.5 A | $2,150.00 |
Room sizes are the manufacturer’s ratings; glass, stone or log walls need more power, so check with the Heater Finder. Prices in CAD, before tax.
Specifications
Showing: 6 kW Change
| Room size | 200–325 cu ft (5.7–9.2 m³) Homecraft’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder. |
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| Heat output | 6 kW |
| Electrical | 240 V · single-phase · 25 A |
| Breaker and wire | 40 A breaker · 8 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both. |
| Control | External Homecraft control required (sold separately) |
| Stones | About 80 kg (176 lb) of 7.5–15 cm stones, sold separately |
| Dimensions | 356 × 356 × 813 mm (W × D × H) 14 × 14 × 32 in (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 15.9 kg (35 lb) |
| Clearances | Sides 89 mm (3.5 in) · ceiling above heater 1,194 mm (47 in) · heat shield required at ceilings of 78 in or lower Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer. |
| Mounting | Floor |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty for residential use. A licensed electrician must install the heater for the warranty to apply. Heating elements are consumable parts and aren’t covered, per Homecraft. |
| Certification | CSA certified; UL 875 approved |
| Made in | Canada |
| Room size | 250–370 cu ft (7.1–10.5 m³) Homecraft’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder. |
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| Heat output | 7.5 kW |
| Electrical | 240 V · single-phase · 31.2 A |
| Breaker and wire | 40 A breaker · 8 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both. |
| Control | External Homecraft control required (sold separately) |
| Stones | About 80 kg (176 lb) of 7.5–15 cm stones, sold separately |
| Dimensions | 356 × 356 × 813 mm (W × D × H) 14 × 14 × 32 in (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 15.9 kg (35 lb) |
| Clearances | Sides 89 mm (3.5 in) · ceiling above heater 1,194 mm (47 in) · heat shield required at ceilings of 78 in or lower Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer. |
| Mounting | Floor |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty for residential use. A licensed electrician must install the heater for the warranty to apply. Heating elements are consumable parts and aren’t covered, per Homecraft. |
| Certification | CSA certified; UL 875 approved |
| Made in | Canada |
| Room size | 325–450 cu ft (9.2–12.7 m³) Homecraft’s rating. Glass, stone or log walls need a bigger heater, so use the Heater Finder. |
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| Heat output | 9 kW |
| Electrical | 240 V · single-phase · 37.5 A |
| Breaker and wire | 50 A breaker · 8 AWG copper wire Per the manufacturer’s manual. Your electrician confirms both. |
| Control | External Homecraft control required (sold separately) |
| Stones | About 80 kg (176 lb) of 7.5–15 cm stones, sold separately |
| Dimensions | 356 × 356 × 813 mm (W × D × H) 14 × 14 × 32 in (W × D × H) |
| Weight | 15.9 kg (35 lb) |
| Clearances | Sides 89 mm (3.5 in) · ceiling above heater 1,194 mm (47 in) · heat shield required at ceilings of 78 in or lower Minimum distances to combustible surfaces, per the manufacturer. |
| Mounting | Floor |
| Warranty | 2-year manufacturer warranty for residential use. A licensed electrician must install the heater for the warranty to apply. Heating elements are consumable parts and aren’t covered, per Homecraft. |
| Certification | CSA certified; UL 875 approved |
| Made in | Canada |
What you need to install it
- Hard-wired to a dedicated double-pole breaker (40 A for 6 and 7.5 kW, 50 A for 9 kW); your electrician confirms breaker and wire size against the manual.
- Homecraft controls use a separate relay (contactor) box mounted outside the hot room. Choose the indoor box, or the outdoor-rated box for an outdoor sauna.
- Keep 3.5 in (89 mm) to combustibles and 47 in (1,194 mm) above to the ceiling; ceilings of 78 in or lower need Homecraft's heat shield.
Control: Needs a Homecraft TKE2-2 control with its relay box (sold separately), in indoor or outdoor-rated versions.
Stones: Takes about 5 boxes of 7.5–15 cm (3–6 in) igneous rock, per Homecraft (listed capacity about 80 kg / 175 lb). Sold separately.
Wiring and permits
Electric sauna heaters are hard-wired to a dedicated breaker sized in the manual. Have a licensed electrician do the work and get the permit or inspection your province requires. In Ontario that means a Licensed Electrical Contractor, or you in your own home after filing an ESA notification; ask for the ESA Certificate of Acceptance, as your insurer may want it.
Controls for the Homecraft Apex Mini
Homecraft heaters work only with Homecraft controls. The builder above lists the right one for each size; here is every control rated for this heater.
Documents
Manuals and spec sheets from Homecraft.
Documents are hosted by Homecraft and can change without notice; your electrician or installer works from the manual that ships with the product. Need a document in another format? Ask us.
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Homecraft Apex Mini questions
Why choose the Apex Mini over the Revive?
Both are towers for similar rooms. The Apex Mini is shorter (32 in versus 36 in) and uses the Apex's protected element chamber; the Revive holds up to 200 lb of rock in a taller frame.
What breaker and wire does it need?
Per Homecraft's manual: 40 A for the 6 and 7.5 kW and 50 A for the 9 kW, all with #8 copper rated 90 °C, at 240 V single-phase.
Indoor or outdoor control setup: which do I need?
Pick the indoor setup when the relay box will live in a dry, indoor space such as a basement or change room. For an outdoor sauna where the box mounts outside, choose the outdoor setup, which uses an outdoor-rated relay box.
Can I use a Harvia or HUUM control with it?
No. Homecraft heaters work only with Homecraft TKE controls; controls from other brands use different sensors and wiring.
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