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Harvia KIP80B vs Finlandia FLB-80

Side-by-side specs and the circuit each needs, the numbers, not opinions.

Same circuit? Yes — both run on a 45 A breaker with 8 AWG copper at 240V.
Harvia KIP80BFinlandia FLB-80
Power8 kW8 kW
Current draw (240V)33.3 A33.3 A
Breaker / wire45A / 8 AWG45A / 8 AWG
Recommended room251–424 cf250–425 cf
Stone capacity44.1 lb45 lb
Controlbuilt-inbuilt-in
IP ratingIPX4
Warranty2 yr1 yr
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Prices from our Amazon cache where available; specs from each manufacturer manual.

Which should you get?

Output is identical, so decide on control and stones.

FAQ

Is the Harvia KIP80B or Finlandia FLB-80 bigger?

They are the same output, both 8 kW, so neither heats a bigger room than the other. With size off the table the decision comes down to control type, how much stone each holds (more stone gives a softer, longer-lasting steam), warranty and price, all laid out in the table above.

Do the Harvia KIP80B and Finlandia FLB-80 need the same circuit?

Yes. Both draw close enough that they land on the same 45 A breaker at 240V with 8 AWG copper on a short run, so swapping one for the other later would not mean re-wiring. Long cable runs can still push either up a wire size for voltage drop.

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