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HUUM DROP 9kW vs Finlandia FLB-80

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

Same circuit? No — the DROP 9kW needs 50 A (8 AWG), the FLB-80 needs 45 A (8 AWG).
HUUM DROP 9kWFinlandia FLB-80
Power9 kW8 kW
Current draw (240V)37.5 A33.3 A
Breaker / wire50A / 8 AWG45A / 8 AWG
Recommended room282.5–459.1 cf250–425 cf
Stone capacity121.3 lb45 lb
Controlwifibuilt-in
IP rating
Warranty5 yr1 yr
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Prices from our Amazon cache where available; specs from each manufacturer manual.

Which should you get?

For a larger or colder room, the higher-output HUUM DROP 9kW has the margin; for a compact, well-insulated room the Finlandia FLB-80 is plenty and cheaper to run. Want app/Wi-Fi control and remote pre-heat? That points to the HUUM DROP 9kW. More stone mass (softer, longer-lasting löyly) favours the HUUM DROP 9kW.

FAQ

Is the HUUM DROP 9kW or Finlandia FLB-80 bigger?

The HUUM DROP 9kW is the larger heater at 9 kW versus 8 kW, so it suits a bigger or colder room, up to about 459.1 cf. The smaller unit is cheaper to run and plenty for a compact, well-insulated space; there is no benefit to over-sizing a small room, it just cycles off sooner.

Do the HUUM DROP 9kW and Finlandia FLB-80 need the same circuit?

No. The HUUM DROP 9kW needs a 50 A circuit (8 AWG copper) and the Finlandia FLB-80 a 45 A circuit (8 AWG), because they draw different current. Size the circuit for whichever you actually buy, and remember a long run may bump the wire up a gauge.

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