The Largest Barrel in the SaunaLife Lineup. The Most Glass. The Elegance-Series Flagship.
The SaunaLife Elegance-Series Model EE8G is the most spacious outdoor sauna barrel SaunaLife builds — a 7'7" diameter, 6'7" interior height structure that surpasses even the ERGO-Series E8G in scale, paired with a full 8mm tempered bronze glass front wall and door that turns the entire front of the barrel into a window. Designed by sauna enthusiasts for genuinely ample standing room, the EE8G allows ergonomically contoured Thermo-Aspen benches — at 19.8 inches deep, the deepest in the SaunaLife barrel lineup — to provide exceptional comfort for up to 6 bathers. Built from Thermo-Spruce staves for twice the durability of cedar, low maintenance, and a vibrant color that weathers beautifully over time, the EE8G is secured with heavy-duty stainless steel barrel bands and finished with watertight black shingles, dual floor drains, and a black-painted front frame, cradles, and fascia for a striking modern contrast against the natural Thermo-Spruce body. A White LED Light System with Wi-Fi app control comes included as standard — featuring two LED light fixtures (double the single-light system found on smaller models), wireless remote control, IP67-rated waterproof connections, and expandability to four total light sources via the optional E SCONCE+ package. A complete floor kit is included — a feature not standard on every SaunaLife barrel. This is the barrel sauna for buyers who want the absolute maximum in space, light, and finish quality that SaunaLife offers.
Key Specifications
- Series: Elegance-Series
- Model: EE8G
- Capacity: Up to 6 persons
- Barrel Material: Thermo-Spruce — durable, low maintenance, weathers nicely, resistant to rotting, vibrant color
- Stave Thickness: 1.6 in (full-length, 1.65 in staves)
- Bench & Backrest Material: Knot-free Thermo-Aspen — 1.1 in thick, ergonomically curved with arched backrest
- Bench Depth: 19.8 in — deepest in the SaunaLife barrel lineup
- Exterior Dimensions: 79 in L × 91 in Diameter
- Interior Dimensions: 71 in L × 87 in Diameter
- Interior Height: 6 ft 7 in — full standing room
- Glass: 8mm tempered bronze front glass wall + tempered bronze glass door
- Roof: Black shingle kit + roof drip edge
- Ventilation: Intake and exhaust air vents
- Drainage: Dual floor drains
- Floor: Complete floor kit included
- Barrel Bands: Heavy-duty stainless steel (1-7/8 in wide × 1/8 in thick)
- Trim: Spruce cradles, fascia boards, and front frame plywood — all painted black
- Lighting (Included): White LED Light System — 2 LED lights, Wi-Fi app control, wireless handheld remote (IP20), IP67-rated waterproof connections, 24V DC, 90W power supply, 30 ft cable, expandable to 4 lights via E SCONCE+
- Included Extras: 2 extra Thermo-Spruce staves, fastener kit, sauna heater guard, 16.9 oz paraffin oil bottle, installation instructions
- Shipping Dimensions: 91 in L × 44 in W × 47 in H
- Shipping Weight: 1,763 lbs
- Heater: Not included
- Assembly: 1 day, 2 persons
- Warranty: SaunaLife Limited Lifetime Warranty (residential use)
- Origin: Designed by SaunaLife, handcrafted in Northern Europe
Who This Is For
The EE8G is built for buyers who want the largest, most light-filled outdoor sauna barrel SaunaLife offers — those who compared the ERGO-Series E8G and wanted even more diameter, height, and glass. It suits design-conscious homeowners drawn to the black-and-natural-wood contrast finish, buyers who want the deepest benches available for true reclined comfort, and anyone for whom a complete floor kit and dual-light Wi-Fi system included as standard make the EE8G the most complete out-of-box barrel package in the lineup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the difference between the EE8G and the ERGO-Series E8G?
A: The EE8G is larger in every dimension — 91-inch diameter versus the E8G's 81-inch, and 6'7" interior height versus 6'5". The EE8G also features a full 8mm tempered glass front wall and door (versus the E8G's bronze glass door with the option of a half-moon rear window), benches at 19.8 inches deep versus the E8G's 17.8 inches, a dual-light Wi-Fi LED system versus a single light, an included complete floor kit, and a black-painted front frame, cradles, and fascia for a more modern two-tone finish. The EE8G is the Elegance-Series flagship; the E8G is the ERGO-Series flagship.
Q: Does the floor kit come included, or is it purchased separately?
A: Included as standard with the EE8G. This is a notable inclusion — not every SaunaLife barrel ships with a complete floor kit, and its inclusion here reflects the EE8G's positioning as the most complete, ready-to-build package in the lineup.
Q: How does the dual LED light system work?
A: The EE8G ships with two White LED light fixtures as part of its Wi-Fi-controlled lighting system — double the single light included with smaller barrel models. Both operate via the same Wi-Fi app and wireless handheld remote, IP67-rated for water and heat exposure, and the system is expandable to a total of four light sources through the optional E SCONCE+ package for enhanced ambiance with E MOOD color-changing options.
Q: Why are the benches deeper on the EE8G than other SaunaLife barrels?
A: At 19.8 inches, the EE8G's bench depth is the deepest in the SaunaLife barrel lineup — deeper than the ERGO-Series E7/E8 models at 17.8 inches. The larger 91-inch barrel diameter creates additional interior radius, which SaunaLife uses to extend bench depth for a more reclined, supported seating position, particularly beneficial for taller users or those who prefer to lie back during sessions.
Q: Does it come with a heater?
A: No — a wood-fired or electric sauna heater sized for the EE8G's interior volume is required and sold separately. Compatible heater options are available at HomeUpgradeDirect.
Q: What does the Limited Lifetime Warranty cover?
A: SaunaLife's Limited Lifetime Warranty covers factory-assembled components found defective in workmanship under normal residential use for the lifetime of the sauna. It does not cover normal material wear, natural weathering of the lumber, shipping/installation costs, or sauna heaters and added components. The warranty is voided by commercial use, unauthorized repairs, or operation outside designed parameters.
