“Designed and patented by Helo to provide saunas for today’s fast paced lifestyles…saunas always ready when you are, saunas providing the environment desired by sauna users worldwide – lower temperature and higher humidity.”
Helo’s “SaunaTime” and “Saunatonttu” (sauna elf) heaters are a combination of a thousand years tradition and the best of modern technology.
These magnificent heat-storing heaters allow the sauna bather to enjoy sauna at any time without preheating. Simply open the lid, sit or lie down, sprinkle water on the preheated rocks…and enjoy.
The secret of the Helo heat-storing heaters is in the constant heat retained by the large quantity of rocks (220 lbs.) within the super-insulated heater. Space age insulation technology made this innovation possible – super heated rocks inside, cool surface temperatures outside. The temperature of the rocks is maintained by low wattage elements that can be switched to 100 watts, 200 watts or 300 watts depending on the amount of heat and steam desired by the user. If more heat is desired, or if multiple users will use the sauna, the booster element can be turned on for extra heating power.
For sauna connoisseurs, the Sauna Time and Saunatonttu are sauna heaters designed to perfection: always ready – whenever you are, soft heat, luxurious steam, and supreme enjoyment.
RISTOMATTI RATIA AND HELO/SAUNATEC TEAMED UP TO CREATE A SAUNA HEATER DESIGN FOR THE NEW MILLENNIUM.
Ratia, a well-known European designer, has bridged the gap between design and technology. The Saunatonttu can truly claim to be the “Best sauna heater in the world.”
Using space age insulation technology and dramatic rounded forms, the Saunatonttu has led to a new design process for home saunas. Its forms and properties offer new solutions for interior sauna design – from raised platforms with the heater rising through them, to benches wrapped around the heater. Form and function are equally obvious.
Mr. Ratia explains, “From the beginning of the design process of the Saunatonttu, I wanted to find something new for the form and operation of the electric sauna heater.”
The end result of Ratia’s design and Helo/Saunatec technology, was a sauna heater with stunning good looks and with performance second to none.
Just as the sauna tonttu (Finnish for sauna elf) in ancient Finnish lore had special affects on each sauna honored by the elf’s presence, Helo’s Saunatonttu likewise creates a special sauna experience in each sauna honored by its presence.
SAUNATIME
Originally developed and patented by Saunatec/Helo in the early 90’s, this heater is considered the most dramatic sauna heater development ever.
As the name “SaunaTime” suggests, this sauna heater is ready for use at all times. Developed to recreate the sauna conditions of ancient wood-burning saunas (lower temperatures, huge rock mass, lots of humidity), its most notable benefit is the soft, moist steam, which comes from the depths of the extra large rock compartment. Its super insulated shell and lid keep the rocks hot at all times – always ready for “SaunaTime”.
- 34”H x 15”W x 19”D
- Separate control panel mounted inside the sauna
- Low wattage range (always on” mode): 135W, 225W or 360W
- Booster element power range: 4.4kW and 58kW
- For saunas 175 cu. ft. to 425 cu. ft.
Taking the SaunaTime to new heights, Helo and world-renowned designer, Ristomatti Ratia, created the ultimate sauna heater – the Saunatonttu (Sauna Elf). Incorporating several patented features, and superb European design, the Saunatonttu is truly the “Best sauna heater in the world”, bar none.
THE SAUNATONTTU NOT ONLY HAS UNIQUE EUROPEAN DESIGN, BUT PROVIDES OUTSTANDING FEATURES AND BENEFITS:
- Super insulated to keep rocks “always hot, always ready”
- Very low surface temperatures
- Includes child safety lock on lid
- Small safety clearances gives flexibility in sauna design
- Patented lid-switch, allowing the booster element to come on when the lid is opened and
to go off when the lid is closed
- Diminutive, hand-held control panel for easy in-sauna use, great looks and safety
- Fiber-optic light inside the rock compartment creates an atmosphere similar to glowing
embers.
- Contemporary design with curved front, circular top and optional metal or wooden rail
the Saunatonttu will enhance the looks of any sauna
- Backside is square to allow installation into a sauna corner
- Can also be installed in front of windows, or even in the center of a sauna. In these
installations, optional T&G backside panels are available
- Dimensions: 19 ¾”W x 19 ¾”D x 43”H
- Low wattage range (“always on” mode): 100W, 200W or 300W
- Booster element power range: 4.6 kW or 6.0 kW
- For saunas from 175 cu. ft. to 425 cu. ft.
