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Shop SteamCore steam generators in Canada, manufactured in Canada by SaunaCore, for a home steam shower or a commercial steam room. We'll help you size the unit — call our Calgary store, or talk with our team.
A steam generator is the unit that sits outside the enclosure, heats water, and sends steam in through a steam head. It is what turns a sealed shower or a dedicated steam room into a steam space. It is not a sauna heater, and it is not industrial boiler equipment.
We carry SteamCore, by SaunaCore, in home and commercial sizes. Prices and wattage options are on each product page. Backyard Canada supplies the generator; your licensed plumber and electrician install and connect it.
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If you are planning a steam shower at home, the generator is the heart of the system. The Spa II Series is the home and spa range. Sizes on the Standard package run from 6,000 to 18,000 watts. Pick a wattage that matches the size and wall finish of the enclosure — we can help you work that out before you order.
The Standard in-shower control (SSII or SQII) is for in-shower use only. It handles the timer, temperature, mood light and a pause function, and it runs at low voltage. Control and steam-head finishes are polished chrome, brushed nickel or polished nickel. A clear LED mood light is one option; a chrome multi-coloured mood light is the other.
The SSB package adds SaunaCore's Xtreme two-tank design, which the manufacturer says holds a more even temperature than a single-tank system and gives continuous steam. It includes an LCD in-shower keypad (black or white), SQ-square steam heads (black, white, matte black or chrome), a clear LED light, a pair of marine-grade speakers, and 28-foot extension cables. Five user-mode settings, a seven-day auto-power-on, Bluetooth audio, and an optional Wi-Fi module and chroma LED light are part of that package as SaunaCore lists them.
- Stainless steel boiler tank and exterior body
- Industrial stainless heating elements, which can be serviced
- Factory-installed automatic flush
- Elegance steam heads with an aroma oil reservoir
- Steam-room temperature sensor
- Three-level water sensing and an ASME pressure-release valve
- Brass intake and drain valves
- Quiet operation, as rated by SaunaCore, with fresh water after every use
- Limited lifetime warranty, as stated by SaunaCore
STEAMCORE™ Spa II Series Steam Generator – Standard Package
Price range: $3,400.00 through $5,600.00
The SteamCore Pro-Series is built for daily, extended use in fitness centres, gyms, condos, hotels, and high-demand homes. SaunaCore manufactures its sauna and steam products in Canada. Each Pro-Series unit is inspected and mechanically tested, and the range is meant for high-traffic steam rooms.
Sizes run from 9 kW to 36 kW, and higher voltages are available up to 600 volts. The SSI controller is a low-voltage electronic digital control that can be mounted inside or outside the steam room. It handles the timer and temperature, with a pause feature, in a chrome finish that can match the Spa II steam-head finishes. A one-hour or 24-hour SSI keypad is offered. An aroma dispenser is an optional upgrade, and the SSB package is available as an optional upgrade on the Pro-Series.
SaunaCore states a limited 5-year warranty on the Pro-Series, with an optional limited lifetime warranty through its maintenance program. The manufacturer also notes that filtration or softeners are not required for installation, and that the units are approved to CSA, UL and CE standards.
- Surgical stainless steel boiler tank
- Industrial large-diameter, low-density incoloy heating elements
- Factory-installed automatic rinse and flush, plus dual auto and manual flush valves
- Elegance steam heads with an aroma oil reservoir
- Steam-room temperature sensor
- Stainless steel exterior with serviceable heating elements
- Three-level water sensing and an ASME pressure valve
- Brass fill and drain valves
- SSI digital control, for inside or outside the steam room
STEAMCORE™ Pro-Series Commercial Steam Generator
Price range: $6,450.00 through $12,600.00Every SteamCore generator package includes Elegance steam heads with an aroma oil reservoir. The Spa II Standard package is shown with its in-shower control and steam head. The SSB package adds the LCD keypad, marine-grade speakers and a clear LED light. The Pro-Series standard package is shown with the round chrome steam head, the SSI keypad, and the dual auto and manual flush. On the Pro-Series unit, a pressure loop is labelled commercial only.
These packages are the generator, steam heads, controls and the listed accessories — not a complete steam-shower enclosure.
Size comes from the enclosure, not from a guess. SaunaCore's method, from the product catalogue linked on its Pro-Series page, is:
- Measure length, width and height in feet, and multiply them to get the basic volume in cubic feet. SaunaCore suggests a maximum steam-room height of 8 ft.
- Add the catalogue multiplier for the wall finish and for a long or freezing steam line, using the table below.
- Choose the next SteamCore size that exceeds that number. If you are unsure, SaunaCore recommends going one size up.
If you send us the room measurements and wall finish, we can help you choose a Spa II or Pro-Series model.
Wall finish and steam-line multipliers (SaunaCore catalogue)
| Finish or condition | Add |
|---|---|
| Ceramic tile | 30% |
| Natural stone | 100% |
| Fibreglass / acrylic | 0% |
| Glass block wall | 10% |
| Glass wall | 10% |
| Steam line 50 ft or longer | 20% |
| Steam line subject to freezing | 25% |
Spa II Series specification chart
| Model | Kilowatts | Volts / phase | Max cu. ft. | Steam lines | Line size | ¾″ Elegance steam heads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS 6 SS | 6 | 240/1 | 175 | 1 | ¾″ | 1 |
| KWS 7.5 SS | 7.5 | 240/1 | 250 | 1 | ¾″ | 1 |
| KWS 9 SS | 9 | 240/1 | 375 | 1 | ¾″ | 1 |
| KWS 10.5 SS | 10.5 | 240/1, 208/3 | 450 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 12 SS | 12 | 240/1, 208/3 | 525 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 13.5 SS | 13.5 | 208/3 | 625 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 15 SS | 15 | 208/3 | 685 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 18 SS | 18 | 208/3 | 750 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
Spa II Series physical sizes
| Models | Dimensions (L × H × D) |
|---|---|
| KWS 6, 7.5, 9 | 18.5″ × 13.5″ × 6.5″ |
| KWS 10.5, 12, 15, 18 | 20″ × 15.5″ × 8.5″ |
Pro-Series specification chart
| Model | Watts | Recommended max cu. ft. | Volts / phase / amps | Steam lines | Line size | Elegance steam heads |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KWS 9 CELG | 9,000 | 375 | 240V/1/37.5, 208V/1/43.3, 208V/3/24.0, 450V/3/11.6, 575V/3/9.1 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 10.5 CELG | 10,500 | 450 | 240/1/43.8, 208V/1/50.5, 208V/3/29.2, 450V/3/13.5, 575V/3/10.6 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 12 CELG | 12,000 | 525 | 240V/1/50, 208V/1/57.7, 208V/3/33.4, 450V/3/15.4, 575V/3/10.6 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 13.5 CELG | 13,500 | 625 | 240V/1/56.3, 208V/1/64.9, 208V/3/37.5, 450V/3/17.3, 575V/3/13.6 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 15 CELG | 15,000 | 685 | 208V/3/41.7, 450V/3/17.3, 575V/3/13.6 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 18 CELG | 18,000 | 750 | 208V/3/50.0, 450V/3/19.3, 575V/3/15.1 | 2 | ¾″ | 2 |
| KWS 22.5 CELG | 22,500 | 925 | 208/3/62.5, 450V/3/28.9, 575V/3/22.6 | 3 | 1″ | 6 |
| KWS 27 CELG | 27,000 | 1,125 | 208V/3/75.0, 450V/3/34.7, 575V/3/27.1 | 3 | 1″ | 6 |
| KWS 31.5 CELG | 31,500 | 1,275 | 208V/3/87.5, 450V/3/40.5, 575V/3/31.7 | 3 | 1″ | 6 |
| KWS 36 CELG | 36,000 | 1,400 | 208V/3/100.0, 450V/3/46.2, 575V/3/36.2 | 3 | 1″ | 6 |
Pro-Series physical sizes
| Models | Dimensions (L × H × D) |
|---|---|
| KWS 9–18 | 28″ × 15″ × 15″ |
| KWS 22.5–36 | 34″ × 21″ × 22″ |
Higher voltages are available up to 600 volts, as stated in the SaunaCore catalogue.
A steam generator fills a sealed shower or steam room with steam from a steam head. A sauna heater warms a wood-lined sauna, and the steam you get there comes from water on the rocks.
If you want a traditional or infrared sauna, start with our sauna heaters or SaunaCore heaters. For an outdoor or barrel sauna, see outdoor saunas and barrel saunas.
SaunaCore also makes a Steam Vapour sauna heater for a sauna, which is a different product from the SteamCore generators on this page.
Call our Calgary store at 587-855-9938 (711 48th Ave SE), or talk with our team. Send the measurements of your shower or steam room and we will help you size a SteamCore unit.
We offer financing through the options on our financing page. A 50% deposit secures your order. We also offer a Price-Beat Guarantee.
What is a steam generator?
A steam generator is the unit that heats water and sends steam into a sealed shower or steam room through a steam head. It usually sits outside the enclosure. That is the product on this page: a SteamCore generator for a steam shower or steam room, not a sauna heater and not a complete shower kit.
How does a steam generator work?
Water is fed into a stainless steel boiler tank and heated by the elements until it becomes steam. The steam is delivered through the steam head (SteamCore includes Elegance steam heads with an aroma oil reservoir). A temperature sensor in the room helps the system hold the setting. After use, the Spa II units have a factory-installed automatic flush, and the Pro-Series has factory-installed automatic rinse and flush, plus dual auto and manual flush valves.
How do I size a steam generator?
Measure the length, width and height of the enclosure in feet, multiply them to get cubic feet, then add SaunaCore’s catalogue multipliers for the wall finish and for a long or freezing steam line. SaunaCore suggests a maximum steam-room height of 8 ft. Choose the next size that exceeds that volume; if you are unsure, SaunaCore recommends going one size up. The tables on this page follow that catalogue. We can also size it with you if you send the measurements and finish.
What is the difference between the Spa II and the Pro-Series?
The Spa II Series is the home and spa range, with sizes from 6,000 to 18,000 watts on the Standard package, a stainless steel boiler and exterior, industrial stainless elements, automatic flush, Elegance steam heads, a room temperature sensor, and an in-shower SSII or SQII control. The SSB package adds SaunaCore’s Xtreme two-tank design, an LCD keypad, speakers and light. The Pro-Series is the commercial range, from 9 kW to 36 kW, with a surgical stainless steel boiler, industrial incoloy elements, automatic rinse and flush, dual auto and manual flush valves, Elegance steam heads and an SSI control that can be mounted inside or outside the room. It is sold for fitness centres, gyms, condos, hotels and high-demand homes, and higher voltages are available up to 600 volts. SaunaCore manufactures its sauna and steam products in Canada.
Is SteamCore made in Canada?
Yes. SaunaCore states that its sauna and steam products are manufactured in Canada. The Spa II catalogue page also carries a Canadian Manufacture mark. Origin details are the manufacturer’s; ask us if you need them confirmed for a specific model.
Do you sell a complete steam shower, or just the generator?
This page is for the SteamCore generator packages, not a complete steam-shower enclosure. As SaunaCore lists them, the packages include the generator, Elegance steam heads with an aroma oil reservoir, the series control (SSII or SQII on Spa II, the SSI keypad on the Pro-Series, or the LCD keypad on the SSB package), a steam-room temperature sensor, and the factory-installed flush. The SSB package also includes a clear LED light, marine-grade speakers and 28-foot extension cables. Backyard Canada supplies the generator package; your licensed plumber and electrician install and connect it. You (or your contractor) supply the sealed shower or steam room.
What warranty does SteamCore carry?
SaunaCore states a limited lifetime warranty on the Spa II Standard and SSB series. For the Pro-Series, SaunaCore states a limited 5-year warranty, with an optional limited lifetime warranty through its maintenance program. Those terms are the manufacturer’s and apply to authentic SaunaCore products.
Who installs the steam generator?
Backyard Canada supplies the SteamCore generator. Your licensed plumber and electrician install and connect it. We do not install or hook up the unit.
What is the difference between a steam generator and a sauna heater?
A steam generator steams a sealed shower or steam room. A sauna heater heats a sauna, and any steam comes from water poured on the rocks. If you want a sauna, see our sauna heaters or outdoor saunas.
Can I talk with your team about a steam generator?
Yes. Call our Calgary store at 587-855-9938 (711 48th Ave SE), or contact us. Send your room measurements and wall finish and we will help you choose a unit.
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