What is Harvia Vega Compact?
Harvia Vega Compact is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia with 2.3-3.5 kW output and 26 lbs stone capacity.
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Harvia Vega Compact sauna heater specs and 3D room planner
Use this manual-checked Harvia Vega Compact product page to compare the kW range, adjusted room volume, clearances, controller package, rocks, and buying path before you open the sauna in the designer.
Harvia Vega Compact is a wall-mounted heater from Harvia for 46-175 cu ft adjusted sauna rooms. Key planning facts: 2.3-3.5 kW output, 26 lbs stone capacity, and 66.9"-75" minimum finished ceiling guidance, and controller guidance: Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat.
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Quick answers
What sauna room size fits Harvia Vega Compact?
The published adjusted room-volume range is 46-175 cu ft. Add glass, tile, stone, brick, concrete, or log exposure before choosing the final kW row.
What clearances does Harvia Vega Compact need?
Plan 0.79" side/back clearance, 0.39"-0.79" front clearance, and a 66.9"-75" minimum finished ceiling check before placing benches or glass.
Which controller works with Harvia Vega Compact?
Current controller guidance: Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat. Match the controller, relay or power unit, and voltage to the selected kW row before ordering.
Where should I start with Harvia Vega Compact?
Use the 3D designer to validate the room, benches, openings, clearances, and material schedule, then use Sauna Marketplace for the current package and buying path.
Harvia Vega Compact size and clearance table
| Variant | Power | Room volume | Dimensions | Rocks | Side/back | Front | Minimum ceiling | Controller |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BC23BC23 | 2.3 kW | 46-88 cu ft | 11" W x 11.6" D x 19.9" H | 26 lb | 0.79" | 0.39" | 66.9" | Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat |
| BC35BC35 | 3.5 kW | 71-175 cu ft | 11" W x 11.6" D x 19.9" H | 29 lb | 0.79" | 0.79" | 75" | Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat |
Best fit
- 2.3-3.5 kW Harvia heater family for 46-175 cu ft adjusted hot rooms.
- Wall-mounted layouts where the heater footprint, front clearance, and bench approach are planned before ordering.
- 26 lbs stone capacity with Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat controller guidance.
- Rooms that can meet the 66.9"-75" minimum finished ceiling check for the selected size row.
- Wall blocking, cladding buildup, and heater bottom height should be resolved before paneling goes in.
Designer checks
- Size the room by adjusted volume, including the 3.94 cu ft per sq ft (1.2 m3 per 1 m2) for glass, stone, tile, brick, concrete, or similar cold surfaces rule where it applies.
- Validate side/back clearance 0.79", front clearance 0.39"-0.79", and bench setback before finalizing benches.
- Check the 66.9"-75" minimum finished ceiling against the room height.
- Carry the selected Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat package into the material schedule and heater placement notes.
Package notes
- Harvia Vega Compact heater body
- 26-29 lb; Harvia Stones for Vega Compact
- Built-in timer and thermostat controls
- Harvia Stones for Vega Compact
Manual-backed facts
Source
Harvia Vega Compact installation and use manual
source: Harvia Vega Compact installation manual and CAD archive (BC Compact manual Y05-0319; GLB ZIP package saved 2026-05-23; checked May 23, 2026)
Mounting
Wall-mounted
Floor clearance shows the minimum bottom height where the manual lists one.
Model numbers
BC23 / BC35
Useful when the store name and manual model number are not identical.
Room volume range
46-175 cu ft
Use adjusted sauna volume after cold surfaces, not just geometric room volume.
Cold-surface adder
3.94 cu ft per sq ft (1.2 m3 per 1 m2) for glass, stone, tile, brick, concrete, or similar cold surfaces
The calculator applies the brand-family coefficient before selecting a heater size.
Minimum finished ceiling
66.9"-75"
Computed from body height, floor clearance, top clearance, and the manual minimum room height.
Maximum room height
90"
Sizes with a maximum ceiling should not be stretched beyond this value without manufacturer review.
Electrical/control
120V or 240V hard-wired, by model; Built-in mechanical timer and thermostat
Use the selected kW row and SKU when matching breakers, phases, relays, and controller packages.
Critical differences
Vega Compact BC23/BC35 rows use built-in controls and a 1700 mm minimum room height.
- Vega Compact BC23/BC35 rows use built-in controls and a 1700 mm minimum room height.