{"product_id":"ember-base-gas-sauna-tent","title":"Ember Base — Portable Gas Sauna Tent | Ready in 15 Minutes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteam \u0026amp; Oak is the first UK retail partner for FinSteam.\u003c\/strong\u003e A genuine Finnish sauna, ready in about 15 minutes — no fire to build, no smoke, no ash, no chimney to sweep. The Ember Base runs on a standard propane bottle and a genuine 8.1 kW gas heater, so you get deep, even heat at the turn of a dial. Light it, leave it, step in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Base is our entry package: tent, gas heater, stones and gas kit, with floor seating — a camping-style setup you can add a bench to whenever you like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy gas\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReady in ~15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e — no long fire to coax, no tending mid-session.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo smoke, ash or chimney sweeping\u003c\/strong\u003e — nothing to clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEven, controllable heat\u003c\/strong\u003e — up when it's busy, down when it's idle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout £1.80 a session\u003c\/strong\u003e to run, with no electrician needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-in safety\u003c\/strong\u003e — oxygen-depletion sensor, flame supervision and piezo ignition. Bottle stays outside; only the hose enters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHonest trade-off:\u003c\/strong\u003e it runs on LPG, you'll swap a gas bottle now and then, and ventilation is mandatory (it's built into the design). For anyone who just wants heat without the faff, it's ideal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA note on floor seating\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeat rises, so sitting on the floor feels gentler than sitting up on a bench — perfect for beginners, families and cool-down sessions. A heat-resistant floor mat is included. Want the full 90–100°C bench experience? Step up to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ember-complete-gas-sauna-tent\"\u003eEmber Complete\u003c\/a\u003e, or add a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/folding-cedar-sauna-bench\"\u003efolding cedar bench\u003c\/a\u003e any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFritid X sauna tent (black, two doors, connectable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBotnia 81 gas heater (8.1 kW)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrbis stone cage (holds the sauna stones)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e40 kg sauna stones\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUK propane regulator + 1.2 m hose\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeat-resistant floor mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall \u0026amp; safety guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12-month warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFree UK delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow the gas heat works — ready in about 15 minutes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElectric and wood heaters warm the room \u003cem\u003eindirectly\u003c\/em\u003e: they heat a big mass of stones first, which slowly warms the air — 30 to 45 minutes of waiting or fire-tending. A FinSteam gas heater is \u003cstrong\u003eflueless\u003c\/strong\u003e and heats \u003cem\u003edirectly\u003c\/em\u003e: it burns gas cleanly and puts the hot air and water vapour straight into the cabin, while the stones still heat for löyly. Nothing is stored first, nothing is lost up a chimney — so it's ready in about \u003cstrong\u003e15 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a dial. It also carries a soft, natural humidity from the moment it lights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull explainer: \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-a-gas-sauna-heater-works\"\u003ehow a gas sauna heater works\u003c\/a\u003e. Weighing up fuels? \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/wood-fired-vs-gas-vs-electric-sauna\"\u003eWood-fired vs gas vs electric\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNo electrician. No chimney. Off-grid.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt runs on a standard propane bottle, so there's \u003cstrong\u003eno electrician, no dedicated circuit and no Part P sign-off\u003c\/strong\u003e — the £800–£1,500 line item that catches out electric-sauna buyers. No chimney means no smoke and no problem in a smoke-control area. Propane keeps working through a British winter, so it's a genuine year-round, go-anywhere sauna. Running cost is about \u003cstrong\u003e£1.80 a session\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe safety engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas in an enclosed space deserves serious engineering. Every FinSteam heater has an \u003cstrong\u003eOxygen Depletion Sensor (ODS)\u003c\/strong\u003e that shuts the gas off automatically if oxygen drops too low, \u003cstrong\u003eflame supervision\u003c\/strong\u003e that cuts the gas the instant the flame is lost, and push-button piezo ignition. The cylinder always stays outside — only the hose enters — and correct ventilation is part of every install. EU type-examination certified under the Gas Appliance Regulation (2016\/426).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeater specification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower 8.1 kW; gas use ~0.59 kg\/h; heat-up ~15 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRuns on a standard propane bottle, UK 37 mbar regulator included\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOxygen-depletion cut-off, flame supervision, piezo ignition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eClearances 200 mm sides \/ 1000 mm ceiling\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEU type-examined (A01\/002220, AENOR nº 0099), CE marked\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompare the range\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGas value range: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ember-base-gas-sauna-tent\"\u003eEmber Base\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ember-complete-gas-sauna-tent\"\u003eEmber Complete\u003c\/a\u003e. Premium: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/noir-l-elite-finsteam-premium-portable-sauna-for-2-4-people-aurora-heater\"\u003eNOIR L\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/noir-xl-signature-finsteam-premium-sauna-package-with-safety-pack-aurora-r14s\"\u003eNOIR XL\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/products\/noir-xxl-signature-finsteam-flagship-two-tent-sauna-suite-aurora-r14s-2-fritid-x\"\u003eNOIR XXL\u003c\/a\u003e. Commercial: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/noir-dome-commercial-gas-sauna-package\"\u003eNOIR Dome\u003c\/a\u003e. Prefer the fire ritual? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/outdoor-wood-fired-saunas\"\u003ewood-fired saunas\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFit \u0026amp; safety\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutdoor use only, on firm level ground. Keep ventilation openings clear while the heater runs. Full guide included.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FinSteam","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58401574748547,"sku":null,"price":2495.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0988\/1187\/1619\/files\/fritid-x-hero_bc484412-116f-45da-a6e7-10f612c9d84a.jpg?v=1783277080","url":"https:\/\/www.steamandoak.co.uk\/products\/ember-base-gas-sauna-tent","provider":"Steam\u0026Oak","version":"1.0","type":"link"}