The Hekla IR160 is a 2-person indoor infrared sauna built around the same hybrid halogen and carbon heater architecture as the IR100, scaled up to a true two-occupant cabin. Designed for a home gym, spare room, or garden room, it is plug-and-play from a standard UK 13A socket — no dedicated electrical work needed for installation.
It is the right model for couples or training partners who want a daily 30 to 45-minute infrared session as part of a shared recovery or wind-down routine, without the install overhead of a traditional Finnish-style cabin.
Doubling occupant capacity in an infrared cabin is not just a footprint change — it requires a meaningfully larger heater configuration to maintain even radiant coverage across both seats. The IR160 carries 2390W of total heating output across paired halogen and carbon emitters, which still sits comfortably within the headroom of a UK 13A circuit. Warm-up time stays in the 10 to 15-minute range, materially shorter than a traditional convective cabin.
Heating system
The IR160 carries four halogen near-infrared emitters (2× 400W and 2× 600W) for fast targeted radiant warmth, plus a 195W carbon far-infrared panel for sustained even-temperature comfort. Total cabin output is 2390W. The hybrid configuration delivers a usable session profile within minutes of switching on — meaningful when the goal is to integrate a daily infrared session into a real evening routine rather than treating it as a weekend project.
Cabin construction and finish
The interior is 48mm Thermo Aspen — heat-stable, low-resin, and chosen for the way it sits against skin at session temperature. The exterior carries a black veneer finish for a contemporary look, and 8mm grey safety glass front and door panels keep the cabin feeling open rather than enclosed. Cabin footprint is 160 × 120 × 200cm — designed to fit alongside other gym equipment in a small dedicated space without dominating the room.
Atmosphere and controls
Chromotherapy LED lighting offers selectable colour modes for atmosphere across an evening wind-down session. Twin built-in speakers with USB and Bluetooth connectivity support direct streaming of guided breathwork, music, or podcasts — a small detail that significantly improves the chance of building a sustainable weekly routine. An internal digital control panel keeps temperature and timer adjustment within reach mid-session.
Delivery & site preparation
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Standard delivery: Free standard delivery is included.
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Delivery type: Sauna deliveries are usually specialist freight or booked delivery because of panel size and weight.
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Assembly & power: Infrared cabins are usually easier to site than traditional saunas, but you still need a suitable space and power supply ready before delivery. Most domestic models run from a standard UK 13A 3-pin socket; confirm the rating on the product specification before installing.
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Installation tier: select your preferred installation option from the product menu at checkout.
Technical specification
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Capacity: 2 person
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Cabin size: 160 × 120 × 200cm
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Heating system: 2× 400W + 2× 600W halogen, 1× 195W carbon panel
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Total power output: 2390W
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Power supply: UK 13A 3-pin plug (plug-and-play)
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Cabin build: 48mm Thermo Aspen interior, black veneer exterior
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Glazing: 8mm grey safety glass door and front panels
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Lighting: Chromotherapy LED
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Audio: USB + Bluetooth, 2× built-in speakers
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Controls: Internal digital control panel
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Use: Indoor only
💡 Not sure if this is the right sauna for you?
Read our complete UK Sauna Buying Guide → for an honest comparison: wood-fired vs electric vs infrared, indoor vs outdoor, real running costs, install requirements, and what to avoid. Written by founder Sarb Gill (BSc Biology).
Choosing between heating types? See our Infrared vs Traditional Sauna comparison → — pros, cons, energy use, and which suits which kind of household.
