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Installed infrared cabin
2-person full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V / 20A plug-in
Price on requestNo published price, checkedTwo-person full-spectrum cabin with a lifetime warranty, sold by quote
Check price at Clearlight for Clearlight Sanctuary 2 Full review →
Installed infrared cabin
2-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, eucalyptus, 4 far-infrared plus 2 full-spectrum heaters, 120 V, 1,880 W, dedicated 20 A circuit
$6,099US price, checkedTwo-person full-spectrum cabin on a dedicated 120 V circuit
Check price at Sun Home for Sun Home Equinox 2-Person Full review →| Criterion | Clearlight Sanctuary 2 | Sun Home Equinox 2-Person |
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| US price | Price on requestChecked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review | $6,099Checked Oct 13, 2026 · Price details in the review |
| Three-year ownership estimate | Not enough data Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: purchase price, installation, other annual costs, energy use. | $6,099 Incomplete known subtotal. Not included: installation, other annual costs, energy use. |
| Choose if | Two adults with a 20 A outlet and about 60 × 56 in of floor space who'd rather have long warranty coverage than a published price. | Two people who want full-spectrum heaters at a listed price and can supply a dedicated 120 V, 20 A GFCI circuit, plus about 51 × 46 in of indoor floor space with side, back and overhead clearance. |
| Main trade-off | You can't compare its cost upfront with listed-price cabins like the Sunlighten Amplify II, labor coverage ends after 7 years indoors, and a return costs 25% plus freight and the original shipping charge. | No electrical safety listing is named, labor and shipping are covered for just 90 days, and returns exclude opened cabins and cost 25% plus freight both ways. |
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| Exact variant | 2-person full-spectrum infrared cabin, mahogany (basswood also offered), 120V / 20A plug-in | 2-person indoor full-spectrum infrared cabin, eucalyptus, 4 far-infrared plus 2 full-spectrum heaters, 120 V, 1,880 W, dedicated 20 A circuit |
| Dimensions | Outside: 51.75 W × 47.75 D × 77 H in (listed as 51 3/4″ × 47 3/4″ × 77″). Inside: 46.5 W × 44.25 D × 72.5 H in. It weighs 450 lb. The owner's manual asks for at least 4 in of clearance on all sides for air circulation. The product page recommends 4 in around the sauna if it's built into an enclosed space. | Outside (assembled): 50.9 W × 45.9 D × 77.7 H in. Inside: 45.4 W × 39.9 D × 70.3 H in. The door opening is 28 in, and the bench is 45 in wide and 19.5 in high. It weighs 541 lb assembled and ships in cartons up to 14 × 51 × 76 in. You need at least 4 in of clearance at the sides and back, and 12 in above the roof. The manual, citing the Installation Guide, gives 6 in behind. Sun Home says a 7 × 6 ft room with an 8 ft ceiling fits either Equinox size. |
| Installation | It plugs straight into a 120 V, 20 A wall receptacle with a NEMA 5-20P plug. It's rated at 18.83 A, close to the circuit's 20 A rating. Clearlight doesn't say you need a dedicated circuit or an electrician. The manual calls for a properly grounded 3-wire socket and advises against extension cords. It strongly recommends a GFCI in potentially wet locations, and asks for a dry, level surface with at least 4 in of clearance. The sauna ships by liftgate freight, with a scheduled delivery appointment. Clearlight's general assembly page says two people usually assemble it in about 1 to 1.5 hours, using a screwdriver and the included Allen wrench. Installation service is available in some areas, at no stated price. Outdoors, Clearlight requires its optional canvas cover, with the sauna on a deck or concrete pavers. | It needs its own dedicated 120 V, 20 A circuit with GFCI protection. That can be a GFCI breaker, a GFCI outlet or a dual-function AFCI/GFCI breaker (check local code). The 5-20P plug needs a NEMA 5-20R receptacle. Don't use power strips, extension cords or converters. The owner's manual says to have a licensed electrician install the dedicated circuit. The 10 ft power cord exits the back-left of the roof. It's for indoor use only, away from rain, snow, high humidity and liquids. Leave at least 4 in at the sides and back (6 in behind, per the Installation Guide) and 12 in overhead. Sun Home says its Magne-Seal panels assemble indoors without special tools. The manual says assembly takes two or more people. No assembly time is stated. According to Sun Home's warranty FAQ, installation that doesn't follow the instructions or electrical requirements, such as a dedicated outlet, voids the warranty. So does placing the sauna within five feet of a source of water that produces liquid or vapor. |
| Materials | Mahogany or basswood, which Clearlight describes as genuine, furniture-grade natural wood. It says the heaters combine ceramic and carbon. | Kiln-dried eucalyptus. Sun Home says it uses low-VOC materials throughout, but shows no emissions test or certification. |
| Warranty | Clearlight says its lifetime residential warranty covers the entire sauna for as long as you own it: the wood cabin, True Wave heaters, controls and electrical components, audio and chromotherapy lighting. Parts and shipping are covered for life. Labor is covered only for an initial period. The "Sauna Works Limited Lifetime Warranty" table in the owner's manual sets that at 7 years for indoor residential use (USA and Canada only). Outdoor residential use is covered only if you bought Clearlight's water-resistant cover with the sauna and kept it on. In that case, the manual limits cabin and labor coverage to 5 years. Commercial use carries a 5-year warranty. Clearlight's warranty page and manual differ on registration. The warranty page says it's automatic when the sauna ships. The manual says you must register within 30 days of purchase. The manual also says the warranty can't be transferred without Clearlight's written consent. | The product page shows a "7-Year Warranty". A site-wide menu advertises a "Limited Lifetime Warranty" on most models but doesn't say whether it applies to this one. The owner's manual gives 7 years on cabinetry and heaters and 3 years on controls. Glass and audio get 1 year. Coverage is for the original owner only, with proof of purchase. Sun Home's warranty FAQ says limited lifetime coverage for cabinetry and heaters is for residential use only and applies for up to seven years. For orders placed on or after March 2, 2026, labor and all shipping charges are covered for the first 90 days. After that, you pay shipping and labor. Exclusions include moisture and water exposure, pests, and improper installation, including not using a dedicated outlet. Placing the sauna within five feet of any source of water that produces liquid or vapor is also excluded. Commercial buyers get separate terms. |
| Returns | Clearlight calls it a "30 Day Risk-Free Return Policy", but returns aren't free. They're accepted within 30 business days of receipt, and you need a Return Merchandise Authorization. The sauna has to be in new or like-new condition, in undamaged original packaging with all manuals. The refund is the purchase price minus any original shipping charges and a 25% restocking charge. If the sauna shipped under a free or discounted shipping promotion, the actual original freight cost is deducted. You pay return shipping. Custom, private-label and non-standard models are non-refundable. You must open the boxes and inspect them for concealed damage within 5 business days of delivery. | You can return the sauna within 30 days of delivery only if it's unused and in its original, unopened packaging. Sun Home deducts a 25% restocking fee plus outbound and inbound shipping from the refund, even during free-shipping promotions. It won't take back an uncrated, assembled or used sauna under any circumstances. Refunds are issued within 21 days of Sun Home receiving the return. Every cancellation carries a 3% fee per product. You can cancel an in-stock order within 24 hours of placing it. After that, a 25% restocking fee and possibly roundtrip shipping apply. Sun Home asks you to inspect the shipment before the delivery driver leaves. |
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