The SteamSpa BKW450MK-A is a 4.5 kW Black Series steam generator package with a wireless touchscreen control with WiFi app and Bluetooth, plus matte black steamheads. This SteamSpa 4.5 kW steam shower generator turns a sealed shower enclosure of up to about 63 ft³ into a home steam room, and it suits a connected steam shower where you control steam, light and music from a wireless remote or your phone.
The wireless controller works from anywhere in the room: wake it, press power and the generator fills and heats its tank, then sends steam into the shower. You set the room temperature from 50°F to 130°F and the steam time from 1 to 60 minutes, three user presets (U1, U2 and U3) store each person's favorite session, and the same controller switches the color lights and the Bluetooth music. When the room reaches your temperature the steam stops. The SteamSpa app adds control from your phone over a 2.4 GHz WiFi network.
Sized for a Compact 63 ft³ Steam Shower
SteamSpa's sizing chart starts with a 3' x 3' x 7' cabin of 63 ft³ and lists it for the 4 kW to 6 kW class, which is where this 4.5 kW generator sits. SteamSpa adds that it is safe, and even recommended, to choose one size step above what the chart shows. At 4.5 kW the generator suits a compact steam shower or a small walk-in shower stall, and because the steam is produced outside the enclosure, the shower itself only needs its steamheads, a control and a properly sealed enclosure. If the generator will sit more than 10' to 15' from the steam room, SteamSpa recommends going 1 to 2 kW higher to keep the steam flow up.
Bluetooth Audio and Chroma Lighting
Sound and light are part of the package: built-in stereo speakers play music, podcasts or audiobooks from your phone over Bluetooth, and two chroma bath lights and LED illumination set the mood or simply light the room. Steam enters the shower through matte black steamheads in solid steel with built-in aroma reservoirs.
Teflon Elements, Steel Steamheads, Relief Valve and AutoDrain
The heating elements are Teflon coated, which SteamSpa says resists scale and corrosion and outlasts traditional brass elements. The built-in AutoDrain opens once the timer has ended, or the system has been switched off, and stayed off for 2 hours, then empties the tank so minerals do not sit in standing water. The generator measures 15.55" W x 5.59" D x 11.89" H and holds 80 in³ of water, building steam at 3 psi, and a pressure relief valve opens automatically if the tank pressure ever passes 15 psi. The generator has a hanging groove for wall mounting and must be installed level, so its water level sensor reads correctly.
Power, Plumbing and Placement
Plan the power and plumbing before the walls close. At 4.5 kW the generator draws 19A at 240V single phase on 12 AWG copper wire, with its own breaker and a power disconnect within sight of the unit, and it can sit in a closet behind the shower, a vanity cabinet, the attic or the basement, as long as it stays indoors, dry, protected from freezing and less than 25' from the steam room.
With up to about 63 ft³ of steam room in reach and matte black steamheads in the shower, the SteamSpa BKW450MK-A gives you a complete 4.5 kW steam shower package from one brand, ready for a licensed electrician and plumber to install.
Features
4.5 kW for Rooms up to 63 ft³
SteamSpa's sizing chart matches 4.5 kW to a compact steam shower or a small walk-in shower stall of up to about 63 ft³, so the generator is matched to the room's volume; SteamSpa says choosing one size up is safe and even recommended.
Wireless Touch Control With Presets
The wireless controller sets 50°F to 130°F and 1 to 60 minutes, stores three user presets and switches the lights and music, and the app adds phone control over WiFi.
Matte Black Steamheads
Steam enters through matte black steamheads in solid steel with built-in aroma reservoirs; tighten them by hand and mount them about 12" above the floor with the outlets pointing down, away from the bench.
Built-In AutoDrain
The generator empties its tank automatically after each session, so minerals do not settle in standing water and the heating elements stay cleaner for longer.
Teflon Heating Elements
Teflon-coated elements resist scale and corrosion and, as SteamSpa rates them, withstand high heat far longer than traditional brass elements, so the generator keeps its output.
Automatic Pressure Relief
A pressure relief valve comes in the package and opens automatically when tank pressure passes 15 psi, an added layer of protection for the generator and the home.
Bluetooth Audio
Pair your phone over Bluetooth and play music, podcasts or audiobooks through built-in stereo speakers in the steam room.
Chroma and LED Lighting
Two chroma bath lights and LED illumination give you soft mood color during a session and clear white light when you need it.
Standard 19A, 240V Circuit
At 4.5 kW the generator runs on a dedicated 19A, 240V single-phase circuit with 12 AWG copper wire, its own breaker and a power disconnect within sight of the unit.
Specifications
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Model: BKW450MK-A
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Power: 4.5 kW
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Electrical: 240V single phase, 19A, 12 AWG wire, dedicated breaker
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Recommended Room Size: up to 63 ft³ (SteamSpa sizing chart)
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Steam Outlets: 1
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Steam Pressure: 3 psi
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Tank Water Volume: 80 in³
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Temperature Range: 50°F to 130°F
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Steam Time: 1 to 60 minutes
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Water Supply: 1/2" copper or brass, hot or cold, 15 to 20 psi
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Steam Line: 3/4" copper or brass, no valves
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Drain Line: 1/2", gravity drain
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Pressure Relief Valve: 3/4", opens above 15 psi
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Inlet Water Temperature: 160°F maximum
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Steamhead Finish: Matte Black
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Control: Wireless touchscreen control with memory, WiFi app and Bluetooth
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AutoDrain: Included
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Audio: Bluetooth stereo speakers
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Lighting: Two chroma bath lights, LED light
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Generator Dimensions: 15.55" W x 5.59" D x 11.89" H (with fittings)
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Heating Elements: Teflon-coated
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Generator Location: Indoors only, outside the steam room
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Installation: Licensed electrician and plumber; inline water filter required
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Warranty: Generator: limited lifetime; controls and accessories: 1 year
What's Included
- Black Series 4.5 kW steam generator with built-in AutoDrain
- Wireless touchscreen control
- Solid steel steamheads with aroma reservoirs, matte black
- Two chroma bath lights
- LED light
- Bluetooth stereo speakers
- Pressure relief valve
- Drain pan
- Aroma oils
- Installation hardware
Sold separately: Inline water filter (required by SteamSpa), Pressure reducing valve and quick connect and release fittings (SteamSpa SSD-STMKIT installation kit), 3/4" steam pipe, 1/2" water supply and drain piping, 240V wiring and breaker
Installation & Care
Installation
Electrical: 4.5 kW at 240V single phase draws 19A; run 12 AWG insulated copper wire rated 194°F and 300V on its own breaker, with a power disconnect within sight of the generator and a proper ground. Plumbing: a 1/2" hot or cold supply at 15 to 20 psi through a pressure reducing valve, the inline filter and a quick connect and release fitting, in copper or brass only (no PEX or PVC), with inlet water no hotter than 160°F. Run 3/4" copper or brass steam pipe with curved elbows, sloped so condensation drains back, with no valves and no dips, insulated where it can be touched, and keep it off any wall material not rated to 240°F. Mount the steamheads about 12" above the floor, outlet down and away from any bench, keep the temperature sensor or control off the steamhead wall, seal every pipe and fitting with 100% silicone caulk, and add an exhaust fan outside the steam room. Leave 12" of clearance on both sides and the top of the generator. SteamSpa requires a licensed electrician and a licensed plumber, and the installation manual is in Resources.
Care
Let the AutoDrain finish before you switch off the breaker, so the tank is empty. Replace the inline filter cartridge at least every 6 months, clean the water supply pipes once a year, and have the generator, steamhead, pipes and fittings checked for leaks every year. About every six months, a technician can remove the cover and clean scale off the water level sensor prong. Wipe the steamheads with soapy water and a soft sponge, never with harsh chemicals or abrasive tools. Children under 16 should not use the steam room, and because SteamSpa generators are not boilers, check with your local inspector before any commercial use.
Shipping, Returns & Warranty
SteamSpa ships this item from the SW Corp warehouse by UPS, FedEx or USPS, usually within 1 to 2 business days of your order. Shipping is free within the lower 48 states on orders of $101 or more (orders under $101 ship for a flat $15); for Alaska or Hawaii, contact us before you order. You'll get tracking by email as soon as it ships.
Inspect the packaging and the product before you sign. Note any damage or shortage on the delivery receipt, then email photos to support@mycleansupplies.com within 48 hours of delivery so the freight claim can be filed. Damage reported after 48 hours can't be claimed.
Unused SteamSpa products in their original packaging can be returned within 21 days of delivery. Ask us for a return authorization before you ship. You pay the return shipping, which for a freight item means the freight cost, and a 20% restocking fee is deducted along with payment processing fees. Installed, used or damaged products and special-order items can't be returned.
SteamSpa warrants the steam generator against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime and repairs or replaces it at its option; the controls, steamhead and other accessories are covered for one year from purchase. Register the generator at steamspa.com/register within 90 days of delivery. The warranty requires installation by a licensed professional, an inline water filter whose cartridge is replaced at least every 6 months, and a quick connect and release fitting for maintenance. It covers residential use only, and surface damage must be reported within 5 days of delivery.
Warranty claims. Call SteamSpa at 1-866-588-8008 or email info@steamspa.com with your proof of purchase and the model number. Register the generator at steamspa.com/register within 90 days of delivery, or the warranty is not active. Contact us with your order number if you would like help with the claim.
About SteamSpa
SteamSpa makes residential steam shower generators, wireless and touch controls, steamheads and steam room accessories. It is part of SW Corp in Miami, Florida, the company behind ANZZI and MediTub.
The Black Series packages pair a SteamSpa generator from 4.5 kW to 24 kW with a touchscreen or wireless control, WiFi app control, Bluetooth audio and chromatherapy lighting, with steamheads in matte black, gold, brushed nickel, polished chrome or oil rubbed bronze. The 10.5 kW and 12 kW generators have two steam outlets for two steamheads, and the 15 kW to 24 kW sizes use two generator units. These BKW packages use the wireless touchscreen control with round steamheads, the BKWS packages add square steamheads and a wall cradle, and the BKT touchscreen packages mount the control on the wall; the SSD-STMKIT installation kit is sold separately.
