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Amerec AK6

A steam generator from Amerec, rated by the maker for 80–150 cu ft. Every figure below is Amerec's own, linked to where it is published. Amerec's published list price: $3,145 (steam builder on amerec.com, 29 Sep 2026).

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Specifications published by Amerec (12)
Heater output
Watts: 6000 (240 V); 6000 (208 V)Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Room size the maker rates it for
Steam Room Cu Ft: Min 80, Max 150Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Maker's sizing rule
For rooms made of natural stone, multiply the cubic volume by 1.75 (stone requires more power to heat)Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Voltage
240 and 208 volt models can be wired in the field for 1 or 3 phase power.Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Breaker / current
240 V: 1 Phase Amps 25, Breaker 40; 3 Phase Amps 14, Breaker 20. 208 V: 1 Phase Amps 29, Breaker 40; 3 Phase Amps 17, Breaker 30Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Dimensions
16-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 15"Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100
Water and drain connections
Water Inlet – 3/8” NPT; Pressure Relief Valve – 3/4” NPT; Steam Outlet – 1/2” NPT; Drain Outlet – 3/4” NPTAmerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)
Control included
1 Control Required, additional may be connected. Compatible with the K2, K3, KT3, K4 controls.Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100
Drain and flush
Amerec’s ADK auto drain option is highly recommended to automatically drain and flush the generator after every steam bath; If you do not buy the auto drain, your tank will need to be flushed monthly, or more often, depending on local water conditionsAmerec: faq
Safety listing
ETL Listed for USA and CanadaAmerec: residential steam bath generator 100
Warranty
Limited Lifetime Warranty; all component parts for five years from the date of installationAmerec: warranty
Price on the maker's site
$3,145 (steam builder on amerec.com, 29 Sep 2026)Amerec: steam builder

As published by Amerec, read on 2026-09-29. Makers revise their products; check Amerec's current specification before you buy. Each maker states its own sizing rule, if any; read it on the product page.

Before you buy

  • Electrical supply. Amerec lists: 240 and 208 volt models can be wired in the field for 1 or 3 phase power. A licensed electrician should confirm your circuit against the installation manual before you buy.

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AK6: questions answered from Amerec's specification

What size of steam room is the AK6 rated for?

Amerec lists: Steam Room Cu Ft: Min 80, Max 150. Each maker states its own sizing rule, if any; read it on the product page. Related question: Which steam generators are rated for a 100 cubic foot room?

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

What sizing rule does Amerec give for the AK6?

Amerec says: For rooms made of natural stone, multiply the cubic volume by 1.75 (stone requires more power to heat).

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

What is the output of the AK6?

Amerec lists: Watts: 6000 (240 V); 6000 (208 V).

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

What voltage does the AK6 run on?

Amerec lists: 240 and 208 volt models can be wired in the field for 1 or 3 phase power. Have a licensed electrician confirm your circuit against the installation manual before you buy. Related question: Which steam generators run on a 240 V circuit?

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

What breaker or current does the AK6 need?

Amerec lists: 240 V: 1 Phase Amps 25, Breaker 40; 3 Phase Amps 14, Breaker 20. 208 V: 1 Phase Amps 29, Breaker 40; 3 Phase Amps 17, Breaker 30. The installation manual and a licensed electrician have the final word.

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

Does the AK6 come with a control?

Amerec lists: 1 Control Required, additional may be connected. Compatible with the K2, K3, KT3, K4 controls.

Source: Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100

Does the AK6 drain or flush itself?

Amerec lists: Amerec’s ADK auto drain option is highly recommended to automatically drain and flush the generator after every steam bath; If you do not buy the auto drain, your tank will need to be flushed monthly, or more often, depending on local water conditions. Related question: Which steam generators drain or flush themselves?

Source: Amerec: faq

What water and drain connections does the AK6 need?

Amerec lists: Water Inlet – 3/8” NPT; Pressure Relief Valve – 3/4” NPT; Steam Outlet – 1/2” NPT; Drain Outlet – 3/4” NPT. A licensed plumber should confirm them against the installation manual.

Source: Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF)

How big is the AK6?

Amerec lists: 16-1/2" x 6-1/4" x 15".

Source: Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100

What warranty does Amerec give on the AK6?

Amerec lists: Limited Lifetime Warranty; all component parts for five years from the date of installation.

Source: Amerec: warranty

Is the AK6 safety listed?

Amerec states: ETL Listed for USA and Canada.

Source: Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100

What does the AK6 cost on Amerec's site?

Amerec's own site showed $3,145 (steam builder on amerec.com, 29 Sep 2026). That is the maker's price, not a retailer's or Amazon's; prices change, and the seller's page shows the current one. Related question: How much does a steam generator cost?

Source: Amerec: steam builder

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Sources

  1. Amerec: steam builder — Amerec
  2. Amerec: warranty — Amerec
  3. Amerec: Amerec AK Steam Generator with K2 and K3 (PDF) — Amerec
  4. Amerec: residential steam bath generator 100 — Amerec
  5. Amerec: faq — Amerec