Questions sauna

What kind of stone is recommended for stoves?

Choose the rocks composed of peridotite, olivine and dolerite. You can find these stones in the suppliers of accessories for sauna. Ideal for the sauna stones should be heavy, dark and as large as possible: this guarantees the preservation of the heat.

How to choose the power of the stove in the sauna?

Remember that thermal insulation is essential for a cabin sauna . The choice of power depends on the stove on the booth walls (concrete, wood, glass, tiles, bricks, or bricks and glass). The power of the stove must also be proportional to the size of the cabin. Thus, when choosing your sauna stove first consider the size of the cabin and on the walls.

What are the safety of the stove?

It is very important to keep flammable materials away from the stove. Smooth the safety of the manufacturer.

Choosing a sauna heater

Among the manufacturers of sauna stoves are the best known Harvia Vico Amerec (and not Amerek) and Helo. There are factors to consider before choosing one of these brands. Below you will find important information about each brand monitoring of frequently asked questions about the sauna ovens.

Electric stoves Harvia are widespread. Harvia offers a wide selection of quality products at very good prices. The stoves are Harvia mainly composed of stainless steel. They are also equipped with an air circulation system very efficient stove that heats quickly and sauna while producing a constant temperature.

Vico The stoves are also sauna affordable in most cases. In 2003 Vico was purchased by Scandia Health Systems company originated in Idaho in the United States and manufacturer of products for saunas. We can recommend the Scandia sauna kits containing all the elements for a sauna, such as stove, accessories, etc..

If you want a portable sauna, the brand offers models Amerace very interesting. Portable saunas are practical: they are generally composed of two parts to be assembled in minutes. This type of sauna for two persons do not require electrical installations or plumbing.

What size to choose for a sauna?

Before choosing the size of your sauna, you decide the number of people it is intended. According to the manufacturers of saunas, the recommended space per person on the bench is usually 60 inches.

The sauna can be installed anywhere in the house: a bedroom, a closet, a bathroom, a cellar or even outside. For example, you can make a sauna for two people in an old cupboard.

Ask yourself what capacity you want for your sauna. If you want to invite your friends, it is best to choose a larger sauna, adapted to accommodate six people, for example. If you remain realistic, it is possible that you have enough room in your home for a sauna for two or four people.

Remember

• saunas do not require plumbing
• saunas do not require the installation of special circuits for the operation of the stoves. Most of them operate at 240 volts, and a few others at 120 volts. The timers used to adjust the operating time and the heat generated by stoves.

The sizes of sauna cabins kits

The saunas are prefabricated kits or as a convenient option if you want to install a sauna in your home. Simply choose the size of the kit that best suits your needs. Once you have decided where the sauna, you can install the sauna yourself. The advantage of the sauna cabin kits is that they are delivered in the form of panels that are easy to assemble.

The size of the sauna varies between 1.20 m (L) x 1.20m (W) x 2.02 m (h) 1.50 m (L) x 1.15 m (L) x 2.2 cm (h). As the sauna room is not built, you can install in almost every room of the house and you can even carry it when moving.
The kit is delivered with the walls and ceiling with pre-assembled interior paneling and exterior insulated and pre-wired. You just need to assemble the parts, install benches inside, lights and heater connections and connect to a power outlet.

Why sauna kits are classified by size in feet? What should I do if the size of the room for my sauna is different?

The feet are not a measurement unit often used for sauna kits. The sizes of sauna kits vary by manufacturer.
• If you like to lie on the benches of the sauna, make sure that the size of the walls is 1.50 to 1.80 meters. The cabin 1.80 meters you will lie down in comfort, while the cabin 1.50 meters you can install a bench top and lower.

• The ideal height of the ceiling is 1.90 or 2 meters. This height allows the heat to rise to the ceiling in fair measure.

Sauna and cellulite

Need a quick fix to return again in this summer dress or that fabulous dress last year?

If they are only one or two pounds that prevent you from shining, the sauna may be the solution. If that eliminating a bit of water and cellulite will return your figure, consider the optional infrared penetrates your skin and helps remove fat deposits. Even if you do not see the light acts directly on the curves of your butt. Check to see if there is one in the spa or fitness club in your neighborhood.

Obviously this is a quick fix, but it feels so good, and everyone likes to be pampered.

Where to install the sauna with you?

How much space do you have planned for the sauna? There are two saunas, which are a little over a meter square and are very efficient with very fast heating time. This course will help you decide the size of your sauna . If you plan to install one near your pool, next to the hot tub, there are larger models and you can even design your desires and needs.

Precautions before trying the sauna

Before attempting

Some spas do not recommend to get a facial or a hair removal following treatment with heat because it can weaken the skin. With the dry heat sauna, this can be done if you stay too long.

Inquire in advance to know what to wear. Some spas offer unisex rooms where you can put nu (e). In others, wearing the shirt is mandatory. Still others provide towels to cover you.

Precautions

The sauna is not recommended if:

  • possible pregnancy
  • cardiac or respiratory problems, whether recent or not
  • circulatory problems
  • diabetes or infection
  • any medical problem or treatment being
  • Alcohol
  • fever

The sauna is also not recommended for elderly and young children.

Drink plenty of water because you sweat a lot: the elimination of toxins is a process that dehydrates. To really serve the body, drink plenty of water.

Watch your watch! The maximum recommended for a meeting of fifteen minutes. In other steam baths, for example Laconium, you can stay up to one hour. Listen to your body and get out as soon as the thirst or the need for a breath of fresh air can be felt, otherwise you may encounter some problems. Do not stay in the sauna as long as you feel comfortable there.