Saunas! Infrared vs. Traditional

mike31154 · #1 01-26-2009, 03:21 AM

Generator? What do you need a generator for? I realize the larger electrical sauna heaters require 220V, but that can be wired thru your breaker panel no? And what's the deal with feeding steam in through a copper pipe? Don't think I've ever heard of that type of sauna? I just know the regular wood fired or electrical where you have to fire it up 20 or so minutes ahead of time. And for the steam you pour water over the hot rocks on the heater.

Edit.. ok, I Googled relax-a-mist and found the info re generators. It's a steam 'bath' so not entirely the same as a traditional sauna either.

G1GY · #2 01-26-2009, 05:48 AM

I've tried them all and only like the steam room.

So, for me........ No steam=No care.

OCDP · #3 01-26-2009, 05:21 PM

Steam is great, especially when your sick or have some bad chest congestion.

LeeR · #4 01-26-2009, 06:24 PM

I miss Silverstar

mike31154 · #5 01-27-2009, 10:58 PM

He, he, more snow on the way at the Star, and it'll be that dry champagne stuff as opposed to the lead often encountered in the coastal ranges.

Thanks all for the input and experiences, particularly the heads up on the steam bath variation. I think I'll likely go with the traditional sauna though. I plan to install it in the basement of this old house and from what I gather the steam bath type might be a moisture issue in the long run. A hot shower should result in almost the same result as a steam bath anyhoo. Plus with the sauna, I don't need to find extra space for the steam generator, the heater is in the sauna itself and if I want a little steam, I can throw some water on the hot rocks.