tOfficial Sauna & Steam Room Thread

[Nordic]

Let's sweat  

[Nordic]

Anyone else addicted to the sauna? IR or traditional?

I try to get in 4+ times a week. Traditional. 80-90C. 20-30 mins. 10+ minute natural cooldown. My max is 60 min with 45 mins uninterrupted (stepped out for 2 mins).

[Travis of the Cosmos]

I am interested in purchasing a sauna for the home, ideally a steam one, but I do not know where to begin on something like that. Pls help

[AvgMSUJoe]

No thank you.

Never understood the attraction. That said I used to not like ipas or really spicy foods so, maybe someday.

[Trapper Gus]

I am interested in purchasing a sauna for the home, ideally a steam one, but I do not know where to begin on something like that. Pls help

The SO would like me to build one for home use.

https://www.wikihow.com/Build-Saunas

Since my farm used to have a smoke house maybe it will be a replacement.

[Travis of the Cosmos]

There’s a 0% chance that I would be able to build that without it exploding. I’m going to pay for something premade, an ikea version of a sauna if you will. Or a contractor if that’s what I need. I have no idea.

[Trapper Gus]

There’s a 0% chance that I would be able to build that without it exploding. I’m going to pay for something premade, an ikea version of a sauna if you will. Or a contractor if that’s what I need. I have no idea.

Building stuff is pretty easy, well except here on a farm we can pretend building codes are optional.

[MiamiSpartan]

I get enough sauna action any time I step outside between May and October.

[The Pantry]

Neighbors next to our cottage on Portage Lake (the real one Up North in the Keweenaw, not the false one in the LP) had one right next to the property line. They were cool. Would let us know anytime they decided to fire it up.

[The Pantry]

Anyone else addicted to the sauna? IR or traditional?

I try to get in 4+ times a week. Traditional. 80-90C. 20-30 mins. 10+ minute natural cooldown. My max is 60 min with 45 mins uninterrupted (stepped out for 2 mins).

The Portage Lake cool down was almost instantaneous...less than 30 feet to PL/slightly warmer than Lake Superior. Quite a rush!

[The Pantry]

Correct pronunciation is important

[Nordic]

Pre-lift bake

[Nordic]

I am interested in purchasing a sauna for the home, ideally a steam one, but I do not know where to begin on something like that. Pls help

You're probably talking about a steam room. Steam rooms run at much lower temps (110-120F) and high humidity (steam obv). Sauna's are typically dry and hotter (175-190F for traditional, 120-140 for IR). Some will throw some aromatics or a spash of water on heater. Not my preference and it can fuck up the electric heaters, but dont care if someone does.  

Similar benefits, just a mater of preference. I prefer dry and hot as fuck. Added Steam Room to the title, don't want to alienate the tSwill Steamers.

[Travis of the Cosmos]

I am interested in purchasing a sauna for the home, ideally a steam one, but I do not know where to begin on something like that. Pls help

You're probably talking about a steam room. Steam rooms run at much lower temps (110-120F) and high humidity (steam obv). Sauna's are typically dry and hotter (180-200F for traditional, 130-150 for IR). Some will throw some aromatics or a spash of water on heater. Not my preference and it can fuck up the electric heaters, but dont care if someone does.  

Similar benefits, just a mater of preference. I prefer dry and hot as fuck. Added Steam Room to the title, don't want to alienate the tSwill Steamers.

I don’t really know anything about what I want tbh. Any and all options are on the table

[The Pantry]

I am interested in purchasing a sauna for the home, ideally a steam one, but I do not know where to begin on something like that. Pls help

You're probably talking about a steam room. Steam rooms run at much lower temps (110-120F) and high humidity (steam obv). Sauna's are typically dry and hotter (180-200F for traditional, 130-150 for IR). Some will throw some aromatics or a spash of water on heater. Not my preference and it can fuck up the electric heaters, but dont care if someone does.  

Similar benefits, just a mater of preference. I prefer dry and hot as fuck. Added Steam Room to the title, don't want to alienate the tSwill Steamers.

Electric?  WTF?  Real saunas are wood-fired.  NG or propane if that's not possible.  You're already overcooking at 180°.  165 is comfortable with occasional water on the rocks.

"Dry" sauna is for Arizonians, not Scandinavians.

[Nordic]

You're probably talking about a steam room. Steam rooms run at much lower temps (110-120F) and high humidity (steam obv). Sauna's are typically dry and hotter (175-195F for traditional, 120-140 for IR). Some will throw some aromatics or a spash of water on heater. Not my preference and it can fuck up the electric heaters, but dont care if someone does.  

Similar benefits, just a mater of preference. I prefer dry and hot as fuck. Added Steam Room to the title, don't want to alienate the tSwill Steamers.

I don’t really know anything about what I want tbh. Any and all options are on the table

I don't know much about steam rooms or the feasability of installing one in a home. I can speak a bit too saunas. Been shopping for a home unit for a while.

There are basically two types of saunas: Traditional and Infared (IR). Traditional saunas use heaters (gas, wood or electric) to heat the air to 180-200F. You can add a splash of water or eucalyptus to spruce it up. IR saunas use infared waves to heat your body, but not necessarily the air. These generate less heat, 110-130F.  

I've never used an IR sauna, but have spoke to a few people that have bought them. They say they work good and will do the job. IRs will be cheaper, easier to use and install.

Personally, if I ever pull the trigger, i will get a traditional. Or maybe a hybrid. It is what I am used to and speaking with people and researching, IRs will work good, but wont push me to the limit. I want to be challenged.

Infrared Sauna Vs Traditional Sauna: What’s The Difference?

[tGreenWay]

The US military has a gun that shoots microwaves. It heats up an enemy’s body. Maybe you can see if Uncle Sam will sell you one to test out.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Active_Denial_System

[Nordic]

You're probably talking about a steam room. Steam rooms run at much lower temps (110-120F) and high humidity (steam obv). Sauna's are typically dry and hotter (180-200F for traditional, 130-150 for IR). Some will throw some aromatics or a spash of water on heater. Not my preference and it can fuck up the electric heaters, but dont care if someone does.  

Similar benefits, just a mater of preference. I prefer dry and hot as fuck. Added Steam Room to the title, don't want to alienate the tSwill Steamers.

Electric?  WTF?  Real saunas are wood-fired.  NG or propane if that's not possible.  You're already overcooking at 180°.  165 is comfortable with occasional water on the rocks.

"Dry" sauna is for Arizonians, not Scandinavians.

Get uncomfortable Pantry

[tGreenWay]

I already have a whirlpool I don’t use. Maybe I’ll build a sauna next to it and not use that, too.

[Nordic]

I already have a whirlpool I don’t use. Maybe I’ll build a sauna next to it and not use that, too.

Get a treadmill first. Skip that and then the sauna.

[tGreenWay]

I already have a whirlpool I don’t use. Maybe I’ll build a sauna next to it and not use that, too.

Get a treadmill first. Skip that and then the sauna.

You mean my wife’s treadmill/clothes magnet? Done. An ellipsis, too.

[Nordic]

Get a treadmill first. Skip that and then the sauna.

You mean my wife’s treadmill/clothes magnet? Done. An ellipsis, too.

You just need some dumbells to hold the carpet down and you're all set

[The Pantry]

Electric?  WTF?  Real saunas are wood-fired.  NG or propane if that's not possible.  You're already overcooking at 180°.  165 is comfortable with occasional water on the rocks.

"Dry" sauna is for Arizonians, not Scandinavians.

Get uncomfortable Pantry

I'm too old to enjoy uncomfortable anymore.

[Nordic]

Been a few weeks. Got 20 min in Sat and 30 min today.

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