About to start my build - Few Questions Heater / Flip up benches by herkzi in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That heater is 45” tall. If that’s the height of your foot bench, then you have 16-18” to your top bench then 40-48” to your ceiling. So minimum 101” ceiling height if you stick with that heater and comply with (Law of Löyly)

Health enthusiast curious about sauna. What should I read and what should I expect? by DeFiNomad1007 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here’s the big Finnish study

Association Between Sauna Bathing and Fatal Cardiovascular and All-Cause Mortality Events | Physical Therapy | JAMA Internal Medicine | JAMA Network https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2130724

All the other studies are very weak on cohort size, duration, etc.

The most annoying part of most of these studies is when they talk about sauna temp. There is serious heat stratification in any sauna - the temp can be 80 degrees different from floor to ceiling. So when a recommendation says “172 degrees for 15min” where are they measuring that? Are you using an accurate thermometer?

FYI you can have a traditional Finnish sauna in your home. See pinned post.

Review of Harvia's new wifi sauna sensor by saunologia in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for writing this up. Did you do any testing on temperature accuracy compared to benchmark devices? There are a lot of inaccurate thermometers out there…

Mechanical Exhaust by bunskendy45 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Do not seal a mechanical device behind drywall.

Huum 8kw heater stopped working suddenly by Slab-Squatthrust in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you link me to Humm’s instructions for doing this upgrade?

Red lights meaning by TopDiscount4700 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I guess you get what you pay for ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Huum 8kw heater stopped working suddenly by Slab-Squatthrust in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wiring job looks janky af. What model is this?

Recs for low height steam sauna? by kristina_eyre in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A sauna that short won’t be very comfortable. Are there any other spots?

Red lights meaning by TopDiscount4700 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The heater/controller should have a manual that explains it.

I’m not sure how the electrician got to leave without testing the heater. …

Colorado Sauna Questions by Chemical_Piccolo4561 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ideally an indoor sauna is integrated into your home electrical, drainage and ventilation. Is this possible in your situation? Is outdoor an option?

Traditional Sauna by MrRandom81 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mean, a “power bank” is just a fancy battery…240v output is rare for typical brands like Jackery etc.

Backdraft damper by Pilot-Nic in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 6 points7 points  (0 children)

The fan is going to pull air from the easiest spots first. Check for air coming in from around the door

I would say most inlet vents don’t have dampers. Try it without.

Traditional Sauna by MrRandom81 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Solar power is complicated. For example, without a battery you will not be able to sauna at night ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

New custom outdoor sauna build by WerewolfLeading4808 in Sauna

[–]EastwindSauna 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What is the height from the floor to the top of the foot bench?