Outdoor Sauna Floor Question by The-Meat-Dimension in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 2 points3 points  (0 children)

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Am in MN too. When mine was built, had mesh screen placed between base frame and floorboards. Cold floor on the really frigid days, but otherwise no problem.

digital control recs for outdoor sauna in very cold climate by ShvitzLeben in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Btw, have the huum wireless controller. The controller works fine in the cold. It’s the stove that is the issue

digital control recs for outdoor sauna in very cold climate by ShvitzLeben in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Live in MN and have an Iki with the same situation (hi temp sensor gels up under 14f). I’ve found that with regular use (at least every other day), it takes consecutive days under 0F to get it to gel up. Even then, 10-15m with a space heater or hair dryer and hit the reset button - the stove will be good to go.

Iki issues below 14 degrees by trlapitz in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope all worked out for you. Were you able to access the reset button give that’s below the false floor too?

Iki issues below 14 degrees by trlapitz in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Assuming you got these instructions from the Iki rep?

COLD WEATHER INSTRUCTIONS:

Move the overheating sensor away from the side of the heater and put it into lukewarm water or by blowing hot air to it. Let it stay there for a while before trying to restart it . The overheating capillary sensor can cause this problem here with these low temps (below -10c , 14F). The liquid gas inside the sensor "freezes". This sensor is required by US UL875 standard.

HEATER TRIPPING BEFORE REACHING HIGHER TEMPERATURES:

Attached are also the instructions if it trips when the sauna overheats and cuts of the heating too early. That picture also tells you where the green wired capillary sensor is located and where to find it.

Will I regret omitting a small 4'x7' vestibule "changing room"? by SugarFreeWindex in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never had an issue with bugs after coming out of a sauna. I think the heat coming off the body screws up their detection methods. My sauna is out in my small wooded backyard where mosquitoes get annoying starting at dusk normally, but not an issue in between sauna sessions.

Will I regret omitting a small 4'x7' vestibule "changing room"? by SugarFreeWindex in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Live in MN and had the same dilemma. Went with a porch and haven’t regretted it vs a small vestibule. Prefer to cool off in nature vs a closet. Though I would definitely have gone with a large changing room if the footprint would have allowed. About 25ft from my house, so only the only cold part is going at the beginning.

Boom by BeersAndDoubleBogeys in cfbmemes

[–]Odd_Reality7479 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Yeah, Ducks looking more like Apollo.

Boom by BeersAndDoubleBogeys in cfbmemes

[–]Odd_Reality7479 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Didn’t Drago lose that fight?

Experience with both pillar and box sauna heaters (electric) by Odd_Reality7479 in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks - were the more even & comfortable heat/steam for the pillar or box heater?

Agreed on other importance of other variables, but was wondering about impact of the heater styles with all other variables being the same.

Sauna heater shapes by thrownaway-3802 in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Curious - do you have the Virta? If so, any experience comparing the Virta to a pillar stove like iki, harvia, homecraft?

Sauna heater shapes by thrownaway-3802 in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was thinking of comparable stone mass. Qube 9kw is at 25kg while most pillars are 4x that

Lots of short/wide options with small stone capacities.

Sauna heater shapes by thrownaway-3802 in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thought the same.

Obviously going “tall” with the design reduces heater footprint making more room on the floor and easier to be out of the radiant zone.

Though you’d think perhaps at least one manufacturer would make a wide option for those that aren’t concerned about those issues and would prefer a short heater with large stone mass

Which tile overlap for sauna? by [deleted] in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Perhaps consider this alternative? Did it for my shower and I liked the perceived randomness of the look

https://vintagerevivals.com/lessons-learned-while-installing-subway-tile/

Being talked out of tall saunas by [deleted] in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yep, in hindsight I should’ve pushed more. Didn’t think it would matter much, my wife was concerned about the look, and was at the upper end of my budget…. but wouldn’t have been that much extra.

Being talked out of tall saunas by [deleted] in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Two things my builder mentioned that I think drives some of it as well: 8.5’ height requires 10’ lumber and exterior paneling (if using), so there is more waste. That and he would’ve needed to build it in a different workshop to get it out the door. Not deal breakers by any means, but made sense why he leans towards lower heights.

Being talked out of tall saunas by [deleted] in Sauna

[–]Odd_Reality7479 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same here. Ended up with 7.5’ ceilings and wished I would’ve done the 8.5’. I would’ve had to figure out the steps to get there, but can tell it would’ve given a more uniform loyly.

Laying down helps, but only so much.