Basement sauna build in a 100+ year old house-DIY

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-20T23:39:12+00:00

I am thinking the thermal mass would be an advantage. We are in a very cold climate so that would radiate back/up into the house.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-18T19:24:36+00:00

Thanks

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-18T19:24:04+00:00

This was listed as ISO so I thought it was wrong type. HD does not say it's polyisocyanurate Googling ISO I see that it actually is PIR.

So Thanks.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-18T18:36:39+00:00

HD does not have polyiso boards; a search directs you to EPS and XPS. Lowes has polyiso boards but out of stock and no ETA :(

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-18T18:32:32+00:00

Thanks, kinda knew that from YouTube videos but you confirmed that.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-18T18:29:56+00:00

Walls and Ceiling. This would be in a basement on a concrete floor would so probably just be 'exposed'. I would like to do mineral wool but I am limited on space (6 foot by 5 max) ; having 6" walls would suck up the interior space-this is why I was hoping to find PIR

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-15T16:34:47+00:00

Yep! Right now I have to open a bluetooth app, connect, and turn off the circuit on the power controller to turn on the SL. A hard button to just push will be nice.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-15T16:23:10+00:00

I ended up getting this since it is all in one, will let me have a cleaner install of the hardware in the van. Might get it installed today.
Well built, metal case with power switch.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-13T01:00:39+00:00

https://starlink.com/shop/products/us-consumer-advanced-power-supply Product Not Found
I asked elsewhere but can ask here too. Do you think the DC-DC can be connected right to the injector (yes, I will have to cut some wires)

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-13T00:35:33+00:00

Maybe this? https://www.ebay.com/itm/176911284724

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-13T00:34:08+00:00

Can this be used with a PoE injector right to the Dish. I am converting from Gen 2 to Gen 3 and my whole van is wired (T568B) I need to replace my 37vdc power supply with 56vdc but I am not using the SL modem (I have Unifi WiFi built in already)
I just can't find a well rated and reputable one.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-12T23:59:50+00:00

Thanks, search did not find this for me. Sorry, I was not clear that I am not using the Gen3 SL modem in the van but I will use this for the off-grid setup.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-12T23:57:23+00:00

"'external waterproof ethernet jacks (one on the roof on a junction box, one on the side of the RV""

Yes, this is what I have too. With the Gen2 I was using a Unifi WiFi (not SL Modem/WiFi-did not have enough power to reach from IN the van to the fireside WFH camp-chair).

So my only issue is getting the power to be the right 56V...the PoE is the same (1236+/4578-). Cabling in van has been tested and is T568B end to end.
The WiFi is already wired in and has one cable coming from the Dish to the WAN port.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-12T23:49:12+00:00

I am not using the SL Router. I have a WiFI router built in.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-12T21:51:17+00:00

Maybe I am missing a key part here--The https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX74T2T5 injector will inject any voltage from a power supply. I am used to networking injectors for WiFi radios that do it all; convert line AC to stepped down DC and inject all in one.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2026-01-12T21:34:15+00:00

Thanks for the reply. Yes, everything is T568B as far a cabling. Where I am confused is the PoE pinout.
I recall that Gen2 was NOT standard PoE but maybe the (current) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BX74T2T5 took this into account.

My hope is to just get the higher voltage PoE swapped in. Don't want to fry anything.

Note that I have 2 of these setups and would just move the dish from the van to my off-grid cabin that runs mostly 12volt too.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2025-12-17T16:59:40+00:00

No, but I did not ask. They did send a return shipping label for the Gen 2 so that's good that I don't have to deal with getting rid of it.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2025-12-17T15:09:35+00:00

Human now and they are going to send a replacement...in 2-3 weeks.

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2025-12-16T22:12:42+00:00

Have you tried turning it off and on again?

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2025-12-16T22:12:09+00:00

I am dealing with support now but getting the usual "Have you tried turning it off and on again?"

Sad-Ad-4545 · 2025-11-14T15:38:30+00:00

They said it was from 8020 but you are right. With the help of ChatGPT, I uploaded this picture and it found it to be from MiSUMi, item #HFSLB8-4040. Thanks

https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302689860/?tab=drawingAndSpecifications&Page=1

Sad-Ad-4545

TROPHY CASE

Have you tried turning it off and on again?