Home Sauna’s

[AvgUser]

Hello AKB. I was at the Phila Home/Garden show last weekend. I saw a company selling home sauna’s. I had never heard of that. I don’t belong to a gym so I don’t have a regular opp’y to sit in a sauna. However, the concept intrigues me. It would be a “new toy” kind of purchase. I know I don’t “need one. I may “want one”.

I am considering entry-level, one-person sauna’s. The entry level would be to determine if I’d really use it and enjoy before spending $3-5K for a better unit.

I ask you to share your experiences if you have one, use one, and what advice/recos you might offer someone seeking to dip their toe in the pool.

Thank You

 

[Nits1989]

There's traditional saunas and infrared saunas. Traditional requires more electricity than a standard line can handle. It may have to be wired directly into the box. Infrared may also require more electric than a standard line can handle. You have to check that your electric is sufficient as is, or if you will need an electrician to set up a line that can handle the sauna. There may be some code issues as well. If you're putting it in your basement, you have to measure to see if you can get the parts down there.

 

[psuro]

There is someone in this board who had shared a photo of his home sauna. He built it himself from a kit. I don’t think electric would be an issue. Worse case scenario is you get an electrician to run some electric and upgraded outlet - maybe similar to what a dryer or electric stove would use. Permits won’t be expensive.

 

[BVSt.Paul]

We have one at our cabin in western Wisconsin. I love it. Had to excavate an area and have it wired. It’s 8x10 with a small changing room. The company is Voyager Sauna out of Shakopee, MN.

 

[Chumboshifko1]

Build a sweat lodge instead. Much cheaper.

 

[Aardvark86]

There is someone in this board who had shared a photo of his home sauna. He built it himself from a kit. I don’t think electric would be an issue. Worse case scenario is you get an electrician to run some electric and upgraded outlet - maybe similar to what a dryer or electric stove would use. Permits won’t be expensive.

I think that may have been me. And we did have to get the electrician but no permit. Almost heaven saunas. Built it in a day. It’s held up well and gets up to about 200 degrees. I will say, I do think it helps clear the aches and pains a bit. I do it maybe 2-3 times a week, and Mrs. A does it 3-4. Did the Russian snow angel thing when it snowed this winter. Get a 2 person.

 

[LionJim]

Ten minutes in the gym sauna after lifting goes a long way towards my mental health.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

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Hello AKB. I was at the Phila Home/Garden show last weekend. I saw a company selling home sauna’s. I had never heard of that. I don’t belong to a gym so I don’t have a regular opp’y to sit in a sauna. However, the concept intrigues me. It would be a “new toy” kind of purchase. I know I don’t “need one. I may “want one”.

I am considering entry-level, one-person sauna’s. The entry level would be to determine if I’d really use it and enjoy before spending $3-5K for a better unit.

I ask you to share your experiences if you have one, use one, and what advice/recos you might offer someone seeking to dip their toe in the pool.

Thank You

Kramer: “it’s like a sauna in here!”

 

[PSU4U]

Hello AKB. I was at the Phila Home/Garden show last weekend. I saw a company selling home sauna’s. I had never heard of that. I don’t belong to a gym so I don’t have a regular opp’y to sit in a sauna. However, the concept intrigues me. It would be a “new toy” kind of purchase. I know I don’t “need one. I may “want one”.

I am considering entry-level, one-person sauna’s. The entry level would be to determine if I’d really use it and enjoy before spending $3-5K for a better unit.

I ask you to share your experiences if you have one, use one, and what advice/recos you might offer someone seeking to dip their toe in the pool.

Thank You

Just go the portable individual person route they work. I had one for years. Like anything else where such things are concerned, they are way overpriced unless you want to build one on your own then you can make it the way you want it at half the cost. I also did that and am quite happy with it.

 

[Yogiman71]

An inexpensive and very effestive way to go is with a Hydragun Infrared Sauna Blanket with washable thermal liner . I have had mine for 3 years. A great choice if you don’t have the room or need a less expensive option. It heats to 176 degrees and I have it on our smart bed. I put the bed in watch tv mode after I get in the bag and get a great sweat out. I am 76 and use it 4-5 times per week. I have 2 of the thermal liners so one is being washed as another is available .

 

[AvgUser]

We have one at our cabin in western Wisconsin. I love it. Had to excavate an area and have it wired. It’s 8x10 with a small changing room. The company is Voyager Sauna out of Shakopee, MN.
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The company that was promoting these at the Home show was actually based in Wisconsin. I forget their name.