Infrared sauna heaters
INFRARED SAUNA HEATERS EXPLAINED
Our Saunas use a combination of Carbon and Crystal Quartz Full Spectrum Infrared heaters. Below is some information on these heaters to help you make the right decision about your Sauna.
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1. How They Work:
Material: Carbon heaters are made from thin, flat carbon panels or sheets.
Operation: These heaters emit long-wave infrared radiation (FIR), which is absorbed deeply into the skin, promoting a gentle and even heating experience.
Efficiency: Carbon heaters are known for their energy efficiency and even heat distribution.
2. Benefits:
Uniform Heat Distribution: The large surface area of carbon panels allows for a more consistent and even heat, reducing the risk of hot spots.
Energy Efficiency: They operate at lower temperatures compared to other infrared heaters, making them energy-efficient while still providing effective heat.
Penetration Depth: The far-infrared waves penetrate the body more deeply, which can be beneficial for detoxification, relaxation, and muscle recovery.
Durability: Carbon heaters tend to have a longer lifespan due to their robust construction.
3. General lifespan - 20,000 - 50,000 hours
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1. How They Work:
Material: Crystal quartz heaters use quartz tubes or rods to produce infrared light.
Operation: These heaters emit a full spectrum of infrared light, including near (NIR), mid (MIR), and far-infrared (FIR) wavelengths.
Efficiency: They are designed to provide a comprehensive heating experience, with each spectrum offering different health benefits.
2. Benefits:
Full-Spectrum Coverage: The inclusion of NIR, MIR, and FIR wavelengths ensures that users receive a broad range of benefits.
NIR: Near-infrared wavelengths penetrate the skin's surface, promoting skin rejuvenation and surface healing.
MIR: Mid-infrared wavelengths penetrate deeper, enhancing circulation and providing pain relief.
FIR: Far-infrared wavelengths penetrate the deepest, aiding in detoxification and promoting relaxation.
Intense Heat: Crystal quartz heaters can produce more intense heat compared to carbon heaters, making them suitable for those who prefer a hotter sauna experience.
Rapid Heating: These heaters typically heat up faster than carbon heaters, providing a quicker start to your sauna session.
3. General Lifespan - 20,000 hours
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We get a lot of questions about why we do not use ceramic heaters. Ceramic heaters are older technology, and below is a summary as to why this is the case.
History and Technology:
Older Technology: Ceramic heaters have been used in infrared saunas for many years and are one of the original types of infrared heating elements.
Material: Made from ceramic elements, these heaters emit far-infrared waves by heating up the ceramic material.
Heat Characteristics: They produce intense, localized heat and are effective at deep tissue penetration.
Advantages:
Intense Heating: Good for deep tissue heating and therapeutic benefits.
Quick Heating: Ceramic elements heat up relatively quickly.
Disadvantages:
Uneven Heat Distribution: Can create hot spots, leading to less uniform heat distribution.
Shorter Lifespan: Typically have a shorter operational lifespan compared to carbon heaters.
General lifespan: 10,000 - 15,000 hours