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Best Infrared Sauna Heater Uses Concave Ceramic
Elements
An infrared
sauna heater operates at a lower temperature than an electric stove
found in conventional hot air sauna systems. The best heater elements use
ceramic emitters. Concave, ceramic heating elements have several advantages
over rod-shaped elements (as found in the kitchen oven). A ceramic infra-red
system gives more bang for the buck as 96% of the energy output is emitted
as infrared waves, whereas rod-style elements have at best an efficiency
ratio of only 50%.
Another advantage of ceramic vs. rod-shaped infrared heaters is the mass of
the ceramic element. The physical dimension of the ceramic elements makes
them better for heat storage which results in a system that gives off
consistent, steady, radiating heat. The lower surface temperatures of these
far infrared sauna systems produce radiation at a higher wavelength which
results in better skin penetration and increased sweat production.
Far infrared heaters are standard equipment that comes with a number of
pre-built modular saunas. Modular systems allow anyone to build an
indoor or outdoor family
sauna by following the simple assembly instructions that come with these
kits. Depending on the size of the room, you may need several of these
ceramic heating elements to effectively warm everybody sitting on the
benches. A typical 4-person home sauna system is best heated with six of
these far infra-red elements.
Far infrared light has numerous health benefits.
Home saunas using infra-red heaters
are known to produce 2 to 3 times the amount of sweating possible in
conventional saunas. These systems are also best in detoxifying the body of
harmful substances and the soothing heat relieves aches and pains. What more
could you want in a family sauna? Get the best and go with ceramic elements.
For more information also see:
sauna room heaters, stoves
and controls
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