Steam Usage Tips
Steam Health Benefits
Steam Bath Construction
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What
is steam?
Steam is hot vapor created by the action of heating water to its gaseous
state, steam.
What
is the difference between a sauna and a steam bath?
Sauna air is heated by hot, porous rocks that emit a long-lasting
heat. Because the humidity in a sauna is low, saunas are usually made
of softwoods. In a steamroom, the water vapor carries the heat. The wall
construction is typically acrylic, tile, marble, or other stone. Steamrooms are
much cooler than saunas although they often feel warmer.
Won't
the steam ruin my bathroom walls?
Your steambath tub or shower enclosure needs to be sealed tightly
with vapor tight doors that go all the way to the ceiling. Also, your
walls and ceiling must have the correct construction material such as
acrylic, tile, marble, etc. (see list of construction materials)
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STEAM HEALTH BENEFITS
What
are the benefits of a steam bath?
A steambath can help to clear sinuses and nasal passages (similar
to the affects of a humidifier), soothe muscle aches and can help you breathe
easier. After taking a steam bath, take a hot bath for a good night sleep
or a cold shower to feel invigorated.
What
if I fall asleep in my steambath?
All Finnleo steam generators have a built in timer which will automatically shut the steam bath off after 30 minutes.
Can a
steam bath cure a cold?
Probably not. But it's certainly a help, especially for clearing
sinuses and nasal passages to make breathing easier. Remember the old
method of treating a cold by breathing hot steam from a pot with a towel
over your head?
Will
a steam bath ruin my hair?
Steam is moisture so your hair will get as wet as if you washed it.
Do
doctors recommend steam bathing?
Frequently. Steam bathing is known to be extremely helpful for people
with respiratory ailments such as asthma, bronchitis, allergies, etc.
It can also help soothe muscles, rheumatism, bursitis, etc.
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STEAM BATH CONSTRUCTION
How do
I determine the size of the steam generator I need?
Multiply the room length, width and height to calculate the room
cubic footage. Then visit our sizing of steam generators to determine if the
wall construction material will affect the size of the generator needed.
Then, find the correct generator on the Finnleo generator sizing charts.
How
does steam bathing rate for water use efficiency?
Very high. A Finnleo home series generator only uses about 1 1/2
quarts of water during a 15 minute steambath. By comparison, a shower
uses up to 40 gallons during the same amount of time.
How do
I know if I have room for a steambath and where does the steam generator get
installed?
Space is seldom a problem. The steam generators are roughly the size
of a small tool box and can be installed up to 25 feet away from the steambath
area. Only the small steamhead is visible in the bath or shower. The actual
steam generator can be mounted out of sight in the attic, basement, adjoining
closet or under the sink. No additional floor space is needed if you convert
an existing bath or shower. A Finnleo steam suite often takes the place of a standard shower or bath.
Why
are steam baths only recommended to be 7' in height?
Since heat and steam rises, it is recommended to build a steam bath
no higher than 7' in height to avoid heating up wasted space and having
all of the steam rise to a part of the room that you are not sitting in.
Why is
it suggested to have a slope to the ceiling?
Steam rises in a steam room. If the ceiling is flat, then steam
droplets will drop on the steam bather. With a sloped ceiling, the water
vapor drains down the ceiling and down the walls. Finnleo steam suites
feature a sloped ceiling.
What
is the average heat-up time for a steam bath?
An average steam bath will be ready for use within 2-5 minutes.
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