The traditional sauna

I'm curious to see opinions on this. Considering sauna experience, efficiency, emissions, and longevity of the stove.

RelaxAMist, at the house I moved into last year, stopped working after two tries. At least I know that it works. It probably hadn't been used for 2-8 years before this. I did have problems getting it to start up in the first place.... pressing buttons and holding them for certain periods and such until it turned on. Perhaps the steam itself got through the casing/seal and shorted it out? I'm wondering if there is a way to just change the controls out with something newer? It is a basic sauna unit that just activates the steamer until the control/timer goes off. I get that it is an old unit, but the mechanics of it still work great. Even if there was a way to just tie two wires together like I'm hot wiring a car, that would be good enough for me. I'm not rich, but I can afford new parts as long as they aren't crazy expensive. Any advice would be appreciated.

Hello. I reside in southern Germany. I've been looking at the Röger Origo sauna in the 140x200 configuration: https://www.roeger-sauna.de/sauna-kaufen/sauna-origo.html Cost is ~5000 EUR.

Does anyone have experience with Röger or this particular sauna ?

I've also contacted some local electricians .... and they would run a cable tray along the ceiling for the 400V connection. I suppose that's normal in the German concrete homes ?

Thanks!

Just Bought used sauna guts (Cedar and Heater). I believe it is a HomeCraft Commercial Heater but would like you help Identifying it for sure.

Also do you know if it is a wet or dry sauna heater?

Hoping it isn't Phase 3 as well.

Now that the Saunum Air is available in the US, I'm considering this for my home build. I was previously going with the IKI Pillar.

My main concern is the noise level of the fan. Reading the only review I've found online, it is cited as a "negative".

Has any used a Saunum Primary or similar that can speak to the noise levels?

I have one ceiling pot light in my sauna and I noticed the electrician is using a plastic vapour barrier extension behind it. I feel this is wrong given it's on the ceiling and it's a few feet to the side of the electric heater. My concern is plastic melting and off gassing. What other type of backing for this pot light do you recommend? I'd like to show the electrician the alternative. !

Hi! I am looking to purchase my first sauna. Is anyone here familiar with the square barrel saunas? I live in Australia.

https://shymsaunas.com.au/product/cedar-square-sauna/

I want to set up a wood stove sauna in my back yard but I'm concerned about bothering my neighbors with smoke. I think if I use kiln dried hardwood and keep my fire nice and hot, it shouldn't be any worse than when I'm using my big green egg. With the egg I only have smoke when I'm lighting it up or opening it to adjust something.

Can anyone with experience validate my hopes here?

Greetings! I reside near a picturesque "lake" in New Zealand and have an exciting project in mind: constructing a floating sauna. Currently, I'm in the process of researching suitable materials. It has come to my attention that Cedar, while an excellent choice, tends to be quite expensive. Therefore, I am seeking alternative timber options that are more budget-friendly for the outer walls of the sauna. It's essential for the chosen timber to withstand the scorching summer sun and the corrosive effects of saltwater. I would greatly appreciate any advice or recommendations you can offer regarding this matter or any other general tips you might have. Thank you in advance!

I like:

• The style of this one
• The fact that it has two levels plus a floor to sit on for people who want different temperature/steam levels
• I think the rectangle shape is actually a better use of space than a barrel shape

Some constraints:

• It needs to go outdoors, the one pictured has glass which seems like it wouldn't insulate well outside
• My yard will get down to 0-15f or -17C to -10C when I want to use it
• Dry but snowy climate, Western Colorado
• Backyard is quite small, using space efficiently is important

Big issue:

• My panel only has 100 amps and only a 110v exterior outlet. It'd be horribly expensive to upgrade the panel, I already looked into it. And expensive to install an exterior 220/240v outlet.
• Propane heating element seems best for me. I'm not into wood.

Summary:

• Need a 3-4 person outdoor sauna, preferably propane heating element. Any suggestions?

As the first post here I decided to show off my new dual level sauna thermometer which now also has a wireless living room module.

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You can see a video of it in action here: https://silfer.works/sauna-thermometer-living-room-module/