Finnish Traditional Steam Saunas
- May 13, 2016
This is probably the most frequent question we get asked here at Aqualine, Traditional or Infrared Saunas, which is best?
The answer to this depends on why you are thinking of purchasing a sauna in the first place and how you intend to use it as part of your routine.
Infrared Saunas heat the cabin very differently to traditional saunas and use less electricity. In a Traditional sauna, a large ‘focal point’ heater super-charges the air with convected heat from the sauna stones which you then douse with water, creating a relaxing steam sauna environment. In comparison, Infrared Sauna heaters are evenly spaced all around the sau
- April 09, 2016
We hope that you have enjoyed using our all new website this week, we have one more surprise for you!
Meet the ultimate novelty item in Sauna design, the Harvia ATV mobile sauna, now available in the UK for the first time!
For those of you who are feeling adventurous, the Harvia ATV Sauna allows you to enjoy sauna bathing in the most inaccessible of places. The Finns wouldn't be without their sauna on holiday and neither should you! The Harvia ATV is easy to transport on and off road on a trailer behind your vehicle. The Sauna itself comes with a Harvia M3 SL wood burning stove for the ultimate traditional Finnish sauna experience!
Like something straight out of a Top Gear challenge, our friends at Harvia put the ATV through its paces and way beyond! Check out in this video!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iv1gV6eqEqs
- April 08, 2016
Aqualine are especially proud to introduce to you the award winning Harvia SmartFold Bathroom Sauna, perfect for the average size bathroom where space is at a premium. No larger than an everyday walk-in shower unit or bath tub, Harvia’s SmartFold bathroom sauna folds away into itself to make the best use of your available floor space. When folded it takes up less space than the old airing cupboard at your grans house! SmartFold saunas come with folding benches which can be stored easily inside, or folded away and removed to allow for disabled access or easy cleaning.
The foldable SmartFold sauna has been welcomed with rave reviews and recently snatched the esteemed innovation award for sauna design at the Golden Wave Gala. It was also recognised for its problem solving design at FinBuild 2014.
See how user friendly and compact the SmartFold Sauna is in this video!
- September 21, 2015
Acid damage to sauna hinges has been a problem in leisure facilities for some time. Many hotels, spas and gyms have saunas installed and most opt for full glass doors. While asthetically pleasing there’s always been one small draw back, acid. The acid in the environment often attacks the sauna hinges be it from cleaning products or chemicals in the atmosphere. The acid attacks the protective coating and it beings to peel away, leaving rusty and unattractive looking spots.
To combat this Harvia have been hard at work producing new hinges that are acid proof. The new hinges are available for all glass doors and are recommended for locations, where chloride and/or strong cleaning chemicals are used. Colour options are chrome and white.
- June 12, 2015
Check out the latest video from Harvia detailing a brief history of the saunas they produce and the company ethics.
- April 24, 2015
Home Sauna Build: Frame, Wiring And Insulation
Following the plans you’ve made, measure and mark rough dimensions for the wall base plate.
Frame:
The stud frame for each sauna wall can be constructed outside the sauna and then moved into place if the sauna is to be smaller than the space where it will be installed. You need to build the sauna walls allowing for air intake and exhaust vents, the opening for the sauna door and if you have planned for any windows then you’ll need to account for these too.
Once the stud frame is complete the sections can be raised and attached to the walls or floor with the correct anchor bolts or nails. Next add the frame for the ceiling.
Electrics:
Once the stud frame is in place the next consideration is the electrical requirements.
You will need to hire an electrician to install the electrical circuits for
- March 27, 2015
Planning your build is the definitely the most important aspect, get it wrong here and you could be in for a frustrating or expensive experience.
Tools:
The basic tools you will need for this DIY job include: a hammer, saw, spirit level, measuring tape, sanding block, chisel, screwdriver, stapler, pliers, nail punch, circular saw, and an electric drill. It is possible to order a sauna kit pre-cut to your specification if you don’t have access to the necessary tools.
Location:
Don’t feel that you’re restricted with the choice of location for your sauna, many people have saunas outdoors as well as inside. Building an outdoor sauna come at a higher cost when you include the cost of running electrical wiring to the sauna site as well as the added expense of building a suitable base. With an outdoor sauna, you must also make sure there are no local by-laws in your
- February 27, 2015
With awareness of wellness and health growing in popularity over recent years many people are looking for ways that they can incorporate a wellness facility, such as a sauna, into their home.If an off the shelf solution will suffice then you’re all set but what if you require something more original? Bespoke saunas can be expensive but if you possess the skills to build a sauna yourself it can be a more cost effect and rewarding solution.
If you’re quite handy when it comes to DIY then you might find you already have the skill set needed. Building a sauna or converting a room into one might seem like a daunting experience but it’s easier than you think.
To assist those interested in such a project we’re putting together a guide that will be released on a monthly basis and cover all aspects from the planning to the finished product.
This specific guide will focus on the construction of a traditional sauna rather than one of the infrared saunas. While it is p
- February 24, 2015
Research from the University of Eastern Finland has indicated that men who regulary use a sauna, particulary those who are middle-aged have a 50% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease as those who do not. This was shown to be the case in men who only had a single sauna session a week.Regular daily sessions appear to lower the risk of death by any cause by as much as 40%. The longer the amount of time spent in the sauna was shown to enhance health benefits with more than 20% offering the most protection.
The research followed 2,315 men aged 42 to 60 from eastern Finland over approximately 21 years and compared the death rates between those individuals who visited a sauna once a week and those with more frequent use.
During the follow-up period the researchers recorded 190 sudden cardiac deaths, 281 fatal cases of coronary heart disease, 407 deaths from cardiovascular disease and 929 deaths from ‘all causes’.
The risk of
- January 23, 2015
Harvia Smartfold – The Transformable Bathroom Sauna
Take over extra bathroom space or use the saved space for other rooms and facilities! The new transformable Harvia SmartFold takes up floor space only when it is in use. The folding mechanism is easy to use and a safety device makes sure that the heater will not switch on unintentionally. The sauna is stylish also when folded.
Harvia SmartFold helps sauna bathers in different stages of life. A young family appreciates the extra space needed for everyday life, but also persons with reduced mobility have been considered. The sauna is accessible in a wheelchair when the sauna benches are up, or only the lower bench can be unfolded to avoid climbing. The heating elements in the specially designed heater have been placed as low as possible to enable enjoyable heat also on the lower bench level.
https://youtu.be/RmSA9VR1_Vw
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