Infrared Saunas
- February 09, 2015
Saunas have long been in place in luxury hotels, health spas and, of course, the homes of the wealthy. This is because of their perceived health benefits and the way they can help people with muscular problems or injuries to relax.
Home saunas are now more common and accessible than they have been in the past few decades and there are now three main kinds. The traditional sauna is an annexed off area made usually of wood which has a heater fuelled by electricity, gas, wood or even, in some cases, hot rocks. These traditional saunas are relaxing and can produce different kinds of heat, depending on the fuel used but are quite high-maintenance and costly to run. This is the iconic kind of sauna that most people think of when they are mentioned.
An infrared sauna can come in two forms. A far-infrared sauna utilises ceramic or metal in order to produce the required heat. This is done by the absorption of the heat produced through infrared energy. Lastly there is the infrared lamp
- December 22, 2014
Aqualine Saunas, your exclusive source for the highest quality saunas, announces the latest in modern infrared sauna design, the SaunaMed Lumina.
Available in 2 variants, infrared and traditional with the largest model seating upto 6 people, constructed from the finest hemlock wood and featuring a stunning full glass front this model oozes quality.
With all the great features you’ve come to expect from SaunaMed including DuraWave™ EMR Neutral™ 100% pure FAR infrared ceramic heaters or a Harvia Vega traditional sauna heater this sauna will fit seemlessly into your home. Robust enough to handle commerical use the sauna is a great addition to any wellness centre.
The 6 person Lumina retains the ability for bathers to lay down while still recei
- September 06, 2013
The winter months are fast approaching and after a fairly warm summer the temperatures are going to start dropping.
In countries such as Finland and Iceland saunas are very popular in the winter months, nearly everybody has one.
Here, saunas are often perceived as middle class, antiquiated or even a luxury. The reality is that the sauna is a useful tool in cold weather climates; and as we spend most of our time wrapped up with heating on the reality is everyone in the UK should own a sauna.
Stepping into a sauna is a fantastic experience, they warm the core of your body and leaving you with a warm glow that
- April 16, 2013
What are dual saunas?
Dual saunas are a combination of both the traditional sauna heater and the newer infrared sauna heaters. Purporting added benefits these saunas can be operated as traditional saunas, infrared saunas or even both at the same time.
Do you sell dual sauna units?
No, Aqualine Saunas does not sell dual saunas. The reason for this is simple: exposed electrical circuits and water do not mix. Traditional saunas produce a moist, humid atmosphere whereas infrared saunas are a dry sauna.
All infrared saunas will have some exposed circuitry or wiring, even if this is just a small amount where the wiring makes contact with the heaters.
The moisture generated when using a traditional sauna will cause the infrared components to degrade over time. While you might not notice anything wrong for around a year or so problem will start to surface, right about the time that 1 year warranty expires. Corrosion of the elements and wiring is an all too
- February 08, 2013
What is emissivity?
Emissivity is the ability of an object to emit or absorb energy. Perfect emitters have an emissivity of 1, emitting 100% of incident energy. An object with an emissivity of 0.8 will absorb 80% and reflect 20% of the incident energy. Emissivity may vary with temperature and spectral response (wavelength). The hotter an object is, the more active its molecules are, and the more infrared energy it emits.
As ceramic infrared heaters are smaller than carbon panel heaters, they produce much more heat per square inch of heating surface, therefore providing more valuable infrared heat.
What’s really important is intensity
Far infrared heaters do not differ in the type of infrared they produce but do differ in the amount of infrared that they produce. Infrared heaters are made with different qualities of carbon and ceramic materials and with different manufacturing processes. There are cheaply made, poor performing heaters and there are high q
- April 25, 2012
Aqualine saunas are pleased to announce the arrival of the UK’s first lay down infrared saunas. With space for up to twelve bathers and two large 2.2m long benches the Lumina lay down infrared sauna is the pinnacle of infrared sauna design.
We’ve had many enquiries as to whether a lay down infrared sauna would ever be available and the solution is finally here.
With its modern European design the Lumina 12 Person lay down infrared sauna or LNA-012 for short comes with all the features you’ve come to expect from the SaunaMed brand and more. With two 2.2m benches there is plenty of room for you to lay flat and relax.
The design teams at Aqualine and SaunaMed have been hard at work to implement features that you won’t see anywhere else. One such feature is the ability to turn off the bottom set of heaters within
- February 28, 2012
The simple answer to this question is no.
The difference between the two comes dow to wavelength and how they are absorbed by the body. The wavelength is the length of the waves from one point (for example the, the crest) on one wave to the same point on the next. Infrared waves are longer than ultraviolet waves – on average about a thousand times longer.
SaunaMed Infrared Saunas use deep infrared light to warm the sauna and your body whereas tanning beds use ultraviolet (UV) light to activate skin pigments and give you a tan. When it comes to UV light it’s improtant to remember UVA is the longest wavelength and the least dangerous. UVA is from 315 to 400 nanometers in wavelength and is considered the safest UV light.
UVB however is shorter in wavelength and can cause skin and tissue damage when excess exposure occurs. Approximately 97 to 99 percent of natural sunlight reac
- October 03, 2011
Home Saunas
Home Saunas can be installed in your home, an out building or they can be a complete stand-alone unit.
Do You Want an Indoor or Outdoor Sauna?
If you have enough room inside your home, you can assemble an infrared saunaindoors. Maybe you have an extra room that’s being used as a home gym? An infrared sauna will make an excellent addition to your family gym. If you are fortunate enough to have a very large bathroom with some extra space consider installing a sauna. In or around a bathing/showering area would be a logical choice because you must rinse off in a shower after exiting the sauna. If you have no space inside or prefer the outdoors, consider adding a home sauna specifically designed for outdoor use. Keep in mind thatoutdoor saunas are treated and constructed in a different manner to an indoor infrared sauna. If you wish t
- August 30, 2011
Much like anything that is used – be it a car or a living room — a sauna needs cleaning from time to time. Not only for the look of the sauna, but for health reasons also. An unclean sauna can be very dangerous to the health of those who are using it. Because of the high heat conditions of the sauna, it can be a breeding ground for germs and bacteria. Making sure that you keep your sauna clean will help to lower the amount of these harmful germs.
Benches and walls can collect the same amount of debris as floors, as you spend most of your time seated and leaning against a wall or lying down in saunas. When these areas are being cleaned, a mild detergent and water solution should be used. Harsh chemicals can damage the wood and should not be used. When cleaning a sauna, pay special attention to the areas most frequently touched: controls and switches, door handles, and benches. Make sure you wipe away all soap residue, but do not use too much water, which can damage the sauna’s w
- June 28, 2011
Athletes today enjoy greater technological advances that they can apply to their training and recovery programs than ever before. Research and medicine have evolved greatly, and athletes who take advantage of the best and latest tools, products and systems can see great returns in terms of their body and their performance. One such tool which has seen a huge increase in usage is the infrared sauna. Infrared saunas provide range of benefits, and most importantly, can significantly reduce injury recovery times.
Injury recovery times can vary greatly, depending of course on the type of injury sustained. A pulled muscle might take a few days to heal, while a torn muscle or ligament can take months. This of course removes the athlete from action, and limits their effectiveness and capability. Any method that can effectively reduce healing time should be carefully examined and utilised, and that’s w