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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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- 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 receiving
- September 01, 2014
Harvia Ltd. is the world’s leading manufacturer of sauna heaters and is the market leader in the Finnish sauna heater sector. In addition to heaters, Harvia produces saunas as well as sauna accessories and steam rooms.
The family run company started in 1950 with the founder Tapani Harvia. Tapani Harvia had fond memories of a continuously heated stove he experienced during his youth and had a plan to reproduce this. As a result of Tapani Harvia’s hard work, professional skill and innovative style, Harvia sauna heaters were the start of a huge success story.
He made the first wood burning Harvia stove for his own use in 1950. The first Harvia stoves intended for sale were manufactured in the mid-1950 and by the late 1950s Harvia initiated the manufacture of continuously heated stoves.
In the early 1970s Harvia moved to the town of Muurame and constructed a new factory hall there. Throughout the 1970s the company grew at a pace of some 30% annually. The oil crisis of the
- August 01, 2014
Harvia are introducing an LED light strip that can be used in all their saunas.
The LED light strip (WX440) is a stylish and easy way to provide light in the sauna room. Typically, the light strip is placed in a groove in bench or backrest, but its flexible silicone casing enables more imaginative applications as well. The light diodes are placed so that the light is directed to the narrow edge of the silicone casing. Unlike single LEDs or fiber lighting, Harvia’s light strip gives an even and smooth light. The light strip can even be shortened by cutting.
The delivery includes everything that is needed inside the sauna:
- the LED light strip
- a transformator
- IP44 class enclosure for the transformator - February 04, 2014
The very popular Harvia Cilindro product family has expanded again. The new EE and HEE variants are equipped with an external control panel, this makes it possible To embed the heater into lower benches. Embedding the heater enables designs where the heater has its own natural place – the design no longer has to depend on the location and usability of the controls.
Harvia Cilindro Heaters
Embedding flanges make the integration of the Cilindro heaters and easy task.
Embedding Flange
The splash
- December 02, 2013
The Harvia Vega Lux is an elegant heater that is easy-to-use. The flock-coated surface brings additional look to the stainless steel outer casing of the heater. The operating switches are placed ergonomically on the upper part and on the side of the heater, which provides easy reach for operation.
The Harvia Vega Lux sauna heater is easy to mount on a separate mounting rack. Because of the symmetrical design, there is no need to change the handedness of the heater – it is simply selected. Electrical connections are made from the side of the heater, which makes installation quick and easy.
The Harvia Vega Lux’s structure also makes it possible to mount the heater low on the sauna wall. This allows the heat to spread evenly throughout the sauna, ensuring that the lower benches also enjoy plenty of heat.
If you have an existing sauna or a planning a new build the Harvia Vega Lux is the perfect choice for an upgrade. With power outputs ranging from 4.5kW to 9kW you’ll be
- 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