Shower cabins with sauna: what are and how to choose?

Showers today are a popular type of plumbing. That is why such designs are presented in a wide variety. Among the available assortment, it is worth highlighting showers with a sauna, notable for their individual characteristics.

The presence of such multifunctional plumbing in the home has its positive and negative sides. The pluses of having a shower room with a steam room include the following points.

• Feature of the equipment is small size.thanks to which the selected model is able to successfully fit into the interior of almost every bathroom.
• A shower cabin of a similar plan is endowed with a whole set of useful functions, in light of which, by acquiring such plumbing, it will be possible to secure for themselves and their family members the opportunity to use different devices depending on personal preferences.
• The steam room equipment is designed in such a way that each selected variety will fully correspond in its functionality to a free-standing sauna. Thus, it will be possible to significantly save, having in its use a similar multifunctional design.
• The presence of a sauna in the home bathroom with proper and regular use, it will positively affect human health.
• Designs of this type are distinguished not only by a set of useful qualities, but also with external attractiveness, in light of which equipment will be installed in the apartment or house that can become an ornament of the entire interior.
• Equipped with some useful features will allow using the sauna not only for relaxation, but also for the prevention and treatment of certain diseases.

However, such multifunctional models of plumbing are not without some drawbacks.

• Such a design will have a high cost, if you compare it with a conventional shower, designed for installation in the home. There are budget varieties on sale, but they do not always prove themselves in a positive way during operation.
• Despite the many features, attractive design and other advantages, models combined with the steam room are quite difficult in terms of diagnosis. This applies to finding the cause of the failure of various mechanisms. Inspection and repair will require specialist assistance.
• Also, potential consumers should know that this kind of equipment is powered by electricity. This means that the cost of paying it will increase significantly.

Classification of such sanitary products is made according to various criteria. Manufacturers offer products with two types of booths:

• combined 2 in 1 models, inside of which there are a steam generator and other devices;

• varieties, the design of which involves dividing the internal space into a shower and a sauna using partitions and doors.

Their content also varies. If in the first case the operation of the sauna will be possible with a steam generator, then the second option is usually equipped with an electric or infrared heating system.

In general, the design of showers with a sauna requires the following components:

• pallet;
• doors;
• roofs;
• control panels.

Also, the classification of showers with a steam room involves the division of such equipment depending on the type of sauna used. Now products are presented in three varieties:

• Infrared sauna;

• Turkish

• Finnish

Infrared sauna assumes the presence of equipment that generates infrared radiation built into the design. Devices with a similar effect are found in treatment rooms, since the frequencies emitted by the device have a positive effect on a person, while having virtually no contraindications. This option is recommended. for lovers of soft steam, since the air in the sauna leaves no chance to get burned, it does not hold your breath.

The Turkish version of the steam room is the opportunity to relax and improve at home for lovers of wet and hot steam. As a rule, the air in the box warms up to a temperature of +50 degrees, while the humidity will be within 100%. A Turkish-style bath is indicated for general healing of the body.

Finnish sauna is a type of steam room with dry and hot steam. As a rule, such structures are divided into zones. Steam room operation is possible due to an electric heater.

Plumbing of this kind, in particular, pallets, are made from the following varieties of raw materials:

• acrylic;

• cast iron;

• ceramics;

• fake diamond;

• cooked.

The first option is the most popular variety. The material on the positive side has proven itself in terms of operation for the manufacture of plumbing. Acrylic pallets are lightweight, durable and attractive.

Cast iron also in demand for the manufacture of shower trays. The metal has high thermal conductivity, but is distinguished by a large operational resource and good strength.

Constructions from ceramics very attractive, can last quite a long time, but subject to careful handling. Pallets of this kind stand out for their high cost.

Structures having a pallet as a component made of artificial stone - An option for connoisseurs of all that is beautiful. Such models are notable for their massiveness and stability.

Also, shower trays are made of modern material - cooked. The characteristics of the raw materials are similar to those of acrylic, but the innovative material is more durable and wear-resistant. In addition, Quaril is able to permanently retain the heat of the walls of the pallet. Models can be presented in different colors.

Of course, such showers in any variation will be useful and functional in any family. However, in the process of studying the range proposed by manufacturers, the following nuances should be taken into account.

• An important characteristic that a potential buyer should first take into account is the size of the entire structure.. The priority remains compact varieties of showers with a steam room, which can be organically placed in the bathroom. However, the dimensions of the model you like should also correspond to the growth of a person and his needs, so that the equipment is comfortable during operation.

• The second, but no less important characteristic after the dimensions is the shape of the shower. A clear understanding of where the structure will stand in the room will help determine this issue. In most cases, a convenient shower with a steam room will be an angular version of a semicircular shape. For spacious rooms, you can consider the options of a classic rectangular shape, which will prove to be the most convenient in operation.

• Designs on the market can vary not only in their size and shape, but also in the “filling." For the convenience of hygiene and wellness procedures, shower cabinets and steam rooms are often equipped with folding or fixed seats, benches and other useful devices.

• Since a shower room with a sauna is primarily a structure, the operation of which is not possible without the main heating element, it is worth considering such a parameter as power. As a rule, the standard power, which will be enough for home use, will be an indicator in the range of 2-4 kW. However, to meet their own needs, you may need a device with more or less power.

• Another characteristic that affects the choice of multi-function showers is the volume of the heating device. The speed of heating the sauna box and filling the booth with steam directly depends on this parameter. The larger the volume of the device, the faster the steam room will be ready for operation. The most suitable values ​​will be in the range of 10-15 liters.

• After studying the individual characteristics of such a shower cabin, it is worth paying attention to the height of the tray in the shower compartment. In this matter, each consumer is guided by their own preferences.

• The secondary issue is consideration of a set of additional functions that cabs may have. For example, hydromassage, built-in radio, backlight, etc.

• Since multifunctional showers with a steam room are designs from the line of expensive plumbing, to give preference when studying the assortment and models is only to trusted and well-known manufacturers who have a good reputation in the market.

After the cab is installed in accordance with all the rules, including the safety and tightness of electrical systems, you should familiarize yourself with the nuances relating to the proper operation of the house of such structures.

• Plumbing manufacturers pay increased attention to the safety of showers, however, the owner is also advised to approach this issue thoroughly on his part.First of all, this applies to outlets, which must be operational, all appliances in the bathroom must be grounded.
• Installation and other work with the sauna heating system should be carried out only after disconnecting the mechanism from the power supply.
• To avoid premature device failure showers with steam rooms cannot be operated to the limit of their capabilities. In particular, this applies to emitters and steam generators.
• The elderly and children can use the sauna only under supervision.
• The design of the shower provides for a special protective grille on the wall. It can not be obstructed by foreign objects, to hang things or towels. It is also forbidden to dismantle it.
• In a design where an option for additional internal lighting is provided, use incandescent lamps up to 100 watts.

Watch the video review of the shower cabin with sauna in the next video.