Shower cabin with steam generator: sauna and sauna in the shower, features and options

It's no secret that modern technologies have moved far ahead, touching virtually all corners of our lives. Bathroom in this regard is no exception. As you want, coming home, on a cold autumn evening, warm up and relax well. If earlier, it was possible, only having taken a hot bath, now it can be done easily with a shower cabin with a steam generator.

The steam generator allows you to maintain a saturated steam in the shower with different temperatures. It turns out that with maximum humidity, we also have a high temperature, as in a bath. Pleasure is not cheap, but it's worth it.

These shower cabins can be equipped with additional devices:

• telephone;
• stereo system;
• additional ventilation system;
• aromatherapy procedure.

All conditions are created to provide maximum comfort, relaxation and pleasure.

The material of manufacture can be the most various. Of course, if the manufacturer makes a booth made of natural stone, then, accordingly, it will cost more than usual.

Shower cabin made of plastic is cheaper, but when heated we are exposed to harmful chemicals.

The most ideal material is tempered glass. It is durable and can withstand high temperatures.

Shower cabins with a steam generator are necessarily equipped with ventilation systems. This ensures air circulation: the exhaust air is removed and an inflow of steam-saturated air is provided. The use of a steam generator requires the tightness of such a cabin.

To keep the heat as long as possible, the roof and the pallet of such a cabin are immediately mounted by the manufacturer, and the delivery to the buyer is carried out already assembled. Thus, the installation of the cab will be much easier and easier.

Dimensions of shower enclosures with a steam generator can be very diverse, including seats and accessories for SPA procedures.

As mentioned above, showers with a steam generator are very expensive. Therefore, in order to save money, you can purchase the steam generator separately and install it yourself. And it will be 10-15 times cheaper than buying a cabin, complete with a steam generator from the manufacturer. If as a criterion to take the process of heating water and the method of creating steam, steam generators can be classified: into electrode, ten and induction.

Their differences from each other:

• Electrodes heat water with electrodes. Steam is generated as a result of the heating of water by electric current, by means of electrodes.
• The steam generators have heating devices for steam generation.
• Induction steam generators use high-frequency radiation.

The most optimal location of the steam generator in the shower is the bottom. Thus, the cabin will be warmed evenly, thanks to the action of the steam that rises up. The presence of ventilation will ensure the formation of the desired temperature.

Manufacturers offer a choice of shower cabins with additional options.

The main functions of the additions:

• The option "Turkish bath" is already considered the basic equipment. Dimensions of such a shower cabin are not large. The humidity in this cabin is 100%.At the same time, it heats up to an optimum temperature of + 45 ° C in a short time. This temperature is considered the most comfortable, because it does not allow us to get burned by contact with the metal components of the cabin. The advantages of the Turkish bath are that our body is ideally freed from all the toxic substances accumulated in the body. As a result, we feel much better.
• Often as an option, the Finnish sauna is indicated. In essence, this is the advertising course of the manufacturer. Create in the shower cabin the conditions of the Finnish sauna with air temperature of +100 ° C is not possible. Even in terms of personal safety. Therefore, acquiring a cabin with such a function, know that the conditions in it will, of course, be far from really "Finnish".A distinctive feature of the Finnish sauna from the Turkish bath is moisture. The cab with "Finnish" options has a humidity of 20-30%.
• Another kind of booth is a sauna with infrared radiation. Typically, this shower is divided into two parts, one of which is directly the shower room, and the second is equipped with infrared lamps and a wooden floor covering. The human body warms in such a shower faster than in a Turkish bath. Medicine officially declares the benefits that such a device brings. The therapeutic and general strengthening effect of shower cabins with a steam generator is confirmed scientifically. And in winter and autumn they are just necessary for our body.

It should be noted that any steam generator operates from an electrical network. Therefore, initially determine which steam generator you need, based on the classification given above: electrode, TEN or induction.

Any steam generator has two parts:

• body;
• control panel.

The enclosure protects the tank, where water evaporates, heating devices and other components.

The control panel monitors and changes the operating modes, steam supply, controls the whole process.

When choosing a steam generator, pay attention to the amount of electricity it consumes, its functions and power.

Important is the material from which the floor of your booth is made.

The tree is more preferable.it heats up gradually. Plus - this is a real natural component, not releasing toxins when heated unlike plastic. In the process of heating, the tree will exude a unique aroma.

Sequence of actions:

1. First we check how tight our shower cubicle is. It is better if the steam generator is located outside the shower cubicle. After all, it is equipped with electric wires, and contact with water can cause short circuits with all the consequences that follow from this.
2. We find the place where our steam generator will be installed. It can be placed both on the wall and on the floor. The main thing is that the distance from it to the shower booth is not more than 10 meters. At least 50 cm should be between the wall or the floor and the steam generator. The steam pipe must be tilted to the bath so that the steam can "flow" unhindered.
3. If you want to install the steam generator on the wall, be sure to drill the holes with a drill in which to install the dowels and only then the screws.
4. With a flexible metal hose, the pipe into which water flows is connected to the ball valve of the water intake.
5. The steam generator and steam pipe are connected by a copper pipe, and the plastic pipe provides a connection between the steam pipe and the sewage system.

Connection of electrical equipment - the final stage of installation.

Before full operation, it is necessary to check: fill the water supply pipes with water and turn on the steam generator. If everything is done correctly, then in 4-5 minutes the process of steam formation begins. Turn the device off and on again. Thus, we release all the steam out. After this, you can safely use the steam generator.

To enjoy for a long time your expensive purchase, you need to monitor it and periodically inspect it. During operation, water can appear on the water sensors.

If you find it, then you need to remove them and put into a solution of vinegar. The sensors are then dried and re-installed.

Scaling is an inevitable process that involves heating elements. The working reservoir is also susceptible to this "illness".

With the help of special solutions, the formation of scale is easily eliminated:

1. The steam line is switched off.
2. A special solution is poured in.
3. The unit operates for 3 minutes with this composition.
4. The steam generator switches off
5. The solution is drained.
6. The system is thoroughly rinsed with water.

Do not forget that any device will last longer to maintain its functionality, with its accurate and careful operation. This applies to the shower cubicle with a steam generator.