Dry Infrared Sauna
Dry Infrared Sauna
How many circuits should I plan in my new home?
We are building a new home which will have the following rooms
1 Bedroom
Kitchen
Dining Rm/area
Living Room
Master bath
Main/guest bath
Office/den
There will be an unfinished attic that could be used for future expansion
The master bath will have a whirlpool tub and a far infrared sauna. Heat lamp in ceiling for both baths. The area for the sauna could be used for a stack-able washer/dryer in the future instead of the sauna. All outlets will be wired for 20 amp circuits [#12 wire].
It is planned to add a mini split ductless air conditioning at least in the living room/kitchen dining area which is all one open area about 17ft. by 36ft.
How many circuits will we need?
A good rule to follow ; 1 outlet= 1 amp. You should not exceed 80% of breaker rating. i.e. 20 amp breaker = 16 outlets. Each light, or fan = 1 amp . So a ceiling fan with light = 2 amps.
40A 240V for range , 30A 240V for dryer(some stack-able units only need 30A 240V, check manufacturer)othrewise you will need 20A 120V for washer, Two seperate circuts in kitchen 20A 120V, check local codes, but bath plugs may need own 20A 120V circut(this can be the same circut). Check amp rating for heat lamps, and AC unit. 2009 national elec. code requires Arc-fault breakers on bed rm. Don’t forget smoke detctors, dishwasher?, disposal?, microwave? refrigerator could go on one of kitchen branch circuts.
Check with manufactuer for amps on the sauna.
Hope this helps, if in doubt call local electrician, or elec inspector they should be able to help.
Is the Infrared Sauna Healthy?
Frequent use of an infrared sauna is a great way to detoxify. The Sweat you produce from an infrared sauna can be anywhere around 80% water and 15% toxins. The experience of a far infrared sauna session is said to be similar to that of sunbathing, however rather than burning the skin it gives you a radiant beauty and a glowing complexion.
The temperature in an infrared sauna is nowhere as high as a traditional sauna nevertheless it delivers most of the benefits.. The far infrared sauna is very invigorating and revitalizing for the body. An added health benefit of using an infrared sauna is weight loss. It is also thought that the infrared sauna is very effective for detoxifying mercury from your body.
The history of saunas goes way back in time. The word sauna is derived from the Finnish word for dry heat bath nonetheless the infrared sauna is a relatively new concept. The Far Infrared Sauna is also exceptional for burning calories, controlling weight, and removing cellulite. Because it heats you and not the air, the heat in a far-infrared sauna is not harsh on your skin like old-fashioned traditional steam saunas.
The Infrared Sauna is a ‘ dry’ environment at lower temperatures. Studies have shown that the detoxification potential of a far infrared sauna is 3 times greater than a regular sauna. Another benefit of an infrared sauna is that it does not require water for its functioning. The far infrared sauna is a great tool to stay young and healthy along with the fact that it does not cost an arm and a leg to run it.
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