Why pour water on the stones in the bathhouse?

A large number of questions about an electric sauna stove arise even at the stage of directly choosing an electric heater. The most common questions among our customers:

• how to choose an electric stove for a bath and sauna;
• how to connect an electric heater in a bathhouse;
• why does an electric sauna stove have a steam generator?
• how to properly place stones in an electric sauna stove;
• electric heater 220 V or 380 V, what is the difference;
• Is it possible to supply water to an electric stove in a sauna?

Let’s go into more detail on the last question, which arises in almost every customer of ours.

An electric sauna heater is a device that is used to heat stones and then air in a steam room; it works by converting electrical energy into heat. The main elements of an electric heater include:

• corps made from materials resistant to high temperatures and humidity;
• heating elements (Heating elements or NTL) are located inside the housing and serve to heat the stones;
• Control block allows you to regulate the temperature and operating time of the heater.

Operating principle of an electric heater is as follows: when you turn on the device, the heating elements begin to heat up, transferring heat to the stones, onto which we, in turn, pour water.

Is it possible to pour water on an electric heater in a bathhouse?

Answer: Yes, can and even necessary!

Water can be poured onto heated stones in an electric sauna heater, as in a traditional wood-burning stove, but this must be done in doses while maintaining the time interval, so that the stones can be restored.

The more stones there are in the electric heater, the more water you can pour on the stones, for example: the photo shows two models of the stove with a capacity 9 кВт, but with different laying of stones.

Sawo Cubos CUB3-90NB-P (laying stones 75 kg):

When we pour water on the heater, the water hits the stones heated to high temperatures, then the water evaporates and This increases air humidity inside a steam room. The principle of operation is quite simple and is not much different from a wood-burning sauna stove.

It is important to rememberthat the operation of the sauna must be carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and recommendationsto ensure the safety and durability of bath equipment.

You can use it to apply water to the stones. special ladle (scoop) filled with water. Most manufacturers recommend using scoops with a capacity no more than 200 ml, while maintaining a short period of time, so that the stones can be restored.

Do not forget that too much water if it gets on the stones can cause to damage to the heating element, so don’t overdo it. Tape heating elements (NTL) more resourceful and as practice shows, electric ovens with low-temperature tape last longerthan models of stoves with conventional heating elements (heating elements). Heaters with NTL are most often installed precisely in commercial steam rooms.

Any heating element in an oven is a consumable item and if it fails, it can be replaced with a new one. No manufacturer of electric ovens does not provide a warranty on heating elements!

If the heating element fails, you will need to refer to the instruction manual for your electric oven and look there manufacturer and oven model, then go to the store and order a new heating element.

Supplying water to an electric heater in a sauna is a safe and effective way air humidification in the steam roomHowever, certain rules must be followed to avoid failure of the heating element. We wish you light and high-quality steam!

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What to steam with?

Healing steam in a bathhouse is obtained if you use water with the addition of various aromatic and medicinal substances to water the stones and create steam. The famous “bread spirit” in the Russian bath was created by splashing bread kvass on the stones.

There are many different additives that provide fragrant steam that soothes, gives us improved well-being, sound sleep, good appetite, and increases performance. Many substances enhance the therapeutic effect of steam, stimulating the functioning of the nervous system and respiratory organs.

As is known, in medicine, aerosols are used to quickly introduce drugs into the body. The medicine is sprayed into the air, it enters the lungs and immediately into the blood. This method has been known for a long time in folk medicine. In the bathhouse, by dripping tinctures from various plants onto the stones, they achieved the effect of aerosols.

“Bread Spirit”

Take 3 g of kvass or beer for 150 liters of water. Splash this mixture onto the stones as needed. You should not pour pure beer onto hot stones. This will cause a burning smell.

“Honey Spirit”

For 2,5 liters of water take 0,5 tablespoons of honey. This steam helps restore sound sleep and calms the nervous system.

“Mustard plaster”

A dessert spoon of dry mustard is pre-fried in a dry frying pan and diluted in 3 liters of water. Mustard steam is an excellent remedy for an incipient cold. In addition, it is useful for restoring immunity and preventing influenza and viral infections in the winter and spring.

“Oriental aroma”

For 3 liters of water – 2 tablespoons of instant coffee. This is the smell that is characteristic of the atmosphere of an oriental bathhouse, because during relaxation they drink coffee, which is brewed right there.

“Eucalyptus”

For 3 liters of water – a teaspoon of eucalyptus tincture. This steam is extremely useful for diseases of the upper respiratory tract. This mixture can also be used for local steam procedures (for example, facial steam baths, inhalations).

“Freshness”

For 3 liters of water – 20 menthol drops.

“Watermelon”

0,5 cups of watermelon juice per 2 liters of water. The aroma is weak, but characteristic.

“Linden”

Brew linden tea (a teaspoon of raw material per glass of boiling water). Dilute in 2,5-3 liters of hot water. A means of preventing colds.

“Herbal Blend”

Take 1 tablespoon each of dry chamomile, oregano and thyme. Pour the mixture into 0,5 liters of boiling water, bring to a boil, remove from heat and let it brew for 1-2 hours. Dilute the broth with hot water and use to create steam saturated with the aroma of the steppe.

“Eucalyptus leaves, mint, sage, thyme”

A decoction is prepared from herbs taken in equal parts (1 tablespoon per 1 glass of water). The concentration of the decoction when diluted is no more than a glass per 3 liters of water. This mixture has a disinfectant and antimicrobial effect.

“Pine extract”

Used as a sedative for nervous system disorders, physical and mental fatigue.

Various combinations of herbs are possible. They use sage, chamomile, mint, oregano, St. John’s wort, coltsfoot, laurel, fragrant tea, currant leaves and shoots and many other plants. The total amount of any substance or decoction is from a few drops to 200 g per 3 liters of water. If you use a pure decoction or sprinkle, for example, pure birch sap or kvass on the heater, a burning smell will immediately appear. It is better to splash the infusion on the stones alternately with clean hot water. Then the flavored moisture will evaporate evenly, without overheating. You can simply dip a broom into a basin with the prepared composition and spray it around the steam room or scatter some dry plants directly on the shelves. In this case, leaves of black currant, sage, eucalyptus, and spruce branches are often used. When the plants are wet, they will give off a wonderful smell.

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