Steam Room

The effect will be the same as the steam room at the gym. The steam room at the gym will probably be bigger so it will need a commercial-standard steam generator but the science and principle are the exact same. Heat and humidity brought on by steam to induce perspiration

The KW of the steam generator affects the rate it can produce steam. Commercial steam rooms need a high KW rating because of the size of the room and home steam rooms and steam showers are fine with less powerful steam generators. Having a high KW in a small space would flood the room and be unbearable, not powerful enough and the room would not heat

Again it is all down to the size of the room, you do not want something too powerful it is burning more power than is required. Most generators are very efficient and most expenditure is used to make steam. Use the manufacturers guide carefully to gauge the size required and we recommend going slightly over to ensure the generator is adequate

Taken from the Vidalux manual, please note, different manufacturers may vary and this is for guidance only. CLICK 'READ MORE' TO SEE THE GUIDE

Taken from the Vidalux manual, however, all manufacturers will be similar.   CLICK 'READ MORE' TO SEE THE GUIDE

Traditionally porcelain tiles have generally been used for steam rooms. These are cool, durable and easy to clean. Tiles should be none porous and precautions should be made for the slippy floor. Modern steam rooms can simply be wet rooms with suitably waterproofed walls or PVC paneling

Usually, you will put the control panel on the back wall of your steam room for ease of use. That said, always follow the manufacturer’s instructions. You may wish to put it outside so users cannot touch or alter the settings. Either is usually fine as the control panels are steam and waterproof

The generator MUST be accessible for future servicing. and MUST NOT be installed inside the steam room itself. Common locations include a bespoke cabinet outside the room, a nearby closet, basement or attic. You can even install inside a custom made seating area as long as it is closed off and reasonably out of the heat

If you live in a hard water area it’s highly advisable to use a water softener with your steam generator. This will prevent it from becoming clogged up by limescale. Limescale damage is unlikely to be covered by the manufacturer’s warranty so a water-softener is a good investment