Steam showers are becoming more and more popular for homes today! With the stresses of a fast paced life, a steam shower can be a great pleasure for you and your family. Because there are many different styles to choose from, it can be a difficult task to settle on one. The following tips and suggestions will help you to know what is available and what to consider.
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Steam Showers Are Beautiful Yet Functional
The most important thing when purchasing a steam shower is functionality and design. Do you want a one or two person shower? Size and shape, right and left door opening, lighting, benches, number of jets, are all important decisions. All steam showers have a generator that actually creates the steam. This is specifically known as the steam generator
The Steam GeneratorThe steam generator is built in with all stand alone Mesa and Platinum steam shower units. Steam generators create and deliver the steam. Generators are 3000w or 6000w. A 6000w generator will deliver steam faster than the 3000w generator. A 3000W generator will be more energy efficient than its counterpart. Electrical line requirements, 110v or 220v, must be considered in the planning of your steam shower Check the specification lists in steam shower descriptions for explanation of power requirements before buying.
Choosing a One or Two Person Steam Shower With or Without a Tub A steam shower can be a walk in unit for one or two persons, or can include a jetted tub along with the steam shower. Be sure to check out all the functions and features of each option to best suit your luxury bathing experience!
The Size of Your Space and the Steam Shower Appliance
Finding a steam shower unit that will fit in your existing shower space should be relatively easy. There are so many styles to choose from, and the self containing generator units are considered a stand alone appliance. This means that you do not need to permanently install
steam showers to your wall, as you would not need to install a washer or dryer. With proper assembly this type of steam shower is made to be moved to another location if ever you should relocate. Just measure the size of your space and find a steam shower unit that is compatible. When you remove your existing shower stall, the wall will need to be refinished. Then your new steam shower will simply fit into that space without further alteration to the bathroom structure. Several stream showers are made to fit into an existing bathtub space such as the
Mesa 905-SSTC-1 Person Steam Shower Tub Combo.Steam Shower as a Spa
Your steam shower can also double as a spa with a few luxury options. A bench is not included with every unit but is a nice feature to add comfort. Practically, a small plastic chair from the department store or a geriatric shower chair could work for those units not including a bench. Along with a comfortable seat, the shower massage jets can be turned on or off for acupressure therapy. A Steam shower is equipped with between 6 and 28 of these jets, and their pressure is controlled through the water pressure of your plumbing system. Chromotherapy lighting, is colored lighting designed to relax your experience, typically installed in the steam shower ceiling. Aromatherapy ports are built into most units, to calm or re energize you with the power of scent therapy. Aromatherapy can create an environment that promotes physical healing as well as relaxing and soothing benefits Aromatherapy systems are meant to be used with your own essential oils which are sold separately If a tub and shower combination is desired, consider a whirlpool tub/steam shower combo.
Rainfall and Handheld Shower Heads
Quality steam showers will also include rainfall ceiling and handheld shower heads. The rainfall head is a gravity system which falls gently with the water pressure from your plumbing system. It is a large round shower head mounted in the ceiling of the shower unit. Some of the two person steam showers will have two rainfall heads. The handheld shower heads are on a long hose to be used to shower all of the body parts separately. This will provide you with the customized shower experience that is ideal for you!
Computer Control Panel
The computer control panel is mounted on the wall of the steam shower. The computer panel controls the functions for the unit.
- The computer control panel is where the steam generator is turned on and off.
- Steam is regulated there, on and off.
- Shower Room temperature is selected
- The timer can be set when steam function is turned on.
- Ventilator is turned on and off.
- Chromotherapy lighting is controlled.
- FM radio feature is turned on and off, frequency and volume adjusted.
The option to remodel your bathroom with a steam shower is so exciting! Finding the right shower for your bath is easier with the right information. Knowing the basics of steam shower anatomy and what to consider for your purchase will help you discover the true priceless value in your home spa connection!
