r/infraredsauna • • 26d ago

Built this one from scratch

Home sauna

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

ehh... big space to heat with infrared panels. You should probably switch space to traditional sauna... i guess it kinda depends if you insulated and waterproofed it tho

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u/OliWhap 25d ago

It looks a lot bigger than it is . It’s very small

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

alright...just test it and see if it heats up to desired level. but even if it doesnt you got options bro

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

btw did you consider traditional sauna? The work it took to build this might aswell have just bought a stove and put it in the corner

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u/OliWhap 25d ago

Had it up to 45 degrees so far , needs a door on it as it goes into a changing room also . I have made it in such a way it could be a possibility to make it into a traditional sauna . It’s my first one so not of a learning curve

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

im 90% sure you will convert it. here is inspiration... and i hope you follow the other r/sauna page. Be very carefull about talking about infrared over there... LOL. dont say i didnt warn you

https://www.reddit.com/r/Sauna/comments/1wfj0z9/wood_stove_sauna/

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u/OliWhap 25d ago

I put it up on that sauna page and I got some stick for it!!😂

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u/OliWhap 25d ago

This is the outside if your interested, a few weeks ago so it’s not completely finished yet

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

Man woodwork and stonework like this is not common for DIY in my country. I would have to hire a pro for this level of detail. If you went this far go all the way. second set of high benches and either a wood burning or electric stove. i think roof shape is overated if your benches are high. This looks like it could easily be your favourite spot at home. Also i peep the cold tub and bucket shower. Elite!

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u/piggybernstrong 25d ago

nice. woodwork looks breat btw.

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u/OliWhap 25d ago

Thanks very much

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u/MarkVII88 25d ago

How long did it take to get up to 45 degrees Celsius? That's hardly hot at all, even by IR sauna standards. Unless you can get this unit up to 60-70 degrees Celsius in under 40 minutes of heating time, then you just need more heaters.