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EAGO Steam Showers:
The term "steam showers" might seem like an oxymoron since steam is
actually water vapor and a shower consists of running liquid water.
But when you take a closer look at what these in-home spa retreats
are all about, you'll get the connection.
A luxury steam
shower can take on two forms, consisting of a built-in room
or chamber, or a modular unit that's a separate stand-alone
assemblage.
There are both common and unique considerations associated with
each configuration so you'll want to understand what they are ahead
of time in order to make the wisest choice for your home.
There are also plumbing and electrical issues to contend with so
doing your homework ahead of time will certainly help you prepare
for installing Steam showers and Whirlpool Bathtubs in your home.
So just what is a steam shower? Well for those who aren't familiar
with them, they're a room or self-contained unit that produces steam
for the purpose of bathing and relaxation. Although some have the
capacity for taking showers with running water, the main purpose of
a steam "shower" or
steam shower room is to produce and retain high
temperature steam.
Sometimes there's confusion between steam rooms and saunas. The
difference between a steam room and a sauna is that a steam room
uses a very moist heat, with high humidity. In contrast, a sauna is
a very dry heat, with higher temperatures and much lower humidity
than a steam shower.
Built-In Steam Showers A built-in unit is just what the name
implies; it's built from scratch within the walls and framing of
your bathroom or wherever else you choose to put it. In a sense,
it's actually a steam "room".
A built-in steam room allows you some flexibility in that you can
design it specifically to accommodate the locations of the plumbing
and electrical hookups and the placement of the steam generator.
Much the same as a converted shower stall, any built-in steam shower
should be made from materials that will stand up to the moisture and
the slipperiness that comes with it. Flooring materials should have
enough grip to minimize any chance for slipping. Slips not only risk
injury due to falls but they also risk possible contact with the
steam shower head(s) that can cause burns.
Height requirements also come into play in the design of a steam
shower. Specialists in the fabrication of steam showers and steam
rooms recommend a ceiling height no greater than eight feet. The
reason is because the hot steam rises and most of the steam would
end up at the top of a tall steam enclosure, away from the bather,
wasting water and the electricity needed to produce the steam.
If you're considering a built-in unit it's a good idea to consult
the right professionals to help with the job. That way you'll be
sure you've covered all the bases from using the right materials to
including the correct components.
Whirlpool Massage Bathtub & Air Jet Bathtubs
Whirlpool tubs and air tubs offer a therapeutic bath by shooting
water and air bubbles into the bathtub at strategic locations to
give you the sensation of a massage. The difference between a
whirlpool bathtub and an air tub is that the whirlpool injects water into
the tub, stirring the water, whereas an air tub pushes air through
its plumbing system into the water, creating thousands of bubbles
that invigorates the water.
These kinds of tubs are more complex than other tubs because they
include pumps, filters, hoses and other equipment necessary to
circulate and "energize" the water. In a
Far infrared sauna the heat penetrates deeper and faster into the human body in contrast to the humid, surface heat of a traditional sauna. An infrared sauna uses less energy, heats up much quicker and is effective at a lower temperature so that one can tolerate the heat for a longer session.
Elegant Low Flush Toilets:
Single-Flush Toilet or Dual-Flush Toilet
Dual-flush toilets were originally introduced to help conserve
water. But with the development of single-flush models that use only
4.8 L of water or less, the comparative water savings of dual-flush
toilets has eroded somewhat. The choice between single- and
dual-flush toilets is now related more to personal consumer
preference than to any real water savings.
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