I need the “Glock 19” of Home Saunas

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need the “Glock 19” of Home Saunas

Posted: 1/15/2021 11:35:10 PM EDT

Have recently fallen in love with how I feel doing a dry heat sauna for 30min post workout 5-6 days a week and am looking at getting one to put in my garage at home. This is foreign to me so I have zero idea where to start. Most online options are too numerous and I'm still not sure if I want dry sauna like I love or the latest and greatest infrared saunas.

Budget wise I would like to be under $1500-$2800 delivered.

it needs to be at least a two person size, 3-4 preferred

Posted: 1/15/2021 11:58:01 PM EDT

[#1]

We installed a 6x6' 220V electric cedar McCoy sauna in our house around 15 years ago, and it's been great.

The hardware cost around $2K all in (including stainless steel pneumatic nails) back then.

This is before infrared saunas were a thing, so I can't comment on those.

Posted: 1/15/2021 11:58:51 PM EDT

[#2]

I'd go with far infrared if I ever do another.
I've got a Polar definitely gets hot.

Posted: 1/16/2021 12:36:22 AM EDT

[#3]

In the long run, you would be better off if you bought a Glock 19 instead of a freaking sauna!

Posted: 1/16/2021 12:38:46 AM EDT

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Clearly someone who has never been to real sauna.

I want a real Finnish wet sauna. Not sure how to build one though

Posted: 1/16/2021 12:53:35 AM EDT

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What did you like better about it?

Posted: 1/16/2021 12:58:44 AM EDT

[#6]

A real sauna!

Posted: 1/16/2021 1:00:18 AM EDT

[#7]

It just needs to be cheap, plastic and readily available per the "glock 19 of buis" thread .
ETA : The poors must be stopped .

Posted: 1/16/2021 12:02:50 PM EDT

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Far infrared heats up skin but not the surrounding air so much.
You cant get it humid like you can a stove sauna which is a down side for some enthusiasts...

I don't dump or ladle water over the rocks though...I use a hand sprayer on mist setting.

I have more heater than I need so on high I can probably bake cookies in there at the same time...

Posted: 1/16/2021 4:26:22 PM EDT

[#9]

Is there a reputable online store or actual brand who puts together solid shit for a good price?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I need the “Glock 19” of Home Saunas

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