Steam Showers

In a new house, it is ideal to build a larger than "normal" shower. Make the steam room comfortable and a design feature of your bathroom.

A steam shower is a Standard shower which doubles as as a Steam Bath.

* Close the roof of the shower. (Glass or an Acrylic dome are best)
* Fit a door which seals on the top 3 sides. (Caution - if you lose steam, your steam bath will not heat up to its correct temperature.
* Fit a bench - folding or fixed, or use a plastic garden chair. A tiled bench can also be constructed, gut these are cold to sit on.
* Fit a steam generator - make sure the size is adequate for the room.

Steam Showers generally use a 6Kw steam unit, however if 3~phase is available, 9 and 12 Kw units can be used. While smaller units are available, the are similar in price to the 6kw unit, so unless the shower is small (1 x 1 m), and power is limited, use a 6Kw unit.

The Scandi Deluxe Door is offered, which includes a robust 30x75mm aluminium frame, housing a glass door which pivots and has no frame. The door is secured by special hinges which are attached by bolts through holes in the glass which are drilled before the glass is tempered by a high heating process. The hinge, as are the handles are manufactured in solid aluminium.

The Scandi Deluxe Door is offered, which includes a robust 30x75mm aluminium frame, housing a glass door which pivots and has no frame. The door is secured by special hinges which are attached by bolts through holes in the glass which are drilled before the glass is tempered by a high heating process. The hinge, as are the handles are manufactured in solid aluminium.

Doors can only be measured once the tiling is complete. A door can take up to 4 weeks to manufacture due to the delays with the tougheners of the glass.

Glass is generally CLEAR, but sandblasting patterns to partially obscure the shower is popular.

Below is a guide on how to build a Steam Shower:

Building a Steam Shower is not difficult, but there are certain principles which have to be allowed for.

1.  The shower needs to be sealed, in order to contain the steam and the heat within the shower.

2. A roof needs to be fitted, preferably sloping at an angle of 20 degrees. The roof should be as low as possible, approx. 1900mm sloping up to 2200mm. This is to prevent dripping onto those using the Steam Shower.

3. The STEAM GENERATOR is the most important component. Make sure you install the correct unit. Rather install a unit which is above specification. This can be installed Outside the building, In a cupboard nearby, or in the ceiling. Ensure the unit is kept away from rain.

4. The Steam inlet point. This should be as far from the user’s feet as possible. Having it close to the door of the shower is a popular position. The steam pipe is 22mm copper, and must not form a p-trap.

5. On/Off switch. This is mounted on the steam unit. If the steam unit is not accessible, this can be relocated. It uses a standard 2x4 flush electrical box (vertical). A conduit should run from here to the steam unit. The switch is 12 volt and thus safe to be installed in the bathroom.

6. Temperature sensor. To be installed in the shower, at a height of approx. 1600mm above the floor. A conduit needs to run from the sensor to the steam unit. This is often combined with the conduit for the On/Off switch.