The correct selection and installation of measuring devices will allow you to maintain a suitable microclimate in the steam room and provide control over temperature, humidity, residence time and even pressure. Get the most out of your bath! Content:
- Optimal performance
- Thermometer requirements
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Measuring devices
- Pointer thermometers
- Capillary thermometers
- Electronic thermometers
- Hygrometers
- Bath stations
- Installation of measuring devices
For a safe and comfortable stay in the steam room, you need to constantly monitor the temperature and humidity conditions. That is why it is recommended to install a special thermometer and hygrometer for the bath in the steam room. Devices must be environmentally friendly and not emit harmful substances when heated.
Optimal performance in a steam bath
There are certain standards for humidity and temperature readings in different rooms of the bath. By adhering to these standards, you will make your stay comfortable and safe. First you need to take into account that the higher the air temperature, the lower the humidity should be. Overestimated indicators for both parameters are dangerous to health.
Each room has its own requirements:
- In the steam room, the temperature can range from +40 to +90 degrees (in the Finnish - above +100). Humidity should be from 30%. The optimal indicator is 60 g / liter of air.
- In auxiliary rooms (dressing room, washing room, rest room), it is necessary to maintain the temperature within +25 degrees.
Please note that it is better to set an hourglass to control the length of your stay in the bath. The optimal time in the steam room is about 15 minutes.
Requirements for bath thermometers
A bath thermometer helps to recreate the necessary microclimate in the room, which will be favorable for all visitors. Measuring devices will warn about exceeding the permissible temperature limit. In addition, they can be used to control the heating process. By looking at the temperature mark, you will know for sure if you need to add more wood. With an indicator of +60 degrees, you can start to hover brooms.
Measuring devices for a bath are constantly under the influence of temperature and humidity changes, therefore, they must meet certain requirements:
- Be heat and moisture resistant.
- Do not be exposed to mechanical stress.
- Equip with a housing that does not heat up to prevent burns from accidental contact.
- Measure readings as accurately as possible.
- Blend organically into the interior design.
It is recommended to use thermometers in a wooden case for the steam room. It is highly undesirable to install measuring instruments made of synthetic materials. At high temperatures, they release toxic fumes into the air.
Varieties of measuring devices for a bath
According to the principle of operation, several types of thermometers are distinguished: digital (electronic) - from 230 rubles, as accurate as possible; capillary (liquid) - from 300 rubles, have a small error in the readings, arrow (mechanical) - from 450 rubles. Least accurate. It should be noted that the price of measuring devices affects the quality. Inexpensive mechanical thermometers have a maximum passport error. Often, cheap devices are made from low-quality materials that cannot withstand the constant drop in temperature and humidity.
Pointer thermometers for a bath
These bimetallic devices look like a regular watch. Only the arrow on the dial shows the temperature in the range from 0 to 120 degrees, not the time. The spring in such equipment changes the compression ratio with temperature changes. Accordingly, the error of mechanical devices is higher compared to liquid ones. Among the advantages, one can single out a rather large dial and various design options.
Capillary bath thermometers
Otherwise, they are called liquid. Typically, liquid products provide readings ranging from 0 to 160 degrees. These devices consist of a straight tube filled with an organic liquid (kerosene, toluene, alcohol). Previously, such devices were filled with mercury.
However, mercury equipment is strictly prohibited to be installed in the steam room. If the glass bulb is damaged, then in conditions of high humidity and temperature, the evaporation of mercury will cause irreparable harm to your health.
Electronic thermometers for a bath
Such a device is notable for its practicality and maximum accuracy. It is a compact stainless steel or heat-resistant plastic housing with an LCD display. The device can withstand temperatures up to +235 degrees, while its maximum error can be 0.5 degrees.
Often equipped with a remote wired or wireless sensor and installed outside the steam room. Some models also have a built-in sound alert system when the required temperature is reached.
It is most convenient to install an external bath thermometer in the dressing room or rest room. In this case, only the sensor is mounted in the steam room itself. This allows you to control the temperature from a distance. The device is especially popular in commercial saunas with several steam rooms, since in some models it is supposed to connect three or more sensors to a common system. Among the shortcomings, one can single out the high cost and the need for periodic replacement of batteries. It is also not always convenient, since you need to leave the steam room to check the temperature. However, of all the varieties, a thermometer with a sensor for a bath is considered the most durable and high quality.
Sauna hygrometers
Staying in a room with high levels of humidity and air temperature can be hazardous to health. Therefore, hygrometers are installed in the bath to measure the humidity level (from 300 rubles apiece) and control the microclimate in the steam room. When purchasing a device, give preference to models in a wooden case. They are the safest to operate.
Sauna stations for a steam room
Bath stations are considered a definite innovation in steam rooms and are especially relevant in Russian baths. The most common models of bath stations combine both a thermometer and a hygrometer. In some cases, the device can even be equipped with a barometer, which determines the pressure in the steam room. Such a device is useful for hypo- and hypertensive patients, who are advised to take a steam bath only at certain pressure indicators.
The disadvantages of the device include expensive repairs. If one of the devices breaks down, the entire set must be returned to the workshop. However, a high-quality bath station with the most accurate instruments will serve for more than one year without breakdowns, although it will cost more.
Installation of measuring devices in the steam room
In order for the instrument readings to be as accurate as possible, you need to know where to hang the bath thermometer correctly. For this, several points must be taken into account:
- A digital thermometer is mounted in a rest room or dressing room. The sensor is in the middle of the wall of the steam room.
- Mechanical and liquid devices are installed at a height of 1.5 meters, closer to the shelves.
- It is not advisable to attach the device near a door or window. Due to cold air entering through the opening, its performance will be underestimated.
- Installing a thermometer in a bath near the oven will result in overestimated readings.
- For the most accurate measurement, you can install several thermometers at different heights.
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Measuring instruments in a steam room are often considered decorative rather than functional elements. With frequent use of your steam room, you will feel the optimal readings of temperature and humidity according to your condition. However, the installation of such equipment will allow you to constantly monitor and correct the microclimate in the steam room and prevent negative health effects.
