- Brand & Origin
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- Frame & Insul.
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- Heated
- Plastics ?
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- Wring & Adhesives
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- Heater Type Wavelength
- % FIR
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- # Heaters
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- 360 º Full
Wrap Heat ?
|
- EMF / EMI
- Protection
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- Disinfectible
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- Ozone Engineered
from Scratch
|
- Magnetic Field Therapy
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- Pulsed
- Negative Ionization
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- $$
- SRP
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- Warranty
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- Safety
- Certs
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- US Service Center?
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- Refunds /
- Exchange
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- BioSpectra Ozone Compatible
FIR Sauna
- (Manuf.Origin: Korea / USA
)
- I.D.: 16"h x 27"w x 74"L
- Holds up to 225 lbs. / 6
ft. 3"
|
- Solid Mahagony
- + Luan Plywood
- Stainless Screws & Staples
- 1/2" dense heat rated wool poly
blend insulation
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- Outside cover is Marine Grade Vinyl
for durability & cleaning. Silver bonded Neck Apron
- & Passive Pad is Nylon &
Poly.
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- High End Silicone Automotive
Grade Wiring
-
- Stainless Staples & Screws
- No Adhesives
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- Carbon Sheet Heaters
-
- 5-15 micron
- Peak 9.23 µ
-
- 98+% FIR
-
- 750 Watts
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- 3
|
- Passive Pad included which requires
flipping over.
- Active Electric Mattress Optional
for 360 degree coverage which eliminates the need for flipping
over
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- YES
- Wire Sheilding Technology in Domes
& Controller
- 100% elimination is not possible
|
- YES
- Wipe down w/disinfectant or Ozone
gas
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- YES
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- Optional Mat
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- Optional Mat
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- $2195-5295
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- Manuf.
- 5 yr.domes, Limited 2 yr. electronics
-
- We only use analogue icontrollers.
Digital is unstable and breaks down frequently.
- Never had a return in 7 years.
|
- CE / KETI
|
- Yes
- CA
|
- 7 day limited for Unopened
- 25% Restock Fee /
- Exchange Only for Opened
- Customer Pays All Shipping
- By law we can't resell used / "opened"
stock
|
-
-
-
- Smarty™ FIR Sauna
- (Manuf. Origin: Japan)
- US Distributor:COMTEC, Inc.
- I.D.:15" h x 25"w
- x 72"L
- Holds up to 200 lbs. / 6'1"
|
- Solid Mahagony & Plywood
- Nice Workmanship
- Insul. unknown
|
- SOME
- Outer Cover is
- Vinyl.
- Plastic Passive
- Reflector
- Pad is PVC coated mylar
|
- Electronic Grade
- Comments:
- Controller is covered steel and falls
over easily.
- Plugs tend to fall out of domes also,
losing power. Recommend purchasing extra controller to prevent
exhorbinant ship fees from Japan
|
- 2mm carbon mica composite sprayed
panels
- 4-14 micron
- 90+% FIR
- 780 Watts
|
- 3
|
- NO
- Flip for
- Backside
- Used to come witn polyvinyl / mylar
electric pad but no longer electric
|
- NONE
- FOUND
|
- PARTIAL
- Carefully wipe w/damp cloth
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
- $3495 - $4000
|
- 2 Yr.
- Manuf.Def.
- Limited
- All ship borne by customer always
for exchanges or repairs.
-
- Used to have both analogue &
digital controller. Digital had real problems breaking down and
catching fire
|
- UL / CE
|
- NO
- Retailer
- or
- COMTEC
- ship back
- to Japan
|
- Comtec
- 30 Day Limited
- or
- Retailers
- Policy
- Customer Pays All Shipping
|
-
-
-
-
-
- Meta Chamber™ / SOLO™
- (Manuf.Origin: China/Taiwan)
- US Distributor: Sunlight
Sauna
- I.D.:25"w x 15"
h x 72"L
- Holds up to 200 lbs. / 6'1"
|
- Plywood or Composite ?
- Insulation Unknown
|
- YES
- Interior has fabrics which contain
plastic
- Off gassing is continual
- Outter cover is poor grade vinyl
stains & tears easy
- PVC covered pad
|
- Basic Electronic Grade
-
- Digital Controllers Tend to Break
- Recommend getting extras to avoid
high cost
|
- Carbon Coated Fiberglass
- & Ceramic impregnated fabric
-
- Wavelength
- 3-20 micron
-
- 40-60% FIR
- Emits
- Midwave Infrared also
-
- 900 Watts
|
- 2
|
- NO
- Flip for Backside
-
- Heat Pad avail. for extra $750?
- PVC encased
- Non-heat rated
|
- NO
|
- NO
- Soft Interior prevents disinfection
without damage
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
- $2150+
- Varies w / retailer
- Seems to be frequently "on sale"
- Private Labl of "Meta Chamber"
from China
|
- 5 yr. on domes
- Limited
- 1 yr. electronics manf.def. only
- Deceptively written. Many ways out
- Controller is digital only
|
- UL/CE
|
- Unknown
|
- No refunds or returns at all except
authorized RTAs
- listed on policy page. Pay Storage
Fee+Restock Fee+Handling Fee+ All Shipping & Ins.
- equuals $700
- See website for details
|
- Molded Fiberglass 2-Piece
FIR Sauna Origin: China
- Distributors: Multiple
- I.D.: 25"w x 15"h x 67"L
- Lower dome sloped; many adults
can't put feet upright easily.
|
- Molded Fiberglass
- Insulation is air between mold
|
- YES
- Interior has fabrics which contain
plastic
- Off gassing is continual
|
- Basic Electronic Grade
- Poorly Designed
- Control Panel Built into Dome which
predisposes it to breakdown from heating of components
- Disposable
|
- Cabonized Plaxtic & Fabric
- Smallest
- Interior--
- w/sloping lower dome
- Wavelength 65% is
- 6-15 micron
- 90% FIR
- Max Temp 150F
- Unverified
- 900 w
|
- 2
|
- No
- Flip for Backside
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
NO |
NO |
NO |
- $1500-2000
|
- UNKNOWN
- Digital Controller built into sauna
itself (heat + electronics = failure !)
- Bad design flaw.
|
- ??
- NA
|
None |
Retailer Policy
Tyically customer pays all shipping
|
-
- Saunex 1 Person
- Molded Plastic
- Origin: USA / NY
- Distributors: Many
- Weight Limit: 250 lbs.
- I.D. 24"w x 48"t
- Holds from 4''6" - 6ft.4"
|
- Molded Heat Rated Plastic Inside
& Out
|
- Unknown
- No disclosure about glues.
- Thermoplastic & Stainless
|
- Electronics Grade
- + shielding
-
- 1100 Watts
|
- Ceramic
- Carbon Heaters
- Wavelength:
- 7-14 µm
- Op.Temps max 130F
|
- 10
|
- YES
- Heater built into back panel. No
back leg heaters.
- Sitting is hard on cardiovascular
- & promotes clot formation. Not
recommended for chronically ill or hx of clots
|
- YES
- Both inside wiring & controller
- Convection Fan to distribute heat
more evenly
|
- YES
- Plastic designed to prevent mold
& bacterial growth. Easily wiped down except heater panels.
|
- OPTIONAL
- UPGRADE
- but wiring, etc. is not described
as ozone resistent
|
NO |
NO |
$2500 |
Manuf. 1 Year Limited Warranty |
UL?
Unknown
|
- Website States Made in USA but that
can be put on anyting assembled here even if components are Chinese
|
- 30-Day MBG from Manuf.
- Retailer Policies May Vary. Customer
pays all shipping
|
-
-
-
-
-
-
- Personal Infrared Sauna
Steam Tents
- Origin: China, Korea, Taiwan
- Distributors: Many
- I.D.: 32"w x 40"h
x 30"d
|
- Tent Fabric: Carbon sprayed Nylon
- Nylon Zippers
- External Digital Controller with
6 settings+timer.
- Insulation is quilted fabic
|
- Carbon mica composite panels
- No adhesive disclosure
- Continual Offgassing
|
Electronics Grade
1030 watts
|
- 6.5-14 microns/ Claims 90+%
FIR
- unverified
|
- 4
- 3 on walls, 1 for feet.
|
- NO
- Sitting prevents backside heating
&
- sitting is hard on cardiovascular
|
- YES
|
- YES
- Wipe down
|
NO |
NO |
NO |
$400-600 |
90 day clinical or 1 yr. personal use |
UL/CE |
- None
|
- Retailer Policy
|
 
- Collapsible Portable FIR
Sauna Origin: China
- Distributors: Many
- I.D.: 25"w x 68"L
x 15"h
|
- Tent Fabric:
- Mylar & Silver Poly lining
- Unfocused Heat Energy
- Comes w/Heat Pad
|
- Yes
- Mylar is Aluminum bonded to PVC
|
- Standard Electronic Grade Wiring
-
- No Shielding
- 800 watts/heater
-
- No adhesives
|
- Heat Fan is Mineralized
- Ceramic
- Plates w/ fan
- Works on Convection
- 4-20 microns?
- Claims 90+% FIR
- unverified
- Uneven heat
|
- 1+
- 1 FIR heat pad
|
- YES, technically
- Convection heat is drying and very
uneven in this design.
- Hot & cold spots
- Not able to penetrate deep enough
for therapeutic fat sweat detox
|
- YES
- Very High.
- No shielding
- Cheaply made digital controller
|
- YES
- Wipe Down
|
- NO
- Not Ozone Compatible
|
- NO
|
- NO
|
- Varies w/warranty
- $500-$800
|
- Manuf.
- 5 yr. limited
- Varies also w/ Retailer Policy
|
- Chinese
- Unknown
|
- None
- Exchange with Retailer
|
- Retailer Policy
- Customer pays all shipping
|
| Brand & Origin |
Frame & Insul. |
- Heated
- Plastics ?
|
- Wring & Adhesives
|
- Heater Type Wavelength
- % FIR
|
# Heaters |
360 º Full
Wrap Heat ? |
- Toxic
- EMF / EMI
- Emit ?
|
Disinfectible |
Ozone Engineered
from Scratch |
Magnetic Field
Therapy |
- Pulsed
- Negative Ionization
|
- $$
- SRP
|
Warranty |
- Safety
- Certs
|
US Service Center? |
- Refunds /
- Exchange
|
