Comparison |
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Far North Infrared Sauna |
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Traditional Sauna |
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Temperature |
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Dry, gentle, radiant 90-135F |
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Harsh 180-233F, moist |
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Sweat |
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Up to 3 times more at low temp 80% Water, 20% toxins |
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97% Water, 3% Toxins |
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Air |
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Fresh, steam-less and comfortable |
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High humidity, very hot |
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Benefits |
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Pain relief, detoxification, increased circulation, weight loss, lowered blood pressure and cholesterol, cellulite removal |
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Limited due to high temps and inability to remain in the sauna for very long |
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Fresh Air Circulation |
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Allowed |
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Not allowed |
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Warm Up time |
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10-15 Minutes |
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45-60 Mins |
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Set Up time |
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45-60 Mins |
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Days |
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Electrical Costs |
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$.10 / Session |
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Can be double your bill |
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Maintenance |
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Minor |
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Extensive |
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Plumbing |
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Not required |
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Required |
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Mold & Mildew |
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No |
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Yes |
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Portability |
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Easily moved |
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Permanent |
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Medical Use |
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Used by Physicians |
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Not used by Physicians |
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Room Requirement |
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Small space |
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Often needs a large room |
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Stereo Music/DVD |
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Optional |
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Not Allowed |
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Comparison |
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Far North Infrared Sauna |
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Other Infrared Saunas |
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Cabinetry |
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5/16"“ Hemlock or Cedar tongue and groove standard |
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Inferior woods or veneer sheets |
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Framing |
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Solid wood |
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Plywood or particle board |
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Warm Up |
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10-15 mins |
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30-45 mins |
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Windows |
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Full - length, tempered tinted glass |
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Lexan or plexiglass |
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Fire Safety |
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Wiring protected by steel conduits. Non flammable glue |
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No wiring protection, oil based glue |
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Electronic Field Radiation |
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Protected by steel conduit electrical shielding resulting in very safe levels |
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Shielding not available |
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Glue |
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Non toxic, water based |
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Oil based, toxic |
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Benches |
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Solid, deep |
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Not solid, narrow, uncomfortable |
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Stereo/DVD |
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High quality speakers for your favorite mode of entertainment - Standard Optional AM/FM CD Player Optional DVD Player |
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Unaccessible exterior player or simply not available |
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Cabinetry Warranty |
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Lifetime |
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0-1 Year |
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Heater Warranty |
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Lifetime |
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3-5 Years |
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Controls Warranty |
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Lifetime |
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1-5 Years |
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Wood Choices |
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Cedar, Oak, Basswood Poplar, Spruce, Veneer *Availability permitting |
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Limited to 1, possibly 2 choices |
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Custom Styles |
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Available |
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Most will not custom build |
