What's the Difference Between Infrared Sauna Heaters?

In the world of infrared heaters there are two types of heaters Ceramic heaters and Carbon heaters. Each type of heater has its benefits and to help you decide which heater is right for you we put together this comparison chart. Keep in mind that both types of heaters provide the same infrared waves that can provide you with numerous health benefits.

Ceramic

Carbon

Infrared Heaters for Saunas

Ceramic

Carbon

Cost

$$$

$$$$

Heat Distribution

Heat is most concentrated close to the heaters

Heat is evenly distributed all throughout the sauna

How Does It Heat You?

Heat that is most intense closest to the heaters heat you unevenly, but is good for spot treatment.

Heat is evenly distributed, so your body is evenly heated all over, for a full body treatment.

Surface Area

Smaller

Very Large Surface Area
Evenly Distributes Heat

Warm-Up Time

Quickly heats up, heat is most intense closer to heaters

Quick - smooth, evenly dispersed heat fills sauna

Durability

DURABLE
Ceramic rods can be fragile

THE MOST DURABLE
Flexible and less fragile than ceramic heaters

Energy Efficiency

HIGHLY EFFICIENT
Low cost of operation

THE MOST EFFICIENT
Lowest cost of operation

Posted by PoolGuru on October 12,2009 05:02 PM	8 comments
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8 responses to "What's the Difference Between Infrared Sauna Heaters?"

On Dec 03,09 at 08:29 AM - Don Tibbs said:

Your information indicates the carbon heater cost one third more but does not state a dollar value.

On Dec 03,09 at 03:24 PM - PoolGuru said:

You are correct. The carbon heaters that are out there come in a couple of different sizes. They come in a 1 person, 2 person, or 3 person model. It would be difficult to give a specific price with the various choices. If you’d like to learn more about the pricing on our carbon heaters you can always give us a call at 1-800-772-0467. Thanks for the great comment.

On Dec 31,09 at 01:28 PM - Pat Palladinetti said:

What is the construction type on your carbon heaters, carbon sprayed on sheet metal or solid?

On Jan 05,10 at 07:27 AM - PoolGuru said:

Hello Pat, Great question. The carbon heaters are made with 7 layers. 6 of these layers are made of epoxy resin plates with carbon fiber heater paper being the very middle layer. Thank you for the great question.

On Jan 05,10 at 09:53 AM - Pat Palladinetti said:

Except for initial cost, it seems the carbon heater has an edge over ceramic. Your Blog states you need to know three important issues when purchasing a sauna but your add for the 2 Person (ceramic) Golden Sun Coronado model did not mention two of them. The percentage of far infrared heat waves that the carbon heater emits and the wattage of each emitter.

On Jan 07,10 at 05:06 PM - pam said:

What is a micron and why is it important?

On Jan 11,10 at 08:32 AM - PoolGuru said:

Hello Pat, Unfortunately we don't have the exact percentage of far infrared heat that the carbon heaters emit. To learn more of the specifics you may want to speak to the manufacturer directly. As far as the wattage of each emitter, I can tell you that there are 6 emitters total. There are 5 emitters that are each 300W and 1 emitter that is 200W. This gives you a total of 1700W. Thanks for the great questions.

On Jan 11,10 at 08:52 AM - PoolGuru said:

Hello Pam, A micron is a unit of measurement. The micron is used to measure the electromagnetic spectrum which is divided into three segments of wavelength: near or close = 0.076 to 1.5 microns; middle or intermediate = 1.5 to 5.6; far or long = 5.6 to 1,000. Far Infrared is used in the heating of the Golden Sun saunas and they emit 5-12 microns of heat. This output corresponds to the body's radiant energy, which allows it to absorb 93% of infrared waves. Thanks for the great question.