COMPANION CHECKLIST TO USE WITH THE "SAUNA BUYERS GUIDE" WHEN COMPARING A COASTAL SAUNA WITH OTHERS
- IF YOU FIND A BETTER SAUNA FOR A BETTER PRICE - WE WILL BEAT IT-

Infrared Sauna

QUESTIONS TO ASK SAUNA FOR COMPARISON

COASTAL SAUNA'S (Greenwave Edition)

Infrared Heating Element Questions
How many total square inches of surface area heat does your sauna have?
(Larger Heaters = More Results)
 

1-2 Person = 4150 sq inches of surface area heat
1-3 Person = 5450 sq inches of surface area heat
1-4 Person = 6200 sq inches of surface area heat

Are your heaters independently clinically tested?
(Anybody can make false claims)
 
YES

How many heating panels does your _______sauna have and where are they located?
(A company can save $400 without front heaters)

Always cross-compare the amount of heaters and placement with the total square inches of surface area heat. Some companies will cut a heater in half to seem like they are offering more heaters.

  Malibu: 8 = 2-front, 2-sides, 2-back, 1-calves, 1-feet
Delmar: 9 = 2-front, 2-sides, 3-back, 1-calves, 1-feet
Newport: 9 = 2-front, 2-sides, 2-back, 2-calves, 1-feet
Hollywood: 15 = 2-front, 4-sides, 4-back, 3-calves, 2-feet
What is the Electro Magnetic Frequency of your Heaters (EMF's are toxic and harmful)?  
ZERO (CLINICALLY TESTED)
What is the micron range of your heaters?
Anything other than 8-10 Micron range equates to 25 minutes just to break a sweat vs. 5 minutes. This is THE most important item to consider. You want 8-10 on this one.
 
9.4 Microns (the best in the industry)
Are your heating panels Carbon or Ceramic?
(Ceramic is as dated as dial-up modems)
 
100% Organic Carbon
Do you have any fabric covering the heaters which can not be taken out to clean   Zero Fabric = More Heat, No Odors
Are the wiring and the components throughout the sauna commercial grade or do you need to let the sauna cool off between sessions?   All commercial grade wiring throughout. You could run this sauna for 8 hours straight in a spa with no cool down period.
Is the wiring of the sauna enclosed in metal conduit for safety   YES - All wiring is run through metal conduit. Bare wire exposed to bare wood = Fire Hazard

Wood and Construction Questions

Do you only use 100% Canadian Woods? If not, where does your wood come from?
(Strongest most Durable Woods come from Canada)
 
YES - ONLY CANADIAN
Do you KILN dry your wood to prevent future warping or cracking? How long?
(KILN Drying is the key to longevity in all woods)
 
YES/90 day min.
Do you use filler woods? (i.e. if I were to flip the bench over would the bottom of the bench have the same wood as the top?)  
ZERO TOXIC FILLER WOODS
(hidden underneath the bench)
Do you use the same woods on the back wall as you do on the sides and front walls?   YES - Cheaper saunas will sneak a venear or thin plywood on the back wall where you don't see it.
How thick is the wood you use?
(Cheap saunas will save $$ with -6mm wood)
 
7 - 10 mm
How much does your sauna weigh?
(This is THE best way to tell if your purchasing an inferior product - Thinner Wood = Less Weight = Less Strength
  1-2 Person - 450+ lbs
1-3 Person - 500+ lbs.
1-4 Person - 550+ lbs.

***Hemlock wood tends to weigh 50lbs more on avg.**
How does your sauna go together? Magnets? Buckles?
(Hidden bolts will keep the walls from future warping)
 
BOLTS (Nothing is stronger than a BOLT)

Questions Regarding the Features of the Sauna

Does this sauna come with EMF shielding?
YES
Do you use any glue in the sauna?  
NO - VEGETABLE/WATER BASED BONDING AGENTS
What is the highest temperature of this sauna?  
150F (5 degree increments)
Does this sauna come standard with Chromotherapy Lighting -Light Therapy included?
 
YES
Does this sauna contain fireproof metal conduit over all of the wires vs. wires on bare wood?  
YES
Does this sauna come with inside and outside temperature controls so you don't let the heat out?  
YES
Does your sauna come with the older style automotive stereo, or one that is built into the control panel  

Built-in Pioneer w/6" Pioneer Speakers

Are the timers programmable? Can I adjust the timer to come on in the future?   YES - All of the timers come with an option of having the sauna turn on up to 30 hours in the future.


Does this sauna include these options at no additional cost?

-Oxygen Ionizer + Ozone Generator?  
YES
-Cup Holders?  
YES
-Magazine Rack?  
YES
-Towel Holder?  
YES
-Inside and Outside Controls  
YES
-LED Chromotherapy Light Therapy?  
YES
-Stereo System that can be controlled from the panel  
YES
-Built-In Ergonomic Backrests?  
YES
-Ventilation System?  
YES
-12 Volt Adapter  
YES
-Outside Crown Molding LED Lighting  
YES
-Built in Aromatherapy/Essential Oils   YES
-Front Heaters and Floor Heaters   YES - Very important
-Tinted Door for Privacy   YES
-Removable Floor Heating Cover or Screwed Down   The floor heater cover is removable for easy cleaning instead of being screwed down.


Misc. Information

What is your warranty?  
LIFETIME
How much is shipping?  
FREE
How long have you been in business?   13+ YEARS

What safety approvals is your company has been awarded

 
ETL - Yes
ISO 9001 - Yes
CE - Yes
ROHS - Yes
Are your sauna prices listed online?   Yes. We believe in educating our customers first without high pressure sales tactics. We value our customers privacy and will never ask you to trade your personal information for sauna information.
 
  Found an Infrared Sauna in this column that matches the right column for a lower price? We will beat it.

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