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To create hot steam, a huge cauldron was boiled in a medieval hammam. Nowadays, creating steam is much easier. You can build a Turkish bath even in your own apartment. For this you will need a steam generator.
Where are steam generators used?
Spa facilities can be divided into three categories: Finnish sauna, Russian bath and Turkish hammam. Nationality has nothing to do with it. Each category is a combination of temperature and humidity. The Finnish sauna is dry and hot, the temperature rises to 110° and the humidity is about 10%. Russian bath is a compromise option, temperature up to 70° and humidity up to 80%. The record holder for humidity is the hammam, where it is 95-100%, but the temperature is only 35-50°.
Let's draw conclusions. There is no need for a steam generator for a sauna. To create the climate of a Russian bath, it can be useful if you have an electric stove with dry heat, or it is not possible to constantly heat it. In these cases, a steam generator will help create the necessary climate. When building a hammam, you cannot do without a steam generator. Creating the climate of a hammam or Turkish bath is the main purpose of a steam generator.
Choosing a location for installation
It is better to install the steam generator in a room that is located near the bathroom. The distance from the steam generator to the shower stall should not be more than 10-15 m. A pantry or kitchen is suitable for this. The steam generator is connected to the water supply, electrical network, and sewerage. You just need to choose a place that makes installation convenient.
Experts advise adhering to the basic rules when installing equipment. The distance from the walls to the floor should be at least fifty centimeters. The steam generator pipe must be given a slope directed towards the shower stall. This will allow moisture condensed on the surface of the pipe to flow down.
The pipe entry point should be provided at the bottom of the wall. This must be done so that visitors do not get burned if they accidentally touch it. Where it is planned to install the steam generator, there must be good ventilation. Due to this, additional moisture that appears during operation of the device can evaporate faster. The area required for installation is selected taking into account the model.
Heating element or electrode?
Heating element steam generators are designed on the principle of an electric kettle. The heating elements heat the water and produce steam. The main disadvantage is scale deposits. When scale completely covers the heating elements, they will overheat and burn out. Scale is formed from minerals dissolved in water, so when working with a heating element steam generator, you must use purified, softened water. It is necessary to install a special water treatment system on the water supply system. If you are going to use regular tap water, be prepared to clean the steam generator frequently.
Electrode steam generators create steam by passing current between electrodes through water. At the same time, the manufacturer, on the contrary, recommends using ordinary tap water. Excessively softened water does not conduct current well and the steam generator will not work.
Scale also forms in the electrode steam generator, but it will not break the unit. In the worst case, it will produce less steam. Even if scale completely clogs the steam generator, it will stop working, but after cleaning it will work again. The disadvantage of an electrode steam generator is that the electrodes dissolve over time and need to be changed. The frequency of replacement is affected by water quality and intensity of use. For example, on Moscow water in a public hammam with an average load, the electrodes will need to be changed once a year.
Instructions for installing and connecting a steam generator for a sauna or hammam
Despite the apparent simplicity of this device, proper installation of the steam generator requires special skills and experience. Therefore, trust the installation of the device only to a specialist who will carry out correct installation in full accordance with the instructions. In addition, this process requires the installation of specific communications, the correct connection of which only a master can monitor.
What utility systems are necessary for the full operation of the steam generator:
- Cold water supply. Considering the pollution of water in the modern world, do not forget about the coarse filter.
- Sewer outlet for water.
- Don't forget about electricity. It is necessary to connect a power cable, the power of which will correspond to the power consumption of the steam generator.
- The steam pipeline itself is better if it is made of stainless steel.
The location of the steam generator is not important, the main thing is to maintain a distance within five meters from the room into which the steam is supplied. To make it more convenient for you to adjust the temperature and operating time, install the control panel right at the entrance to the room.
To more accurately determine the temperature, place the sensor at a height of a meter from the floor inside the sauna or bathhouse. The components through which steam is supplied are usually located at the bottom; you can install them under a bench or seats. STEAMTEC has a clear advantage over other manufacturers - their products are supplied fully equipped. You will not have to spend money on purchasing the necessary elements to ensure full operation of the device.
Sale of steam generators for baths, saunas, hammams, as well as other bath equipment from the German company Steamtec, which has established itself as a reliable and trusted seller, and has been successfully operating on the international market for more than 15 years. Steamtek offers devices whose power and other parameters fully meet the requirements of consumers.
Quality control at Stimtek deserves special attention, since all equipment is tested in different operating modes for 12 hours before being released for sale. The manufacturing materials for the equipment fully comply with all international standards of quality, safety and durability. Steamtec presents equipment that can be connected to an electric oven or used independently. High-tech devices that are equipped with the most modern functions, such as temperature sensor, timer, thermostat. The interface is simple and clear. With the help of a steam generator, we guarantee uniform heating of the room, as it contains special distribution nozzles. There is a built-in container for aromatic oils and medicinal herbs, which will turn any ordinary bath into a sauna. Steamtec produces steam generators with a remote control for the most convenient control.
Steamtec range of steam generators
Flow-through steam generators for baths, saunas, hammams of the most modern models from Steamtec. Prices are much lower than competitors, quality is at the highest level. On our website you will find several lines of Stimtek devices:
- TOLO PS is a universal compact device with a power from 3 to 18 kW. There is a water tank of 10-15 liters. The simplest steam generators containing multi-level protection and a solenoid valve for water supply. A control panel is included. 1 year warranty.
- TOLO KEY – new improved Steamtec steam generators have a power of 3-24 kW. There is a water tank with a capacity of 10 liters. The package includes a remote control unit. 2 year warranty.
- TOLO ULTIMATE is a line of steam generators with a power of 3-24 kW, there is a water tank of 10 liters. And also an electric valve. The device has a wall-mounted touch control panel with an intuitive interface. 2 year warranty.
Order a Steamtec steam generator
You can buy and select a steam generator from the manufacturer Steamtec on the website. The online store presents exclusively original products of the German brand with a quality guarantee. The lowest prices for steam generators for baths, saunas and hammam. You can place an order directly on the website, or by phone. Our competent and professional managers will come to the rescue to select the ideal model. It is easy to pay for your purchase in any way convenient for you: cash on delivery, cash (only in Novosibirsk), plastic card or by bank transfer. Delivery is carried out in Novosibirsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Voronezh, Ufa, Volgograd, Samara, Perm, Rostov-on-Don and other cities of Russia.
You can order a steam generator in our online store or call our toll-free number. We will deliver the goods to your address or to our delivery point, Moscow, 1st Vyazovsky proezd, 4
Service
Steam generators require constant descaling. This is best implemented in Hygromatik. Any of their steam generators can be disassembled and the scale removed. The method seems primitive, but nothing better has been invented. The only thing is that after cleaning you will need to change the set of replacement o-rings. In Tylo steam generators, cleaning is carried out only by pouring cleaning agents into the tank. An additional disadvantage is that you don’t know how much scale has accumulated, because the Tylo steam generator cannot be disassembled. In a heating element steam generator, the heating elements may burn out, but in an electrode steam generator, prepare to regularly replace the electrodes.
Types and features
What types of steam generators are there:
- Electrical. They are the easiest to install, which is why they are the most popular.
- Diesel. They are not typically used in households or commercial establishments.
- Gas. Economical option - uses cheap fuel. Relevant when gas is supplied. Otherwise the procedure will be too expensive. It will need to be coordinated with gas services.
Important: Diesel and gas steam generators are used in industry and are not used in everyday life. Among steam generators for Turkish baths, there are only electric options.
Brands
A lot of them. From serious professional equipment to Chinese crafts. When choosing, remember that the stingy pays twice and that health is more expensive. For ourselves, we have chosen two brands that are convenient for us to work with - Tylo and Hygromatik. Tylo is suitable for private use. For commercial purposes it is better to take Hygromatik. Hygromatik is good because it is one of the few world-class companies that deals only with steam generators and knows its business very well.
Operating principle
Equipment diagram for hammam
Steam room equipment is turned on before visiting the Turkish bath. Through the solenoid valve, the tank is gradually filled with water. At the same time, the liquid begins to heat up. The steam formed from water goes into the main room through special copper tubes. There it is sprayed and fills the volume of the hammam using nozzles attached to the ends of the lines.
As the steam room heats up, the tank empties. The water level reaches a certain point. The solenoid valve is then turned on again. As a result, water again begins to fill the container allocated for it.
The number of nozzles and steam lines must be calculated based on the area of the Turkish hammam. One set is enough for a sauna volume up to 10 m3. A steam generator for a Turkish hammam is usually supplied with it.
For a sauna volume of 18 m3, it is better to install 2 nozzles. For a large steam room in a Turkish bath, a hammam with high power in kW should be set to 3 or 4.
Water is discharged through a technical channel. It is advisable that the compartment for the steam generator be well ventilated. The device is fixed to the wall or floor, depending on the volume of the sauna. The room is located on the same level as the steam room or the floor below.
Health effect
Even in ancient times, doctors proved the benefits of visiting the hammam. Together with steam and warm water, all ailments (asthma, bronchitis, colds) are washed away, cheerfulness appears, and the soul is filled with peace.
Many spas offer a hammam along with other treatments. After all, a steamed body more effectively perceives health-improving manipulations (massage) and the use of cosmetic techniques (peeling, masks, etc.).
Cabin price
The cost of a shower cabin with a steam generator, as noted earlier, is much higher than for conventional models. The budget version of Chinese production does not cost less than 35 thousand rubles. For comparison, a cabin from a German manufacturer with the same functions will cost at least 270 thousand rubles, and a cabin made in Finland will cost at least 158 thousand rubles.
Table 2. Average cost of shower cabins with a steam generator.
| Model | Height/length/width, cm | Options and equipment | Average cost as of March 2022, rubles |
| Koy K015 | 215/145/90 |
| 232 650 |
| Koy K011 | 215/100/100 |
| 174 488 |
| Koy K055 | 215/145/90 |
| 220 275 |
| Koy K075 | 215/100/100 |
| 174 260 |
| Luxus 532 S | 225/175/90 |
| 143 000 |
| Elegansa Weser | 216/95/95 |
| 96 400 |
| Orans SN-99100 RS | 220/180/130 |
| 647 500 |
Prices for multifunctional shower cabins
Multifunctional shower cabin
Unit control mechanism
Using an electronic remote control, the temperature and steam intensity are adjusted. In addition, devices for monitoring the operation of the device are located on the body of the device itself. There is the possibility of automatic and manual adjustment. The presence of a display on the remote control of some models allows you to study information about using all the functions of the device. Using a timer, you can program the hammam. You just need to specify the necessary parameters and set the time to turn the steam generator on and off. By adjusting the temperature of heated, humid air, you can achieve the effects of relaxation, sweating and removal of toxins. The sensor installed in the steam room will transmit a signal about the existing temperature in the room directly to the control panel. When choosing a heat exchanger with a device for monitoring the operation of the device, you should carefully think through the options for the requests that it should solve.
Examination
Before using the installed system, it must be thoroughly checked. Start the steam generator from the control panel and set the required temperature. After some time, usually 4-5 minutes, you will see steam coming out of the nozzle. Turn off the heat and carefully inspect all connections. If there are no leaks and the machine in the panel has not been knocked out, you can start the system again.
We hope that our article helped you find out what steam generators for a shower stall are and how best to install them.
Design
Any steam generator includes a control unit and a housing, which contains a water tank, a pump and the water heating element itself. With such an abundance of elements filling it, the body of a household steam generator does not take up much space, unlike its industrial counterparts. Taps for water inlet and outlet are located outside. The control unit helps to change the temperature regime, control the flow of water and steam.
