Steam-Whirl Review
I really don't have much to say about this since I don't promote this one and have chosen not to be a dealer. This is better than the Chinese imports that produce mostly humidity and little steam vapor. I would rather see someone buy a refurbished or scratch and dent of a tier 1 brand.
Steam-Whirl is also one of the pioneers since 1972. This is our most popular low cost alternative to the big box brand. The Steam-Whirl is based out of Las Vegas Nevada. They have service centers in every state so I am comfortable selling their steam generator. This is the lowest price non big name brand generator.
The company obviously has brand recognition but being such a large company. This is one of the few steam generators that I prefer not to sell. This is not a continuous steam generator like the Thermasol or Steamcore. This brand was very popular back in the day. Old school type that is nothing like the latest types.
Third oldest steam generator company in the industry. This is good if you want a single tank pressurized generator but more affordable than Mr. Steam. This brand along with Kohler were the most popular back in the day before the continuous models came on the market. Their steam is nothing like a Thermal or Steamcore.
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Great option if you want a deluxe designed home spa. Two smart upgrades beyond other brands: The Teflon coated tank so no need for backflushing. Stainless Steel heating electrodes (not sure why other brands don’t copy this). One of the best buys for longevity of equipment.
High fluence steam but with a low heated room is the best for detox. Read our page on steaming for detox. The walls should stay cool.
Low fluence steam rooms designed to hold in heat. Walls should be different than detox steam rooms. Walls should stay hot.
Depending on if the person is hydrophilic or hydrophilic their are different ways to approach this for colds. Read our page here
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#1 Rule of Steaming
for detox (not relaxation)
Always go from hot to cold and keep the body core temperature no more than 3 degrees higher.
This can only be done with a laser thermometer and knowing based on your weight. Doing lymphatic exercise will help bring fat soluble toxins to the skin instead of just sweating out only water based toxins.
Mr. Steam is our best pressurized tank steam generator. It is more affordable than Thermasol or Steamcore. This is for those that want a lower duty cycle (not as constant and continuous) steam. This works at a higher ata than the lower pressurized closed tank types such as SteamSpa or Elite that produces a much wetter steam we tested.
Steam Spa - Steamist - MR. STEAM - KOHLER - Amerec - STEAMBATH - THERMASOL -Whirlpool - ROMA - STEAMCORE - Elite Steam
steam quality - very wet
Latent Heat Index - High
Dry Steam VS WET Steam Generators
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Vapor quality
Chemical Smell
noise levels
Wattage
Dual or Single tank
Steam Fluence
Hot Spots/ Cold Spots
Steam Density
Gallons per minute
Pricing
The first steam generator company founded so they know this technology well. Components and part quality is the best around. Their models are designed to last the longest and have the best warranties in the industry; and also reflected in the cost. avg $1,000-4,500 more than other brands. Great option for deluxe home spa redesigns.
For weight loss I look for a drier steam and lower fluence. I want to stay in longer and not feel I need to get out in 10 minutes.
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Continuous dual tank
Latent Heat Index - high
Single tank - budget grade
Latent Heat Index - Very High
Medium Fluence
Latent Heat Index - Very High
High Fluence
Latent Heat Index - Very High
Wetter steam - duty cycle
Latent Heat Index - Medium
Low Fluence
Latent Heat Index - High
ELITE STEAM REVIEW
Elite Steam is fairly new compared to the Mr. Steam, Thermasol, and Steamcore which are the pioneers in the industry. This is a single tank pressurized steam generator. For those that want a really affordable generator (much less expensive than Mr. Steam), this one is the one to get. There is much more maintenance and time involved in keeping up the pressurized types. Buy this if you can't afford a Mr. Steam generator.
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7 Things to Know Before buying a Steam Generator
Answers to the most common steam generator questions
I have found that the easiest way to conceptualize this product industry is by breaking it down into a tiered rating system.
About 80% of customers end up purchasing a steam generator from Tier 2 level. The rest choose a Tier 1 or Tier 3. Tier 2 is composed of companies that use very confusing marketing for their brands. The reason is because 90% of those brands in this tier are actually “Re-brands” coming from the same 2 manufacturers in China. So these brands are almost identical to one another and so each company just makes up claims and marketing hype to appear different than their competition.
For this reason I have divided up Tier 2 into two sub levels, A and B. The lower the tier the more drawbacks it has versus benefits. So Tier 2B would have maybe a limited warranty for example versus a Brand from Tier 2A.
Rating System based off the following:
Warranty, Fluence of Steam, steel components (304 surgical steel vs stamped steel), Cost per session, Noise, Start up times, Actual wattage used vs wattage manufacturer claims, Thermostat Accuracy, Wet vs Dry steam, lower or higher latent heat index, heat co-efficient (Does it feel like steam or vapor under boiling point), and most of all, customer service when problems arise.
If you want specific information on each brand and how it rates on each of these categories please ask.
Tier 1:
A --SteamCore, SteamSpa, L Series (These have the highest grade components, lowest heat index, driest steam)
B --Mr. STEAM, Thermasol, Amerec
Tier 2:
A -- Roma Steam Generators,
B --Steamist, Kohler Steam Generators, Whirpool Steam Generators, Steam-Whirl
Tier 3:
Series 63, Brands found on Ebay, Elite Steam
(90% of steam generators are re-brands from same two manufacturers in China and most steam generators fall into this Tier)
NOTE: I tell people 98% of the enjoyment of a steam room is the fluence balanced with constant steam. A bad generator will get too hot and then too cool. Make sure you get the right wattage for your steam room dimensions or the steam will NOT be steady.
I am of course happy to consult with you by phone, email, or text to help find the best brand and model for your unique set of needs. Please look to us to be the one stop solution to figuring out how to choose the right steam generator without getting a headache in the process.
Please know that we always seek to have the best sale price out there.
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Feature
Vapor Quality
Noise generator buffer
Actual vs spec wattage
steam density vs temp.
ease of prilling
Steam Fluence
steam noise, not generator
Laser Test Visabiliity
Steam Density
dryness of steam
cluster size/steam
Brand 1
hi fluence
low
accurate
balanced
easy
single
quiet
seen
very high
very
micron
Brand 2
hi fluence
low
accurate
balanced
easy
dual
good
quiet
seen
very high
dry
micron
high
Dual or Single tank
Price
Brand 3
vapor like
very low
very off
totally off
easy
dual
great
loud
partly
medium
wet
low
cheap
Brand 4
Brand 5
Brand 6
Brand 7
very cheap
average
average
some dry
medium
cheap
medium
some
loud
n/a
single
n/a
balanced
accurate
low
med fluence
low fluence
low
off
balanced
easy
single
up to 2 years
quiet
some
bunk/shitty
wet
medium
medium
med flunce
some off
off
n/a
single
weak
medium
some
medium
some dry
medium
wet
low
no
quiet
n/a
single
n/a
totally off
very off
very low
vapor like
weak
most expensive
Brand 8
hi fluence
med/high
accurate
balanced
n/a
single
n/a
medium
seen
high
dry
low
average price
expensive
Session Feel:
Overall opinion on how we felt using steam generator
intense as Spa Castle in NYC, Mandarin Oriental
Just like the one at Equinox Gym and
Steams in one minute but steam is not consistant
Typical steam of cheap brands found on Ebay
Not the worst, not the best steam.
Almost like brand 4, but not as bad as tent quality steam
Not bad for a cheap steam generator, but bad steam consistancy
Has steam quality of brand 2 as long as just the right wattage is used. Hi fluence but over saturated room.
Customer Support
every time
every time
hardly
rarely
sometimes
sometimes
rarely
most of the time
The chart above is based on reviewing 8 brands of steam generators that I found locally in spas, used and new steam generators I bought off Ebay. I always review new vs old of the same brand with the same wattage to see how they compare.
The 9 kW is the most popular size generator for nearly all residential users putting a steam generator in their shower.Thermasol and Mr. Steam are my best selling Tier 1 closed tank brands. Read my new review on these brands.Read my new page here.
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Wow, it's tough to talk about this one. Just barely and I mean just barely this made it on my site. Definitely not a Thermasol but is the cheapest continuous type generator with dual tanks. It is from China. Not so dry. Higher latent heat index. Lower heat co-efficient. What else can I say. Those on the strictest budgets buy this one.
Continous dual tank LP
Latent Heat Index - very High
High Fluence
Latent Heat Index - Medium High
Backed by the larger company Saunacore. The Spa 2 series is their new open tank line that gives the lowest micron size vapor that their open tank gives. This is the only brand I found that uses surgical steel heaters and boiling tanks. Ritz Carlton, Equinox gyms, Four Seasons and many upscale spas carry this brand. It's also much more expensive.
Driest steam generator 95%
Latent Heat Index - Ultra Low
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People continue to take steam baths with limescaled heating elements and don't even wonder why their steam room has a mineral smell and doesn't get as hot as when the steam generator was new.
304 surgical steel heating elements in non pressurized generators should never look like these.
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For anyone who has a ceiling over 7 foot
Read this page if you building a steam room with
a ceiling over 7 foot.
Manufacturer sizing charts are based on 7 foot ceilings.
Fans can help raise the heat co-efficient and lower the latent heat index.
These suction cup to the wall and the experience is totally different.
I don't use eucalyptus oil. I put up this video to show what I do for everyone that asks what I do. You MUST roll the leaves. Fresh eucalyptus is a game changing experience.
This is the fan that I use to raise the heat co-efficient of the steam. Feels so good on my feet and tight legs. The are water proof and Amazon sells it for 69 dollars.
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