FAQs for the Sun Spirit Personal Sauna
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What does Far Infrared mean? |
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Infrared is the band of light we perceive as heat.
We cannot see this band of light with the naked eye, but we can feel this type of light in the form of heat.
Our sun produces most of its energy output in the infrared segment of the spectrum.
Infrared rays heat your body, without having to heat the air in-between, through a process called conversion.
The infrared spectrum is divided into 3 segments by wavelengths and is measured in microns. Only the far infrared penetrates organic substances, such as the human body. Far infrared rays penetrate one and a half to three inches to safely and effectively warm your body. |
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How does Far Infrared benefit us? |
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Because infrared rays penetrate the body over 1½ inches throughout conversion, there is a deep heating effect in the muscle tissues and internal organs. This is accomplished without putting too much stress on our heart.
Our body reacts to the increased heating through the natural cooling process of perspiring. Through the perspiration process, acid and waste residue like toxins, sodium, alcohol, nicotine, cholesterol and the potentially carcinogenic heavy metals are removed from the cells (especially zinc, lead, nickel, cadmium, etc).
As well as the pores of our skin opening and discharging waste products, the skin sheds any old skin cells, leaving it glowing and immaculately clean, with improved tone, elasticity, texture and color.
The deep penetrating heat also stimulates the heart to send more blood to the body cells to increase blood circulation, which improves many ailments.
Over the last 25 years, Japanese and Chinese researchers and clinicians have completed extensive research on infrared treatments and report many provocative findings.
Their findings support the health benefits of infrared therapy as a method of healing. |
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I have decided to purchase a Far Infrared Portable Sauna. Why should I choose a Sun Spirit Far Infrared Sauna? |
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For economy conscious customers, the Sun Spirit Personal Sauna is the perfect choice because of the quality of the product and the company behind it.
Unlike most companies selling far infrared saunas, we deal directly with the manufacturer and our product guarantee is direct from the manufacturer.
Many companies deal with an importer who is importing products from manufacturers overseas. Our manufacturer has been building infrared saunas since 1979, has 28 years in the business and is headquartered in California.
Only the finest quality materials from reputable companies are used in the manufacture of Sun Spirit Saunas. Our heaters are from Watlow of California and our premium wood is North American/Western Hemlock primarily from Canada.
Our manufacturer directly controls the quality of material in the entire process from raw material to finished products.
Buyer Beware: There are companies that import containers of Saunas from overseas, set up internet sites, sell the product at low prices, and then shut the site down. The customer is left with no support, a guarantee that would be hard to fulfill, no proof of liability insurance and no on-going customer service.
Please ensure that you purchase your sauna from a reliable, reputable and stable company. |
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What type of wood is used for the Sun Spirit Personal Sauna? |
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The Sun Spirit Infrared portable Sauna is made from first grade North American/Western Canadian Hemlock. |
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Our research has shown that there are saunas made of Hemlock from Asian countries. The price seems to be a little less. What is the difference between Western Canadian/North American Hemlock and Hemlock wood milled and manufactured in China? |
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Western North American Hemlock is lighter in color and very appealing - more of a white like tone. The wood grain is more prominent which adds to its appeal. It also has a tighter grain which is less likely to absorb moisture.
Asian Hemlock has more of a yellow tone to it. |
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There are two Sun Spirit Sauna models available. What are the differences between the two models? |
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The Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna is available in two models. The SP-NHE-2-CD is a two person model. The size specifications for the two person Sun Spirit Sauna is 47” Wide by 40” Deep by 73” High.
The SP-NHE-3-CD is the three person model. The size specifications for the three person Sun Spirit Sauna is 59” Wide by 40” Deep by 73” High. |
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Do the Sun Spirit Personal Saunas require special electrical outlets? |
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The SP-NHE-2-CD plugs into a regular 120V 15 amp outlet. This would be the normal outlet many of us are familiar with.
The SP-NHE-3-CD plugs into a 120V 20 amp outlet. |
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Is there any plumbing requirements for the Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna? |
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There is no plumbing requirement for the Sun Spirit Personal Saunas because there is no moisture needed to heat the sauna. Far Infrared Technology uses a different method of heat transfer than a traditional sauna. About Infrared – How it works.
There is no need to have any plumbing in the Far Infrared Sauna because there is no moisture needed to heat the sauna.
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Is there Product Liability Insurance for the Sun Spirit Saunas? |
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Yes. Each Sun Spirit Personal Sauna is insured with Product Liability Insurance. |
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How quickly can I receive my Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna? |
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We take pride in our shipping schedule. Our policy is to ship within 72 hours of receipt of order.
In the event that the product is out of stock (due to product demand) at the time of your order, the turnaround time will be approximately 2-6 weeks.
Please see our shipping policy for more details. |
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Can you ship the Sun Spirit Personal Sauna anywhere in the world? |
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Most definitely, we can ship the Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna anywhere in the world. Please refer to our shipping policy.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the importability of the product into each and every country. |
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Is it safe to install my Infrared Sauna on a carpeted floor? |
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Yes - there is no significant heat transferred to the outside of the sauna. |
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Do I need to let my Sun Spirit Sauna warm up before I get in? |
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This is a matter of personal preference. Many people enjoy feeling the increasing warmth as the sauna heats, while others prefer the sauna to already be hot inside when they step into it. |
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What should I do to keep my Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna clean inside? |
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Place towels on the bench and on the floor under the feet to prevent perspiration from staining the raw wood inside the sauna. Periodically wipe down the inside with a warm, damp (not wet) soft cloth, using only warm water. We do not recommend the use of any cleaning agents, as the wood inside can easily absorb stains and odors from these cleaners. |
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How can I remove perspiration stains from the sauna bench? |
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If, after a period of time, there is some staining on the bench or other wood surfaces inside the sauna, it can be easily removed by carefully sanding the affected area with a few strokes of fine-grit sandpaper. |
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I am going on a long vacation, and will not be using my Sun Spirit Infrared Sauna for several months. Is there anything special I should do? |
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Unplug the sauna when it is not going to be used for an extended period of time. When you return, burn off any dust that has accumulated on the heaters by setting the time and temperature to their maximum settings and running the sauna for an hour before using it. |
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I have read that some saunas are tongue and groove and do not use glue. How can this be – what holds them together? |
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Sun Spirit Personal Saunas are tongue and groove construction and you are right, glue is used, otherwise there would be hundreds of nails holding the boards together. The Sun Spirit Sauna uses safe non-toxic glue. We can provide the health and safety details (MSDS - Material Safety Data Sheet) for the glue. If you wish to see these details please e-mail a request and we will respond personally. |
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Is it possible to inhale what your body is detoxifying? |
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No, not with Far Infrared Heat Therapy, toxins are trapped within your perspiration. During a Far Infrared Sauna session you will be toweling off perspiration and the toxins with it. The air in a Sun Spirit portable Far Infrared Sauna does not get hot enough to convert the toxins, trapped in your perspiration, into a gas that can be inhaled. |
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How much energy does a Sun Spirit Personal Sauna use in a 30 minute session? |
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The 2 person Sun Spirit Infrared Portable Sauna uses 800 watts in a 30 minute session and the 3 person uses 950 watts. This is approximately the amount of energy used by a standard hair dryer. |
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