Saunas

A Guide to Buying Saunas on eBay

Whether you're buying a sauna for the health benefits it provides or just to use it as a form of relaxation, you'll find that there are many types available on eBay to fit any budget. Take a look at this guide before buying your next sauna.

There are different types of saunas, each one using a different method of heating and each providing slightly different benefits:

• Wood-burning sauna: The wood-burning stove generates heat, and the water on the heated rocks generates humidity.
• Electronically heated sauna: This type uses a remote control to an electric wall heater or floor heater.
• Steam sauna: These provide high humidity and lower temperatures. The temperature is controlled by a thermostat, and the humidity is at or near 100%.
• Infrared sauna: This type heats the body, not the air. They are often used for heat therapy treatment on the muscles for recovery, and they are not steamy or humid from water.
• Sauna blanket: If you are limited by space or budget, the sauna blanket provides all the traditional benefits of a sauna in a large sleeping-bag-style blanket.

If you want to invest in a sauna but don't have a lot of space, a portable sauna is an ideal solution. The portable version acts like a tent that fills with steam. Many of these come with openings for your head and hands, so you can sit comfortably in the sauna while maintaining awareness of your surroundings and of the heating element, a small machine that generates steam and pumps it into the portable sauna. Some things you may want to consider are:

• Size: Compare the overall dimensions of the sauna to your available space. See the manufacturer site for details.
• Chair: Determine whether the particular sauna comes with a chair or foot mat, and if so, whether these items are heated.
• Voltage: Determine the voltage of the heating element so that it is compatible with your particular electricity situation at home.
• Remote control: If the portable sauna comes with remote control, it will be easier to access its functions during use.

Saunas are typically expensive investments, so considering a used sauna is wise if you're on a limited budget. Used saunas can still provide years of quality performance if you know what to look for. One factor to consider is the wattage of the sauna heater, particularly if it is an older model. Another thing to consider is how much use it's gotten from previous owners. You can determine this by looking at pictures and reading descriptions of the heating elements.

Some of the common sauna brands you'll find on eBay are:

• Coleman
• Radiant
• Blue Wave
• Health Mate
• Heatwave
• MrSteam
• Steamist
• Sunlighten
• TheraSauna