6
THROWING WATER ON HEATED
STONES
The air in the sauna room becomes
dry when warmed up. Therefore, it is
necessary to pour water on the heated
stones to reach a suitable level of humidity
in the sauna.
The humidity of the air in the sauna room
is controlled by the amount of water
poured on the stones. A correct level of
humidity makes the bather’s skin sweat
and makes breathing easy. By throwing
water on the stones with a small ladle,
the bather should feel the effect of air
humidity on his skin. Both too high a
temperature and air humidity will give an
unpleasant feeling.
Staying in the hot sauna for long periods
of time makes the body temperature rise,
which may be dangerous.
The maximum volume of the ladle is 7
ounces. The amount of water poured on
the stones at a time should not exceed 7
ounces, because if an excessive amount
of water is poured on the stones, only
part of it will evaporate and the rest
may splash as boiling hot water on the
bathers.
Never pour water on the stones when
there are people near the heater, because
hot steam may burn their skin.
SAUNA WATER
The water to be poured on the heated
stones should meet the requirements
of clean household water. the factors
essentially affecting the quality of water
include the following:
• Humuos content (color, taste,
precipitates); recommended content
less than 12 mg/l.
• Iron content (color, smell, taste,
precipitates); recommended content
less than 0.2 mg/l.
• Hardness - the most important
substances are manganese (Mn) and
calcium (Ca);
• Recommended content of manganese
0.05 mg/l, calcium less than 100 mg/l.
Calcareous water leaves a white, sticky
layer on the stones and metal surfaces
of the heater. Calcification of the stones
deteriorates the heating properties.
Ferrous water leaves a rusty layer on the
surface of the heater and elements, and
causes corrosion.
The use of humous, chlorinated water
and seawater is forbidden.
Only special aromas designed for
sauna water may be used. Follow the
instructions given on the package.
TEMPERATURE AND HUMIDITY
OF THE SAUNA ROOM
Both thermometers and hygrometers
suitable for use in a sauna are available.
As the effect of steam on people varies, it
is impossible to give an exact, universally
applicable bathing temperature or
percentage of moisture. The bather’s own
comfort is the best guide.
The sauna room should be equipped
with proper ventilation to guarantee
that the air is rich in oxygen and easy to
breathe.
Bathing in a sauna is considered a
refreshing experience and good for the
health. Bathing cleans and warms your
body, relaxes the muscles, soothes and
alleviates oppression. As a quiet place, the
sauna offers the opportunity to meditate.
