A sauna heater is not simply a device that makes air hot. It is part of a complete thermal system involving the firebox, steel, firebrick, stones, room surfaces, ventilation, and bathers. The real question is not whether a heater uses
In kitchens everywhere, the air fryer has earned its place as a weeknight hero—fast, efficient, and tidy. But for those who know the smoky satisfaction of the Green Egg, the story of cooking is about depth, rhythm, and harmony. Both
If sauna stoves were sold by the pound, do you think it would be a pretty good measure of value? Generally speaking, is it true that the heavier the sauna stove, the longer it will last? And for that matter,
For many, the decision whether to go wood fired sauna or electric heated sauna comes down to a simple choice:
Dials or draft?
I have had a few people ask me for a list of all the components needed for installing a wood stove. Home Depot doesn’t stock the chimney gear. Selkerk website can be a bit confusing unless you know what you’re
From the Mailbag: Hi Glenn, I ordered your e-book a couple of years ago and am finally (hopefully) getting started on my sauna build. I am converting a stand alone shed that is on the edge of our yard. My
Please re-welcome Jeff back to saunatimes for Part II of his electric sauna heater review. Jeff is an electrical engineer by trade. He has a high end job. I cannot reveal Jeff’s actual position. as I could be tracked down
We wood burning sauna enthusiasts have to be careful. We can start waving our flag high and mighty about the virtues of a wood stove (vs, electric and especially *gasp* anything to do with an infrared light bulb). But we
EDITOR’S NOTES: I have built a bunch of saunas. All wood burning. I know little about electric sauna stoves. Yet, thankfully, I have had recent extensive engagement with not one, not two, but THREE super intelligent folks who are building
Heat isn’t heat Have you ever cooked with a cast iron pan vs. a thin teflon pan? All quality restaurants use thick heavy cast iron pans. The food cooks evenly. The heat is more controlled. “The food tastes better.” Those
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