What to consider when installing a steam generator

A steam generator uses a heat source to boil liquid water to vapor. The heat can come from the combustion of;

  • Petroleum
  • Coal
  • Natural gas
  • Nuclear fission reactor
  • Municipal waste or biomass

Liquid water turns to water vapor when heated to boiling point. In a steam bath, it is the generator’s tank to heat water to the required temperature. Water is heated to the boiling point by an electric element. The steam moves from the generator to the shower enclosure through a pipe; The outlet called the steam head steam is releases steam. 

Many details go into the creation of a residential steam shower. Nonetheless, the main component of any steam room is the generator; this is because, without this steam generator, there can be no steam.

What to Look for in a Steam Generator

Methods of Producing Steam: converting liquid water into steam is usually the same in all steam generators. However, there are differences between steam shower manufacturers that can change your experience. Some steam generators have one relatively large heating element. Others have two or smaller elements, allowing increased control over steam temperature. Although a single heating element can either be off or on, having more than one element enables the option of having only one on at a time, meaning that steam is constantly being produced by one heating element or the other, sometimes referred to as "soft steam."

Steam Speed; some steam generators produce steam in under a minute. Nonetheless, such models are not energy efficient. Many steam generator users opt to put on the moisture and then come back in later.

Materials, Appearance, and Size; The size of your steam generator depends on your shower area’s construction details and scope. If your generator is too large, it can be wasteful. If it is too small, it cannot provide an appropriate steam experience. The size of the steam generator also determines where to locate the generator. Most steam generator manufacturers produce "compact" models secured in an attic, closet, or nearby space.

Noise; A silently operating unit is appropriate for a gratifying steam shower. Nonetheless, most steam generators will produce some noise. The real issue is the production of sound by any mechanical components in the generator. An excellent way to minimize the noise in a steam generator is to install a water pressure regulator. You may also decide to insulate the steam line for extra noise reduction. You should always bear in mind that not all noise from a steam shower is standard. Certain sounds could point to a problem with the generator. 

Controls; Your steam generator is usually hidden, so you need a way to control it from the shower area. Controls have many designs. You can install controls inside the shower area or outside the shower area. The majority of people opt to install both controls. Internal controls are preferred because you need not leave the shower area to make adjustments.