Portable infrared saunas have already taken Europe by storm and are flooding the homes of America as we speak. If you are like many Americans that are not sure how to pick the best portable infrared ray (FIR) sauna for your needs, then you will find this Buyer’s Guide useful.

There are several basic things to look for when investigating which portable infrared sauna to purchase. If you are going to have a positive infrared sauna experience there are some critical aspects to consider.

Let’s start with selecting the right infrared heater. Avoid the many portable infrared saunas that use flat carbon panel/sheet emitters. These infrared heaters often only emit 5-10% far infrared rays (FIR) and convection heat near the heater. Some portable saunas and dome saunas use these emitters in such a way that requires the wiring to be zig-zagged, which have a high out put of EMF (electromagnetic fields.) Look for the infrared ray heaters that emit 100% far infrared rays.

Far infrared ray heaters are most efficient when they are of the carbon coated ceramic make. Originally infrared heaters were ceramic, then came the carbon designs. By combing the two, portable infrared sauna manufacturers are able to benefit from the long waves that come from carbon and the high quantity of waves that come from the ceramic. Additionally, look for the saunas with heaters that heat up immediately.

The majority of portable FIR saunas automatically shut off the infrared ray function in order to prevent overheating, only it can be hard to notice this function seeing as far infrared rays are not visible to the human eye. Always go with the portable saunas that continuously emit infrared rays.

Some saunas are now being made with temperature controls that work just like your thermostat at home. You may come across this style of portable sauna when searching for the best of the best on the market. One point to keep mind about this design feature is that when the specified temperature is reached the infrared rays stop coming, which can greatly lower the actual amount of infrared ray therapy during your session. To remedy this problem some manufacturers have developed infrared heaters that only reduce the amount of FIR that is emitted instead of halting it all together. This is not ideal, but is a way of still having the thermostat feature without completely shutting of the FIR for long periods of time.

It is important to find a portable FIR sauna that reaches the right temperature. For improved metabolism and increased blood flow and lymph circulation your sauna should be around 170F (75C.) Don’t waste your time with infrared saunas that only reach temperatures of around 110F (43C.)

Be sure to find a portable FIR sauna that is well sized. This may seem like a no brainer, but it is an easy part of the process to overlook. The convenience of portability will be negated if you end up with a portable sauna that doesn’t meet your size needs. The most flexible style is the portable infrared sauna that has a cube-like shape and has a chair inside to sit on. This type of FIR sauna can accommodate most every size person. Also, the seating can easily be change to meet preferences of most any user.

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If reviewing this Buyers Guide you will observe that most the information emphasizes finding the right infrared heater. Keep that in mind as you search for one to bring home and you will find your portable infrared sauna experience more pleasant.

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