This 200 F Infrared Sauna Is Better Than ANY Finnish Traditional Steam Sauna!

Wondering if a traditional sauna is better than an infrared sauna? The Finnish tradition of having a hot rock sauna of over 170 - 200F degrees and the many research studies on PubMed proving the health benefits of sauna, can now be matched with an infrared sauna hybrid. This video goes over how you can add a traditional sauna heater to any infrared sauna (or any type of sauna for that matter) for just a few hundred dollars. If high heat is important to you, you can now have it quickly and easily in any sauna configuration you want.
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[@matt-justice]

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[@stevebell5481]

This llink goes to a 3kv 220v sauna heater ?

[@matt-justice]

This model. amzn.to/48CRQEF It may change as goes in and out of stock

[@Payton77]

Quick question. I just ordered the two seater from Matt Wise over at radiant health. He said this would not work due to the sauna shutting off based on going above the thermometer reading? I think I wrote that right. He basically said the sauna cuts off, so using a secondary heating source that exceeds the set temp it should be getting would seasonally override it and shut it off. But I’m pretty sure you stayed here you could run both simultaneously? Please share your thoughts if you find time. Regards

[@Guitarbarella]

Swedish sauna never fixed my chronic shoulder pain. Far infa red healed it in two sessions. The more I used it the better it feels, today my shoulder doesn’t even click and is flexible and doesn’t hurt at all. I find it really helps my bones as I’m older now. I also find it’s easier to breathe in it as well.

[@pauljogever3282]

I just installed a 3KW traditional sauna heater in my 2 person IR sauna. Running it off a separate 240V 16 amp circuit (Australia). Very quick at heating up and great results. I haven't tried to run both at same time yet. Thanks for your content.

[@ZwPirate]

Did you need a sparky to install this? Does it cause humidity outside the sauna? I wanna stick one in a garage in a rental

[@Danman1974]

I tried an infrared sauna for three days and I'm hooked. I know what I feel. Don't need any study for that. Bought one a few days ago and can't wait, but unfortunately have to...Just a few more days...

[@Burten144]

"I recently installed the Vevor 6kw 240v heater in my two-person infrared sauna. Before the installation, my sauna would only reach a temperature of 130F after an hour. But now, with the new heater, it only takes around 30 minutes for the temperature to go from 60F to 170F, with the highest temperature recorded so far being 201F. I have also splashed water on the rocks without any issues with the radio, lights, or other sauna components. It is important to ensure that the heater and vents have the correct clearances. I extended one side of my sauna by three feet to have more room. Currently, I am working on my own Saunum AirSolo in a DIY style."

[@michaelstanley3961]

Having owned both, the wet sauna experience is far better than the infrared system. The feeling of warm steam on the body is amazing. I now have a gas fired unit and love. True not as flexible as infrared and I don't care which is technically better but I love the wet version. Each to their own...

[@Drakefitness]

I’ve been using the RadiantHealth 2H for about a month now. First 2-4 sessions, it took me 10-14 minutes to start sweating, so I was questioning my choice of saunas! Now my sweat starts going strong around 6-8 minutes. Rolling sweat around 12 minutes. Takeaway here is that my body has had to adapt to the stimulus and now responds rather quickly! I’ve added a 250w Therabulb and the heat factor has multiplied!! In addition, I enjoy a light workout/stretch session as it is warming up. My views on traditional saunas have changed. Infrared has been amazing and I think both types of sauna have a place in the healing realm!!

[@matt-justice]

Excellent observation! Yes first becoming acclimated to sweating, then heat acclimation itself. I have more videos we recorded on this… major point is people think in traditional sauna the heat suffering they go through when pouring water on the rock is an intense sweat… but not really. Some of it is an accumulation of humidity being created, with infrared, every single drop in that sauna came from you. It’s just the mechanics of radiant heat vs heating the air really. I too share your experience, and keep going back to infrared even after having both. Yes the bulbs are awesome to shorten preheat time too don’t you think!?

[@colezy9]

Could you provide the details on your Therabulb setup please?

[@Drakefitness]

@@colezy9Matt did a video listing the parts and how he set up the additional bulb. Can’t seem to find it though. Maybe Matt could direct you to it.

[@patricksteliga4252]

Yes to infrared... there is a reason a sports PT will use infrared to treat tissue damage. It's been around for a long time and works. I am very intrigued by the hybrid approach. I like the traditional sauna with moisture but also want the benefit of the deeper tissue heating affect. I stumbled on this channel doing research to build an indoor sauna. I also own a construction company. We recently completed custom sauna installs in several large residence remodels. Thanks for the insightful information.

[@SFCISME]

I like the idea of a hybrid. I had an IR first. It maxed out about 135, I would sweat but it had no effect on my BP or anything. That one kept burning up its control unit so I bought a traditional 4 person with 6k or 9k heater (I forget) but within two weeks my BP was averaging down 20 points. It regularly runs about 210 after 30 minutes. I rarely pour water on the rocks. I think lining the walls with IR panels may be easier with a traditional but obviously more expensive

[@markbalogh9655]

i love both im different ways. different benefits. But relaxing wise i nice clean new wooden finish sauna cranked up past 220°F and up.

[@ronblouch178]

Great video. Needed more time on the actual benefits you observed during your year of hybrid use.

[@SOGSEAL]

Traditional sauna is great if you have space dedicated for it and its good to do for 1 time a week. Infrared sauna you can do more often and you can setup it up in your garage. Also what you can do with traditional sauna is get some rocks and a container where you can heat up those rocks then place heavy duty tent over those rucks but make sure you putout fire and coals :) so use both :)

[@johncave6992]

Thanks Matt, been following you for a while and joined the group. Have a clearlight outdoor 2 person and when the 2kw come back in stock going to put it in and experience the finnish style. Thanks again.

[@caseypeavler1978]

This is a very good question to ask. Love the content and discussion.

[@CallyCmart]

If you install the additional sauna heater how do you avoid having the infrared portion from shutting off if the additional heater escalates the temperature above 145 degrees? Is there a way to bypass the infrared thermostat in the Radiant Health E3H?

[@patriot30308]

Thank you Matt! Last week I bought a radiant health E-2H because of you! Very excited for it to come in 😁

[@matt-justice]

You’re gonna love it, excellent choice!

[@scottallen7195]

How much did it run you,I too am in the market for this as well!

[@Asildriez]

I'm getting the same soon as well. A long time ago he had a $500 discount code. Were you still able to use that with your purchase if you knew about it?

[@scottbroberts]

​@@Asildriezas of last month, the discount code is still good. I'm in the market and talked to them. I think the 2 person is about $5500 before the discount but don't quote me on that.

[@venom5809]

I have a question, I have an infrared sauna currently, used to have steam ones in a couple other houses before and realized that's what I prefer. I want to get a steam one again and I was wondering about adding a heater like you did, conveniently my sauna is literally next to my electrical panel. I assume running it with just heat would be fine but if I wanted to ladle water over the rocks and add steam into the equation, would it damage the infrared panels and the control panel inside? If it could work that would be amazing and I would not have to buy or build another sauna.

[@imaginitivity7853]

I don't know how the algorithm works, but I've just got a 4 person health mate IR sauna that I'm planning to install a 3kw heater into and your video popped up. Currently the sauna temp tops out at 50deg C, but i do get a good sweat on after 20-30 minutes. Really hoping to get a real sauna experience and not damage the cabin in the process. Hybrid seems a really attractive option, but i did have to run a couple of 20A lines to have both operational simultaneously. I'm wary of overriding safety temp cut outs though

[@shortattentionspangarage1312]

Do you think the added humidity could have a negative impact on the infrared panels or the electronics inside the sauna? Assuming you're pouring water on the rocks, of course.

[@dgjunior68]

My thoughts exactly. Or does he remove electronics. ?

[@imaginitivity7853]

I think I'll be sealing with silicone to prevent moisture penetration. Also install forced air extraction to vent the cabin after use

[@stu2427]

I combine them both. Where as I do like the red light heat soaking into me. It's not as good as a traditional sauna. But I do both same time now and it is better

[@user-iy5kb1gf2k]

will the high heat of the traditional sauna heat hurt the infrared components (melt wiring)?

[@r1chinSLO]

Probably.

[@frogimmortal]

Have been interested in doing traditional saunas for a while and recently did a short dive into the benefits of photobiomodulation, leaving me wondering why you couldn't combine the benefits of both. This is what I was looking for. Thanks

[@Tikkakoski]

As a Finnish person I thought I'd mention something. I appreciate your hands on approach and experimentation but to me a Finnish sauna is NOT primarily a steam sauna. It's up to the individual to decide how much steam they want to use. Some people in Finland think you shouldn't use steam at all and only use drea heat from the stove. Most people use the steam tho so I get it but I think steam saunas are a totally different thing as in Roman or "Turkish" saunas. What makes a Finnish sauna is the ability to ADJUST the moisture aka steam but also run it totally dry whereas "steam saunas," can't do that. Another thing is I actually prefer fire and wood heated saunas which are a lot more traditional but I also think they are just better. It's hard to explain how but you should just try it and see it for yourself. Thanks for the video. 🙂👍

[@richarddresden6869]

Finland is cool and you are cool

[@khunbob2118]

Hi, really enjoyed your video. I live in Thailand and I am seriously considering getting an infrared sauna but this hybrid option seems ideal. Would the moisture cause an issue at all to a wooden infrared sauna?

[@TheXILLR]

Can you make a video about adding a heater to the radiant health two person sauna?

[@johncave6992]

Matt, I love your videos, and you can't believe some of these studies from I have no idea where.

[@jaggerjames319]

How do the panels and electrical connections hold up with the excess humidity?

[@Gary-iy4oh]

I’m not on Facebook or anything so can’t follow u. I’m looking at a 2 person sauna and was going for traditional one but after watching numerous videos, am I choosing wrong and just doing what your showing on here and get an infrared one and add a traditional heater?? It dose my head when there’s so many different videos on this. Cheers in advance

[@joey_reger]

My biggest confusion is power source. In my garage is a normal outlet. I'm realizing that it's far cheaper to just buy an infrared sauna and add a traditional heater. The electrical part is confusing me.

[@AOWfire]

Is the moisture / mould a problem when adding steam into an infrared, given they are not built for that? Is the timber up to it?

[@LuIsSaNcHeZ510]

Been dreaming about a 4x4 box truck build with an electric sauna stove/ shower. Wondering if it’s possible to run on batteries and how much juice would be required for daily use. Maybe I’m crazy. Probably a bad idea.

[@Cyburai77]

Yeah, so I have been wanting to build a hybrid sauna for a long time so that my clients, and myself could get the benefits from both styles of heat. However, I cannot find anywhere an infrared sauna that doesn't turn off the panels at temps above 150F. So when the external heater kicks on and gets the sauna up to 151F, the panels are no longer running and thus the sauna is not functioning as a hybrid, it is only a traditional at that point. Maybe the sensor should be removed or modified? Put in a cup of cold water? Ideas?

[@garfieldmtify]

Matt really great discussion! I would like to purchase a full spectrum infrared personal portable sauna for my apartment. ...something i can pack up and take with whenever needed. Any recommendations? Which in your view would you say is the best out there? Thanks so much!

[@Streambrewer]

I keep waiting for the health studies based on IR heat therapy. I’m not defying someone to show me or denying that they may exist. But, every study sited by IR proponents I can find refers to some other modality for heat therapy that is not IR.

[@df2324]

Thanks Matt!!

[@SevenFoxes345]

Hi, how did you move the sensor to bypass the HL sensor in the case when you use a space heater inside your unit to get some more heat ? Thanks

[@SuperBillybabe]

What's the most affordable 1 person sauna you would recommend? 115v

[@pigetstuck]

Would love to see you dialogue with the "traditional Finnish sauna community" on this topic....

[@matt-justice]

Oh? It's kind of the reason for the video... it always ends the same way: me being frustrated with the dogmatic ways, and them getting pissed off at me. :) Or you now they can just do what's in the video, and have their cake and eat it too???

[@nathanlonghorn2094]

Oh, we have tried. We get banned.

[@pigetstuck]

@@matt-justice That's fair. But I think both sides are still not quite understanding where the other is coming from...

[@pigetstuck]

also, I'm not sure why I was banned 🤷🏼‍♂

[@SevenFoxes345]

How did you bypass the HL sensor? Thanks !!!

[@anthonynavarro6292]

What are your thoughts on the Hot Box Sauna Hybrid Sauna that uses red-light to raise the temp up to 220

[@traceyfehn7840]

do you have a video on your thoughts about the "Sauna Space" product? I sold my infrared sauna ( vital sauna ) because I barely worked up a sweat ( don't think it got up to the 120 deg they claim). now I regret selling it because I could have added the sauna space bulbs. hope to hear your thought on that product !!!!!!!!!!

[@pauld8545]

Can you pour water over the rocks to get steam? Or will the steam screw up the infrared electronics?

[@alisonwilliams3313]

did you ever get an answer to this?

[@AlbertVasquez4Homes]

Would this void the warranty on Radiant Health or Clear light?

[@sergiopinelli9293]

Hi Matt! I wanted to ask you about buying a portable infrared sauna but there are three options and I don't know which of the three options is best. What they have in common is that they are all the same size, same material and tourmaline stones in the panels. - The first option differs in that it has mica panels, an EMF of 0 mgs and heats up to 75 degrees. (therasage/firzone brand) The second option has mica panels, an EMF of 3-5 mgs and heats up to 75 degrees. (therasage/firzone brand) The third option has carbon panels, an EMF of 3 mg and heats up to 60 degrees. (serenlife/firzone brand) Which do you think would be a better option? thank you so much

[@OzzieWorld]

Can't you just wear a thin hoodie and create more temp that of a steam sauna? Is a thermometer place inside my hoodie adequate gauge?

[@johnnyripple8972]

I go by Dr Rhonda Patrick recommendation. 174 + degrees for 20 minutes. If you get close to or over 200 degrees there starts to be negative effects. Any recommendations for one that goes over 180 degrees.

[@entropy0917]

Matt - The heater link you list goes to a 3KW, not a 2kw and that is 220V. I've seen the 2K before but seems hard to find and it need a 20A circuit, not regular house 15A outlet. Do you run it without any rocks and on a 15A circuit?

[@joselira4383]

I'm looking to buy a HELO INFRARED SAUNA. Just wondering if the EMF levels are low and safe, and is it a good sauna to buy? Thnx in advance ✌️

[@ricardomfreitas]

I have a small room where I want to install a 6kw sauna. We'll cover the wall with spanish cedar (Cedrela Odorata). As I'm in Brazil and I already have a small room for this purpose , I can't buy a pre-fabricated infra-red sauna. I would like to make a hybrid sauna. Is it possible to buy infrared plates and install it in the sauna I'm planning to do? If positive, can you recommend any? Thanks

[@gdr408]

Our 2 man Clearlight sanctuary has an auxiliary power outlet inside. Is there an add on you know of that plugs right in?

[@markbalogh9655]

if your trying to increase Lypolysis with saunas and niacin why not add in carnintine with it?

[@gzman1]

Thanks my thermostat just died and that part alone for a Saunatec is $140 alone. bad reviews on the product u linked on Amazon and one melted the unit!!!

[@skatersedge3139]

Is there a video of you using the hybrid design? Looked through the search on the Facebook group and couldn't find anything.

[@yeetusfetus4503]

But do the originally infrared saunas handle water being thrown onto the rocks? Idk if it was designed to handle steam, since i saw you used an empty?!?! stove

[@mmcanyt]

What about adding IR to a barrel sauna heated w fire??

[@tomunderwood4283]

How does it compare to a hot shower or bath?

[@petterikummala1624]

Agree with the notion that infrared sauna is not a sauna. It's not. Can't compare infrared to an actual sauna.

[@royaldecreeforthechurchofm8409]

But infrared doesn't have insulation and convection. You can't just stick a rock heater in a infrared sauna and make it the same.

[@markbalogh9655]

can you spash the finish heater you made?

[@robertkcoulston7660]

Matt Is an infrared sauna lamp that is plug and play that I can add to small Finnish sauna?

[@justinbrown2637]

Buy a hot air humidifier and put in there lol

[@Skutchiamo]

Will this addition fit in a 1 person sauna with a person inside?

[@matt-justice]

No but you could put the heat lamp bulbs or the infrared heater in a small cabin. Scroll down here certifiedsaunas.com/resources/

[@gbwalther3198]

Have u been to Finland & tested their Saunas there? If so, what did u find out? 😎😎

[@paguliukas]

Do u get 80c ?

[@relativityboy]

So, 200+f? yowch I love classic saunas and have never been in one that hot. Drama cuts credibility, if you're trying to convince the classic crew.

[@terrydactyl7708]

Since the first tobacco company 1730 up to 1964 smoking was good for your health… Who knows what the future holds for these radiation boxes…

[@jakemaanimeikalainen248]

But infrared sauna can't even be called a sauna since it doesn't produce any löyly which is the heart of the sauna. So it is just a heating room without any pleasure so what is the point.

[@john99776]

The point is health benefits.

[@andr0373]

Traditional saunas produce as much if not more IR radiation than IR saunas alone; the stove (~500 degrees), the structure (~150 degrees), and the air (150-200 degrees) all emit IR radiation in spectrums from at least 1 to 100 um all at higher power levels and more directions than anything you can generate with less than a 4KW emitters/heaters. So traditional sauna's are already IR saunas. You do you, but it is pretty obvious a tiny wood, glue, and plastic box inside your house is a different thing than a traditional sauna. I know not everyone can access a traditional sauna all the time but if you have been in one then you know the difference. It is way more than the temperature or the type/amount of radiation. The real problem with modern sauna's is they suffer from the side affects of capitalism (not saying it is always a bad thing). You don't have to feel the wood, fit it, smell it, drip your blood and sweat and time into it. No one is sitting around using their Mom's sauna blanket. The cheap IR saunas are disposable and poorly thought out to make money, not make the user want to keep it forever. You don't have to work for it. A real sauna is one you have earned. If all you have is a sauna blanket and that makes you feel good, that is really all that matters, but there is no reason to argue that is the same as a traditional sauna.

[@john99776]

I think you're right about traditional saunas producing infrared like IR saunas. This is something that's left out of the conversation most of the time. The reason that I'm happy with my IR sauna is that it replicates the helpful infrared WITHOUT the unnecessary bulky construction, high energy consumption, hot air discomfort and skin and lung irritation of a traditional sauna. OF COURSE traditional saunas are tried and proven for their benefits - before the advent of IR heaters they were the only game in town. But the reason that they worked was the beneficial infrared that's emitted by any heater. Sitting around a campfire warms by infrared, too - not by heating the air in the wilderness. If someone wants to sit in high heat, that's their business, but there's no reason to think that high air temperature is necessary for the health benefits attributable to sauna use. Now that we have a way to generate infrared without a lot of waste and discomfort, I'm happy to use an IR sauna.

[@andr0373]

@@john99776 agreed, I forgot to mention standard campfires, almost entirely infrared and anyone can build one. Happy saunaing to you.

[@JesusSavesSinners]

Sauna Rooms are inferior to an Infrared Sauna Blanket. The reason why an Infrared Sauna Blanket is Superior to any Sauna room is because you get the best possible Infrared Ray treatment. Infrared Rays are extremely Healthy for your body. With an Infrared Sauna Blanket you get 360 degrees of Infrared Rays Penetrating your body an inch and a half deep. This is extremely healthy. It is unhealthy to have the temperature above 160 degrees when using an Infrared Sauna Blanket. I guess you need 200 degrees for an Infrared Sauna Room because the Infrared Sauna Rays are further away from your body than in an Infrared Sauna Blanket. In the Blanket the Rays are laying against what you are wearing. I wear a Sauna Suit, it is an extremely thin and breathable Nylon material, inside my Infrared Sauna Blanket.

[@nilessnyder3308]

Infrared saunas don't exist. The word sauna is used here to promote an elevated tanning booth that may have some health benefits but it's not a sauna. Come up with a different name but don't call it a sauna because sauna is not a generic word like kleenex.

[@jessicarosenberg433]

Sorry but it's too late. You can say Finnish Sauna to distinguish your experience but legally sauna is generic.

[@jdogi1]

Lol. Love the language Nazism. Sorry, but languages are a living entities. They evolve to serve their masters. We'll use language how we wish.

[@dannyboyg3841]

Get a grip

[@eyehatemyjob]

I have an infrared sauna in my house so I can confirm they in fact do exist.

[@imaginitivity7853]

I think anyone understands sauna to mean heat bathing. The prefix indicates what the heat sources or style is. Finnish sauna, infrared sauna, wood stove sauna. They're all saunas