Solocarbon Infrared Sauna Vs. Regular Infrared Sauna
Solocarbon infrared saunas by Sunlight Saunas use carbon-based heaters to promote sweating. All Infrared saunas claim the same health benefits, but some brands may provide greater benefits than others. To make an informed decision, you should explore the differences between Solocarbon infrared saunas and regular infrared saunas.
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Far Infrared vs. Regular Infrared
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Solocarbon uses far infrared waves, which means the heaters produce heat energy at a higher wavelength than regular infrared saunas. Far infrared heat penetrates deeper into the body causing more intense sweating, which should provide greater health benefits. According to studies done at the Far-Infrared Applied Association in Osaka, Japan, the Solocarbon heat panel provides superior infrared heat emissions.
Function
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Solocarbon uses carbon heaters rather than ceramic heaters with steel rods or coils. The Solocarbon heater has a larger surface area than other infrared sauna heaters. Regular infrared sauna heaters must reach temperatures of 300 to 1000 degrees Fahrenheit to heat the sauna room. Solocarbon heaters require heating to only 100 to 200 degrees to produce the same heat.
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Features
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Sunlight Solocarbon infrared saunas feature veneer-free woods, such as aromatic cedar and hypoallergenic basswood, with the exception of their portable model, which is not made from wood at all.
The Sunlight Solo is a portable far infrared sauna with Solocarbon heaters and an optional heat pad. Its unique tent design allows you to lie down or sit up and read or watch TV. It provides more heating options than similar personal infrared sauna products.
Benefits
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Infrared saunas are more energy efficient than other types of saunas. Solocarbon infrared saunas are so energy efficient that the manufacturer claims you can operate one for as little as 10 cents' worth of electricity for a 30-minute session.
Solocarbon far infrared saunas have a lifetime warranty that includes cabinetry. Other infrared saunas offer only a one-year warranty on cabinetry. This is important because wood exposed to the sauna's high heat could eventually crack or warp.
Disadvantages
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Unlike many comparable infrared sauna companies, the company distributing Solocarbon infrared saunas makes no mention of the sustainability of the wood used in their saunas. For ecologically conscious consumers, this is a serious concern.
Solocarbon infrared saunas generally cost more when compared to regular infrared saunas.
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