The ceramic heating elements of Skylight Sauna's Far Infrared Heater radiates a wave that produces a comfortable warmth in the body. This type of heat is similar to the heat produced by a wood burning stove (without the hassles of stocking wood, chopping the wood, building the fire, and keeping the fire stoked.).

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These heaters cannot be found elsewhere on the internet and are not available in stores. Conventional heating systems heat the air. The heated air then warms our bodies. However, warm air rises. Much of your energy dollar is wasted heating the ceiling. This is especially true for homes with high, or vaulted, ceilings.

Skylight Sauna's Far Infrared radiant heating system emits a Far Infrared wave, similar to the warming rays produced by the sun. These Far Infrared waves then penetrate and warm the body. Heat energy is not lost warming the air. Far Infrared Ray 92% Infrared rays are that part of the light spectrum below the color red in the visible light range. The Infrared waves from the sun provide the heat that warms the earth. The most beneficial rays in the infrared band are those in the Far Infrared range.

Scenario #1: During the summer when in a room that has a room temperature of 75 degrees you are likely wearing a light weight shirt, and feeling warm. In the same room during the winter, the room temperature is also 75 degrees. Now you are likely wearing a heavy shirt or sweater, and maybe feeling a little on the cool side. In both situations the room temperature is the same, 75 degrees. Why the different clothing requirements?

During the summer months, the earth is tilted on its axis such that a greater amount of Far Infrared rays from the sun are warming the room. During the winter months the room does not have as much far infrared waves heating the room.

Scenario #2: Another natural example of how we are heated by the Far infrared waves from the sun. In this scenario standing outside in the direct rays of the sun, we feel warm. Stepping into a shaded area just a few feet away we immediately feel much cooler. The actual air temperature of the two locations will be very close, not enough difference to account for the large temperature shift just experienced. The difference is due to not having the Far infrared waves of the sun directly warming the body while standing in the shade.

Scenario #3: Native American Indians used Far infrared waves in their sweat lodges. Rocks would be heated by fires outside, then the hot rocks would be placed inside the sweat lodge. The rocks, when heated would emit a Far Infrared wave. This same principle is used by Far infrared heaters to produce the Far infrared wave. An inner element heats the outer ceramic material that covers the heating element, this ceramic material then emits the Far infrared wave which warms the body.

Potential Health Benefits

Far infrared heat warms the body, increasing capillary blood flow. Increased capillary blood flow helps to carry more oxygen and nutrients to the cell and carry away metabolic cellular waste. Anyone with circulation related conditions, or conditions that are exacerbated by cooler temperatures, will enjoy the soothing warmth produced by Skylight's Far Infrared heater.

Pollution free operation : Operation of the Far infrared heater is virtually silent. There is no fan to contribute to irritating background noise. A fan is neccessary since the heating waves radiate outwardly from the heater. Air is not heated and moved around by a fan. Since air is not moved, operation does not contribute to dust levels in the air.

Does not consume oxygen : Unlike conventional space heaters that may deplete oxygen levels from the room, the Far Infrated heater does not consume oxygen.

Energy Cost Savings

Skylight's Far infrared heater uses about 1,200 to 1,500 watts per hour (depending on the model). To calculate how much it costs to operate the Skylight's Far infrared heater find out how much the utility company charges for electricity in your area. (You can call the local power company for this information. It is usually shown on your electric bill.)

Utah Power, in Salt Lake City , currently charges 6.5 cents per kilowatt (kilowatt = 1,000 watts). So, the cost of operating the 1,500 watt heater in Salt Lake City area is 6.5 cents per hour. ( 1,500 watts X 6.5 cents/kilowatt = 9.75cents)

The Far infrared sauna uses about the same amount of power as a conventional electric heater. The cost of operation for the Far infrared sauna will be almost the same as a conventional electric heater. However, the Far infrared heater has 2 to 3 times the warming effect as a conventional heater.