This second video is just as good as the “10 things not to do in a sauna video”. Very very good!

This video explains how NOT to behave in a sauna. Well done to the creators of the video – we enjoyed it very much!

Inspect hinges , handles and door seals and repair or replace as nececessary. Loose hinges and damaged seals allow heat or moisture to escape increasing the time needed for the cabin to reach and indeed to maintain its optimum operating environment. Oil and tighten screw regularly and check seals for any signs of wear and tear.

Sauna sensors and bulbs can be subject to less than favourable water ingress from clients who are a little too vigorous with the raponsing bucket. Check weekly and keep stocks on site to avoid unnecessary cabin closures or downtime. It’s also good practice to check over the bench supports and structures, maintaining where required.  

Steam Generating equipment is easily checked, cleaned and maintained. In fact, our generators have removable key parts which require regular replacement for efficient output. How regular will depend on level of use. A cabin which runs continually for 18 hours a day, 7 days a week will require mini services quarterly while a cabin situated in private residence will need only an annual service.  

Developing a suitable routine is key. Operating an efficient maintenance schedule takes very little time yet offers long term cabin efficiency. Don’t forget to talk to our team, we are only a click or call away and can offer advice, answer those maintenance questions or send over manuals as needed.

Dripping swimsuits and wood really don’t mix.  Many of our sites are experiencing water damage to sauna benches which is severe enough to require complete replacement or refurbishment of the benches on a regular basis.

Our German, and indeed many European, counterparts see sauna bathing in a very different light and incorporate  this activity into weekly life.  The health benefits are known and recommended cycles are observed.  There are no wet swimsuits allowed and towels are essential kit.

OK so we are not going to change everyone’s approach to sauna bathing (although it would be good to see a nation of healthy sauna bathers!).  But you can enhance your users experience and look after your investment in the equipment by doing one simple thing.  Implement  the ‘Bums on Towels’ rule.

Education is key. Encourage users to bathe in cycles, allowing time to dry off and cool down in between each use and firmly advise that all users of the sauna should sit on towels.  Your clients will start to reap the benefits of efficient bathing and you the benefits of fewer repair jobs.

Lets start a revolution and get those towels in motion!

Check to see if you have the technical manuals and parts lists that correspond to your equipment.   We have lots of information which will be invaluable in solving day to day maintenance and parts queries.  What’s more, its completely free.  Call or email office@sauna-spa.co.uk to get your site information pack up to date.

Do you know that much like any mechanical equipment, Klafs equipment needs regular servicing?  Annually, an average commercial site requires 4 services a year with 2 being the recommended minimum.   If your complete your own maintenance we can provide a list of recommendations on replacement parts for each service and even organise a delivery of those parts pre service.  Take the head ache out of costly breakdowns and set up a regular service schedule.  Call or email to talk through your requirements.

Find yourself checking the essence bottle and finding that you are not actually sure when it ran out?  It is a common problem and unless you have a regular supply and check the levels weekly your clients are not getting the full benefit.  A 5 litre bottle of steam essence run on an 18 hour cycle will last a month or so dependant on flow.  Assess your requirements and set up a regular delivery dependent on use.  We will deliver to a specified schedule and invoice as usual on a fully automatic basis.  Call or email to discuss.