Steam Bath Unit Companies

By Tim Carter
©1993-2008 Tim Carter

Summary: If a soothing steam bath is on your wish list, check these companies and these questions about steam baths. Find the right steam bath generator for you.

Steam Generation Unit Companies

There are quite a few companies that make steam generation units. It is actually quite surprising to me in as much as you normally don't see many of these things in most houses. The units come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and design.

One of the things you should be looking at is the actual design. Here is what I would be interested in knowing:

How close does the unit need to be to the shower area?
Can the unit be installed in a nearby area so that if and when it needs to be serviced, it is easy to access the steam unit?
If you have hard water, how will mineral deposits be removed from the heating coils or plates?
How many steam heads are required for different sized shower areas? Will one head be enough for your shower or does it require two or more?
How long does it take for steam to begin to flow from the head once the unit has been turned on?

I am familiar with one of the manufacturers of the steam units. It is a low pressure steam system that has a unique back flush design feature. After each use, the Roma units back flush and clean out the tanks. The Roma units also feature stainless steel heating plates that will not corrode. I happen to be a big fan of stainless steel - especially when you are dealing with water and rust!

Here are the steam generation unit companies. Call them for literature and see what you think of these wonderful devices.