Jetted Showers Upgrade Your Bathroom

A popular new trend in home improvement is remodeling bathrooms with jetted showers. A jetted shower not only gives you a place to do the everyday bathing task, but will become your new home spa escape to unwind after a hard day. These jetted bathroom showers can also come with optional steam kits, bringing the spa to you. If you go for the jetted shower with steam, you will be upgrading your bathroom to the highest standard of luxury available on the market, and this will also increase the value of your home. However, the jetted shower panel alone with a brilliant new shower enclosure and shower tray is enough to make anyone say “Wow!” after being a guest in your home.

There are a variety of jetted showers you can choose from to create the dream bathroom you’ve always wanted. A jetted shower usually comes as a complete shower package, including a new shower column with adjustable body water jets, a shower tray, and a beautiful glass or acrylic shower enclosure. Of course, there are different options depending on the shower column you choose, but these jetted bathroom showers are a luxurious escape no matter which style you choose. There are jetted shower models with a “rain” showerhead built into the top of the enclosure, a jetted shower panel, a hand held personal showerhead attached to the column, and possible a steam kit to turn your jetted shower into your own steam room.

Jetted showers are the way to go if you are remodeling your bathroom, because if you’re going to invest in a new shower for yourself or you want to upgrade your home for a resale, the jetted shower will pay for itself. A luxurious jetted shower will give you a hundreds, maybe even thousands of hours of ultimate relaxation during its lifetime in your bathroom, and what price can you really place on that? Also, if you are fixing up your home to put it on the market, then these jetted bathroom showers can really increase the value of your home and you’ll get far more in return for this bathroom upgrade than you paid for it. No matter what, a jetted shower panel and a new enclosure is a fantastic luxury upgrade for your home, and you will benefit from taking the time to put in a little nicer jetted shower than the standard one.

So when you are thinking about that all important home improvement project for yourself or for the added value in your home resale, then feel good about splurging on jetted showers for your bathrooms. The bathroom is a room that will give you a high return if you invest on a remodel before selling, or you will get to enjoy the personal spa you create for your dream bathroom yourself. You will get all the luxurious options that come with these top of the line bathroom showers, and the hours of relaxation you will get from your jetted shower panel will be well worth it. Or, the return you will get on this investment in your home sale price, especially if you get a jetted shower with steaming capability will pay for itself and then some.

By Jane Worthington

How Does a Steam Generator For a Steam Bath Work

It goes without saying that without steam there could be no steam bath. But how is the steam created? What generates it, and what is required for efficient production of steam? This article will examine steam generators and everything required to make steam.

Steam generators for residential use are electrical units that can be installed nearly anywhere. They do not have to be close to the steam bath, and can be situated up to 40 feet away. Their basic requirements are a water supply and an electrical connection. Some models also require a drain.

Steam Generator Components

The steam generator unit consists of a tank for holding water, a connection for incoming water, and an outlet for the steam. An electrical element at the bottom of the water tank heats the water, and the size and the electrical rating of this element is a factor in determining how much steam the unit can produce.

The water tank needs to be airtight in order to allow steam pressure to build up. Steam pressure is a formidable force that is strong enough to power locomotives! In order to withstand the pressure of the steam buildup, the water tank needs to be very strong. Welded steel is the most common material for water tanks.

As a safety precaution, the water tank needs to have a pressure release valve in case the steam pressure becomes too high. The safety valve is an absolute necessity. Exploding tanks can cause a great deal of damage and even death.

The incoming water supply can be either hot or cold. Feeding hot water into the steam generator allows the steam to build up more quickly, but many generators use a cold water feed and still provide steam in a reasonable amount of time.

To control the amount of the water in the tank, a water level probe is connected to a valve which turns the water on or off automatically. The valve is powered with electricity and uses a solenoid to control water flow.

Before the water passes through the solenoid valve, it first passes through a master shutoff valve. It is a simple mechanical valve and can be used to cut off the water supply to the steam generator when it needs to be serviced.

As the steam builds up, it passes through the outtake pipe that is connected to the steam bath. The steam passes through the steam heads which are controlled by either an on/off switch or a timer. The on/off switch causes the steam head to protrude from the wall of the steam bath and lets the steam out. Optional timers can be used to limit the amount of time that steam is generated and to turn off the steam generator automatically.

Despite the relative simplicity of the steam generator, it is important to have it professionally installed. If steam pressure unexpectedly builds up and cannot be released through a properly connected release valve, a dangerous situation can result. A licensed plumber can do the work properly and guarantee a safe steam bath.

By Mike Hirn