Hey Matt! I watched many of your videos on sauna before embarking on this project. Thank you for all of that knowledge! I was debating keeping the original tent or just removing the heating panels and putting them in my box. Sounds like I should get rid of it... I was a bit suspicious of it already - definitely noticed the off-gassing too. I'll appreciate the little extra space, that's for sure.
Hey thanks for posting this video! Curious on what you used for flooring when you removed the tent? I have the same sauna and when I first got it I was concerned about the off gassing but thought maybe the hormetic stress of the heat would counteract any damage. XD Anyway, I'm 5'7" and even for me that space was *tight* so this looks like a good solution to get a little more space AND get rid of the plastic. Incidentally, another search I did on DIY saunas turned up a great vid on using a 6x6 grow tent with panels and heat lamps aaand that's when I realized I was basically sitting in a grow tent every day! So I'd love to get rid of the tent. I searched for an update on your new setup, apologies if I missed it, but this looks like a budget friendly way to do exactly what I want. You've got a new subscriber and I'll keep a lookout on an update if you post one!
Hey thanks for the comment! Because I had built my sauna to the same dimensions as the tent, I just cut the floor off of the tent and left a couple inches of the walls on it so that it won''t spill any sweat. I do wish I had made the sauna slightly bigger, but I'm not too bothered by the space. I might do an update soon to show the changes I've made and the bench I built for it.
140º. Infrared penetrates your body to heat tissue up internally, so it doesn't need to get as hot as dry saunas (180-210º) range which heats you externally
I switched out the internal hardboard to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
Dude I’m trying to build the ultimate indoor green house/ steam room combo because I live in a trailer in the Lower NE that doesn’t have central heat and temps. 😅
@@taylorpoe That's the temperature they advertise. When you said you added temp I was hoping it was more. I can't find any like this that get to 190-200 which is the range I'm looking for.
@@Fynmarr look into infrared saunas versus normal dry saunas. Infrared doesn’t need to get as hot because it’s penetrating your body. Dry saunas need to be hotter because they just heat the outside of your skin.
Nicely done. Is it possible to take Matt's advice below and remove the fabric? If you wrap the HDF with some reflecting product that could help with longevity?
I tested out removing the tent and I lost 7-8° F of heat. Decided to put it back in. Refletix is a good idea. But I’d also need to work on sealing the door better. Tent doesn’t bother me too much, so I’m going to keep it for now. It’s biggest benefit is that it has a floor that is easily cleanable.
@@taylorpoe Thanks for the update! Just a little more space would make a big difference. I'm gonna steal a lot of your approach - I get a little claustrophobic, so aiming at a glass door of some type. Will post the outcome. Thanks for the coaching!
Nice video and great work! I was thinking of doing nearly the same thing with the exact sauna from Amazon. I had the thought of getting rid of the tent completely and lining the inside of home built sauna with reflective insulation wrap over the foam board instead of the board you used and mounting the infrared heaters from the tent inside. Do you think this would be possible? - as far as removing the hardware from the tent and installing inside the home built sauna? Thank you for any reply! Also if you have any interest in a DIY cold plunge head over to my channel! I just post a DIY IBC tote plunge!
Very possible - I actually completely removed the tent after this video. realized it was better without it. I'm actually gonna remove the hardboard from the interiors and add these cedar strips to the inside in a Part II video soon. www.homedepot.com/p/American-Pacific-3-3-4-in-x-Random-Length-Aromatic-Red-Cedar-Shiplap-Planking-15-sq-ft-pkg-HD60-15S/319614105
@@highcountryoutdoor Yeah I just mounted the electrical unit on the back of m box and passed the wires in, then connected them to the panels which I just added some strips to hold them in place.
@Taylor Poe did you ever get rid of the tent ? I really think I may build one outside and won't stove heat it geat vid man has me thinking I just really want to hit that 180 mark
@@FuryDoesIt I did get rid of the tent. Glad I did. Yeah you're not likely to get it up to 180º outside with this kit's heating panels. These are infrared panels that penetrate at lower temperatures versus traditional dry saunas that heat from the outside of the skin and need higher temps - ideally ~200º. Even at 140º with this kit i'm sweating pools.
I guess I need to look into it more I'm curently just going to the nasty 24 hour fitness sauna it's dry heat 180 and my heart rate hits 150 ish in like 10 min are u monitoring heart rate with a fitbit or anything I wonder if it's the same with your set up
Dude way to go T Po! I've got my eye on one eventually as well. I love them. When you referenced the MDF, it looked really thin then I saw the flexibility and cutting it.... Isn't that Masonite/HDF? Because Masonite/Hardboard/High Density Fiberboard (as opposed to MDF) Doesn't use any formaldehyde-based resins for the binding!! I think you should be all good!! 😁
I had this same thought to just build a surround to cover a cheap sauna and I knew someone had to have already tried it on the TH-cams. Looks great!
Nice size, really small size - exactly what I am considering... Fits in my shower-room.
MDF if full of nasty chemicals like you say dude . It's your health at risk . You did an amazing job with the build though.
I switched out to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
@@taylorpoehow do you like the cedar?
@@bronzedonhandywork4353 Loving the cedar. Aesthetic and smell are great. Wish I had done this from the start.
My man. Good job, ditch the frame and fabric enclosure and hang the heaters on your wall. That plastic inside smelled god awful when I tested it.
Hey Matt! I watched many of your videos on sauna before embarking on this project. Thank you for all of that knowledge!
I was debating keeping the original tent or just removing the heating panels and putting them in my box. Sounds like I should get rid of it... I was a bit suspicious of it already - definitely noticed the off-gassing too. I'll appreciate the little extra space, that's for sure.
Are you saying don't use the amazon suana at all?
Great work Taylor, more efficient and looks better to. Are you going to stain the final? I suggest a dark cherry.
Would love to see your updated setup without the tent!
What are the dimensions on your build?
Love the dog. Classic.
Killer vid! It looks great. Definitely going to have to come by and try it out firsthand :D
Definitely switch to safer wood if you can. Best of luck
Hey thanks for posting this video! Curious on what you used for flooring when you removed the tent? I have the same sauna and when I first got it I was concerned about the off gassing but thought maybe the hormetic stress of the heat would counteract any damage. XD Anyway, I'm 5'7" and even for me that space was *tight* so this looks like a good solution to get a little more space AND get rid of the plastic. Incidentally, another search I did on DIY saunas turned up a great vid on using a 6x6 grow tent with panels and heat lamps aaand that's when I realized I was basically sitting in a grow tent every day! So I'd love to get rid of the tent. I searched for an update on your new setup, apologies if I missed it, but this looks like a budget friendly way to do exactly what I want. You've got a new subscriber and I'll keep a lookout on an update if you post one!
Hey thanks for the comment! Because I had built my sauna to the same dimensions as the tent, I just cut the floor off of the tent and left a couple inches of the walls on it so that it won''t spill any sweat. I do wish I had made the sauna slightly bigger, but I'm not too bothered by the space.
I might do an update soon to show the changes I've made and the bench I built for it.
What was the highest heat reading so far? Is it possible to get to 180F?
140º. Infrared penetrates your body to heat tissue up internally, so it doesn't need to get as hot as dry saunas (180-210º) range which heats you externally
Cutting the MDF is the most hazardous part of using MDF.
The dog!! ❤❤
nice, i would consider two vents, top and bottom.
What about building a little wooden slatted platform for your feet?
Great video!
good idea to switch them out
I switched out the internal hardboard to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
Cool man you don’t even really need the tent now
Yeah ended up getting rid of it - way better
Turn the panels inside out and put the mdf outside. Definitely don’t want to breathe the glue solvents…bad stuff
Great idea.
That plastic sauna gives off tremendous amounts of VOCs....
Dude I’m trying to build the ultimate indoor green house/ steam room combo because I live in a trailer in the Lower NE that doesn’t have central heat and temps. 😅
Great Video! What temperature did you get the unit up to after?
I get it up to 138º - 140º Fahrenheit
@@taylorpoe That's the temperature they advertise. When you said you added temp I was hoping it was more. I can't find any like this that get to 190-200 which is the range I'm looking for.
@@Fynmarr look into infrared saunas versus normal dry saunas. Infrared doesn’t need to get as hot because it’s penetrating your body. Dry saunas need to be hotter because they just heat the outside of your skin.
Amazing idea I try do that , this look simple
It wasn't too bad. You should go for it :)
What would you use other than MDF?
I switched out to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
You save me , bro ,👍💯
Nicely done. Is it possible to take Matt's advice below and remove the fabric? If you wrap the HDF with some reflecting product that could help with longevity?
I tested out removing the tent and I lost 7-8° F of heat. Decided to put it back in. Refletix is a good idea. But I’d also need to work on sealing the door better. Tent doesn’t bother me too much, so I’m going to keep it for now. It’s biggest benefit is that it has a floor that is easily cleanable.
Update: I realized the temp loss was due to a plug not fully connected. Ended up removing the tent. Very happy I did - the extra space is appreciable.
@@taylorpoe Thanks for the update! Just a little more space would make a big difference. I'm gonna steal a lot of your approach - I get a little claustrophobic, so aiming at a glass door of some type. Will post the outcome. Thanks for the coaching!
@@karlfruecht7258 nice, yeah you could definitely get a way w making it a bit deeper and wider. And a glass door is great idea
@@taylorpoe What do you think about switching MDF w Drywall?
You are selling what you made. It's amazing
Do you have a link for the sauna tent please?
This is the one: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07WC64NPQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Nice video and great work! I was thinking of doing nearly the same thing with the exact sauna from Amazon. I had the thought of getting rid of the tent completely and lining the inside of home built sauna with reflective insulation wrap over the foam board instead of the board you used and mounting the infrared heaters from the tent inside. Do you think this would be possible? - as far as removing the hardware from the tent and installing inside the home built sauna?
Thank you for any reply! Also if you have any interest in a DIY cold plunge head over to my channel! I just post a DIY IBC tote plunge!
Very possible - I actually completely removed the tent after this video. realized it was better without it. I'm actually gonna remove the hardboard from the interiors and add these cedar strips to the inside in a Part II video soon. www.homedepot.com/p/American-Pacific-3-3-4-in-x-Random-Length-Aromatic-Red-Cedar-Shiplap-Planking-15-sq-ft-pkg-HD60-15S/319614105
@@taylorpoe so did you remove the hardware from the tent and install in your box or go with something else?
@@highcountryoutdoor Yeah I just mounted the electrical unit on the back of m box and passed the wires in, then connected them to the panels which I just added some strips to hold them in place.
Is cleaning that sauna rough?
It's super easy - i just spray the floor with some cleaner and wipe it down
Swap. Follow your instincts.
I switched out to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
What was the top temp you got it to?
140°
@Taylor Poe did you ever get rid of the tent ? I really think I may build one outside and won't stove heat it geat vid man has me thinking I just really want to hit that 180 mark
Will*
@@FuryDoesIt I did get rid of the tent. Glad I did.
Yeah you're not likely to get it up to 180º outside with this kit's heating panels. These are infrared panels that penetrate at lower temperatures versus traditional dry saunas that heat from the outside of the skin and need higher temps - ideally ~200º.
Even at 140º with this kit i'm sweating pools.
I guess I need to look into it more I'm curently just going to the nasty 24 hour fitness sauna it's dry heat 180 and my heart rate hits 150 ish in like 10 min are u monitoring heart rate with a fitbit or anything I wonder if it's the same with your set up
MDF - what??? Do some research into that stuff guys
Dude way to go T Po! I've got my eye on one eventually as well. I love them. When you referenced the MDF, it looked really thin then I saw the flexibility and cutting it.... Isn't that Masonite/HDF? Because Masonite/Hardboard/High Density Fiberboard (as opposed to MDF) Doesn't use any formaldehyde-based resins for the binding!! I think you should be all good!! 😁
Thanks! And yeah, I totally spaced that this is hardboard not MDF, so I was looking up the wrong material’s health concerns. Thanks for catching that!
Dibs
Switch for safer Bro. Formaldehyde is killing folks
I switched out to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
Thats crazy over kill. At that point just build a real sauna.
pretty cool but infrared isnt real sauna
yes hot plastic is great for health
I switched out to 1/2 plywood and then brad nailed aromatic cedar strips to it. So much better - wish I had done this from the start.
DIWhy
Haha, yeah probably just buy one. I tell everyone one that who asks. It's a lot of work to DIY.
Watching guys fix things is like watching porn for some ladies, just saying
😂😂😂 I’m a man but this made me laugh!!
Too bad you didn't learn about how infrared saunas work before you wasted all that effort.
Elaborate
Why?
Lol gotta love cynical critics who offer no further explanation
@@paulgreengod I can't make the blind see.
@@Kube_Dog usually helps if you tell them how to open their eyes