NEW Saunacore Steamcore Spa II series 18kw Steam Generator

Description

The Saunacore Steamcore SPA II steambath generator model is unique in design and performance. Its engineered design of chic meets durability is what makes this model above the rest. Its compact design is great for any space!
Features:
-entire body stainless steel
-energy efficient
-designer steamhead with aroma reservoir
-3 level water sensing operation of boiler tank
-stainless steel construction
-heavy duty grade
-ltd lifetime warranty
-serviceable heating elements
-temperature sensor
-advanced european design
-digital control with control cable
-factory installed auto flush
Specifications:
-18000watts 208v/3p/50amps
-20"L x 8.5"d x 15.5"h
-45lbs (net)
Room Size:
-max 750 cubic feet
What to expect in a Steamcore steam room (I have compared Steamcore to Thermasol and Mr. Steam and as well as Steamist and Elite Steam).
The experience in a Steamcore steam room is the closest to a sweat lodge experience. The steam is super dry, meaning that it has a higher dryness fraction since the steam is not being generated under pressure like the Thermasol and single tank pressure cooker types like Mr. Steam, Steamist, and Elite steam (and Steam Spa for those that want a similar experience like Thermasol without the big price tag.
Steamcore does not let out the entire load of steam at once creating duty cycles where you have to wait long periods of time between steam output. Steamcore has a 6 degree variance from the temperature it is set at. The next best one is no where near as continuous as 6 degrees. Many people feel the need to splash cold water to trip the sensor to get steam started again. This is the biggest way to void a warranty.
Steamcore has 100% surgical steel tanks and heating elements. There is no need to add a mineral solution every 90 sessions to get the mineral coating off the elements.  It does not have galvanized steel elements that need to be replaced often either. 304 surgical steel is super expensive compared to the other brands that have regular stainless steel. Steamcore elements should last at least 25 years before replacing them.
The steam from a Steamcore generator has a smaller cluster size since the tank is very small, much smaller in comparison to Thermasol and Mr. Steam which use pressure to create steam. Steamcore has a dual tank system. It has an inlet tank and a small boiler with high surface area in ratio to the water touching the heating elements. This creates a higher dryness fraction and a steam that has the longest linger time in the industry based on all of our comparisons between brands.
The steam from a steam core is pleasant to breath in . Wetter steams that have more unevaporated water in the steam can sting the nostrils as the water can be too hot to breath in. It is much easier to breath in steam that has a high vapor percentage rather than a high moisture percentage. When the suction a fan on the tile and have it blowing on us, the Steamcore feels great while the wet steam stings and is not as comfortable.
Also, the steam from a Steamcore since it has a lower heat co-efficient heats up the walls less and doesn’t stick to the walls like wetter steam, especially those who plan on having ceramic walls and over 7 foot.  When all the steam goes up to an 8 foot ceiling and is ceramic, it is like a super sponge, wicking up to 30% of the steam and condensing it on the walls.
Notice: for older people who want to enjoy longer times in their steam room, dryer steam makes it easier to not get the heart rate up to 150bpm like wetter steam that makes people want to get out of the steam room way before the steam has heated up the core 3 degrees. Most people don’t realize it but what is happening that makes people feel good is “heat shock proteins”. Most people don’t stay in long enough to do this and can’t because they are like “get me out of here” prematurely before the get that benefit of the proteins.
The only thing people complain about with Steamcore is that it takes a little longer for the steam to heat up. It takes just about the same time it takes to boil a tea kettle of water on the stove. The pressure cooker types can do it in 1 minutes. This can take up to a 6 to 7 minutes. If heat up time is that important than getting better steam, that is the customer’s choice. But, once the steam starts, then it is continuous there after and I believe it is worth waiting for.
Steamcore also doesn’t have really any bells and whistles like Thermasol and Mr. Steam. There are 2 types of customers. Either people want one with fancy technology or they want better steam. Many people like to use Alexa. Many people like to have pre programs between users and want their control panel to show videos. If that is important to you, Steamcore doesn’t have any of this. It doesn’t even work with any phones either like the others.
The biggest complaint about Steamcore is the price. There are many un-authorized dealers that sell them (many plumbing stores, etc.) but if they are buying from a distributor locally and reselling it, it will not have a limited lifetime warranty. All of our Steamcore generators have a serial number that can be verified. You may want to verify that the generator you are getting has a serial number that is from a generator that was just built, not one sitting around from a distributor for a long period that eats up the warranty period. (There is one distributor that bought generators over 5 year ago and most of their warranties are void.
I like the Steamcore the best since it is a slow burn generator, meaning that it doesn’t produce a huge blast of steam in a duty cycle. A pressurized generator may produce 100 grams of steam in 25 seconds while this one may take twice as long to put out the same steam. When too much steam is released at once it creates that loud noise that many people complain about. Steamcore is whisper quiet in comparison to other brands at the same wattage. Since the steam is a slow burn, I can stay in longer without my pulse rate going up too quick and I can heat my core up and get the heat shock proteins that my body craves.
Also, since Steamcore makes a drier steam it minimizes drippiness and it is not as sticky as wet steam causing the walls and ceiling to absorb more of the steam.
Please see all of our auctions for this size generator and other sizes. We have returns on a regular basis from people who did not size their generator correctly who bought on their own. Those with the 3 most popular red flags not in their favor are 1. Having a ceiling over 7 foot. All generators are sized based on a 7 foot ceiling. 2. Having ceramic or porcelain tile. If either of these are your tiles of choice, this can wick up too much steam like a huge sponge. This is most noticeable when it is super hot near the ceiling and the feet stay colder. 3. Glass door. With all of these 3 factors (high ceiling, ceramic or porcelain tile and a glass door), this already will add 40% to the sizing.
When going up a size due to adding 40%, this messes with the duty cycle on pressurized types. I strongly urge people to really know the type of steam they will expect before making their purchase. The best steam rooms have a ceiling temperature and a floor temperature that are closer. With wet steam, the walls and ceilings can get super hot and the floor temperature is way cooler than the type of steam that doesn’t heat up the walls but lingers in the air. Nothing compares to soothing steam with a low moisture content and that comes out in a light, fluffy cloud that just feels good on the body.
Steam quality Comparison between Steamcore, Thermasol, Mr. Steam, and Steamist.
1. Steamcore cloud lingered almost twice as long as the lowest of the 4 brands.
2. Time the steam duty cycle was on compared to the other 3 brands was over 70% from 6kw to 10.5 kw sizes we tested
3. Variance in temperature as 5 to 6 degrees compared to up to 18 degrees on the least continuous steam brand.
4. Steamcore had the least drippy ceiling and the scale weight from squeegee’d water from ceramic walls had the lowest weight.
5. Noise: Steamcore had the lowest decibel level compared to all pressurized steam generators.
6. Steamcore had the highest heat co-effecient and lowest latent heat compared to all the wetter steams at the same temperature.
Note: Dry steam feels much hotter than wetter steam at the same temperature at a room at 100% humidity on our meter. Steamcore puts out 1.5 quarts of water while the same size generators in all 3 other brands put out nearly 2 quarts. The extra quart of saved water in the Steamcore doesn’t have extra unevaporated water so it uses less. This is the reason why it has a lower latent heat index and doesn’t stick to the walls and ceiling and the heat stays in the air instead of the most of the heat absorbing into the ceiling. (Any water that is suspended in the steam will rise from the steam. Brownian motion is the physics terms that can explain this. This is the reason if the steam is too wet from pressurized steam and the room is over 7 foot tall and has ceramic or porcelain and worse a glass door, this will help starting with a dryer steam fraction in the first place.
7. Towel Whirl Test: The best way to tell if the steam is too wet is to twirl a towel around like a helicopter. If it stings the person next to you, the steam coming out has too much moisture. Dry steam with a twirling towel feels amazing. You can also use an Attwood wireless fan and this is what I use to show people the quality of steam. Wet steam blowing down on you feels horrible. Steam with the highest dryness fraction feels amazing.
8. Green laser test: Most people have ceilings over 8 foot or over. This is fine if the steam is dry but if the steam is a wet type of steam, the green laser beam from a laser pen at head level looks totally different when shining it on steam with a high moisture content.
9. With the Steamcore, you should never feel the need to pour ice water on the sensor to kickstart the steam.
10. If a ceiling is 8 foot tall, nearly 20% of the steam will be lost above the head. A Kona fan and a dryer steam eliminates the problem.
11. If a 9 foot ceiling, nearly 40% of the steam cloud is over the head, I recommend 2 Kona fans and a dryer steam fraction.
12. If the ceiling is 8 foot or over and the room has ceramic, porcelain or natural stone and a glass door, I strongly urge the user to use a generator that makes dryer steam. (Most sizing charts are designed for 7 foot ceilings, not just the cubic feet. Most people buy the wrong size when they have over a 7 foot ceiling and walls and glass doors that require upsizing. If upsized even 1 size too big this can effect how long the duty cycle is and even the best generator will have a long duty cycle with no steam since the steam came out too fast and heated up the walls too much making the sensor think the room is still hot with steam. It is all about homeostasis. The steam should be made at the same speed it falls to the floor or as close as it can get.
I have reviewed all the brands and have done all the tests. For comparison questions reach out at1 800 336 9285. Warren