Table of Contents
- Key Takeaways
- How Should Sauna Stones Be Placed in HUUM Sauna Heaters? Why Technique Matters
- Common Mistakes to Avoid When Placing Your Sauna Stones
- Sauna Heater Maintenance and Safety Tips
- Enhancing Your Experience with Sauna Stones
- Additional Considerations
- FAQs
- What Types of Stones Are Recommended for Huum Heaters?
- Why Do Sauna Heaters Have Rocks?
- How Often Should I Replace Sauna Stones?
- What Happens if I Overpack the Heater With Stones?
- Can I reuse old sauna stones after cleaning them?
- Why Are My Sauna Rocks Popping?
- How Do I Maintain the Airflow in My Huum Heater?
- Final Take
HUUM sauna heaters are known for their unique designs and high-quality materials. They’re also known for their large sauna stone capacity that can provide long-lasting heat and soft steam.
The quantity of the stones is not the only factor, but so is the correct sauna stone placement. The right placement means optimum heater performance, while improper placement leads to inefficient heating, less steam, and even heater damage. So, how should sauna stones be placed in HUUM sauna heaters?
In this post, we’ll share how you can choose, prepare, and stack your stones properly to get the most out of your Huum sauna heaters. Read on and find out more!
Key Takeaways
Proper sauna stone placement is important for optimum performance, efficiency, and safety.
The right sauna stone placement can give you long-lasting heat and soft steam generation.
Choose stones that are round, of varying sizes, have high density, and have high thermal capacity. We recommend going with HUUM’s olivine diabase stones.
To prepare your stones, clean your stones with water and a soft brush, discarding damaged ones and sorting them by size.
Stack the stones by using larger ones on the bottom and outside perimeter, then smaller ones on the inside and between the heating elements.
Remember to temper your sauna stones before you use them for the first time.
Avoid overpacking, not layering between heating elements, using the wrong stones, and neglecting maintenance.
Regular sauna stones have a shelf life of 1 to 2 years before replacement.
Check, clean, replace, and restack your stones regularly for the best sauna experience.
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How Should Sauna Stones Be Placed in HUUM Sauna Heaters? Why Technique Matters
HUUM heaters are designed to balance aesthetics and functionality by following specific stone placement. Let’s find out how we can maximize their performance with the step-by-step guide in the next section.
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In this step-by-step instruction, we’ll take you through two main steps: choosing the right stones, stone preparation, and stacking.
Choosing the Right Sauna Stones
The first step is to choose the right stones. Here’s a recommendation based on HUUM’s sauna stone guidelines:
Choose a heavy and dense rock that has high thermal capacity. For example, you can use HUUM’s small and extra-small sauna stones. These stones are olivine diabase sauna stones and have an approximate density of 3.5 kg/dm3. You may also use other stones that are suitable for sauna heaters or stoves, such as granite fieldstones.
Choose round sauna stones with variable sizes. For example, hum sauna stones are available in two different diameters: 3-5 cm and 5-10 cm. This allows more heat retention and ensures water evaporates gradually through the stones, ensuring consistent heat and softer steam.
Avoid choosing stones that are too small, dusty, or prone to cracking under heat, such as porous stones that can’t handle high heat.
Sauna Stone Preparation
If you have the right stones, the next step is to clean and inspect the stones. Here’s how you can inspect your sauna stones before stacking them:
Wash the new stones and remove all debris before using water and a soft brush.
Check and inspect for cracks, damages, or chipping, and discard unsuitable stones.
Sort the stones by separating the smaller stones and they’re ready to stack.
Stacking and Sauna Stone Placement in HUUM Heaters
Now that you have all your tools, let’s get stacking. Here’s a step-by-step guide to properly stack your sauna stones for optimum placement:
Start with placing the bigger stones on the bottom and the outside of the heater. This is to ensure that the smaller saunas won’t fall out of the heater.
Use the smaller stones in the inner parts and between the heating elements.
Layer stones gradually and avoid overpacking to allow proper circulation.
Finally, make sure that you can't see the heating elements and cover them with stones. This is because we want to avoid direct contact between water and heating elements when we’re doing steam sauna sessions
If you’re more of a visual learner, check out this tutorial video from HUUM for more details. Lastly, please refer to the product manual for precise instructions tailored to your HUUM heater model.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Placing Your Sauna Stones
Sauna stone placement is a simple task, but avoid these mistakes to ensure you have no safety issues:
Overpacking the heater. You need to give the heater enough room for airflow, as overpacking can lead to overheating and damaged heating elements.
Not layering between the heating elements. You need to place smaller stones to prevent heating elements from bending, which could shorten their shelf life.
Using inappropriate stones. Avoid using stones that are too brittle, too small, or unsuitable for saunas. Always go with the recommended types we mentioned earlier.
Neglecting maintenance. Check your stones regularly and replace stones as needed to avoid uneven heating and damage to the heater.
Sauna Heater Maintenance and Safety Tips
Once you have installed your sauna stones, don’t forget these preventative maintenance steps:
Regularly check your sauna stones and replace them as needed. On average, sauna stones should be replaced once a year if you use your sauna three times a week. If you use your sauna less than that, aim for once every two years.
HUUM advises you to temper your stones before the first use. After stacking, heat them once to your usual sauna temperature, and let them cool down slowly without throwing water on them. This will increase their durability and avoid shock.
Restack your sauna stones at least once a year to ensure proper placement at all times.
Lastly, ensure your heater is off and cooled down before you adjust stones during maintenance, and wear gloves if necessary.
Enhancing Your Experience with Sauna Stones
Do you want to enhance your experience with sauna stones? Here are some tips you can try:
Use proper water-pouring technique. Pour only when the stones are hot, in small amounts at a time, and have enough time in between. You should also pour them gently instead of splashing to avoid thermal shocks. Try using a bucket and ladle to ensure proper volume.
Experiment with aromatherapy. Try incorporating sauna-safe essential oils to enhance your experience. Ensure your essential oils won’t harm the stones and heaters.
Additional Considerations
Before you go ahead and start, we’d like to remind you of these additional considerations:
Different stone types may have different placement guidelines. For example, Hum’s olivine diabase sauna stones with granite fieldstones. Consult the manufacturer’s recommendations before you start preparing and stacking your sauna stones.
Always review HUUM’s official manual that’s included with the products. Each sauna heater or stove may have its own stacking requirements and types of stones. Consult a professional if you’re unsure.
You may want to consider adding an air tunnel if needed to improve airflow and reduce heating time.
FAQs
What Types of Stones Are Recommended for Huum Heaters?
It’s recommended to use heavy rocks with high density, such as Hum’s olivine diabase sauna stones or granite fieldstones. You should also use round stones with variable sizes to ensure water moves between the layers and produces steam gradually to create softer steam. Avoid decorative stones with porous textures that can’t handle high heat and break easily.
Why Do Sauna Heaters Have Rocks?
Sauna stones are there to help retain the heat transferred from the heater’s heating elements or the stove. It will then, in turn, transfer the heat into the air. It also acts as a medium to create steam by pouring water onto them. In general, sauna stones help your heaters be more efficient and perform better.
How Often Should I Replace Sauna Stones?
You should check your sauna stones at least every year and replace them if needed. Most sauna stones last for 1 to 2 years, depending on your maintenance and how often you use the sauna.
What Happens if I Overpack the Heater With Stones?
When you overpack your heater with stones, you will block the airflow and risk overheating. You might damage the heating elements and shorten their lifetime.
Can I reuse old sauna stones after cleaning them?
Yes, you can reuse your old sauna stones after cleaning them if they’re still in good shape. The sauna stones should have no cracks, chipping, or crumbling. But if you notice any of these deteriorations, we recommend you replace the sauna stones.
Why Are My Sauna Rocks Popping?
If your sauna stones are popping, they may not be the proper ones for your heaters. Popping means they’re not dense enough to retain heat and that they’re too porous, leading to cracking or exploding in high heat. We recommend getting the proper sauna stones via our site to avoid popping or cracking.
How Do I Maintain the Airflow in My Huum Heater?
You can maintain the airflow in your HUUM heater by properly stacking your stones and following our guidelines. To improve the airflow and faster heating, you may want to think about adding a compatible air tunnel into your heater.
Final Take
Proper sauna placement is important to achieve optimal performance, efficiency, and safety when you’re using a HUUM heater. Some of the steps are choosing the right stones, preparing the stones, and stacking the stones. You need to choose round stones with different sizes, high density, and high thermal capacity.
Clean the stones with water and a soft brush, discarding brittle and damaged ones. Stack the stones properly using our guidelines and always refer to HUUM’s product manual before continuing. Remember to check, clean, replace, and restack your sauna stones regularly for the best sauna experience.
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