| A dedicated electrical outlet is strongly | | | | enough for required voltage. If the cable will be |
| recommended for an infrared sauna in most | | | | too thin it can heat up and even inflame. |
| manuals. Infrared sauna heaters consume a lot of | | | | - Consider the possibility of putting a wire in a |
| electrical power (although less than a steam sauna | | | | wire way. Especially if you have home animals |
| heater), and improper power supply increases | | | | who can bite the exposed wire. |
| risks of damage to your home and health (i.e. by | | | | - Consider the possibility of using GFCI (Ground |
| inflammation). Quality electrical wiring and outlets | | | | Fault Circuit Interrupter) outlet. It will protect you |
| help to reduce these risks to a minimum. | | | | from short circuit and ground fault while operating |
| The best solution is to ask a professional | | | | your sauna. It is often required by law in possibly |
| electrician to install a dedicated outlet for you. | | | | wet places such as a bathroom or outdoors. |
| However if you have skill and knowledge you can | | | | - You may want to install an additional switch to |
| do it yourself. Here is a list of things you should | | | | turn your sauna off. Check if your sauna has an |
| think of: | | | | on/off switch. If it hasn't, then you can find it |
| - Check the outlet type your sauna requires. Most | | | | convenient to install one, so you will be able to |
| probably it will be 120V 15Amp, but it can be | | | | turn the sauna off completely. |
| 120V 20Amp, 240V 15Amp or 240V 20Amp, also | | | | - Check before and after. Before installing an |
| some infrared sauna models can require two | | | | outlet check that all components you have |
| electrical outlets instead of one. Non-US readers | | | | (outlets, switches, wires) don't have any type of |
| should look on the outlet types that are common | | | | defects. Re-check when you finish, there can be |
| in their country. | | | | damage you've done while working. |
| - Choose a right cable to power an outlet. You | | | | - Remember about safety! Always turn off the |
| should check that wire section and insulation are | | | | power before doing anything with electrical wiring. |