Facts about electromagnetic fields
Comparison of Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)
The Luxway “Carbon Wave” heater has a low-frequency electromagnetic field of 0.2–0.3 µT (at 50 Hz) at the heating surface and a 50% drop at just 8 cm.
Luxway “Mica Wave” heaters have a low-frequency electromagnetic field of 0.5–0.7 µT (at 50 Hz) at the heating surface and a 50% drop at just 8 cm.
Luxway “Vitaelight” (full-spectrum) heaters are more powerful. When operating at maximum power, it generates an electromagnetic field of 0.3–0.8 µT at 50 Hz at the heating surface and a 50% drop at just 12 cm (halve this if you run the heater at a normal 70% power setting).
This can be compared to a power cable plugged into the wall, which measures approx. 1–1.5 µT at 50 Hz when measured on the outside of the wall, with a 50% drop at 15 cm, and you are surrounded by these cables all the time. Other household products that generate the strongest electromagnetic fields: Electrical sockets approx. 0.5–0.8 µT, Hairdryers 8–25 µT (5 minutes of blow-drying is equivalent to several hours in a Luxway infrared sauna), mobile phones 0.2–0.5 µT, hobs & ovens 10–20 µT, and several other household appliances, particularly those powered by an internal AC motor. The strength of the EMF field in your home or office, where you spend a significant amount of time each day, averages 0.11 µT or 1.1 mG. On an aeroplane, you are exposed to a field of approximately 5 µT.
How to measure EMF
When we measure electromagnetic fields, we take readings 2 cm away from the heater itself (at the seating area), taking an average value across the entire heating surface during a sauna session. Several manufacturers who claim to have essentially EMF-free infrared saunas take measurements in the centre of the sauna, far from the heating units where the field is strongest.
Recommendations regarding EMF
We recommend that you read more in the WHO’s report on EMF:
In short, even strong fields have no impact whatsoever on the health of the vast majority of people. However, there is a small minority of the population who claim to be electrosensitive and experience temporary headaches or similar symptoms following prolonged exposure to strong fields.
(0.1 µT corresponds to 1 mG)
