EMF stands for electromagnetic fields, which are invisible electrical and magnetic forces. Everything generates an electromagnetic field. The natural earth creates one, and so does the human body. You create an EMF of about 10 hertz. Artificial electromagnetic fields are caused by human activities and technologies (from appliances to cell phones to high voltage wires). These EMFs have been shown to cause biological stress.
Widely published, peer reviewed scientific studies document the many effects of high EMF exposure levels, from fatigue to chromosome damage that can lead to cancer and other serious illnesses.
Pure carbon heaters emit at about 20-30 mG on contact and decrease significantly as you move away from the surface.
The easiest way to shield EMF is to cover electricity flow with metal. HeatWave saunas use steel conduits around its wiring within the walls of our saunas. On the carbon heaters themselves, however, a metal covering would also block the infrared waves. Because HeatWave saunas emit an insignificant level of EMF, they are left uncovered for maximum far infrared output.
HeatWave Saunas EMFs are at the very low end of common electrical appliances.
Here is a summary of common items in your home and their levels of EMFs:
5 - 10 mG
200 - 400 mG
200 - 800 mG
160 - 200 mG
2.5 - 50 mG
0.8 - 50 mG
16 - 56 mG
Peak: 81 mG Average: 55 mG
*Acceptable EMF levels should be below: 3 mG
Our Center Location Reading
0.8 mG
Our Heater Location Reading
2.4 mG