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Steam Shower Installation: Set Up Steam Shower Installation: Set Up From "Ed the Plumber" episode DETP-204

Ed makes it simple when installing your own steam generator.

Host Ed Del Grande offers tips on setting up to install a steam shower generator.

Materials:

Steam generator and controls
Manufacturers instructions

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Figure A

A steam unit works by using heating coils to heat the water to a boil. At that point, the steam is discharged. A control panel located inside the shower controls the system by allowing you to change the temperature and the duration of the steam. A steam head installed into the lower section of the shower delivers the steam

Before installing a steam system into your shower, consider the following things:

• There can't be any exposed plaster or drywall in the area or the steam will make it soggy.

• The door to the shower must be sealed tight.

• Make sure there aren't any holes in the grout around the shower. If there are, fill in the holes with silicone sealer and finish with a grout sealer.

Set Up:

1. After gathering your tools and materials and selecting a steam generator that is right for your home, locate the steam generator and have an electrician install a 240 volt circuit (figure A).

2. The unit must be placed in a wide-open area that is above freezing.

3. Shut off the water at the main, then close the valves at the water heater.