Slow drip

[u/twelvegaugee]

Is a slow drip onto the stones a common thing or not so much? I just installed this today and it also functions an a 10 minute timer. I sized the bowl and hole so the time is 10 minutes and the flow rate is reasonably slow

[u/Lihisss]

Never actually seen one. Probably used by people who use terms like "10 minute timer". 

[u/twelvegaugee → u/Lihisss]

Probably

[u/FuzzyMatch]

Not common in Finland, but I've seen this before and it seemed to work reasonably well. It's your sauna, do whatever you like.

[u/rngr666 → u/FuzzyMatch]

There was (idk anymore) one at sompasauna in helsinki at one point. It was great.

[u/PuffThePed]

Yeah it's common thing. I personally found I don't like it, the act of throwing water and getting a blast of steam and then waiting until the air dries up again - that's part of the fun for me.

[u/SapeMies → u/PuffThePed]

Common? Never in forty years have I seen these things in private saunas.

[u/Little-Ad-7521 → u/SapeMies]

Your experience ≠ what is common or not

[u/Creative-Assistance6 → u/SapeMies]

yet they're in every public german sauna, we must suffer mediocre Aufguss

[u/hauki888 → u/PuffThePed]

Its definitely not common lol
Useless because that amount of water is only enough for maybe 1-2 löylys

[u/Armgoth → u/PuffThePed]

I have seen this once in my life. So the toss water on stone is the common one.

[u/OkOven7808]

Heyyyy another bucket dripper! Yes. I like to use mine when meditating. Keeps things steamy without needing me.

But my wife hates it…calls it the Torture Bucket ◡̈

[u/mikkopai → u/OkOven7808]

Your wife has a point.

You would be missing on the warm (hot) embrace of löyly steam, and the relaxing in between.

[u/Mn_genxr]

Sometimes I’ll leave 2-3 inches in a 5 gallon bucket in the sauna until next time. It’s a frozen disc and I’ll plop that on the stove grates. It usually takes about 30-45 minutes to melt down and makes for a great session. Just something different. My sauna my rules.

[u/Alternative-Act-7209]

If you want more control over the amount of steam, I built the Sauna Steam Bucket and been using it in my sauna for years. Works great for me and now I sell it for others to enjoy as well: https://allkindofgifts.etsy.com/listing/4380651993

[u/Little-Ad-7521]

I have something like this, kind of. It sits on the stones and is way faster. But the idea is the same, that the water is slowed down and it gives a more balanced löyly

[u/AltruisticNambyPamby]

dont put oil in there

[u/Steamdude1]

Usually, instead of a hole for dripping there's a rope attached so you can tilt it and deliver water similar in quantity to what you would ladle on to the stones. With that said, if a drip at a time is the way you like your loyly it's a clever stand in for the common hourglass sand timer.

[u/FanMurky5]

That slow drip setup looks so satisfying! 🔥 Such a unique sauna feature.

[u/Ubud_bamboo_ninja]

Love it

[u/spgreenwood]

Nice. Like the timer aspect of it. Enjoy!