What Does Amerec Offer for a Residential Steam Shower?
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Summary
Amerec offers residential steam-shower equipment built around its AK generator line, compatible controls, steamheads, and installation accessories. Its current documentation library includes generator specifications, several control options, drip pans, fragrance equipment, lighting accessories, and rough-in information. The AK line runs from the AK4.5 to the AK42, and Amerec pairs it with four controls: K2, K3, KT3, and K4.
The AK generator is the core of the residential system
Amerec's residential documentation centers on the AK steam-generator platform. The company publishes installation instructions and specifications for the generator, which gives the electrician and plumber a model-specific source for the rough-in work.
It lists 12 AK models, running at 240V or 208V and single- or three-phase depending on the model, with one, two, or three generators depending on shower size. The sizing tool asks for the room dimensions and the shower material, and the generator page recommends a ceiling no higher than 8 ft.
There is more than one way to control the system
The K4 is an on/off control with a timer only. The K3 sets power, temperature, and time with a remote sensor, and the KT3 is the same control with a built-in sensor for mounting inside the shower. The K2 is a waterproof touchscreen that works with the SaunaLogic app, can schedule a steam bath up to 24 hours ahead, and runs it for up to 60 minutes.
Accessories affect the rough-in too
Amerec's accessories include the ComfortFlo steamhead, a stainless steel drip pan under the generator, a fragrance injector pump that feeds essential oil into the copper steam line, a chromatherapy and white LED light kit for the K2 control, a filter system kit, and a teak seat.
The COLUMBIA package bundles a K3 control, a ComfortFlo steamhead, an automatic drain valve, and a drip pan, and the GLACIER package is the K2 version.
The documentation is one of the useful parts of the system
Amerec's Resource Library sorts files by product (AK Series, AI Series, and accessories) and by type: pricing and catalogs, spec sheets, warranty, and installation resources. It includes one rough-in sheet covering the K2, K3, KT3, and K4 controls.
Who is likely to consider Amerec?
Amerec fits someone who wants a conventional residential steam system made up of a generator, control, steamhead, and selected accessories without necessarily building a large multimedia shower system.
Amerec calls its warranty Limited Lifetime. All component parts, including controls and accessories, are covered for five years from installation, in-home labor is included for two years in private residences, and registration is due within 60 days of installation.
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Specifications, prices and installation requirements are as the makers published them on these pages on the date above and can change. Check the current manual and the retailer before you buy.