Author Andrew Ellis
Founder & Lead Product Engineer, Vidalux
Andrew Ellis is the founder and technical architect of Vidalux, the UK’s leading home spa and wellness brand. With a career built on the front lines of the industry—from initial product design and manufacturing to installation and long-term technical support—Andrew has spent over a decade dismantling the “luxury hype” to focus on what actually matters: engineering, reliability, and real-world results.
Driven by an “Engineering-First” philosophy, Andrew founded Vidalux to solve the common failures of the home spa industry—poor build quality, overpriced wellness and gimmicks that look good in brochures but fail in bathrooms. He is the mind behind industry-leading innovations such as Complete Heat sauna technology, hybrid saunas and rot-free outdoor unit designs, that many other manufacturers have tried to imitate since Vidalux brought them to market.
Under Andrew’s leadership, Vidalux has grown into a trusted partner for national retailers like Costco and B&Q, earned through a steadfast commitment to transparency and technical truth. Whether he is consulting on a complex commercial project or writing a guide on the therapeutic benefits of infrared therapy, Andrew’s goal remains the same: making gym-quality wellness accessible, honest, and dependable for every UK home.
Expertise & Specialisms:
- Hydrotherapy & Steam Technology Engineering
- Infrared & Hybrid Sauna Design
- Manufacturing Quality Control & Safety Standards
- Sustainable Home Wellness Innovation
Read Andrew’s Blog Posts
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Full Spectrum vs. Far Infrared: What Are You Actually Paying For?
Full spectrum. Far infrared. Two terms that appear on nearly every sauna listing – and two terms that most brands… -
Shower Silicone Mould: Why It Always Returns – And the Tray Design That Doesn’t Need It
You’ve done everything right. Stripped the old shower silicone mould back to bare surfaces. Cleaned with bleach. Dried thoroughly. Applied… -
Carbon vs Ceramic Infrared Sauna Heaters: The Real Differences (And Why You Might Not Have to Choose)
Carbon or ceramic? If you’ve been researching infrared saunas, you’ve probably hit this question – and found ten different answers… -
Hemlock vs. Red Cedar: Which Sauna Wood Actually Lasts Longer in UK Homes?
If you’ve spent any time researching home saunas, you’ve probably landed on the same two names: Hemlock and Cedar. And… -
Carpet, Tile or Laminate Under Your Sauna: What the Forums Get Wrong – and What Actually Matters
If you’ve spent any time researching sauna flooring, you’ve probably been told to rip up your carpet, lay tile, and… -
The ‘Toaster’ Myth: Why Cheap Infrared Heaters Won’t Detox You
There’s a question we hear more often than you might expect. Someone has seen a plug-in infrared panel online –… -
Infrared Heat and Joint Comfort: What Users Report
If you’ve been managing arthritis for any length of time, you’ll know the feeling. The tablets work well enough to… -
Tall, Short, or Small: Why Shower Head Height Matters for Every Family Member
We get asked this regularly: “My husband is 6 foot and I’m 5 foot. Can we both use it comfortably?”… -
Shower Cabin Stability: Why a Steel Frame Foundation Matters (And Plastic Feet Never Hold)
You step into your shower cabin, lean slightly against the glass, and the whole thing shifts. Not a lot. Just…
- About the Author
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With over 22 years in the home spa industry, Andrew has overseen every stage of the journey—from initial product design and manufacturing to final installation. An author of multiple technical publications and scientific papers, he founded Vidalux to replace industry hype with engineering-led reliability. His focus remains on delivering gym-quality wellness through honest design and technical truth.
DISCLAIMER: All specifications, claims, and advice relating to any internal or external procedure, practise, product, or service were true at the time of writing. For more accurate and up-to-date details in relation to Vidalux services, please visit the relevant dedicated on-site page. For any product-related information, specifications, or guidance, the information on the product page should be considered the governing source.
