Purchase of a stove for a bath "Heat", its advantages and disadvantages, customer reviews

Design features

The design of this type of furnace consists of several components. Each of these components performs its function, together they ensure the normal operation of the entire device.

The main part of any kind of stove is the firebox. This is the compartment in which firewood is stored. At the bottom of the furnace there is a grate - a metal grate through which small coals enter the ash pan. Above the firebox, there is a heater - a special compartment into which stones are poured.

The wood-burning stove has two types of heaters: open and closed. A stove for a bath with a tank and a heater maintains a constant flow of heat, because the stones are able to give off heat for a long time. The combustion products are led out with the help of the chimney. Water tanks can be located in different locations. It depends on the material and construction.

The photo shows a schematic device with the main elements:

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How to choose

Choosing a wood-burning stove should be based on the preferred option for organizing the combustion process:

• if you heat it from the steam room, then it is better to give preference to the model with an enlarged stove without an external furnace tunnel;
• in the case of laying firewood from an adjoining room - to stoves with a protrusion-tunnel, determining its size according to the type of brick laying - 125, 200 and 250 mm (for laying in ½ brick, "in a block" or "in a brick").

  
  Diagram of the "Heat" furnace in a remote firebox

• to fire a bath from the street, it is necessary to stop at units with a combustion box.

  
  Diagram of the "Heat" stove with an elongated combustion box for loading fuel from the street

Table 3: Technical characteristics of Heat ovens equipped with a combustion box for heating from the street or dressing room

When choosing, it is also important to take into account that the thicker the wall of the combustion chamber, the longer the life of the furnace and the longer the period of the factory warranty. For example, for sauna stoves with a furnace wall thickness of 4–6 mm, the factory warranty period is 1 year, 8 mm - 3 years, 10–12 mm - 5 years.

Principle of operation

A good stove for a bath with a tank has the following principle of operation:

• When fuel burns, hot air, which is lighter than cold air, rises and heats the stones.
• The stones cool slowly, due to this, the air in the bath remains warm for several hours.
• The stove, which is also equipped with a tank, has a high heat transfer. The water heats up and gives an extra temperature. The water from the tank can be used for various purposes. The evaporation of water in the bath room results in a sauna effect.

Sauna stove "Heat". Customer Reviews

Sauna stoves are very popular among buyers. And lovers of steam do not hide their admiration, speaking about the operation of the stove.

It takes up little space, looks beautiful, heats up quickly even from one armful of firewood, provides good traction, emits a pleasant sound during combustion, has been working for 10 years, there are no complaints - this is how the "Heat" sauna stove looks in the eyes of users. Reviews, as you can see, are only positive. There is only one piece of advice to use. It is recommended to install a protective screen that will prevent burns and reduce the heating of the bath wall.The company offers to purchase decorative screens for these purposes, which also fit perfectly into the interior.

Types of devices

Material from which it is made

On the market there is a huge selection of stoves for a bath with a water tank of various models and shapes. The most versatile are rectangular and square options. But even a round stove can easily decorate the interior of your bath. The materials for the manufacture of such devices are metals, brick and stone.

• Metal stoves for a bath with a water tank are made of cast iron or steel. Each of these metals has advantages and disadvantages.

The advantage of a cast iron stove for a bath is the ability of this material to quickly accumulate heat. Heat transfer is slow, which ensures long-term heating of the room. But due to the temperature difference, the cast iron material can deform, which is its main disadvantage. In addition, it is expensive, a steel device will be much more affordable.

Stainless steel oven differs in its heat resistance, compactness in size, ease of installation. In addition, steel, unlike cast iron, does not deform with sudden changes in temperature and will serve you for more than a decade. But the iron furnace may not provide uniform heating, since it has a small heat capacity. In order to eliminate this, the furnace is lined with bricks.

• Brick stoves for a wood-fired sauna with a water tank have a beautiful appearance. They have excellent performance characteristics: heat dissipation, strength, durability, ease of use. The main disadvantage is that you will not find ready-made brick ovens in the store. It is necessary to deal with the development of the layout and manufacture yourself. Or use the services of a master. But the price of such a furnace is quite high due to the cost of consumables.

  

Furnace fuel type

The most common fuel is wood. They are highly efficient, easy to use, quick to ignite and give off heat. Preference should be given to wood from deciduous or fruit species: oak, birch, alder, cherry, apple. They can be used for aromatherapy purposes.

You can also liquefy conifers, but remember that they emit tar when burned. Its adhesion to the chimney will further lead to clogging with soot.

Sometimes stove owners use coal heating. It burns longer than wood. Even a small stove with fuel in the form of a corner is capable of heating large enough stirrers. But its combustion temperature is also much higher. Therefore, not every construction for a bath is capable of withstanding long-term use of this type of fuel.

Heating a bath with briquettes and pellets is less common. This is due to the fact that they burn out quickly. A large amount of such fuel is required in order to maintain a high temperature in the bath for a long time.

Devices that are not heated with fuel, but from the electrical network are becoming more and more popular. An electric stove can be combined with a wood stove. This way you can select the heating method you want.

Classification of furnaces according to the design of the tank and firebox

1. Ovens with a built-in water tank were the first to hit the market. Their design is characterized by the placement of the tank inside the firebox. Taps are made to drain water. Water enters the tank through a special hole. The main disadvantage of this type is that the tank requires constant filling with water. This requires energy and water. The water evaporates and creates moist air, even when not required.

   

2. A hinged oven tank works on the same principle as a built-in one. Only it is placed on the side of the device using special hooks. The boiling of water in such a tank begins much earlier than the bath space warms up. During this process, cold vapor, uncomfortable for a person, is released.

   

3. A stove for a bath with a remote water tank is the most optimal option. You can easily control the temperature of the water in it. The heating process takes place due to the energy of the flue gases. Its installation is possible not only in the steam room, but also in the washing, shower, dressing room and in any other room. There are two types of tank and pipe designs. The first are samovar-type tanks. These tanks are installed on the chimney 50-60 cm above the firebox. They significantly save space in the steam room and, due to heat exchange, heats a large amount of water per hour - 60-100 liters. A portable tank for a sauna stove can be heated in a different way. A small tank with two pipes is attached to the chimney, which is connected to a large container of water.

   

4. There are also sauna stoves with a remote firebox and a water tank. With this option, the firebox and the tank can be placed in separate rooms. They are able to satisfy even the most demanding customer.

   

Heating stoves "Heat"

In addition to sauna stoves, it produces equipment for heating country houses, summer cottages, garages and other residential and utility buildings. The volume of the heated room can be from 40 to 200 cubic meters.

The lineup is represented by structures operating on solid fuels - wood and coal. The hob, which the "Heat" oven provides in some models, has the most enthusiastic customer reviews. Convenience lies in the fact that it is possible not only to reheat food, but also to cook any kind of food. On the flat surface of the oven, you can simultaneously place up to several items of utensils intended for cooking.

Basic models of stoves can be equipped with such additional elements as, for example, a chimney system, a decorative screen, a device that regulates the power of the stove.

Tank tips

Before choosing this device, you should decide on the requirements. Specialist store consultants will advise you on the benefits of each model. But initially it is still worth thinking about the material, size and shape of the required product with a water tank. The calculation of the required water capacity depends on the number of visitors to the bath: approximately 5-6 liters per person.

If you have chosen a brick or stone stove, which cannot be so easily bought in a store, you should contact a master-stacker and discuss all the nuances with him. When choosing a factory product, you should pay attention not only to the popularity of the manufacturer's company, but also to the appearance, quality and price. A rule to remember: the best stove for a bath with a water tank cannot have a low cost.

Sauna stove characteristic

The manufacturers took into account all the nuances for the good work of the structure. Using the example of a rustic stove, they improved and endowed their invention with the best operational properties. Today, mass production of original sauna stoves has been established. Thanks to a wide selection of products, all residents of Russia can freely purchase a real high-quality oven.

In the course of many years of testing, it has been found that the Zhara sauna stoves are safe to use. The unit has a quality certificate and has great performance. Following the skill of folk craftsmen, the inventors successfully applied all the secrets of Russian traditions, while making the size of the stove more convenient.

Review of the best stoves with a water tank

• Termofor Compact 12B. Made of steel. Includes chimney and ash pan. Recommended for small saunas. Price - from 11,000 rubles.
• Ermak 24 Premium. Steel, glass. Suitable for large and medium steam rooms. Price - RUB 25,300
• Volzhanka Porta. Steel. For small to medium sized spaces. The price is 18,900.

  

• Sinara Meteorite. For medium to large spaces. Price - 13 440.

  

• Harvia 20es Pro. Steel, built-in tank. Able to heat a room up to 20 sq. m.Price - from 15,000 rubles.

  

• Volcano Elbrus 20. Steel, glass, built-in tank. The volume of the tank is 25 liters. Price - from 17,000 rubles.
• Furnace Fairy Skala Porta. For medium steam rooms. The price is 18,200.
• Cuba Rock of Porta. For large steam rooms from 20 sq. m. - 22 260 rubles.

  

• Troika number 05. A stove for a Russian bath with a water tank made of steel and cast iron. Price - from 30,000 rubles.

  

• Castor KL 37 VV. Steel. Tank integrated at the side. Price - from 37,000 rubles.

  

The main pros and cons of Cuirassier ovens

Attractive for the owners of baths and simplicity of the design of "Cuirassier", and the price of the product itself. First of all, the stoves for the Cuirassier baths are famous for their high combustion efficiency - and all thanks to the presence of a beam-type grate and a pull-out ash drawer, which allow the most efficient supply of air to the lower combustion zone - right under the firewood. In addition, secondary air is supplied to the upper zone through the aerodynamic nozzle, and carbon is burned. By the way, already the primary air is supplied to the furnace heated up to 150˚C - therefore, there is no cooling from the outside.

Even raw firewood is suitable for such a stove - after all, most of the heat energy goes to drying them, and here the air gets already hot and dries the wood perfectly. But, at the same time, compared to any other metal stoves for a bath steam at "Cuirassier" seems to many already more comfortable and soft. Moreover, the use of steel beams in the role of a grate, and not cast iron, causes the most debate among the attendants. After all, such beams can not only expand - they also move in the grooves due to the high temperature, and therefore clean themselves of ash. Original and cunning.

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In their reviews of the Cuirassier stove, the owners often mention the area of ​​its view - it is even larger than the premium-class stoves once had. Both the portal and the front wall of the ash pan are made of stainless mirror steel. The portal itself is removable - so that it is convenient to transport and install.

Unusual for Cuirassier stoves and protection of the rear wall of the furnace is a special aerodynamic screen made of expensive heat-resistant steel. Through it, air enters the combustion chamber for afterburning the fuel. And in order to protect the bottom of the firebox, special "ash cushions" are installed in the "Cuirassier" - after the firewood burns out, they serve as natural heat insulators.

And, most importantly, the Cuirassier sauna stove has a secondary afterburning zone. Many people know that this significantly increases the efficiency of the furnace and at the same time significantly reduces various harmful emissions into the air. It can be easily seen - there is a separate combustion zone in the upper right part of the firebox. The temperature in it usually keeps around 450˚С. For information, harmful volatile hydrocarbons make up 35-56% of the total weight of firewood, and they are successfully burned in the Cuirassier stove.