It just so happened that since ancient times in Russia, bath procedures have been almost the calling card of the country.
The tradition of taking a steam bath has survived to this day: many owners of country houses initially consider the possibility of installing a bathhouse on their property as something self-evident.
But making a purchase without evaluating the offer - that is, the market, and focusing on the cheapness of stoves of unknown production is not the best idea.
You can consider yourself a fairly experienced manufacturer.
The presence of retail stores, as well as online stores, provides a convenient selection of products, assembled in our country and with controlled quality.
Distinctive features
I think it is necessary to take a closer look at the products of this organization.
appeared on the market in 1997, a few years later stove products acquired their own distinctive quality mark . Naturally, this level was achieved thanks to the coordinated work of the entire team, and now there are already more than two dozen stoves available for order.
Distinctive features include:
- Firstly, absolutely legal and certified activities of domestic production.
- Secondly, let’s turn not only to quality, but also to quantity: stores are located in almost every regional center and are expanding further, not even in large districts.
- In addition, the organization does not focus on already produced models, but is constantly improving, using both already proven technologies and patented innovations. It is this approach that, at a minimum, makes production a level higher.
- Thanks to materials from suppliers selected for quality, it has become possible to further increase the service life of products by customers.
- Also, due to the large number of sales points in Russia, the pricing policy remains flexible and constant promotions are held.
- Well, regarding aesthetics, stoves and fireplaces are interior decoration, thanks to their current design for every taste and color.
Types of furnaces
Let's talk about the types of furnaces, since it is necessary to evaluate the site and purpose of use in each individual case.
Design should take priority during construction and before installation of stove products. Therefore, there is no ideal stove option that suits everyone.
Regarding the selection criteria, it is worth considering several points:
- The most important points are the type of fuel and the design of the stove itself.
- Technical coincidence of the specified parameters of the furnace with the site where the unit will be installed.
- Depending on your preferences: you can choose a closed type of stone compartment for wet steam and an open type for dry steam.
- Recently, long-burning stove products have become popular - here handling is simplified and does not require constant attention - the stove operates quietly for about five or six hours. But you can choose a more classic option.
Now about fuel types.
Wood burning
This type is the most classic, as it is suitable for almost any bathhouse: if there is no access to gas or electricity, wood heating is a suitable option in this case. In addition, if you want to experience a real wood-burning sauna with a characteristic woody smell, then the choice is obvious.
Advantages:
- The cozy atmosphere of a real Russian bathhouse.
- The most affordable fuel.
- Easy handling.
Flaws:
- There is an increased risk of fire if the chimney is not cleaned or if there is no control over the furnace fire.
- Difficulties may arise when transporting firewood to the stove and equipment for it.
- Quite a long time to ignite the stove, unlike its analogues.
Gas
This type of furnace is the most massive, primarily due to additional regulators . Here, when installing, you should be patient and professionals in your field. In this case, it is important to choose a trusted one; there is a fairly wide range of this type, and competent specialists will select the appropriate option.
Advantages:
- There is no need for constant attention to the process of firing the stove.
- It is possible to regulate the temperature level in the room.
- Quite fast heating period when flooding.
- Cleaner furnace maintenance - no ash.
Flaws:
- In order for the stove to work correctly, it is necessary to be accompanied by a specialist during installation.
- Careful use of gas is required to avoid leaks.
Electrical
Probably the most popular model at the moment . It is quite compact, it does not have a chimney - which eliminates the possibility of getting burned in the bathhouse.
Advantages:
- Heats the room evenly.
- There is also no dirt and ash during the combustion process, as in the previous version.
- The technology will do everything for you; you don’t need to spend a lot of effort when using it.
- There are no problems connecting to gas equipment.
Flaws:
- The installation is not considered the most budget-friendly, but everything can be learned by comparison.
- If there is an inconsistent supply of electricity, problems with use may arise.
NARVI Oy NC 16
This is one of the best wood burning stoves for your home. The model easily serves rooms of the usual sizes for a bathhouse - from 6 to 16 cubic meters. m. A competent design, capable of holding up to 50 kg of stones, quickly creates a microclimate and preserves it for a long time.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the mobility of equipment. Adjustable legs and low weight allow one person to carry the stove and also easily install it in a new place. In addition, the model can be connected to the chimney either through the rear panel or through the top, after installing additional equipment (not included). So the installation of the stove can be called simple and hassle-free.
Teplodar stoves
If you pay attention to reviews of the organization’s products, you will notice several general positive criteria in which buyers find differences from other manufacturers and come to a common opinion about:
- Reliability, with a fairly convenient simplicity of design.
- A wide variety of products for every taste and conditions.
- Thanks to patent developments, it was possible to achieve rapid heating of rooms.
- A convenient chimney in the center has also been developed without the need for modification with additional parts, while other manufacturers often have standard models in their assortment that are not adapted to a specific buyer.
- Compared to foreign ones, it wins in the organic ratio of product quality and price.
- Laconic external design of the stoves.
CAREFULLY!
The shortcomings usually include asymmetry in some parts of the ovens, which reduces ease of use, as well as uncritical comments about changes in the direction of steam due to convection.
As you can see, with a correct assessment of the room, you will be able to choose the most suitable product from those offered.
"Termofor Tunguska"
Despite its decent cost, the Tunguska model enjoys enviable popularity among domestic consumers and among lovers of Russian baths in particular. The oven will heat a room with a volume of 8 to 18 cubic meters in the shortest possible time. m.
The design features of the model allow the stone compartment to be completely heated, which allows you to stably maintain the required microclimate. There is also a smart convector casing that creates a strong flow of hot air. This helps to quickly and, most importantly, evenly heat the room.
Review of several popular series
There are several basic models of stoves, as well as many of their modifications, which will allow you to adjust the characteristics for a specific buyer.
"Rus"
The stone compartment is open, the chimney is in the center of the standard type . The volume of the steam room is up to eighteen cubic meters, and up to one hundred and five kilograms of stones can be loaded into the heater.
There is a water dispenser. As the name of the series suggests, it is an ideal example for recreating the atmosphere of a real Russian steam room.
"Bugrinka"
For lovers of “soft” steam in the sauna. There is a mesh in the stone compartment, which conducts heat much faster . Also a model for the “Russian bathhouse”.
"Cascade"
A special feature of this model is the inclined stone compartment, which creates a kind of cascade of stones - this way the steam passes more easily.
"Siberian Cliff"
Increased loading of stones into the compartment - up to two hundred kilograms. Provides average temperature and humidity.
"Siesta"
This product allows you to reproduce heat in your home without additional equipment . The stone compartment here is closed, a beautiful fireplace window is available, and this series also uses the new “Anti-Smoke” technology.
"Kuzbass"
This series offers the opportunity to heat the room using coal. Thanks to this, it will be possible to achieve the effect of a Finnish sauna.
"Siberia"
This series holds the record for achieving maximum temperatures in a short period of time and also features stainless steel parts.
"Blast furnace"
The oven is designed for a large room and light steam. There is a beautiful door with a view of the flame, water is supplied evenly thanks to the distributor.
"KomPAR"
The series was created taking into account use in commercial bathing establishments . A large volume of loaded stones is used for light, uniform steam over the entire area.
"Taman"
A wood-burning series of stoves with fairly fast heating and light steam supply, as well as an oversized stove design.
"Lagoon"
This series has the advantage that steam comes out upward due to the vertical location of the stone compartment.
"Sahara"
Another high-speed series of furnaces - heating to one hundred and ten degrees occurs in up to fifty minutes . In addition, the heating temperature of the stones can reach five hundred degrees.
"Kuban"
This is a new series of “Teplodar”, which gives light steam into the room, which is not visible. Thanks to the closed compartment for stones in the oven and the ability to engulf it in fire, this was achieved.
Electric series are also available: “SteamCity”, “SteamGross”, “SteamSib”, “SteamFit”, which allow you to achieve the effect of a sauna in just a few minutes, and can also be used as an addition to an existing stove.
Now let's talk about specific models that have proven themselves on the market.
"Termofor Osa"
This is the best wood stove for home in the budget segment. The stainless steel heater showed excellent performance in small steam rooms ranging in size from 4 to 9 cubic meters. In one hour, the oven will heat the room to 100 degrees and will stably maintain the temperature of the “Russian bath”.
The model consists of two parts - a compartment for firewood and for stones. The latter can hold almost 25 kg, so there should be no problems maintaining temperature and steam. “Thermofor Osa” is considered the best wood-burning stove for a sauna in the budget segment, also due to its small and versatile dimensions. The equipment can be installed in almost any room: the stove will modestly stand somewhere in a corner and delight you with warmth and steam.
TOP 7 best stoves for the Teplodar bathhouse
Rus 18 L
This model has earned “people’s love” for its maximum versatility. The oven does not create a dry atmosphere, while heating in standard mode.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type – closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Weight - 41.7 kg
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 33.80×80.30×82.50 cm
Advantages:
- The stones heat up evenly
- The chimney is located in the center for convenience
- High-quality heating of the room up to ninety degrees
Flaws:
- If the furnace firebox itself is made of high-quality steel, then the convector is not so massive - heat-resistant enamel is used
Rus 18 LNZP Profi
In this case, this model from the previous series is designed for larger-than-average rooms. Here the convector is made of stainless steel.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type – closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 33.80×80.30×82.50 cm
- Weight - 61 kg
Advantages:
- There is a door with panoramic heat-resistant glass
- The stove is heated from the adjacent room
Flaws:
- Due to the good ventilation of the heater, the stones may not heat up quickly enough
Siesta
The advantage of this model can be considered the barbecue mode, as well as a very beautiful aesthetic appearance . Can heat a large space without additional heat sources.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 401 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 66.20×101.40×55.20 cm
- Weight - 100 kg
Advantages:
- Possibility to heat living spaces as well
- You can choose dry or soft steam by opening the stone compartment
Flaws:
- When the oven gets very hot, the levers may move with pressure.
Siberian Cliff Panorama 20 LP PROFI
A representative of the mesh stove, this means that the stove is not only a stylish solution, but also provides a lot of soft heat. Due to the presence of a gap between the stones, air flows better and the stove heats faster.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 20 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 56.50x83.50x86 cm
- Weight - 107 kg
Advantages:
- High power stove firebox
- The chimney is located in a convenient way for heating the broom
- Unique convector
Flaws:
- Possible high consumption of firewood
- Some stones may not heat up quickly due to the space between them
Rus 9 LU
One of the most budget models in the Rus line, which heats small rooms, but is not inferior in power and can produce a lot of steam.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 9 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - Firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 67x55x30.50 cm
- Weight - 30 kg
Advantages:
- Small oven in size
- Economical operation
- Laconic design for a budget model
Flaws:
- The ash pan may not seem very convenient
Cascade-18 LP Panorama
The placement of the stones at an angle gives an unusual steam in the room. You can also admire the flames of the fire through the window.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) -38x92x77 cm
- Weight - 73 kg
Advantages:
- High-speed steam generator
- Economical consumption of firewood
- Selecting steam type: dry or wet
Flaws:
- A remote tank can be inconvenient
Sugar 24 LK/LKU
This model gives you room to experiment with temperature; you can heat up to one hundred and ten degrees, or create a mild climate of less than ninety with soft steam.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume - 24 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - Firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 40x80x90 cm
- Weight - 56 kg
Advantages:
- When specifying “LK”, the stove is heated from the adjacent room
- When specifying “LKU”, the stove is heated from the steam room
- Can be heated from five sides
Flaws:
- If you do not handle the modes skillfully, you can overheat the room
"Termofor Angara 2012"
This is one of the best wood-burning sauna stoves with a closed heater. There are models to choose from from conventional structural steel as well as heat-resistant chrome steel (Inox). The last option, although 4 thousand rubles more expensive, is much better in all respects.
The model directs all the heat generated to warm up the stones and easily copes with steam rooms with a volume of 8 to 18 cubic meters. m. A special compartment can accept up to 70 kg of stones and heat them up to 600 degrees. The provided funnel delivers water to the hottest stones.
Customer Reviews
If you look at people's reviews, you can pick up some useful details. For example, about the Teplodar Rus 18 L model, the buyer indicated that he was satisfied with the purchased product. It emphasizes that the central location of the chimney makes it safer and allows for installation. A pleasant feature is the creation of a. They also note that stainless steel is definitely a plus. No deficiencies found.
They say about the Teplodar Siesta model that it is the most universal for use: you can choose any type of heating, both dry steam and more humid. In addition, living spaces can also be heated. But due to the possibility of heating the parts, difficulties may arise in their use.
About “Teplodar Cascade-18 LP Panorama” they note that after 25 minutes you can already start steaming at a temperature of at least sixty degrees. It is also easy to dry brooms with dry steam. Climate control available. Among the minuses, they noted their efficiency, in which they did not install the stove according to all the rules.
