Everyone knows that baths and saunas help improve the health of body and spirit. Such buildings are intended not only for bathing, but also for taking a steam bath, as well as relaxing with family and friends. The most important part of such buildings is the stove. Of course, you can make it yourself from start to finish, but it’s much easier and faster to buy a ready-made version. Moreover, stoves have appeared on domestic markets that have a very affordable price, and at the same time are able to compete with their European counterparts. One of such worthy designs is the Ermak stove.
Valery
I decided to write a review about the Hephaestus PB 03M stove and the facing made of soapstone. The bathhouse was built, the most difficult stage was choosing a cast iron stove. I came across this store, I was pleased with the selection, and the prices were not too high. Well done guys, they selected everything according to our wishes, an engineer came, took measurements and sent the specifications. We paid. Then the team arrived and installed the stove and cladding. The steam is very good! Thank you for your efficiency and responsiveness, it is a pleasure to cooperate with you.
Furnace Ermak 12
The Ermak 12T (thermo) stove can be used in rooms with a volume of up to 14 cubic meters. Can be equipped with a heat exchanger, hanging tank or mesh for additional volume of stones. The thickness of the steel from which such a boiler is made is 6 mm, and the depth of the firebox is 500 mm.
Up to 40 kg of stones can be placed in such a stove. It is this parameter that determines the maximum size of the heated room.
The Ermak 12 stove has many advantages. Thanks to this, it is very popular and successfully performs its functions in many Russian baths.
Advantages of the Ermak 12 stove:
- The firebox can be moved from the steam room to another room. This is possible thanks to the remote pre-furnace tunnel.
- The combustion tunnel can have a straight or beveled shape. Therefore, you can choose an option that fits perfectly into any room.
- The chimney in such a stove is located directly in the center. Thanks to this, the pipe does not touch the walls.
- There are holes in the chimney structure. This makes cleaning it easier.
- The dimensions of this design are quite compact - 685X395X595.
- The heaters have ventilation holes. Thanks to this, the heating rate of the stones increases.
- The hanging grate can increase the volume of laid stones up to 90 kg.
- The Ermak 12 stove has a panoramic window on the door. This makes this design incredibly attractive.
The Ermak 12 stove is an excellent choice for baths with a steam room that are not very large in size. This design will make the interior of your bathhouse unusual and original.
Nikolay Sergeevich
When choosing a stove for the bathhouse, I was guided by reliability and economic indicators; Master Sauna consultants helped me choose a stove for the Hephaestus PB-03ms bathhouse. I choose my things quite carefully because... I am a former design engineer myself. What caught your attention? The design of the combustion system, equipped with the function of post-burning gases with a flame extinguisher and turbulent fins, allows you to heat the stove up to 750 degrees, while the temperature in the chimney is only 300 degrees. Of course, it is difficult to check these indicators, but the bathhouse warms up very quickly and the stone heats up evenly. I liked that the cast iron stove is 60 mm thick and keeps heat for a long time. I am completely satisfied with my choice, the oven is simply wonderful, many thanks to the company’s employees.
Distinctive features
Gefest is a domestic manufacturer of heating and climate control equipment and built-in appliances . To manufacture cast iron stoves, the company uses a special casting technology.
This way they achieve excellent thermal conductivity. The company's products are the only bath units that are entirely manufactured in Russia. Therefore, every stage of production is carefully controlled.
Hephaestus produces stoves for baths and saunas.
They are produced in the following forms:
- with a mesh for laying stone;
- for brick cladding;
- lined with a coil.
The models also differ in the volume of the heated room: up to 45 cubic meters. meters and from 45 to 120 cubic meters. meters .
The oven can be equipped with a cast iron damper or a door made of special heat-resistant glass. Through this “window” you can observe the combustion process and admire the flame.
The furnaces are equipped with a flame arrester and a secondary gas afterburning system . They allow you to maintain the temperature of the stones at 500–700 degrees. Therefore, the steam is finely dispersed - it is very light, pleasant and healthy. You can also set the sauna heater to smoldering mode.
Due to the fact that hot air remains inside, the steam room maintains a high temperature for a long time.
All models have a high efficiency coefficient - 87% . This percentage is achieved due to a special design. The combustion unit has two chambers separated by a flame arrester.
The gases of the burning fuel first move along the side walls, and then turn 180 degrees and move towards the outlet, moving along the recesses of the heater.
CAREFULLY!
The units operate on available solid fuel – wood or special briquettes. It is not recommended to burn coal in them and make the stove a disposal for various waste.
Gefest products are delivered unassembled . The kit includes a sealant. They can be installed independently or with the help of professionals.
Material – cast iron grade SCh20-25 ChH10 . The wall thickness is from one to six centimeters. How are cast iron stoves different from steel or brick? Cast iron is an environmentally friendly and non-toxic material. It is not afraid of oxidation and corrosion. The alloy does not deform when heated and retains its strength.
Additional parts included . With their help, the distance from the firebox to the portal can be increased.
Particularly worth mentioning is the design of the stoves. They can be used both in the interior of a log bathhouse and a classic sauna. The doors are decorated with casting. Models for brick cladding can be decorated with ceramic tiles.
Karina
We purchased the Hephaestus PB-04 stove in the spring for our new bathhouse. Since our bathhouse is not very large, the Hephaestus PB-04 mesh stove was ideal for us according to its characteristics. We liked this stove because of its modern design, neat dimensions and, of course, the material, since cast iron is an ideal material for such products. And after the first fire, we were convinced that we had not made a mistake in our choice. To our great joy, the stove turned out to be very economical, it required very little wood to heat up, our bathhouse immediately heated up, and what is good news is that in the morning it was very warm in the bathhouse, thanks to such a wonderful stove.
TOP 8 best models of Hephaestus stoves
As you can see, the manufacturer offers many models. It's easy to get confused in this diversity. We will tell you about the most popular ovens to make it easier for you to decide.
PB-04 MS
Compact sauna stove for a standard Russian steam room . This is an economical model that pleases with its performance. Warms well.
There is a steam generator, so the unit operates in both sauna and bath modes.
Characteristics:
- power 8 kW;
- steam room size – up to 15 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- there is secondary afterburning;
- dimensions 39.4x56x64.5 cm.
Advantages:
- economical consumption of firewood;
- nice design;
- heats up quickly and retains heat for a long time;
- does not burn the air in the steam room.
Flaws:
- When first used, it gives off an unpleasant odor, so first you need to heat it outside.
PB-04
Another small stove from the same line. Ideal for small baths and saunas.
Model parameters:
- power 8 kW;
- heated volume – up to 15 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- there is secondary afterburning;
- dimensions 39.4x56x64.5 cm.
Advantages:
- need some firewood;
- takes up little space;
- beautiful appearance;
- quickly heats the air and maintains a high temperature.
Flaws:
- there is no glass door through which you can admire the fire.
PB-03
A more powerful model for medium-sized doubles . This is a built-in closed stove with a chimney and an ash box. Gives moderate temperature and good steam.
Characteristics:
- power 12 kW;
- steam room volume – up to 25 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 41.8x59x75.5 cm.
Advantages:
- pleasant steam;
- Beautiful design;
- It heats up quickly and cools down for a long time - you can wash in the bathhouse even the next morning.
Flaws:
- installation will require the help of a professional, since if there are errors in the assembly, the stove will smoke.
PB-03 M
“Twin” of the previous model, but with a heat-resistant glass shutter. The stove is designed for lining with refractory bricks.
Characteristics:
- power 12 kW;
- heated room - up to 25 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 75.5x59x41.8 cm;
- there is a smoldering mode.
Advantages:
- warms the room in 15 minutes;
- a simple design that can be covered with bricks without the help of professionals;
- design.
Flaws:
- Since the unit is prefabricated, the seams need to be treated with a large amount of sealant, which deteriorates over the years, and the stove begins to smoke.
PB-02
Impressive and powerful oven. It will suit any interior, and will heat very well. Needs brick lining. Since the unit has an external portal, the firebox can be located in another room.
Characteristics:
- power 15 kW;
- heated room volume – up to 35 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 45.8×64.5×85.5 cm;
- there is secondary afterburning.
Advantages:
- can be heated from the dressing room;
- heats well;
- uses wood sparingly.
Flaws:
- takes up a lot of space and weighs 300 kg.
PB-01
Oven for large steam rooms. Can be fired with combined fuel. Logs up to 65 cm will fit inside.
Model parameters:
- power 18 kW;
- steam room volume – up to 45 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 5×71.1×88.7 cm;
- there is secondary afterburning.
Advantages:
- suitable for large steam rooms;
- any part can be replaced;
- will last up to 30 years;
- solid appearance.
Flaws:
- very heavy;
- labor-intensive assembly.
PB-02 M
Built-in wood stove . For medium-sized baths. It copes with its tasks perfectly. The kit includes special stakes that can be used to expand the fuel tunnel.
Unit characteristics:
- power 15 kW;
- room volume – up to 35 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 45.8×64.5×85.5 cm;
- there is secondary afterburning.
Advantages:
- design;
- high performance;
- good traction;
- heats two rooms at the same time;
- you don't need a lot of wood.
Flaws:
- high price.
PB-03 MS
Cast iron unit for baths and saunas . There is a net attached to it in which stones are placed. The heater has a special shape, due to which the room quickly heats up.
This is how the stove takes on a very interesting modern look.
This model is designed for medium-sized rooms.
Unit parameters:
- power 12 kW;
- steam room size – up to 25 cubic meters;
- Efficiency 87%;
- dimensions 50x70x85.5 5 cm.
Advantages:
- heating quality;
- beauty.
Flaws:
- price.
Stoves "Slavyanka Elite"
The model line of this type of Svarozhich stoves has designs with a width of no more than 500 millimeters, extended upward. Despite the fact that the combustion portal is cast from cast iron, the weight of such equipment is somewhat lower. Unlike the Firebird series, the thickness of the walls of the firebox is only 6 millimeters, and the container for stones is made of stainless steel, which makes it possible to reduce weight. Uniform heating of the fuel is carried out due to the lower part of the heater made of cast iron. The thickness of its walls is 3 millimeters, which is enough to withstand the mass of stones and thermal load.
Hearth stove for a bath
In this case, the firewood burns not on a cast-iron grate, but on a brick-lined or solid metal plate. A hearth oven is usually a cast iron firebox lined with brick. The most massive logs are laid out on the bottom, and the remains of firewood and wood chips on top. The combustion is quite economical, but of low intensity, so this scheme is unlikely to be suitable for a steam room, but for heating bathhouse premises, especially in a private house, it is ideal.
Sauna stove Ermak 16
This design differs from the previous 12th model of the sauna stove in the dimensions of the combustion chamber and the dimensions of the body. All other parts and elements are almost the same type. If you believe numerous statements from owners and reviews, the Ermak 16 sauna stove is considered the optimal choice for a home bath.
The weight of the stove in a “dry” state is only 50 kg or 45 kg, depending on the body material. To this you need to add a heater backfill of 40-45 kg and a hanging tank for the same weight of boiling water. As a result, it turns out that the mass of hot material in the steam room of the bath will be more than 100 kg. This is already enough to confidently maintain the air temperature from 80°C to 40°C for 2-3 hours.
For your information! The increased mass of the furnace structure is guaranteed to dry not only the steam room room, but also all the condensate that collects on the built-in furnace coil or hanging tank.
If the Ermak 16 stove is cleaned and dried after each fire, then the service life can be confidently extended by 20-25% of the 10 years guaranteed by the manufacturer. It is clear that if you use the stove and do not pay proper attention to it, the combustion chamber will burn out in 3-4 years.
Burnout of Ermak's furnace
One of the most common complaints is burnout of the walls of the combustion chamber and steam room.
Sergey Baranik, 47 years old, Perm
The firebox and one of the walls of Ermak 12 burned out during a year of operation. We bought the stove new, in the showroom, and installed it according to all the instructions. We used the sauna every other day, so we quickly noticed smoke coming through the side slot. Based on the results of the investigation with a representative of the company, it turned out that some of the water overflowed into the firebox, and the steel simply rusted.
Anton Alekseevich, 35 years old, Moscow
I bought Ermak 16 on the advice of the master who built the bathhouse. During the first heating, I received a scolding from him for incorrectly placing stones in the heater. It turned out that the stone needed to be laid in layers, sequentially. The master said that Ermaki are the most reliable, but if you hammer the heater to capacity, if it overheats, it will break the welding seams, and then the firebox will definitely burn out. I have been using Ermak for 7 years and have no regrets.
Anatoly Petrovsky, 28 years old, Salavat
After installing Ermak, we noticed that the mounted tank to the stove did not warm up, the water did not even boil. It turned out that a gap almost 6 mm wide was formed between the housing wall and the tank. The stove installers were to blame; the body simply fell to one side after loading the heater. We leveled it, replaced the hanging tank with a chimney version, and the steam room in the bathhouse came to life.
Andrey Zavarsky, 40 years old, Tver
I have been repairing Ermakov for almost 10 years. Those who have had to deal with servicing Teplodarov will certainly appreciate the simple and reliable design of Kirov stoves. Most of the problems arise either due to incorrect installation of Ermak, or a disregard for the stove as a technical device. In such conditions, imported models simply burn out after just a few months of operation.
Combined type models, electric hearths
Many Ermak bathhouse stoves with a water tank are capable of operating not only on standard solid fuel, but also heating the steam room, dressing room dressing room and other nearby premises using electricity and gas. gas fireplaces can also be equipped with a heat exchanger and water circuit. Their main difference from wood-burning ones is the presence of an installed gas burner. The functions of the unit are heating water and generating steam.
One of the most popular today is the model marked 20T and 20H. The first hearth is intended for heating twenty cubic meters of area (19 kW), the second is more suitable for small steam rooms, the footage of which does not exceed 12 cubic meters, since the power of the fireplace is 12 kW. The advantages of such devices include the use of high-quality three-millimeter steel and full automation and security of all processes. During operation, the hearth is able to fully control and maintain the set temperature and pressure (built-in temperature sensor, stepped chimney). If malfunctions or interruptions occur, the system can automatically turn off the stove.
Miniature solid fuel fireplace, with a round closed firebox
The model is equipped with a combustion chamber with transparent fireproof glass
Important: you will need to build the ash chamber with your own hands! It is also necessary to equip the fireplace with a capacious water tank; it can be remote.
What are the advantages of Ermak gas-wood stoves:
- The hearth is based on only high-quality, high-strength, environmentally friendly and safe materials;
- Almost all models are distinguished by their small dimensions and the ability to perform a compact installation with your own hands;
- The units are safe and easy to use, the materials do not emit harmful substances and do not melt under high heat;
- If necessary, partial replacement of failed or worn parts and elements is possible;
- Long service life.
The easiest to install with your own hands are the Ermak sauna stoves, which operate from a standard electrical network. Most often they are installed in saunas. They do not require fuel and do not emit vapors or combustion products during operation.
In order for the convection of such fireboxes to be as high as possible, the manufacturer uses stainless steel to assemble the body, and also additionally coats it with a mirror-type steel mixture.
Reviews
Semyon Mylshevsky, 73, Bobruisk
You also need to know how to heat the steam room; the heater can be made from a barrel, and the firebox can only be made from cast iron. If you don’t rush to add firewood, then even with a small one you can heat the bathhouse to 60-70°C. I would not buy steel stoves weighing 150-200 kg, they only produce heat and problems with overheating. I bought Kamenka 2 for myself, I won’t describe it, I’ll say one thing - all the design elements have been perfected in practice, nothing superfluous.
Sergey Maltsev, 34, Izhevsk
They praise steel stoves, but I don’t like them. I bought the vaunted Cuirassier, but after three months it burned out on the corner - it couldn’t be properly repaired, it couldn’t be replaced. Thick steel bursts at welding seams, thin steel can burn out in a couple of months. The more tricky channels there are in the firebox, the more often you have to repair it. I inherited a heater from my grandfather, all full of holes, one cast-iron firebox was preserved. I welded a stainless steel cladding and in the end I couldn’t resist, I sold it for 40 thousand, now I regret it. To replace the Cuirassier, I bought a wood-burning Karelia Classic for the bathhouse, so far I like it.
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High efficiency, dynamics, efficiency
According to these indicators, Hephaestus stoves are leaders in the Russian Bath stove market.
When burning, the flame moves along the walls of the stove equipped with original convection fins, which can significantly increase the heat transfer area, accelerate the transfer of heat from burning wood to the steam room and heat it to operating temperature. Then the flame enters the second chamber, where, due to the active afterburning of pyrolysis gases, it heats the heater with a deposit to temperatures above 600 ° C in just 40 - 45 minutes from the moment the fire starts. You can immediately begin bathing procedures and switch the stove to long-burning mode (which reduces wood consumption while maintaining a constantly high temperature in the steam room) and enjoy comfort for a long time without being distracted by servicing the stove.
All this, based on a combination of factors, makes Hephaestus stoves unique.
