A classical Russian bath is simply unthinkable without a wood stove. It is this device for heating that provides heat and steam, and also maintains the temperature at the desired level. So, let's find out what a modern wood-burning stove is for a sauna and how to choose the right model for you.
Advantages of wood-burning stoves for a bath
If you have a wood-burning stove in the sauna, you made an excellent choice, because:
- fireproof, because it is manufactured using reliable technologies from high-quality materials;
- is environmentally friendly, since it uses only birch logs or wood from other hardwoods as fuel;
- has a relatively greater efficiency than, say, an electric heater;
- much cheaper to operate, since the tree today costs less than electricity.
Features of selection of wood furnaces for a bath
First, you need to determine the dimensions of the furnace you are purchasing, because the baths and saunas are of different volumes, and the device must be powerful enough to heat the room. They fall into two broad categories - industrial and domestic. The first, as it is clear from the name, have much larger dimensions and power and, accordingly, are intended for heating large rooms. The latter are ideal for installation in a home bath, the area of which does not exceed 12-15 m & sup2.
Secondly, you should know that the stoves in the wood oven for a bath are of two types: open and closed. Traditionally, in a real Russian bath a closed stove should be used, because it creates moist steam and a relatively low temperature. The stone tank is equipped with a damper, which if desired can be opened to splash water there. As for the open stove, it is suitable for lovers of high (up to 100 ° C) temperatures and dry steam. The sauna with an open stove warms up faster, but it cools down more quickly. This can be both an advantage and a disadvantage depending on your preferences.
Thirdly, the furnaces can be made of bricks, metal and also have decorative lining. The natural stone of soapstone, which is used for cladding, is itself heat and moisture resistant, and also provides pleasant warmth. As for the fabrication material, you should know that the oven of heat-resistant steel is quickly heated, but it does not keep heat for long. Such a stove is relevant if you are not a fan of a long stay in a therma. A wood-burning brick oven for a bath is more convenient to use, but at the same time it has more weight and dimensions. Fourth, modern wood-burning stoves have various additional parameters, such as a hinged or built-in water tank, a protective screen, etc. An interesting option is a wood-burning fireplace for a sauna and a bath. They are equipped with a translucent screen that allows you to watch how the wood inside the furnace is burned.
And fifth, all the furnaces on the market have different design solutions. Thanks to this you can always choose exactly this model, which most successfully fits into the interior of your sauna or sauna.
Wood furnaces of different manufacturers - domestic and foreign - have their own characteristics. Technically, the principle of their operation is the same, but the performance properties may be slightly different. The most valuable Finnish furnaces are Kastor, Harvia, IKI, Aito, Helo. Among domestic models, wood-burning stoves Beryozka, Vesuvius, Prometheus, Teplodar, Dobrynya and others are popular.