New - ETNA sauna stoves. Cast iron stoves for baths Etna

Etna stove – the warmth of a living fire

Etna is a Russian trademark.
According to the manufacturer, Etna stoves stand out on the market of modern heating equipment due to the best price-quality ratio, and with proper operation, reliable domestic devices last more than 30 years. The Etna company produces technologically advanced sauna stoves and fireplace stoves that are popular among consumers and offers cast iron for heating appliances. The well-known brand has established itself as a responsible manufacturer offering products of the highest quality.

The undeniable advantages of the cast iron stove for the Etna bath

• cast iron is a heat-intensive and very durable material, which has a positive effect on its service life;
• fast heating and good heat dissipation;
• There is no burning of oxygen in the steam room; as a result of using the stove, healthy steam is obtained that is beneficial for the body;
• Various modifications of stoves allow you to select a stove for a specific room with its maximum efficiency;
• a large selection of stove models, from stoves with solid cast iron doors, to models with glass, from small ones, to panoramic doors up to 60 cm diagonally;
• possibility of installing a stove for heating from an adjacent room with a steam room.

The variety of cast iron stoves for Etna baths allows you to choose the most suitable option for any room, regardless of its size. A healthy atmosphere in the bathhouse directly depends on what kind of stove will be used. An important point for a healthy climate in the bathhouse is to use wood-burning sauna stoves, which create a microclimate more favorable for the human body.

Installation rules

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The installation of a sauna stove must comply with the rules and regulations of SNiP 41-01-2010, which regulate the installation and safe use of heating devices. If it has massive weight, then you need to make a foundation of bricks or concrete. For an iron stove of relatively light weight, you can get by with a metal sheet 5-8 mm thick and asbestos placed under it.

For all stoves, the base is made 10 cm larger than the size of the unit, and an additional sheet of iron at least half a meter wide is installed in front of the firebox. The distance from the stove to the combustible elements should be 50 cm, and the distance around the chimney in the ceiling is maintained at 25 cm.

Installation dimensions for the heating unit in the bathhouse

Features/Advantages

1. The closed heater of Teklar Etna stoves has a special improved design, thanks to which it quickly restores the temperature of the stone backfill after supplying water and generating steam. Fast recharging allows for efficient vaping.

2. The controlled convection system of the Teklar Etna stove significantly speeds up the heating of the steam room. In the summer (or if the room in which the bathhouse is located is heated), the steam room will be ready in less than an hour. On the coldest winter days, preparing a steam room in an unheated log house will take no more than three hours. The use of a controlled convection system of the Teklar Etna oven allows you to maintain any temperature in the steam room that is most pleasant for visitors.

3. A protective screen made of brick, natural stone or other materials must be installed around the stove. Main functions of the protective screen:

• protection of people and objects from excess thermal radiation from the metal walls of the firebox;
• an effective heat accumulator providing high thermal inertia of the furnace;
• fire protection;
• aesthetic and decorative function, decoration of the entire bath.

The screen is installed with a gap of 40-60 mm from the furnace body and together with it forms a controlled convective system. In the lower part of the screen (near the floor) there are entrance windows for the convective system. Convection is controlled using shut-off valves (louvres, doors, dampers, etc.), which speeds up the heating of the steam room and the entire bath, and also allows you to control the temperature in the steam room.

4. The massive brick (stone) screen is an effective heat accumulator, which ensures high thermal inertia of the stove and allows you to thoroughly dry the steam room after completing the bath procedures and eliminates the formation of condensation in the bath.

Price aspect

The price aspect of this product is significantly small compared to all the ensuing advantages. Buying a cast iron sauna stove can now be much cheaper. Due to large sales volumes, prices have become an order of magnitude lower, and the range has increased significantly. Sauna stoves made of Etna cast iron are very popular among numerous customers, as evidenced by numerous positive reviews.

Material

Teklar Etna sauna stoves are entirely made of alloyed heat-resistant stainless steel with a chromium content of at least 17% AISI 430.

The key properties of the steels used—scale resistance up to 850°C, high-temperature corrosion resistance, low coefficient of thermal expansion, increased thermal conductivity, lack of thermal hardening—ensure structural reliability and long-term operation, eliminate wall burning and possible structural deformation at high temperatures, increase furnace efficiency, accelerating steam room heating time, making the stove more economical.

The austenitic structure of the weld metal, achieved by a special selection of welding materials, ensures their high reliability under long-term variable temperature loads.

Firebox

The combustion is carried out from the adjacent room.

An original feature is the additional firebox. Independent heating of the heater is an exclusive feature of Teklar Etna.

The presence of an additional firebox will help prevent overheating of the steam room. This is especially true in the hot season, and also when the heating of the stove is extended over time (long bath day, a large number of guests, postponing the visit to the bath later, etc.). Before steaming, it is enough to add firewood to the upper firebox and the operating temperature of the heater will quickly be restored without excessive heating of the steam room.

The use of an additional firebox built directly into the heater allows you to prepare steam of the highest quality even at relatively low temperatures in the steam room. The presence of two fireboxes ensures separate independent regulation of temperature and humidity, implementing a variety of vaping modes.

Kamenka

A closed, forced, thermally insulated heater is located inside the stove and does not have common walls with the body to eliminate heat loss; it is washed by flue gases on all six sides. The special design of the heater ensures quick heating and reduces recharging time to a minimum for re-steaming. To access the heater, there is a round hatch on the top panel of the stove.

The heater has a built-in system for supplying and distributing water to the hottest lower zone of the heater, which ensures the highest quality steam - without including microdroplets of unevaporated water. The resulting steam escapes upward through the heater hatch. To “throw” water, a receiving dispenser bowl with built-in protection against accidental steam release is used.

An open aroma stove is a “stone garden.” It is located on the top panel of the stove and is used in bath procedures to obtain an aromatic steam-air mixture using water infusions, decoctions, and aromatic emulsions.

Mass of stones

Up to 140 kg (depending on model).

Stone heating temperature

The temperature of the stones varies depending on the area of ​​the heater and reaches 650°C.

The lineup

1. The “Medium” series is recommended for installation in family and guest baths with 4-8 people visiting at the same time. Frequency of use 1-2 times a week. Typical active combustion time is 4-6 hours per day. Estimated service life at home is 25 years.
2. The “Heavy” series is recommended for installation in commercial bathhouses (rented log cabins, etc.), in bathhouse villages, hotel complexes, hunting grounds, etc., as well as in family and guest bathhouses for frequent use with simultaneous visits of 6-15 Human. Frequency of use: daily. Typical active combustion time is 4-8 hours per day.
3. The “Extra Heavy” series is recommended for installation in commercial or municipal bathhouses for serving the population (visits by ticket). The throughput capacity is ensured by the choice of the appropriate volume of the steam room, as well as (importantly) many other technical characteristics of the equipment, space-planning solutions of the entire bath complex. Frequency of use: 6-7 days a week. Typical active combustion time is 12-16 hours per day.

Up to 26 m3:

• Middle series: B305
• Heavy series: B405
• Super heavy series: B505

Up to 33 m3:

• Middle series: B306
• Heavy series: B406
• Super heavy series: B506

Fuel

Firewood.

Recommended length of firewood

The maximum length of firewood is 600 mm.

Chimney

Vertical.

Steam room volume

16-33 m3.

Built-in water tank

Missing, but possible to install.

Heat exchanger

Missing, but possible to install.

Models and brands

Heating devices from this company can be selected depending on the volume of the steam room, purpose (heating one, two or three compartments) and device (injector or convector). However, they are divided into three large categories:

• Emelyanich.
• Bystritsa.
• Hottabych.

One of the characteristic features of stoves in this category is that all combustion chambers are made of pipes of different diameters and thicknesses.

The technological feature of such models is that their design is almost devoid of welded joints, since all components are bent using special equipment.

After manufacturing, the unit is painted with heat-resistant Certa enamel, which crystallizes during the first fire and serves as a protective layer during further operation.

How to choose a wood-burning stove for a sauna?

For true steam room connoisseurs, not only the temperature inside the room matters, but also the properties of the steam. From this point of view, the right choice of a wood-burning stove for a bathhouse is half the success. There are a number of points that need to be taken into account:

• features of the heating device;
• thermal power;
• material used;
• operating principle;
• contents of delivery.

When choosing a wood-burning stove for a Russian bath from among those presented in this rating, you should remember the additional characteristics. We are talking, first of all, about the weight and size indicators of the heating device.

Design

Which wood-burning sauna stove should you choose, based on the features of the device? Various designs are possible:

• with open or double heater;
• conventional and with ventilation-convection casing;
• with a central or offset chimney location.

When deciding which wood-burning stoves are the best for a sauna, you need to take into account the requirements for use. To ensure intensive heating of the room, a design with an additional casing is recommended, which also significantly reduces hard thermal radiation.

Power

The thermal performance of a particular stove depends on the shape and volume of the firebox, the flow area of ​​the chimney and some other factors. The rated power of the heating device is usually indicated in the technical description or passport. When choosing the model you need, you should proceed from the ratio of 1 kW per 1 cubic meter. m of room volume.

The best wood-burning sauna stoves of 2021, presented in our rating, have in their descriptions an indication of the minimum and maximum dimensions of the steam room. This greatly simplifies the process of selecting a product for specific requirements. Significantly exceeding the required characteristics leads to unjustified financial costs, and if there is insufficient thermal power in the steam room, it will not be possible to achieve the desired temperature.

Principle of operation

To answer the question of which stove is best for a Russian bath, you need to understand the features of its functioning. The proposed rating considers only wood-burning models, but there are also gas and electric ones. In the first and second variants, heat generation occurs as a result of fuel combustion. In electric furnaces, heating is carried out through the use of heating elements.

Wood stoves, in addition to heating the room, create a special microclimate, filling the atmosphere with the aroma of burning wood. This makes the process of receiving health procedures especially pleasant and brings it as close as possible to something that can only be obtained in a traditional Russian bathhouse.

additional characteristics

What are the best wood-burning stoves in a bathhouse? This is one of the most common questions asked to experts. To answer this, in addition to such key factors as thermal power and strength indicators, a number of additional characteristics should be taken into account:

• efficiency;
• fuel consumption;
• firewood sizes.

The significance of these parameters should not be exaggerated, but also cannot be completely ignored. The low efficiency of the stove will not allow you to achieve the required temperature and humidity conditions, as a result, the very meaning of visiting the steam room is lost.

Hottabych series

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The most advanced model in the range of furnaces from the Teplostal company are products of the Hotabbych category. The main difference between them is two heaters, one of which is closed.

Water is fed into it through the upper window, then the instantly formed steam passes through the outlet and ends up on the second open heater. Additionally, for accelerated heating of the stones, the furnace contains an injector for supplying air to the second combustion chamber. In this regard, the stones quickly warm up to 250-300 degrees.

Hottabych 2

In this model, the protruding part occupies a large space and this allows the steam room to be heated evenly. There is a window cut out on the front wall of the stove, which serves to clean out soot if it accumulates.

The second window is used to lay and change stones through it. In addition, the model is equipped with an ash pan made of heat-resistant steel, through which air is supplied for better fuel combustion. In addition, it is equipped with a door made of cast iron and heat-resistant glass.

Brief characteristics of Hottabych heating products:

Sauna stove Hottabych 2 in section
Advantages and disadvantages

The indisputable advantage of models from the Hottabych category is that they have two heaters, and they are designed in such a way that steam is supplied from one to the other, thereby increasing its temperature.

A long service life is ensured by the fact that the technology of bending the sides is used when assembling the unit. In this regard, the product does not have welding seams; moreover, the water tank, funnel for water supply and steam outlet are made of stainless steel.

The disadvantages include not very convenient installation due to the large weight (250 kg) and the increased cost of the stove.

Review of the most popular brands

It should be warned that there are many more steel products on the market, and few people deal with cast iron.

Note! You need to understand that manufacturers are not interested in disclosing the grade of cast iron. Therefore, unless something better is stated, we will assume that the stoves were made using ordinary (and not particularly suitable for stoves) gray cast iron, which is labeled SCh.

"Vesuvius"

Whether it is PR or the natural love of the people - our rating will show, for now we simply state that the majority of requests for stoves made of this metal are associated with this manufacturer. I would like to see in the comments the reviews of those who happened to become owners of Vesuvius products - share your experience with everyone else!

In the Vesuvius catalog you will find only four cast iron sauna stoves with power modifications for different steam room volumes. This:

• "Legend";
• "Sensation";
• "Hurricane";
• "Premium".

In this review of cast iron sauna stoves, we will pay attention only to “Legend” and “Hurricane”. “Premium” is lined with soapstone, “Sensation” is a regular stove with an open heater.

"Legend"

A stove with a fashionable mesh for stones that surround the firebox on all sides except the bottom. It looks attractive, and the free convection of air between the openly laid stones leads to rapid heating of the steam room. The firebox is remote.

It has many variations in the volume of the steam room (from 6 to 30 cubic meters), the model for rooms from 12 to 24 m3 is considered separately, according to the type of doors - from blind to fireplace portals with large glass. However, all of them are suitable only for a dry-air bath, that is, a sauna. Stoves with nets for stones are not suitable for Russian baths. A closed heater is required here.

You will find separate material about steam room stoves here.

"Hurricane"

A brother of the Legend, but taller and holds more stones. The minimum volume of the steam room is 8 cubic meters, the maximum is 30. The differences are the same as in the “Legend” - in the doors, in the design of the grid, in the power of the stove.

By the way, we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the material about the optimal sizes of sauna stoves.

"Magnum"

Having started by trading in other people's stoves, Magnum quickly came to the conclusion that its own production was more profitable. Taking into account the shortcomings of competitors, the company developed its own design - ChT-1, which stands for “cast iron firebox”. It has become the basis for many stoves, but the firebox itself can be purchased separately, to be covered with brick, for example. The company purchased equipment for working with stone and began producing stoves lined with soapstone and other stones.

"Techno Lit"

On the manufacturer’s official website you will find over a hundred modifications of the Techno Lit cast iron stove (Hephaestus) - with or without a stone lining, with different doors. The search for closed heaters was unsuccessful.

Interesting! Instead of heating the stones in a closed volume, the creators of the Techno Lit stove decided that it was much easier to heat the top plate to 450 degrees - this temperature is quite enough to produce light, fine steam. That is, there is no heater, but there is Russian steam. Of all the models that are presented on the site, we have chosen the most popular among buyers - GEPHAESTUS PB-04 M.

Do you know? You can achieve an effect similar to a Russian bath without a heater - with a steam generator! This is what it looks like. With a rather modest size: it is about half a meter high, about 40 cm wide and about 70 cm long, it is capable of heating a steam room with a volume of up to 15 cubic meters. The tiny stove weighs 125 kg and, according to the manufacturer, has an efficiency of 87%. As for the brand of cast iron, the manufacturer does not bend his heart: everything except the firebox is made of ordinary gray, but the firebox uses heat-resistant metal alloyed with chrome.

Such a stove is taken in order to later be lined with bricks and improve its thermal characteristics, bringing them closer to the parameters of a brick stove.

"Sudarushka"

produces not only “Sudarushka”, but also other families of cast iron stoves. In particular, these are “Kalita” and “Sorceress”.

“Sudarushkas” are very diverse in design - there are stone surrounds, there are with a net for stones, with an open and closed heater, with a water tank included in the kit... There are plenty to choose from.

Here you can learn some subtleties about stoves with a water tank.

ATTENTION! It is worth clarifying that not all stoves can be made of cast iron. A mandatory element will be a cast-iron firebox (by the way, Magnum boasts that it supplied CT-1 to Inzhkomtsentr for several years), and an optional cast-iron door. But the body may well be made of steel.

"Svarozhich"

offers many stone-clad stoves with cast iron fireboxes. However, the buyer is given the opportunity to purchase an unlined stove, which can be lined with either stone or brick. The power of such a unit is 15 kW, the manufacturer promises that it will be enough to heat 35 cubic meters of steam room, but in reality, with a lining, no more than 20. The stove is about 80 cm in height, with an external firebox. If desired, you can install a fireplace portal. The oven's own weight is 270 kg.

"Feringer"

does not produce cast iron stoves. However, its products are suitable for Russian baths - these are grateless top-burning stoves with a closed heater, which do a good job of generating light, fine steam.

"Olympus"

Trading went the way of Magnum and released its own cast iron stove. Those who are familiar with the design of other companies engaged in similar production will understand that FireCom decided not to develop its own ideas, simply stealing those they liked from competitors.

But what’s really funny is the pathos with which the company’s website talks about the fact that the material for their furnaces is the SCh-20 brand. You must understand that this is the most common, much cheaper than alloyed, type of cast iron, which most stove manufacturers secretly or openly use.

"Tornado"

produces Tornado stoves with cast iron fireboxes.
The catalog contains models for self-cladding with brick or stone, models with mesh (many), as well as models with a steel casing. Prices are two times lower than competitors. The only thing that confuses me is that the weight is not too heavy and the dimensions are quite large (compared to some competitors), which indicates a small thickness of the metal. The manufacturer claims to use heat-resistant cast iron, but does not name the brand. Among the models there are those that have both an open and closed heater. The product is also equipped with glass doors. Optionally, heat exchangers can be purchased. (Nuances about the use of heat exchangers here).

"Karelia" ATB

You cannot pass by the products of PetrozavodskMash. The prototype for these round stoves was the Finnish Aito stoves. The manufacturer claims that its stoves will work for at least 30 years and accompanies their sale with a certificate with the self-explanatory title “Eternal Guarantee.” It would be worth asking those who own such a stove - what are their impressions?

The price of Karelian units is moderate, and they are suitable for those owners of bathhouses who have to solve the problem with hot water - all stoves are designed for the installation of a water heating tank, but you will have to purchase it as an addition, judging by the characteristics.

The best manufacturers of sauna stoves

In our country there are a number of companies that specialize in the manufacture of metal heating devices and have achieved some success in this matter. The list of the best manufacturers of wood-burning sauna stoves includes the following enterprises:

• "Teplodar". The company uses original metalworking technologies that provide products with high reliability and durability. The use of high-quality materials and an effective control system for production processes virtually eliminates the risk of burning out the furnace elements.
• Termofor. The stoves of this manufacturer are distinguished by their exceptional smooth heating of the room and the special softness of the steam. This is achieved due to the fact that the critical elements are given a special shape, providing the necessary density and intensity of heat flows.
• "Vesuvius". The highlight of the products of this brand is the unusual design and original design. The company offers many models designed in a wide variety of styles, from traditional classics to avant-garde high-tech.
• ETNA. Sauna stoves from this manufacturer are distinguished by well-thought-out designs; the developers accurately calculated the thermal load on each of the elements. This made it possible to reduce the wall thickness, which means reducing metal consumption and the price of each product while maintaining strength characteristics.
• “Throw it down.” The company offers an extensive catalog of products in all price categories, from budget to premium. This approach allows the manufacturer to satisfy the needs of all categories of consumers and helps expand the customer base.
• TMF. The company is engaged in mass production of inexpensive, but exceptionally high-quality models without complex design delights and bells and whistles. The brand's products enjoy deserved popularity among consumers.

The following rating of wood-burning sauna stoves for 2021 is based on the principle of increasing their technical and economic indicators. When evaluating products, the advantages and features of each design are taken into account, taking into account practical experience from operation. For objectivity, information for analysis is taken from customer reviews published on open Internet platforms.

6th place: “Etna Crater 14” (DT-3) cast iron

In the middle of the rating of stoves for Russian baths are the products of a popular Russian brand. The Etna Crater 14 model has a three-element design. They are connected to each other using bolts included in the delivery set. A ceramic cord is used as a seal, which can withstand high temperatures for a long time.

A sauna stove of this brand is designed for heating a room with an area of ​​6 to 16 m2 and has the following characteristics:

• Rated power: up to 16 kW.
• Material of the outer body and firebox door: heat-resistant cast iron.
• Product weight: 95.5 kg; filler for the heater – up to 60 kg.
• Overall dimensions: height – 500 mm; width – 465 mm; depth – 620 mm.

Unlike other ovens, this one has a closed outer casing, which provides accelerated convection of heated air and a number of other advantages:

• Intensive heating of the steam room to maximum temperatures.
• The absence of hard infrared radiation, which significantly softens the microclimate.
• Extended service life and high level of safety.

According to the user review, the oven does provide light steam. Particular attention is paid to the absence of unpleasant radiation from heated surfaces, the convenience of laying firewood and the high heat capacity. At the same time, the author emphasizes the very low efficiency, without deciphering, however, how this is expressed. There is an obvious hint of high consumption of firewood.

5th place: “Protopi Vulcan 18”

Another stove model for a Russian bath is included in the ranking of the best thanks to its original two-stage steam generation system. The design of the described sample “Protopi Vulcan 18” includes two heaters. First, water is supplied through a watering can and tube to the closed part heated to 600 °C and evaporates, then through built-in channels it enters the open masonry. Passing through it, the steam turns into finely dispersed steam, exactly the kind needed in a Russian bathhouse.

The oven is equipped with a ventilation-convection casing with holes, which provides it with excellent technical parameters:

• Heated room volume: from 14 to 18 m3.
• Stove weight: without stones – 92 kg; full – 142 kg.
• Chimney diameter: 115 mm.
• Height – 925 mm; width – 460 mm; depth – 824 mm.

One of the positive aspects of this stove is the ability to use firewood without pre-processing it. Other advantages of the model:

• Convenient adjustment of combustion intensity by changing the position of the ash pan.
• The delivery set includes a frame for finishing the gap in the wall created when installing the fuel receiver.
• There are no cavities on which soot can settle.

The sample, which took the honorable fifth position of the top wood-burning sauna stoves in our rating, also has a number of disadvantages. According to a user review, the smell of burning paint persists until the third firebox inclusive. Additionally, there is an insufficient volume of the combustion chamber, which can accommodate no more than 5 medium-sized logs.

4th place: “Vesuvius Legend Forging 16”

The fourth place in the ranking of the best wood-burning stoves for baths is rightfully occupied by one of the best products from a well-known manufacturer. A distinctive feature of the “Vesuvius Legend Forging 16” model is the original external finishing of the convection-ventilation casing, which is made of metal strips with a special texture and a bronze patina coating. The manufacturer guarantees a product service life of 30 years.

For the manufacture of the stove, special heat-resistant and impact-resistant cast iron is used, which ensures its durability. Main characteristics of the product:

• The minimum volume of the heated room is 8 m3; maximum – 18 m3.
• Oven weight – 115 kg; maximum weight of stones is 120 kg.
• Dimensions: height – 620 mm; width – 560 mm; depth – 760 mm.

The original design is not the only competitive advantage of the stove over its analogues:

• The modular design greatly simplifies installation of the product.
• High reliability of joints due to the use of bolted connections and ceramic sealing cord.
• Large heat capacity of the stove due to the use of cast iron and the significant weight of the heater.

3rd place: “TMF Geyser 2014 Inox vitra” anthracite, with heat exchanger

The bronze award in our top stoves for Russian baths was won by the product of the company that won the People's Brand 2014 award. The anthracite TMF Geyser 2014 Inox Vitra model is equipped with a built-in heat exchanger that provides light steam. To bring it to the required conditions, a system of two heaters is used: open and closed.

The oven has a height of 900 mm, a width of 500 mm and a depth of 840 mm; it has the following technical characteristics:

• Steam room volume: ranging from 8 to 18 m3.
• The total weight of the stove with heater is 129 kg; own weight – 66 kg.
• The maximum length of logs placed in the firebox is 500 mm.

The described sample is made of heat-resistant stainless steel, and the main thermally loaded elements have an equal thickness of 3 mm. This ensures the durability and reliability of the design, which also has other advantages:

• The chimney is located in the center, which allows you to intensify the heating of the heater.
• A funnel with a dosing valve eliminates the possibility of flooding the internal heat exchanger.
• The temperature of the open heater allows the possibility of soaking brooms.

Reviews about one of the best wood-burning stoves for saunas in our rating are the most positive. Users note the compactness and relatively low consumption of firewood. Among the shortcomings, buyers complain about the inflated price, as well as about the burning out of some samples immediately after the end of the warranty period.

2nd place: “Protopi Steam Room 10”

The silver award in our top list of wood-burning sauna stoves goes to the famous Ural product, which has a metal casing with ventilation holes, which significantly speeds up the process of heating the stones and makes it more uniform. This has a positive effect on steam generation, which intensifies as the fire progresses.

The described stove is designed for rooms with an internal volume of 6 to 10 m3. The product has the following weight and size parameters:

• Weight of stones – up to 20 kg; ovens separately – up to 40 kg.
• Dimensions: height – 670 mm; width – 420 mm; depth – 615 mm.
• Chimney diameter – 115 mm.

Structural steel was used in the manufacture of this model, which provides it with high strength and a lot of other advantages:

• The presence of a convection-ventilation casing allows you to achieve the right steam in a short time.
• Convenient draft adjustment using a special ash pan design.
• The chimney has a special hole, which greatly simplifies the cleaning process.

According to consumer reviews, warming up the steam room when using dry firewood occurs in just a couple of hours. At the same time, the stove has one unpleasant drawback: even with the blower completely closed, the pipe heats up red-hot, and the combustion process is accompanied by a strong hum.

1st place: “TMF Osa Carbon” terracotta

The gold of the top best stoves for a Russian bath in 2021 goes to a sample developed and produced at Siberian terracotta enterprises, characterized by exceptional compactness, which is combined with high thermal power. It is designed for small steam rooms and is capable of maintaining sauna mode.

The oven has the following technical characteristics:

• Heated room volume: from 4 to 9 m3.
• Material: heat-resistant steel construction.
• Own weight – 40 kg; heaters – up to 25 kg.
• Firebox volume 26 l.

The best sauna stove for a Russian bath in the proposed rating has a classic design with an open heater and has many advantages:

• An extended fuel receiver with a proprietary shaped cap ensures ease of installation.
• The model is distinguished by an optimal combination of temperature and air humidity while observing the combustion mode.
• The high-alloy steel used for the manufacture of the structure is characterized by high resistance to corrosion during long-term operation.

The ultra-compact premium sauna stove enjoys well-deserved popularity among consumers. Judging by user reviews, this model has no significant drawbacks, there are only a few features:

• The temperature in the steam room can reach 110 °C, which brings it closer to a sauna.
• A remote receiver for solid fuel provides good heating of the dressing room.
• High efficiency of wood combustion with relatively low consumption.

Series Emelyanich

Models of this group are the most traditional and in demand. Such stoves have a spacious combustion chamber, and fuel can be loaded either inside the steam room or from an adjacent compartment.

Thanks to the firebox, made of pipes, heat filling occurs evenly along all walls, which allows you to quickly warm up the stones and the steam room itself. The sauna stove is welded from steel with a thickness of 4-6 mm, and in the most vulnerable places (at the border of water and air in the water tank), it is reinforced to 8 mm. In this regard, additional heating of the stones occurs.

All products of the Emelyanich category are divided into three types:

1. Standard.
2. BIG.
3. Three in one.

Bath stove Emelyanich

Standard

This model has a simple but reliable design. It has a combustion chamber 60 cm long, which is made of pipes with a diameter of 426 or 273 mm and a wall thickness of 8 mm.

Characteristics of the “standard” stove:

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Furnace produced by Teplostal Standard 22

Three in one

The three-in-one heating device is suitable for both baths and saunas, while producing steam that is pleasant to the body. It received this name due to the fact that it can simultaneously heat a steam room, a washing room and a dressing room.

A pipe with a diameter of 530 mm is used as a combustion chamber, which allows you to quickly warm up the room and stones. This stove has a two-level chimney and is equipped with a steel reflective screen on the outside, which allows uniform heating of the steam compartment.

Main parameters of the three-in-one oven:

Furnace model of the Emelyanich category “three in one”

BIG

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This unit is an ideal option for a sauna with a steam room up to 18 m³. A distinctive feature of the stove is that the design includes a window for cleaning the chimney pipe. It also has a built-in water tank made of stainless steel with a capacity of 60 liters. The design of the device allows it to be installed both in a steam room and in two adjacent compartments.

Characteristics of the BIG model:

Sauna stove BIG 60-80 liters

Advantages of Emelyanich stoves

Undoubtedly, the products in this series have their advantages:

1. All models in this category are equipped with a closed heater, which leads to increased heating of the stones, and at the same time, to pleasant, soft and enveloping steam for the body.
2. The design of the stoves is simple and reliable, since there are practically no welded joints due to their oval shapes. Thus, the service life of such heating devices reaches up to 25 years.
3. The products have a beautiful design, so they are suitable for any bathhouse.

The disadvantages of all furnaces of this type include large soot deposits in the pipe, which must be cleaned periodically.

Useful tips

When choosing the best stove for a Russian wood-burning bath, you should listen to the recommendations of experts. The most frequently asked questions are:

1. Which heating device is better: steel or cast iron? The first heats up faster, the second is capable of providing light steam. Prices for cast iron stoves are noticeably higher.
2. What is the difference between stoves for a sauna and a Russian bath? In a sauna, the air must be dry, and in the bath there must be steam. Accordingly, ovens for them should have different heating modes.
3. Is it possible to make a sauna stove yourself? Theoretically, this is possible if you have the materials, equipment and appropriate skills, but the costs can be significant and significantly exceed the cost of factory-made products.
   A good stove for a Russian bath is a complex structure made of high-quality steel or cast iron. It is impossible to repeat the production process at home, which means the characteristics of such a product will be low.