Bath stove Vesuvius: TOP 10 models rating 2021 and review of important characteristics of cast iron products

Many steam lovers have heard about Vesuvius bath and sauna stoves - in recent years the company has become a leader in the Russian market. The reason for its popularity is simple - the notorious price/quality ratio, which is perhaps the best in these ovens.

But this does not mean that any of these stoves will suit you!

The company's product range is very extensive. How to choose a stove for a wood-burning bath or sauna? Today we will tell you how different Vesuvius models differ from each other. And most importantly - which oven is right for you!

Rating of the TOP 10 best stoves for baths Vesuvius 2020-2021

About products

Heating stoves Vesuvius have their advantages. In addition to an interesting external design, they are characterized by high performance and a special built-in self-cleaning system. The manufacturer took care of the design of the stove and made the door from heat-resistant glass. Another plus lies in its fire safety.

The stove of this manufacturer is popular among bath attendants. It is developed by Russian engineering specialists and purchased by users for Finnish saunas and classic Russian baths.

The Vesuvius sauna stove is an all-welded structure that operates on the principle of convection. It is durable and practical. The combustion chamber is made of very durable steel 8 mm thick. At the bottom of the structure is a high-quality cast iron grate. The stove is installed in such a way that it can be heated from the room adjacent to the steam room.

You can read about the features of a convection heating oven here.

Also among the advantages of the Vesuvius sauna stove are a heater with a fairly large capacity, a minimal load of stones on the collector and a complete absence of sharp corners.

Reviews from owners about the Vesuvius stove indicate that it is quite convenient to use the convection control dampers, the stove casing does not “foul” at all, and the heat in the steam room reaches 80 ° C after about 1.5 hours and persists for a long time.

Also, real owners note that, despite the attractiveness of a stove with stones, this is not always the best solution. Bath attendants often claim that the steam from these stones, if used incorrectly, can be damp and heavy, because the open stones in the mesh near the firebox never become warm enough, as in a Vesuvius stove with a closed heater.

How to choose a stove for a Vesuvius bath?

If you decide to install a Vesuvius stove in your bathhouse, then when choosing, pay attention to the following criteria:

1. Is there a connection to the heating system ? The water circuit will allow you to use the stove not only for heating the steam room, but also the entire house.
2. What is the body made of ? Vesuvius stoves are made of stainless steel or cast iron. The latter is more reliable; such devices have a long service life. There are models of mixed type: they have a steel body and a cast iron firebox.
3. Door . It can be cast iron or glass. The latter should have a “clean glass” function - after cooling it cleans itself.
4. Type of heater . An open heater heats the room faster, but the cooling process is much faster. This is an excellent option for rare use of the steam room. Closed heaters are able to accumulate heat due to slow cooling; each time it takes less and less time to heat them up.
5. Safety . The stove body should not have uneven seams, all parts are insulated, the door closes tightly, the heater is welded securely, without chips or cracks.

Wood-burning stoves for baths and saunas Vesuvius

Wood-burning heaters are designed to heat the steam room of a bathhouse, produce steam and heat water. A wood-burning sauna stove heats the stones to a temperature at which water falling on the stones should turn into fine steam. The more powerful the oven, the more stones and steam. Models for steam rooms are available with volumes from 6 to 30 cubic meters. When choosing, you should not be guided only by appearance. Pay attention to the volume of the steam room, the design and main material, the presence of a heat exchanger and water tank, the type of heater and other features and recommendations for use. To understand the variety of VESUVIUS sauna stoves, we will talk about the main design features.

The best stoves for Vesuvius baths in price/quality ratio

Vesuvius PK-01 (270)

Cast iron floor-standing stove for a bathhouse with a heating capacity of 8 kW . Copes with a volume of 120

cubic meters.

The wall thickness is 12 mm.

The door is also made of cast iron, has a window made of heat-resistant glass, and opens 90 degrees..

One stack of firewood is enough for 6-8 hours. There is an ash door with which you can regulate the combustion of fuel.

The chimney with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters is located on top . The set includes an ash drawer and a hob.

The bottom of the firebox is made of three cast iron grates. Quickly heats the room, distributing heat evenly and maintaining it for a long time. Additionally, you can connect an electric fan, which provides accelerated heating.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 120 m3.
2. Power - 8 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 48.50x61.50x50.50 cm.
5. Weight - 98 kg.

pros

• fast and uniform heating;
• cast iron body;
• hob included.

Minuses

• When lighting, you need to keep the door open.

Vesuvius Triumph 180

Wood-burning sauna stove with stainless steel body . Device power

rated at 9 kW, suitable for heating up to 150 cubic meters.

There is a connection to the water circuit, which allows you to provide heating throughout the house by circulating warm water.

There is a cast iron hob in the amount of one piece . The bolted connection of the two parts of the housing ensures 100% safety during use.

The chimney is standard, with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters, installed from above . One stack of firewood is enough for five hours of burning. Due to smoldering, the stove maintains heat for a long time. The flame level can be adjusted.

There is a “clean glass” system - the door is made of cast iron with a window made of heat-resistant glass.

The package includes a convenient ash drawer.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 150 m3.
2. Power - 9 kW.
3. The body is steel.
4. Dimensions - 43.40x81.30x50 cm.
5. Weight - 107 kg.

pros

• robust, scratch-resistant housing;
• economical fuel consumption;
• rapid heating of rooms due to the water circuit.

Minuses

• not detected.

Vesuvius PC-01 (220)

Wood-burning stove for a closed bath with a stainless steel body . Power

The device is rated at 9 kW, suitable for heating up to 150 cubic meters.

The model has a beautiful appearance with ceramic side inserts and is quite compact.

The chimney is standard, with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters, installed from above . One stack of firewood is enough for five hours of burning.

The bottom of the firebox is a cast iron grate. Due to smoldering, the stove maintains heat for a long time.

The flame level can be adjusted . Equipped with two doors - for the firebox with a heat-resistant glass window and for the blower.

Both are made of cast iron.

There is a “clean glass” system . The package includes a convenient ash drawer.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 150 m3.
2. Power - 9 kW.
3. The body is steel.
4. Dimensions - 73.40x84.30x52.80 cm.
5. Weight - 115 kg.

pros

• convenient traction adjustment;
• Beautiful design;
• great power.

Minuses

• at medium boost it can be voracious in terms of fuel.

Vesuvius SKIF STANDARD 12 (DT-3)

Closed steel sauna stove running on wood fuel . Power

The device is rated at 12 kW, suitable for heating 14 cubic meters.

The door is made of stainless steel and glass, with an openwork pattern. The chimney with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters is located on top.

The stove can be placed in such a way that it can be heated from an adjacent room . The length of the combustion tunnel is 25 centimeters.

The package includes a convenient ash drawer . The heater is an open type and can hold up to 110 kilograms of stones.

The firebox is made of cast iron; one load of firewood is enough for 4-5 hours of combustion.

Long smoldering maintains heat, the stove does not burn oxygen, and heats the room to 90 degrees in one hour.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 14 m3.
2. Power - 12 kW.
3. The body is steel.
4. Dimensions - 58x50 cm.
5. Weight - 63 kg.

pros

• compactness and beautiful design;
• cast iron firebox.

Minuses

• after two or three years of operation it burns out;
• There are uneven seams on the body.

Vesuvius Lava 16 C

Steel stove for a closed bath, with a cast-iron firebox and a glass door . Kamenka

open, can hold up to 40 kilograms of stones.

The thickness of the firebox walls is 12 mm. The furnace power is estimated at 12 kW, capable of heating up to 16 cubic meters. Firebox from an adjacent room is allowed.

The chimney is standard, with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters, and is placed on top of the stove . The package includes an ash box. One load of wood fuel is enough for three to four hours of burning.

The door and bottom of the firebox are made entirely of cast iron . The stove heats the room to 70-90 degrees in thirty minutes. In the documentation, the manufacturer indicates a ten-year service life.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 16 m3.
2. Power - 12 kW.
3. The body is steel.
4. Dimensions - 65x58x48 cm.
5. Weight - 64 kg.

pros

• compact dimensions;
• convenient traction adjustment.

Minuses

• often burns out after 3-4 years of use.

The best cast iron stoves for Vesuvius baths

Vesuvius LEGEND FORGING 16 (205)

Cast iron floor-standing stove for a bathhouse with a heating capacity of 11 kW . Copes with a volume of 18

cubic meters.

The wall thickness is 12 mm. The cast iron door with a window made of heat-resistant glass opens 90 degrees.

One stack of firewood is enough for 4-5 hours.

The furnace firebox consists of 3 elements, the joints of which are closed with a ceramic cord that can withstand 1200 degrees.

This makes the furnace firebox completely sealed.

To fix the parts together, a bolted connection is used, which ensures complete safety during operation..

The chimney with a diameter of 12 centimeters is located on top. The package includes an ash box.

The stove quickly heats the room, distributing heat evenly and maintaining it for a long time.

The heater is an open type, capable of holding up to 120 kilograms of stones. The combustion tunnel is 25 centimeters long.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 18 m3.
2. Power - 11 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 70x56x69 cm.
5. Weight - 113 kg.

pros

• good power, fast and even heating;
• spacious heater.

Minuses

• chimney diameter 12 cm, individual selection required.

Vesuvius Legend Retro 24 (DT-4)

Cast iron stove for a closed bath, with a cast iron firebox and a glass door . Painted

black heat-resistant paint.

The thickness of the firebox walls is 10 mm. The furnace power is estimated at 12 kW, capable of heating up to 26 cubic meters.

It is allowed to place the device in such a way as to carry out the fire from an adjacent room.

The door is attached to the combustion tunnel with a bolt, so if necessary, it can be removed and replaced.

The junction of the tunnel and the firebox is treated with a heat-resistant sealant that prevents smoke from penetrating into the dressing room.

A chimney with a diameter of 12 centimeters is placed on top of the stove. The package includes an ash drawer that does not have a back wall, which makes cleaning easier.

One load of wood fuel is enough for three to four hours of burning . In the documentation, the manufacturer indicates a ten-year service life.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 26 m3.
2. Power - 12 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 60.5x37x82.5 cm.
5. Weight - 95 kg.

pros

• compact dimensions;
• wall thickness is 1 cm;
• convenient traction adjustment.

Minuses

• not found.

Vesuvius RUSICH ANTHRACITE 22 (DT-4)

Wood-burning stove for a closed bath with a body and firebox made of cast iron . Device power

rated at 9 kW, suitable for heating up to 14 cubic meters. The model has a beautiful appearance and is quite compact.

The body is painted with black heat-resistant paint, and the door has a “Bronze ” patina. The thickness of the firebox walls is 8 mm.

The chimney is standard, with a diameter of 11.5 centimeters, installed from above. One stack of firewood is enough for five hours of burning.

The air heats up to 70-90 degrees in just half an hour . Due to smoldering, the stove maintains heat for a long time. The flame level can be adjusted. The package includes a convenient ash drawer.

A closed heater can accommodate up to 40 kilograms of stones . The combustion tunnel is 20 centimeters long. The stove can be fired from an adjacent room.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 14 m3.
2. Power - 9 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 73x56x69.5 cm.
5. Weight - 98 kg.

pros

• body and firebox made of cast iron;
• economical fuel consumption;
• fast and uniform heating.

Minuses

• cannot be placed in the steam room.

Vesuvius LEGEND FORGING 22 (270)

Cast iron floor-standing stove for a bathhouse with a heating capacity of 12 kW . Copes with a volume of 24

cubic meters.

The wall thickness is 12 mm. The glass door opens 90 degrees, cools quickly and cleans itself.

One stack of firewood is enough for 4-5 hours . Installation for heating through an adjacent room is allowed.

The chimney with a diameter of 12 centimeters is located on top. The package includes an ash box.

The stove quickly heats the room, distributing heat evenly and maintaining it for a long time.

The heater is an open type, capable of holding up to 180 kilograms of stones. Made of textured metal strip, painted with heat-resistant paint and covered with Bronze patina.

The combustion tunnel is 25 centimeters long.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 24 m3.
2. Power - 12 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 66x67x87 cm.
5. Weight - 132 kg.

pros

• long combustion tunnel;
• spacious heater;
• uniform heating.

Minuses

• large weight and dimensions.

Vesuvius LEGEND FORGING 22 (271)

Wood-burning stove for a closed bath with a body and firebox made of cast iron . Device power

rated at 12 kW, suitable for heating up to 24 cubic meters. The model has a beautiful appearance and is quite compact.

The thickness of the firebox walls is 12 mm.

Chimney with a diameter of 12 centimeters, installed from above . One stack of firewood is enough for five hours of burning. Due to smoldering, the stove maintains heat for a long time. The flame level can be adjusted.

The door is cast iron.

The package includes a convenient ash drawer . It has no back wall, which makes cleaning easier. An open-type heater can accommodate up to 180 kilograms of stones.

The body and heater are painted with heat-resistant paint and have a patina applied to them . The combustion tunnel is 25 centimeters long. The stove is heated from the adjacent room.

Main characteristics:

1. What volume does it heat? 24 m3.
2. Power - 12 kW.
3. The body is cast iron.
4. Dimensions - 66x67x90 cm.
5. Weight - 140 kg.

pros

• Beautiful design;
• spacious heater;
• thick firebox walls.

Minuses

• It is difficult to control the combustion in the firebox due to the cast iron door.

Vesuvius SKIF stove with closed heater

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Types of bath stoves from Vesuvius

The company produces 11 types of stoves for baths and saunas:

• Classic;
• Vertical;
• Optimum;
• Russian steam;
• The president;
• Rusich;
• Lava;
• Premium;
• Elite;
• Legend;
• Scythian.

The name of each model contains several letters that indicate the main characteristics of the model:

• Letter “B” - the stove has a remote fuel channel, allowing it to be heated from an adjacent room.
• The letter “T” indicates the presence of a heat exchanger in the furnace design.
• Letter “H” - the model has a cast iron door.
• “C” - the stove door is equipped with durable fireproof glass, allowing you to observe the combustion process. There is a “clean glass” function.
• “K” - the stove is equipped with an open-type heater in the form of a large mesh made of stainless steel or cast iron.
• “B” - a liquid tank is installed.
• The combination of letters “KV” means a convection-ventilated oven design.
• “H” - the percentage of chromium in stainless steel is at least 18%.

Furnaces made of structural heat-resistant stainless steel

The main advantage of Vesuvius steel furnaces is the thickness of the metal. Furnaces made of structural steel have a thickness of up to 8 mm and a minimum number of welds. The EVEREST and INOX series are made from AISI 430 stainless steel, with a thickness of 4 to 6 mm. In vulnerable areas exposed to high temperatures, parts cast from cast iron are used - the grate and the chipper tooth. All models have cast iron doors, unlike metal ones, they do not deform and the glass on them does not crack. The stove can be loaded with a large mass of stones and a tank of water can be safely installed.