A sauna stove is a specific heating device that requires a special approach when purchasing. And if the problem of choice arises, then it is not at all necessary to look for a suitable model among foreign brands. Perhaps, few people in the world understand bathing issues better than Russians. A typical example: “Troika” is a trademark of a Russian manufacturer that is well aware of the traditions of Russian baths and takes into account the climatic characteristics of the country, which is important for the efficient and long-term operation of the device. There are quite a lot of models from which you can choose an option that is suitable in design, performance and cost.
Troika stove for a bath
The Troika stove for a bath is made of low-alloy steel 10 mm thick. Such products have long been used in Russian steam rooms, and their owners give only positive reviews about the devices. The devices have a simple design, but are highly powerful and energy efficient. Therefore, they quickly create the required temperature in the steam room, and at the same time are able to heat a considerable amount of water.
The manufacturer produces models designed for facing them with brickwork, as well as for open operation. Brick walls increase the heat capacity of the furnace, and as a result, increase the efficiency of their operation.
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Advantages and disadvantages of Troika sauna stoves
Design specialists are constantly working on modifying furnaces that are already in production, and also developing new models with improved characteristics, based on feedback and wishes from consumers. Therefore, engineers managed to create heating devices that reproduce the microclimate of a classic Russian bath with “spiritual” steam and a mild microclimate.
Stoves with tunnel fireboxes will perfectly heat not only a steam room, but also a dressing room.
Installed at a permanent place of operation, furnaces practically do not require preventive maintenance. It is enough to check and empty the ash drawer, and also check the cleanliness of the chimney once a season. As a rule, if high-quality hardwood firewood is used, then serious cleaning will not be required in less than five years. The steel structure of the furnace itself is designed to operate for at least 15 years, but, as a rule, it will last much longer.
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The stoves are easy to install and operate. It is quite possible to install the heating device on your own, since it comes with detailed instructions, complete with photographic materials.
Models designed for subsequent cladding allow them to be used as a built-in firebox in brick kilns of various configurations.
The devices are quite economical in fuel consumption, but retain heat well. So, if you heat the bathhouse in the evening, then with good insulation it will be warm until the morning.
The wide range of stoves from this manufacturer, as well as the range of prices for products that start from 30 thousand rubles, allow you to choose the right model even for a family with average income. Not cheap, of course, but the purchase is made for long-term use, and once in a lifetime you can afford it.
The combustion doors of Troika heating appliances can be glazed or made entirely of cast iron. The ovens provide easy adjustment of the convection of heated air. And to create high-quality steam, there is a special bowl with a channel for water to enter the lower zone of the heater. In this area, the heating temperature reaches 650 degrees. Having passed through all the stone layers, light, crushed steam will enter the steam room.
In addition to wet steam, using Troika stoves in the steam room you can create the microclimate of a Finnish sauna; for this you only need to correctly configure the convection flows and eliminate excess humidity.
The advantages of the stoves also include the possibility of filling them with stones with a total filling mass of 100 to 250 kg. Due to such a large volume, the devices are able to retain heat for a long time. Compared to Troika stoves, analogues from other manufacturers have more modest volumes of stone filling capacity, which varies from 50 to 80 kg.
The heating temperature of the stones reaches 500 degrees. Troika stoves use a process specially developed and patented by the manufacturer for heating stones in a heater from five sides at once. That is, all parts of the heater that separate the laid stones from the fire have a maximum thermal load. At the same time, the manufacturer did not try to make this load more “gentle”, since the task was set to create devices that are capable of operating in extreme conditions without deformation and destruction. Therefore, even such a volume as 200 kg is heated to high temperatures and vaporization is achieved in just two hours.
The independent installation of a heating device can be complicated by its heavy weight, which can reach up to 330 kg - this factor can be attributed to the disadvantages of the product. However, all heating devices, including heating stoves made of metal and having cast iron elements in their design, have a considerable mass. Therefore, when installing the stove, in any case, one or more assistants will be required, depending on the weight of the selected model.
Some models are equipped with a heat exchanger, which immediately solves the problem of a constant supply of hot water needed for bath procedures.
For the manufacture of different designs of furnaces and their sections, low-alloy steel with a thickness of 10, 20, and for some parts even 40 mm is used. Stainless steel with a thickness of 5, 8 and 10 mm is also used. Such thicknesses provide a multiple safety margin, which significantly increases the “longevity” of the device.
All Troika stoves use the principle of flame extraction - this effect is achieved thanks to the correct ratio of the parameters of the holes for the passage of the flame, the diameter of the chimney and the shape of the combustion chamber.
If we talk about the aesthetic side, then almost all stoves have a presentable appearance. There is even a model with Khokhloma painting applied to the façade. Some stoves are coated with heat-resistant enamel or lined with soapstone slabs.
Another important advantage of purchasing Troika stoves is the ability to ensure delivery and installation of the device by the company’s specialists, who, if necessary, travel to any region of the country.
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general description
Troika units have a simple appearance at first glance, but they have high power, and also allow you to additionally cover the surface with brick. The latter circumstance allows the unit to fit into almost any interior. Another advantage of such stoves is that they are manufactured at a factory in Russia, this indicates their adaptability to harsh climates, which cannot be said about some foreign-made heating devices. Most often, in the manufacturing process of the described furnaces, low-alloy steel is used, which is a feature of Troika products.
Why do you need brick lining for the stove?
Most models of bath stoves of the Troika brand are designed for subsequent lining with brickwork, since this is the best option for wet rooms.
In addition, brick is a natural material that does not emit toxic fumes when exposed to moisture and high temperatures. It is able to create a comfortable microclimate in the steam room, as it softens the harsh, intense thermal radiation coming from the heated metal walls of the stove, making it more comfortable for human perception.
Stove for the Russian bath "Troika", lined with brick.
So, the advantage of a brick furnace lining is that it allows:
— control convection air flows in the steam room due to the presence of special doors and cavities in the masonry;
- create a microclimate of a real Russian bath with long-term preservation of temperature and humidity, or an atmosphere of dry heat of a sauna;
— stop heating the air in the steam room, while continuing to heat the heater to maintain heat in the room for a longer time;
— quickly dry the steam room due to high thermal inertia;
— extinguish hard thermal radiation coming from hot metal walls;
— make the operation of the stove safe for visitors to the steam room;
— equip a reliable and aesthetic structure that will decorate the bathhouse.
A few words need to be said about the importance of controlling convection air flows for a bath room.
It is known that the Russian bath does not require too high temperatures, amounting to 65–75 degrees with fairly high air humidity. Therefore, the most important factor for creating a microclimate in a Russian bath is the circulation of heated air in a steam room.
The brickwork covers the metal walls, which also closes the convection openings, thus stopping convection almost completely. At the same time, the movement of heated air is necessary to create the microclimate of a Finnish sauna, which, if desired, can be created by opening access to hot air into the room.
A stove lined with brick - doors are provided in the walls of the masonry to allow access to hot air into the room.
If it is intended to create different microclimate options in the steam room, then it is necessary to provide special doors in the masonry to organize the entry of highly heated air into the room from the space formed between the metal and brick walls.
Video: Animated demonstration of the operating principle of Troika sauna stoves
Solutions for special conditions
Troika stoves, photos of which you can see in the article, are sometimes equipped with a heat exchanger. Such devices allow you to heat not only the steam room, but also adjacent rooms such as a sink, as well as a dressing room. If you are on a limited budget and the steam room has a small area, then on sale you can find models that are small in size and equipped with a convector. We are talking about model number 7, the size of which is 50x50 centimeters. This option is installed in small steam rooms, for which the manufacturer abandoned the remote firebox, adding a 60-liter water tank to the device, which is located on the pipe.
Brief overview of Troika stove models
To better imagine what Troika stoves are, several models will be demonstrated below, with different characteristics and designs. The cost from the manufacturer is shown for 2021.
Stove for Russian bath No. 06
Model No. 6 is considered one of the best Troika stoves. It is a steel body, which involves facing with brick.
The stove is intended for a traditional Russian steam bath and has a closed heater.
The product is equipped with a tunnel-type firebox, so the door should open into the steam room dressing room, which increases the safety of its operation.
The heating device is capable of creating a microclimate in the room with soft steam, as close as possible to the atmosphere of a Russian bathhouse with a traditional brick stove.
The heating time before water procedures is one and a half to two hours. In this model there is no convection air flow in the heater, since it is of a closed type. Thanks to this, the stones maintain the heating temperature for a very long time, creating light invisible steam.
This is what the Troika sauna stove, model No. 06, looks like before cladding
The chimney valve allows you to regulate the operation of the stove, setting the intensity of fuel combustion, and can be controlled from the dressing room. The combustion chamber has a large depth of 800 mm, so logs with a length of 700÷750 mm can be placed in it.
The stove in a real Russian bath always has a closed, non-ventilated heater with a large stone backing. Therefore, this stove model is equipped with a closed heater designed for 200 or more kilograms of stone. Both the material used to make the furnace and its design are selected so that it can withstand a mass of stones heated “red hot” (and they are heated in the chamber to 500 degrees) without deforming.
In the manufacture of this model, 10 mm thick steel is used for the body walls, and 20 mm thick metal is used for the heater, which is heated to extreme temperatures.
The stove, at the request of the consumer, can be equipped with a water tank with a volume of up to 100 liters, or a heat exchanger.
The heating device can have a regular cast iron door installed, or a fireplace type door, that is, equipped with heat-resistant glass.
The chimney diameter of 160 mm ensures normal draft regardless of weather conditions and atmospheric pressure.
The stove comes with wheels for comfortable transportation of the device to the installation site.
The characteristics of sauna stove No. 06 are presented in this table:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 20÷30 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Model for facing |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 330 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 200 |
| Device power, kW | 35 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 800×420 ×1250 |
| Log length, mm | Up to 750 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 62 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Prices for bath stove Troika 06
sauna stove Troika 06
Sauna stove No. 6 RM1
Unfortunately, it is not always possible to build a brick lining around a metal stove. Therefore, the engineers of the manufacturing company developed and launched into series a new stove model capable of creating the desired microclimate without external brick cladding. This is how model No. 06 PM1 turned out, equipped with a convention control and making it possible to control the air flow in the steam room. The casing of the device is designed in such a way that it allows you to control the heating temperature of its outer walls.
Oven No. 06РМ1 with convection control
Moving the valve makes it possible to control convection currents, directing and setting the speed of air movement. Thus, if desired, creating intense heating of the steam room or stones. This technology makes this oven model unique.
Furnace No. 06РМ1 is manufactured in two versions: from stainless steel with a thickness of 5 and 10 mm, or boiler steel with a thickness of 10 and 20 mm, which, naturally, affects the cost of the device. This allows buyers to choose an affordable model.
The stove body quickly heats up, accordingly heating the steam room and stones, creating a microclimate of a real Russian bathhouse, commensurate with the capabilities of a brick stove. The absence of convection currents directly into the heater allows the stones to heat up to 500 degrees, so the steam emanating from them is light and invisible.
If desired, you can choose an option that has a heat exchanger and a water tank made of stainless steel with a volume of 72÷100 liters.
As in the previous model, the stove can be equipped with a cast-iron solid door or a panoramic glazed version.
The combustion chamber has a total depth of 700 mm, which allows the use of logs 600÷650 mm long.
The model is also equipped with wheels for easy transportation of the device to the installation site.
The characteristics of the stove for bath No. 06РМ1 with convention control are presented in this table:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 12÷20 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 160 mm |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Not required |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 290 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 140 |
| Device power, kW | 27 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 800×530×1300 (1450 mm with pipe) |
| Log length, mm | Up to 650 |
| Model cost, rub. | From 55 to 65 thousand. |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Sauna stove for Russian bath No. 06 with removable heater
This stove model has all the qualities described above that are inherent in Troika products. However, this option also has some differences.
Stove for Russian bath No. 06 with removable heater
Model No. 06 with a removable heater is designed for facing it with brickwork. It also ensures the creation in the steam room of a classic Russian bath microclimate with soft, light steam. The stove is equipped with a tunnel-type firebox, which allows for loading firewood from the dressing room. The heating time of the heater is one and a half to two hours.
The firebox is 800 mm deep and allows the use of logs up to 750 mm long.
A distinctive feature of this model is its removable heater.
The characteristics of the stove for Russian bath No. 06 with a removable heater are presented in the table:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 20÷30 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 200 mm |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Model for brick cladding |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 330 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 200 |
| Device power, kW | 35 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 800×420 ×1250 |
| Log length, mm | 750 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 78 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Bath stove No. 02R “Khokhloma”
This model of the Troika stove is equipped with an unusual façade decor made in the traditions of Khokhloma painting, which clearly emphasizes the purpose of the device for installation in a Russian bathhouse.
Stove for Russian bath No. 02R “Khokhloma”
The relief is laser cut into a solid sheet of steel, and then the indentations are filled with a bright red color that makes the design stand out. The chosen color goes well with traditional brickwork. The upper edge of the façade panel has a shape reminiscent of a Russian kokoshnik, which also supports the stylistic direction of the panel design.
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The stove is designed for brick cladding, after which the facade will acquire a decent frame.
The characteristic features of the functioning of this furnace model are similar to the options described above.
Main characteristics of sauna stove No. 02R:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 12÷20 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 200 mm |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Model for brick cladding |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 310 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 150 |
| Device power, kW | 27 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 700×420 ×1450 |
| Log length, mm | Up to 650 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 82 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Video: Installation of the Troika Khokhloma sauna stove
Stove for Russian bath No. 01R “Bochka”
Bath stove "Troika" No. 01R "Bochka" is one of the best options that does not require brick lining. Stones placed in a grate fixed around the stove can effectively soften the harsh thermal radiation produced by metal walls. The stove is capable of creating a comfortable microclimate of a Russian bathhouse in the room, and then perfectly drying the steam room after water procedures.
The design has a high heat capacity and heats up quickly and well. And this despite the fact that its mass together with the stones is almost 400 kg. Therefore, when heated, the stones radiate heat into the room for a long time.
Stove for Russian bath No. 01R “Bochka”
The device has an original appearance. A grate is fixed around the furnace body, shaped to imitate a barrel, tightened with forged hoops having the surface structure of aged iron. The vertical parts of this grille are coated with a wooden textured pattern. The vertical slats are connected to the hoops by hand-installed rivets.
A massive cast iron plate is installed in the front part of the stove, acting as a fireplace portal. The door is equipped with a fairly large panoramic glazing.
The stove is built into the wall separating the steam room and the dressing room, in which a relaxation room can be organized. From the side of the dressing room, the stove portal will look like a real fireplace, near which you can have a great time with a cup of tea after leaving the steam room. In the steam room there will be the stove body itself with a stove-grid, which will give a special flavor to the room.
The metal used to make the stove and grate, as well as fastening parts, can withstand high temperatures and loads without damage or deformation.
The device can be equipped with a water tank with a volume of up to 100 liters, or a heat exchanger to produce hot water
Main characteristics of sauna stove No. 01R “Bochka”:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 20÷30 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 200 mm |
| Heater type | Net |
| Availability of cladding | Not required |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 220 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 120 |
| Device power, kW | 20 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 620×750 ×1100 |
| Log length, mm | 750÷770 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 95 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Furnace No. 04 lined with soapstone
Stove No. 04, designed for Russian baths, is a premium class appliance. It does not require brick cladding, since slabs made of soapstone are fixed to the outer surface of the metal walls.
Soapstone is a rock of metamorphic origin and consists of 40÷50% magnesite, 40÷50% talc, and 5÷8% chlorite. The indicated proportions are not constant and may vary. This natural material, after processing, has an attractive appearance, but most importantly, it is excellent for lining stoves, as it has excellent heat capacity. In addition, the stone is durable, neutral for allergy sufferers and does not require special care. Soapstone boulders are very widely used specifically for filling sauna stoves.
Furnace No. 04 lined with soapstone
The manufacturer presents several models on the market that are lined with soapstone, but differ in their design. Therefore, if you wish, you can choose the option that is more suitable in terms of characteristics and cost.
The characteristics of stove No. 04 of this model line are as follows:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 8 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Firewood |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 10÷20 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 200 mm |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Soapstone slabs, 40 mm thick |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Door material | Cast iron |
| Door opening type | Swing |
| Ash pan and grate | Eat |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Furnace weight, kg | 360 |
| mass of stone filling, kg | 120 |
| Device power, kW | 20 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 800×700 ×1250 |
| Log length, mm | 750÷770 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 130 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
Prices for bath stove Troika 04
sauna stove Troika 04
Bath stove No. 05r-GT60 for gas operation
Stoves using natural gas as fuel are excellent for baths installed directly in the house. The devices are unpretentious in maintenance and have several degrees of protection:
- in case of pressure drops in the gas main;
- in the absence of draft in the chimney;
- during voltage surges in the electrical network.
The oven is equipped with an automatic system that allows you to maintain the required temperature for the required period of time. To do this, it is enough to set the required parameter once by setting it on the control panel, and when you turn on the stove, the temperature will be very stable both in the steam room and in the heater.
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In addition to individual use, gas stove models are perfect for installation in commercial baths.
Stove for Russian bath No. 05r-GT60 with gas burner
Such a stove can be set to “standby mode”, in which it will be heated to 50–60 degrees, that is, keep the steam room warm. Well, you can achieve the required temperature directly for taking bath procedures in a very short time.
Simple control of the burner allows even a person far from electronics to cope with this task. Turning the gas supply on and off is carried out with one button, and the temperature can be adjusted by turning a special knob.
The stove has significant power, which makes it possible to heat large bathhouses in a short time.
The presented stove 05R-GT60 is equipped with two heaters, which have different heating technologies. Thanks to this, it is possible to operate the device around the clock, obtaining stable steam quality. To do this, the automatic system sets the required burner temperature, and the heaters can be used alternately.
Model 05R-GT60 is designed for brick lining, which will increase the efficiency of the stove and soften the heat emanating from the metal, and create a comfortable atmosphere of a Russian bath in the steam room.
As with other Troika models, the 05R-GT60 kit includes wheels for easy transportation of the product to the installation site.
The characteristics of stove No. 05r-GT60 on gas are as follows:
| Name of parameters | Indicators and characteristics |
| Material of manufacture and its thickness, mm | Low alloy steel - 10 |
| Heat-receiving plate steel thickness, mm | 20 |
| Type of fuel | Gas |
| Volume of heated room, m³ | 30÷50 |
| Combustion chamber type | Closed, tunnel type |
| Combustion tunnel length | 200 mm |
| Heater type | Closed |
| Availability of cladding | Brick facing oven |
| Water tank type | Remote |
| Availability of a steam gun | Eat |
| Coating material | Heat-resistant enamel |
| Chimney diameter, mm | 160 |
| Oven weight, kg | 390 |
| Weight of stone filling, kg | 280 |
| Device power, kW | 56 |
| Linear parameters, mm (depth, width, height) | 800×420 ×1800 |
| Model cost, rub. | About 120 thousand |
| Warranty period, years | 3 |
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In addition to the lines of stoves for Russian baths discussed above, it also produces other models - heating devices for saunas and “ofuro”. The brand’s product range includes coal-fired stoves, models designed for barbecues for installation in outdoor conditions, special devices for burning paper documents, as well as heating boilers from the Suvorov line.
Therefore, when deciding which stove to choose for a bathhouse or home, it is quite possible to opt for products that have won the trust of consumers due to the high quality and reliability of the products offered. We also recommend reading about the rating of sauna stoves; perhaps you will like something from this rating.
Appendix: How to choose a sauna stove based on power?
It would seem that everything is simple. Manufacturers of sauna stoves always indicate what volume of steam room a particular model is intended for. Well, the volume itself is also calculated without any problems - by multiplying the length, width and height of the room.
And it is recommended to select the oven so that the calculated volume is approximately in the middle of the range specified by the manufacturer.
But there are some nuances that are still recommended to be taken into account. The volume of a fully heated room indicated by the manufacturer can still be called a “reference” volume. In other words, this is an “ideal” steam room in which there is practically no heat loss. In reality, it happens somewhat differently, that is, not all baths correspond to this “ideal”.
It’s okay - you can calculate such a “virtual volume”, which will already take into account all the nuances of the steam room design. And a special online calculator will help with this.
Below are some explanations on how to use the application.
Calculator for determining the required power of a sauna stove
Go to calculations
Explanations for calculations
The calculation is not complicated:
- To begin, enter the dimensions of the steam room in the appropriate fields.
- The next step is to evaluate the walls. Very often, when building a bathhouse, the walls are fully insulated, including thermal insulation with a reflective foil layer. And only after that they are sheathed with natural boards (lining). This state of affairs can be taken as a standard. But when building a bathhouse in a log house made of logs or beams, insulation is sometimes skimped on, leaving the wooden walls as they are, without any subsequent finishing at all. And to heat such an array of wood, additional power will be required.
- Next, the principle of installing the furnace is taken into account. If it is completely located in the steam room, all the heat remains here. When the firebox is moved into the dressing room, the generated heat is partially consumed outside. That is, it makes sense to make a small amendment.
- Doors may be a way for heat to escape from the steam room. It’s one thing when the door leaf is very precisely fitted to the opening and has internal thermal insulation, and another thing when the door is a simple board-type panel, or, as has become fashionable not so long ago, even glass. The program will make adjustments for this circumstance.
- The steam room may also have a window. If it exists, and this is indicated in the calculator, then two additional data entry fields will appear in which you should indicate the type of window and its area (if there are several windows, the total area).
- Finally, in the “ideal steam room” all surfaces are finished in wood. In reality, something else is also found - areas, moreover, quite large in area, lined with ceramic tiles or stone. And due to the very high heat capacity of these materials, an appropriate correction can be made. An additional data entry field will appear in which you should indicate the total area of such lined areas.
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The result will show the very “virtual volume” of the steam room, which is what it is recommended to focus on when choosing the optimal model of a sauna stove.
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Installation features
Installation of Troika cannot be called a simple process. This is due to the large weight of the structure - from 120 to 360 kg. That is, you cannot do without a foundation that is strong and resistant to increased loads. If the foundation was not built during the construction of the bathhouse, an alternative can be a reinforced concrete slab, the thickness of which will depend on the mass of the stove - from 15 to 20 cm.
When laying a foundation, the width and length of which should be 15 cm greater than the dimensions of the structure, it should be taken into account that it will be necessary to maintain a distance between the wall and the lined stove - about 30 cm. If this is not possible, the walls are protected by installing a sheet of asbestos cardboard.
To ensure the necessary waterproofing, the foundation is covered with two layers of roofing material. After this, they begin laying out the basement or underground part of the furnace. For this, any brick (solid) can be used. The bricks are connected to each other using cement-sand mortar. If the project provides for a supply ventilation device, a ventilation pipe is installed in the base.
To construct a chimney, it is best to use a “sandwich” pipe, which is subsequently lined with bricks to maintain the unity of style with the stove
