Angara stove 2012 - the ideal stove for a Russian bath
If you are a lover of the Russian bath and are looking for a reliable and durable wood-burning stove for it, we recommend you the Angara 2012 stove, which has proven itself excellent over the past few years.
In this article we will talk in detail about all the features that made the TMF Angara 2012 stove so popular among connoisseurs of a real Russian bath. The Angara 2012 sauna stove series includes products of various modifications and different capacities (more details about the modifications can be found at this link), designed for steam rooms with a volume of up to 18 m3 (find out how to correctly calculate the volume of a steam room).
All stoves from the TMF Angara 2012 series are wood-burning and are designed for the “Russian bath” mode, which means that they are equipped with a closed heater and heat the room no higher than 60–70 °C, providing the much-desired light steam.
Now let’s take a closer look at how this can be achieved.
Which oven model should I choose?
If you need a heater stove for a public bath, it is recommended to purchase a stove that has the “Pro” bath category. Stoves intended for use in saunas and public baths have an increased level of reliability. They are designed for longer and more intense loads. This is why an ordinary heater will not work.
For those who like to watch the “living flame”, there are fireplace stoves whose doors are equipped with an insert made of Robax heat-resistant glass. This model is represented by the Kuban sauna stove with glass. Wood-burning panoramic stoves are both a stove and a fireplace. This design will give you not only the feeling of a pleasant soaring, but will also reveal all the beauty of the dancing flames.
Let's consider 2 main models of Kuban stoves for saunas and baths - 20L and PANORAMA 20L, their main characteristics and differences.
Closed heater
The Angara 2012 stove is intended for a Russian bath and is not suitable for a Finnish sauna precisely because of the closed cylindrical heater located above the firebox and surrounded by a vortex reheating chamber, separating it from the open heater. This improved design helped to achieve redistribution of heat from the burned fuel, primarily in the area of the closed heater. Thanks to this, the stones in it are heated by circular streams of fire up to 600°C quickly and evenly .
To supply water, a funnel with a narrow pipe is used, which delivers water to the very center of the heater. This is where the effect that true connoisseurs of the Russian bath love so much is achieved - the so-called light steam without overdried and overheated air. Such valuable lightness is acquired as steam passes through the entire closed and part of the open heater, during which it is split into even smaller and lighter particles.
A closed heater - together with a small open one - can hold up to 70 kg of stones.
Features of the Kuban stove
The temperature of the stones in the oven reaches 650 degrees. The stones themselves are closed, the heater is inside the heating chamber and flames are blazing on all sides. As a result, the water that enters the heater using a special dispenser begins to evaporate very quickly and, as a result, weightless steam is formed. The oven can also be open, in which you can select steaming modes to suit your taste.
- The oven is equipped with a door with which you can adjust the temperature
- The presence of a dispenser allows you to evenly distribute water inside a closed oven
- The heater can be open, which allows you to combine evaporation modes
- The heating chamber is super-rigid and has a special shape
The Kuban Teplodar stove has the best performance characteristics and is a very reliable device. With this stove, the steaming process will turn into a real pleasure and will please even the most demanding steamers.
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.
How to install?
According to reviews, Hephaestus cast iron stoves for baths are durable and functional, which is why they are very popular. They are supplied in parts, unassembled, which greatly facilitates on-site assembly. The stove can weigh from 110 kg, so it is easier to assemble the structure directly in the steam room. Installation can be carried out by 1-2 people.
To assemble a soapstone oven, you need to attach a smoke exhaust system and prepare a solid foundation. These models include stone products with unique healing properties. Cladding options largely depend on the chosen model. It is made like a Russian stove.
KUBAN 20L PANORAMA
- Steam gun effect – present
- Hob – no
- Steam room volume – up to 20 cubic meters
- Evaporation mode - Russian bath, that is, wet
- Firebox material – stainless steel
- Getting steam - steam gun + stones
- Remote fuel channel
- Has an additional function - water heating
- The door is like a fireplace
- The Kuban sauna stove has a domestic purpose
- Weight of stones – up to 40 kg
- Service life – 10 years
- Types of fuel – briquettes, firewood
- D (diameter) of the chimney – 115mm
- Oven dimensions - 865x500x700mm
- Weight – 59kg
- Warranty – 2 years
- Manufacturer – Teplodar
- Price – from 26,000 rubles
Chimney elements must be purchased separately!
Each oven comes with an OPERATION MANUAL!!! Don’t ignore it, be sure to read, study, delve into it!!!
Varieties
There is a huge variety of shapes and models of Hephaestus ovens. The company's designers are constantly improving their products.
Today the company offers consumers the following models:
PB-04 is a compact sauna stove weighing 115 kg for rooms with an area of up to 15 square meters. m. Adapted for brick cladding. Product dimensions - 335x420x485 mm. The heater holds 20 kg of stones. The firebox can accommodate firewood 35 cm long. The chimney diameter is 115 mm.
PB-04M is a type of stove with similar dimensions. The only difference is the presence of heat-resistant glass measuring 190x160 mm.
PB-04S is a product without glass, additionally equipped with a mesh that can hold 180 kg of stones. Mesh dimensions - 475x560x585 mm.
PB-04MS - oven with heat-resistant glass and mesh.
PB-03 is an excellent option for a stove without glass. Her weight is 210 kg. Installed in baths with an area of up to 25 square meters. Standard dimensions of the firebox are 410x520x605 mm. The heater can hold 20 kg. The chimney diameter is 130 mm. For kindling, 45 cm firewood is used.
PB-03S is equipped with a mesh with dimensions of 550x660x705 mm. The stove weighs 233 kg. The heater can withstand 40 kg, the mesh can withstand 240 kg. Chimney diameter 130 mm.
PB-02 is an excellent choice for installation in steam rooms with an area of up to 35 sq./m. The model is not equipped with glass. The dimensions of the firebox are width 455 mm, depth 580 mm and height 650 mm. The product is equipped with a mesh that can accommodate 100–250 kg of stones.
PB-40-Grom is a powerful product for installation in a bathhouse with a steam room of 40 sq. m. The firebox with dimensions 550x590x1025 mm is equipped with heat-resistant glass protection with a width of 370 mm and a height of 280 millimeters. The heater easily holds 60 kilograms of stones.
Reference! All sauna stoves from the classic Hephaestus series are supplied with heat-resistant sealant and a stainless steel ash box. Installation of devices is carried out in accordance with the attached instructions and takes no more than 30 - 40 minutes.
Furnaces of the Hephaestus 3K series
Models in this line have a large and reinforced heater with a single firebox recess, which is designed for additional placement of a cast iron charge. These models are intended for indoor use.
On the combustion side of the flame, the structure contains special spikes that accelerate heat transfer.
PB-04-3K is a very reliable stove with high power. Designed for installation and operation in steam rooms with an area of up to 18 square meters. m. Model weight - 130 kg, firebox width - 340 mm, depth - 470 mm, and height - 530 mm.
PB-03-3K is a stove for baths with an area of up to 28 square meters. The dimensions of the firebox are 340x470x530 mm. Firewood 35 cm long is used as fuel.
PB-02-3K is an excellent model for installation in bathhouses with an area of up to 40 square meters. The weight of the stove is 277 kg. Firebox dimensions - width - 455 mm, depth - 580 mm and height - 680 mm.
PB-01-3K – designed for bath rooms with a volume of up to 50 sq. m. In this category there are options with and without heat-resistant glass. Such products weigh 330 kg.
The firebox is 510 mm wide, 635 mm deep and 720 mm high. For high-quality kindling, firewood 50 cm long is required.
PB-100-P-3K is an indispensable stove for a bath with a 100-meter area. It differs from previous models in its greater weight and impressive dimensions.
Firewood up to 75 cm long is used as fuel. Standard dimensions of the firebox are 650x840x935 mm.
Model range Hephaestus Hurricane
This model range is characterized by an expanded configuration.
It includes:
- high forged mesh for stones made of high quality steel;
- heater box President;
- starting tube made of cast iron;
- cast iron hinged door.
Such stoves have a completely closed heater.
Types of stoves:
PB-03S Hurricane is heated with 45-centimeter-long firewood. Firebox dimensions – 410x520x606 mm. It is completed with a mesh of dimensions 560x675x950 mm.
The model is intended for bath rooms with a volume of 25 square meters. m.
PB-02S Hurricane is a functional model for baths with an area of up to 35 sq./m. The firebox has dimensions of 410x520x605 mm, mesh - 610x515x950.
Firewood 50 cm long is used as fuel.
PB-40-Grom is a powerful product for installation in a bathhouse with a steam room area of 40 square meters. m.
The firebox with dimensions 550x590x1025 mm is equipped with reliable protection in the form of heat-resistant glass with a width of 370 mm and a height of 280 mm. The heater holds 60 kg.
Advantages and disadvantages
Strengths of Hephaestus products:
- stoves quickly heat the room;
- thanks to the flame arrester, hot air remains inside the unit, and it retains heat for a long time;
- economical fuel consumption;
- due to the characteristics of the material, heat in the room is retained for up to five hours;
- solid appearance;
- the design can be used in both Russian and Finnish steam rooms;
- compactness;
- there is no need to install a foundation for the furnace;
- service life of several decades.
But, like any product, the units have disadvantages.
In the case of Hephaestus products, this is a rather high price . You will also have to think about the lining of the stove, since cast iron will crack if hot water gets on it. Problems may also arise with transportation, since such units are very heavy.
Customer Reviews
Numerous comments from owners indicate that these are high-quality devices with good technological parameters and characteristic operating features. The high cost of the products fully justifies their high quality.
According to customer reviews, Hephaestus stoves are reliable, as they work for a long time without problems. Conveniently, the manufacturer offers a wide range of products.
Such products simply cope with the assigned tasks perfectly. With the right choice and proper installation, there are no problems with heating even fairly large steam rooms.
According to reviews, the Hephaestus Groza stove is a product that combines high technology, modern reliable materials, and performance. It is made of cast iron. This material is characterized by heat resistance, resistance to corrosion, as well as acids that firewood releases during the combustion process.
The Hephaestus electric stove has proven itself well. It has the most positive reviews, as it is a modern and reliable technique that is ideal for preparing various dishes.
The company produces high-quality and functional home appliances and presents them in a wide range, which is why you can easily choose the required option that is ideal in all respects.
Novikov Mikhail
We bought a Hephaestus PB-03 S stove. Like everything cast iron, the stove heats up quickly and takes a long time to cool down. In general, I don’t chase beauty, the main thing is that the stove is made of a high-quality pure alloy and creates the right microclimate so that you can steam, and not dance with a tambourine - add some mold here, add some dirt there, open it slightly here, and put a bowl of warm water here. It’s very cool that the firebox is not in the steam room itself, but in the dressing room. Very comfortably. I see a lot has already been written about steam, but I will say it too. The steam is really special and pleasant.
Device series
The company produces five series of products: PB-00M and PB-01, PB-03, PB-04 and PB-02.
- PB-00M and 000M : four powerful units for heating a steam room with an area of 80–120 cubic meters.
- PB-01 : four models for areas up to 45 cubic meters.
- PB-02 : ten stoves for steam rooms up to 35 cubic meters.
- PB-03 : ten units for heating rooms up to 25 cubic meters.
- PB_04 : the most popular line, which includes stoves for baths up to 15 cubic meters.
IMPORTANT!
Compact stoves for small steam rooms are the most popular, since traditional Russian baths are usually small.
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.
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.
Oven "Siberia" from Teplodar
Siberia Teplodar has been producing high-quality and affordable sauna stoves for more than ten years - and every year they are becoming more and more popular. Teplodar’s “Siberia” is famous primarily for its record-breaking dynamics of air heating: in half an hour the steam room manages to warm up to 100˚C! But the same effect of a sauna is high temperature and low humidity, which can, in principle, be adjusted to the desired microclimate of a real Russian bathhouse.
Particularly beautiful are the modern stoves from Teplodar called “Sibir-Panorama”, equipped with a large translucent screen. The glass used is special – with protection against thermal deformation. Even the snap magnet is heat resistant.
The firebox of the Siberia stoves of this plant is made of stainless steel with 13% chromium, and its most important elements are made with the addition of 17% chromium. Such a “Siberia” is produced as a sauna stove with a built-in heat exchanger register: the tank can be taken out to the washing room. There are also “Siberia”, which are sold under the sign “for the pros” - their firebox has a thickness of 4 mm, and the chromium content in it is 17%. This is for especially large rooms and for those bathhouse attendants who are used to making and purchasing everything “to last forever.” But the chimney pipes are not included with the Sibir - they must be ordered separately, Ø115 mm in diameter. Fortunately, they are quite easy to install - you just need to insert one pipe into another.
Here is the most efficient way to make an exit for the chimney of the Siberia stove:
- Step 1. As a basis, you need to take a metal sheet 4 mm thick and cut a hole in it for the chimney.
- Step 2. Cover the metal sheet with a primer in three layers, and close it with rivets with a galvanized sheet from the side of the steam room.
- Step 3. We insulate the chimney outlet in the ceiling - after all, the temperature there can reach up to 400˚C. The best solution is a sandwich, a special one, or at least just a box with expanded clay. Let's consider the second option.
- Step 4. So, we make a box 60x60 cm and attach it to the metal. Using a plumb line, we mark exactly where the hole in the roof should be, cut out the slate using a grinder and completely mount the chimney, having previously installed a special galvanized apron on the roof.
The only negative thing about the Siberia bathhouse stove is that it heats the water much slower than the steam room itself, and too high a temperature is not comfortable for everyone.
Criterias of choice
To correctly choose the Hephaestus stove, consider the following parameters:
volume of the steam room;
size of harvested firewood;
the mass of stones that the heater and mesh can withstand;
presence or absence of glass;
firebox dimensions.
