It just so happened that since ancient times in Russia, bath procedures have been almost the calling card of the country.
The tradition of taking a steam bath has survived to this day: many owners of country houses initially consider the possibility of installing a bathhouse on their property as something self-evident.
But making a purchase without evaluating the offer - that is, the market, and focusing on the cheapness of stoves of unknown production is not the best idea.
You can consider yourself a fairly experienced manufacturer.
The presence of retail stores, as well as online stores, provides a convenient selection of products, assembled in our country and with controlled quality.
Distinctive features
I think it is necessary to take a closer look at the products of this organization.
appeared on the market in 1997, a few years later stove products acquired their own distinctive quality mark . Naturally, this level was achieved thanks to the coordinated work of the entire team, and now there are already more than two dozen stoves available for order.
Distinctive features include:
- Firstly, absolutely legal and certified activities of domestic production.
- Secondly, let’s turn not only to quality, but also to quantity: stores are located in almost every regional center and are expanding further, not even in large districts.
- In addition, the organization does not focus on already produced models, but is constantly improving, using both already proven technologies and patented innovations. It is this approach that, at a minimum, makes production a level higher.
- Thanks to materials from suppliers selected for quality, it has become possible to further increase the service life of products by customers.
- Also, due to the large number of sales points in Russia, the pricing policy remains flexible and constant promotions are held.
- Well, regarding aesthetics, stoves and fireplaces are interior decoration, thanks to their current design for every taste and color.
Types of furnaces
Let's talk about the types of furnaces, since it is necessary to evaluate the site and purpose of use in each individual case.
Design should take priority during construction and before installation of stove products. Therefore, there is no ideal stove option that suits everyone.
Regarding the selection criteria, it is worth considering several points:
- The most important points are the type of fuel and the design of the stove itself.
- Technical coincidence of the specified parameters of the furnace with the site where the unit will be installed.
- Depending on your preferences: you can choose a closed type of stone compartment for wet steam and an open type for dry steam.
- Recently, long-burning stove products have become popular - here handling is simplified and does not require constant attention - the stove operates quietly for about five or six hours. But you can choose a more classic option.
Now about fuel types.
Wood burning
This type is the most classic, as it is suitable for almost any bathhouse: if there is no access to gas or electricity, wood heating is a suitable option in this case. In addition, if you want to experience a real wood-burning sauna with a characteristic woody smell, then the choice is obvious.
Advantages:
- The cozy atmosphere of a real Russian bathhouse.
- The most affordable fuel.
- Easy handling.
Flaws:
- There is an increased risk of fire if the chimney is not cleaned or if there is no control over the furnace fire.
- Difficulties may arise when transporting firewood to the stove and equipment for it.
- Quite a long time to ignite the stove, unlike its analogues.
Gas
This type of furnace is the most massive, primarily due to additional regulators . Here, when installing, you should be patient and professionals in your field. In this case, it is important to choose a trusted one; there is a fairly wide range of this type, and competent specialists will select the appropriate option.
Advantages:
- There is no need for constant attention to the process of firing the stove.
- It is possible to regulate the temperature level in the room.
- Quite fast heating period when flooding.
- Cleaner furnace maintenance - no ash.
Flaws:
- In order for the stove to work correctly, it is necessary to be accompanied by a specialist during installation.
- Careful use of gas is required to avoid leaks.
Electrical
Probably the most popular model at the moment . It is quite compact, it does not have a chimney - which eliminates the possibility of getting burned in the bathhouse.
Advantages:
- Heats the room evenly.
- There is also no dirt and ash during the combustion process, as in the previous version.
- The technology will do everything for you; you don’t need to spend a lot of effort when using it.
- There are no problems connecting to gas equipment.
Flaws:
- The installation is not considered the most budget-friendly, but everything can be learned by comparison.
- If there is an inconsistent supply of electricity, problems with use may arise.
Teplodar stoves
If you pay attention to reviews of the organization’s products, you will notice several general positive criteria in which buyers find differences from other manufacturers and come to a common opinion about:
- Reliability, with a fairly convenient simplicity of design.
- A wide variety of products for every taste and conditions.
- Thanks to patent developments, it was possible to achieve rapid heating of rooms.
- A convenient chimney in the center has also been developed without the need for modification with additional parts, while other manufacturers often have standard models in their assortment that are not adapted to a specific buyer.
- Compared to foreign ones, it wins in the organic ratio of product quality and price.
- Laconic external design of the stoves.
CAREFULLY!
The shortcomings usually include asymmetry in some parts of the ovens, which reduces ease of use, as well as uncritical comments about changes in the direction of steam due to convection.
As you can see, with a correct assessment of the room, you will be able to choose the most suitable product from those offered.
Advantages and disadvantages
The range of equipment from the Teplodar company meets the requirements of lovers of Russian baths or Finnish saunas and is distinguished by reliability, efficiency and aesthetics.
Advantages of the units:
- improved heat transfer and hot air circulation system, water and steam supply;
- wide model range, includes 12 models in 60 modifications;
- housings designed to meet all safety requirements and protect against accidental injury;
- a large selection of models of varying power, which are suitable for heating rooms with a volume of 4 to 70 cubic meters.
- the ability to convert almost every model to gas.
- profitable price.
Teplodar stoves have few disadvantages and they are mainly related to design features.
The following characteristics cause inconvenience to real users:
- inconvenient and very heavy ash pan;
- inability to hang the door;
- a grate attached to the ash pan;
- metal crackling when the body heats up too much.
Review of several popular series
There are several basic models of stoves, as well as many of their modifications, which will allow you to adjust the characteristics for a specific buyer.
"Rus"
The stone compartment is open, the chimney is in the center of the standard type . The volume of the steam room is up to eighteen cubic meters, and up to one hundred and five kilograms of stones can be loaded into the heater.
There is a water dispenser. As the name of the series suggests, it is an ideal example for recreating the atmosphere of a real Russian steam room.
"Bugrinka"
For lovers of “soft” steam in the sauna. There is a mesh in the stone compartment, which conducts heat much faster . Also a model for the “Russian bathhouse”.
"Cascade"
A special feature of this model is the inclined stone compartment, which creates a kind of cascade of stones - this way the steam passes more easily.
"Siberian Cliff"
Increased loading of stones into the compartment - up to two hundred kilograms. Provides average temperature and humidity.
"Siesta"
This product allows you to reproduce heat in your home without additional equipment . The stone compartment here is closed, a beautiful fireplace window is available, and this series also uses the new “Anti-Smoke” technology.
"Kuzbass"
This series offers the opportunity to heat the room using coal. Thanks to this, it will be possible to achieve the effect of a Finnish sauna.
"Siberia"
This series holds the record for achieving maximum temperatures in a short period of time and also features stainless steel parts.
"Blast furnace"
The oven is designed for a large room and light steam. There is a beautiful door with a view of the flame, water is supplied evenly thanks to the distributor.
"KomPAR"
The series was created taking into account use in commercial bathing establishments . A large volume of loaded stones is used for light, uniform steam over the entire area.
"Taman"
A wood-burning series of stoves with fairly fast heating and light steam supply, as well as an oversized stove design.
"Lagoon"
This series has the advantage that steam comes out upward due to the vertical location of the stone compartment.
"Sahara"
Another high-speed series of furnaces - heating to one hundred and ten degrees occurs in up to fifty minutes . In addition, the heating temperature of the stones can reach five hundred degrees.
"Kuban"
This is a new series of “Teplodar”, which gives light steam into the room, which is not visible. Thanks to the closed compartment for stones in the oven and the ability to engulf it in fire, this was achieved.
Electric series are also available: “SteamCity”, “SteamGross”, “SteamSib”, “SteamFit”, which allow you to achieve the effect of a sauna in just a few minutes, and can also be used as an addition to an existing stove.
Now let's talk about specific models that have proven themselves on the market.
Model range overview
The Teplodar product range is not limited to equipment for baths and saunas. It includes heating boilers for the home, fireplaces, and electrical equipment. But the basis of production is stoves for saunas and baths.
Teplodar offers consumers the following models:
Siberia – sauna stove. Allows you to get high-quality dry steam and warm up the room in 30 - 40 minutes. Low humidity combined with high temperature, which the model creates, will allow you to feel the effect of a classic Finnish sauna. The Siberia Panorama modification with a door made of heat-resistant glass is available for sale. This option allows you to feel like you are sitting in front of a fireplace.
Sahara - the model also belongs to sauna stoves, but has a more advanced design. Owners of this unit can get dry and wet steam, since the oven can operate in 2 modes at once. A two-chamber heater, allowing the stones to be heated from 5 sides simultaneously, will ensure their uniform and rapid heating. The model provides the possibility of installing a multi-section steam generator capable of “organizing” good steam after just 20 minutes of combustion.
Siesta is a model that will not only warm up the steam room, but also allow you to cook a barbecue. Siesta will efficiently heat a steam room with a volume of up to 20 cubic meters. A vertical firebox closed on all sides by a convector and a closed heater in the rear part of the structure will allow the stove to be installed even in small steam rooms. The device is equipped with a built-in steam generator, an Anti-Smoke system and dampers in the chimney and door that allow you to regulate the intensity of combustion.
Sibirsky Utes is a stove equipped with a forged mesh. It is endowed with high efficiency and has excellent heat transfer dynamics and the ability to create light steam. Excellent convection, obtained due to the presence of free space between the fuel channel and the stones, helps to achieve the effect of a Finnish sauna with heating temperatures of up to 140 degrees. Thanks to the large volume of stones, the steam is light and comfortable for the body to perceive.
Kuban is a bright model equipped with 2 heaters. Closed, located inside the body, thanks to the supply of water to it from the dispenser built into the tank, it helps to obtain light steam. Open allows you to quickly warm up the room. The model is designed for storing firewood from the dressing room. This allows you to keep the steam room clean.
Blast furnace is a new product in the line of Teplodar furnace models. Equipped with a vertical stainless steel firebox and a casing that closes on top. The main feature of the unit is the presence of a heater inside the firebox. This design allows the stones to be heated to ultra-high temperatures and produce finely dispersed steam.
Cascade - models that stand out from the entire range with their magnificent design. The body of these kilns has smooth contours and holds a lot of stones. The firebox of the Cascade model is made of high-quality metal with a thickness of 4 mm, which extends the service life of the unit.
Rus is a specialized line of wood-burning stoves for Russian baths. The use of these units allows you to create an optimal balance of temperature and humidity, characteristic of a Russian steam room.
Bugrinka - a model that will appeal to true connoisseurs of the Russian bathhouse, because a large mass of stones placed in the stove participates in the formation of the microclimate. A powerful mesh stove is installed and heated from the steam room. A reliable door with a locking mechanism prevents accidental opening and spillage of hot coals.
TOP 7 best stoves for the Teplodar bathhouse
Rus 18 L
This model has earned “people’s love” for its maximum versatility. The oven does not create a dry atmosphere, while heating in standard mode.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type – closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Weight - 41.7 kg
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 33.80×80.30×82.50 cm
Advantages:
- The stones heat up evenly
- The chimney is located in the center for convenience
- High-quality heating of the room up to ninety degrees
Flaws:
- If the furnace firebox itself is made of high-quality steel, then the convector is not so massive - heat-resistant enamel is used
Rus 18 LNZP Profi
In this case, this model from the previous series is designed for larger-than-average rooms. Here the convector is made of stainless steel.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type – closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 33.80×80.30×82.50 cm
- Weight - 61 kg
Advantages:
- There is a door with panoramic heat-resistant glass
- The stove is heated from the adjacent room
Flaws:
- Due to the good ventilation of the heater, the stones may not heat up quickly enough
Siesta
The advantage of this model can be considered the barbecue mode, as well as a very beautiful aesthetic appearance . Can heat a large space without additional heat sources.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 401 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) – 66.20×101.40×55.20 cm
- Weight - 100 kg
Advantages:
- Possibility to heat living spaces as well
- You can choose dry or soft steam by opening the stone compartment
Flaws:
- When the oven gets very hot, the levers may move with pressure.
Siberian Cliff Panorama 20 LP PROFI
A representative of the mesh stove, this means that the stove is not only a stylish solution, but also provides a lot of soft heat. Due to the presence of a gap between the stones, air flows better and the stove heats faster.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 20 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 56.50x83.50x86 cm
- Weight - 107 kg
Advantages:
- High power stove firebox
- The chimney is located in a convenient way for heating the broom
- Unique convector
Flaws:
- Possible high consumption of firewood
- Some stones may not heat up quickly due to the space between them
Rus 9 LU
One of the most budget models in the Rus line, which heats small rooms, but is not inferior in power and can produce a lot of steam.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 9 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - Firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 67x55x30.50 cm
- Weight - 30 kg
Advantages:
- Small oven in size
- Economical operation
- Laconic design for a budget model
Flaws:
- The ash pan may not seem very convenient
Cascade-18 LP Panorama
The placement of the stones at an angle gives an unusual steam in the room. You can also admire the flames of the fire through the window.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume – 18 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) -38x92x77 cm
- Weight - 73 kg
Advantages:
- High-speed steam generator
- Economical consumption of firewood
- Selecting steam type: dry or wet
Flaws:
- A remote tank can be inconvenient
Sugar 24 LK/LKU
This model gives you room to experiment with temperature; you can heat up to one hundred and ten degrees, or create a mild climate of less than ninety with soft steam.
Characteristics:
- Heated volume - 24 m³
- Type - closed
- Fuel - Firewood
- Dimensions (WxHxD) - 40x80x90 cm
- Weight - 56 kg
Advantages:
- When specifying “LK”, the stove is heated from the adjacent room
- When specifying “LKU”, the stove is heated from the steam room
- Can be heated from five sides
Flaws:
- If you do not handle the modes skillfully, you can overheat the room
Model selection criteria
Expert opinion
Lovkachev Boris Petrovich
Bath master who knows everything about steaming
Relaxation in the bathhouse will be useful and enjoyable if the stove installed in it is chosen correctly and meets the necessary parameters. It is important to take into account the characteristics of the room and evaluate the technical capabilities of the stove. Only in this case will the heating of the air in the steam room be optimal and it will be possible to obtain an appropriate microclimate in the room./expert_bq]
What characteristics need to be taken into account when selecting a stove?
Power
This is the main criterion for selecting a model.
It depends on the volume of the steam room. Standard indicators are from 4 cubic meters / m to 18 cubic meters / m. Most models of Teplodar sauna stoves are suitable for such premises. When selecting power, you need to pay attention to the heat loss of the steam room, the most common of which are surfaces with high heat capacity (glass, tile), insufficient wall insulation, and operation in winter. Commercial baths require stoves with increased service life. Teplodar also has these in its assortment, they are marked with the PROFI icon.
The most powerful, created specifically for commercial use in steam rooms with a volume of up to 70 cubic meters, is the KomPar gas furnace.
Kamenka
The microclimate in the steam room and the rate of steam generation depend on its design features.
Among the Teplodar assortment, you can choose options with the following types of heaters:
Open means rapid heat exchange. The hot stones in it are in direct contact with the environment, the room warms up faster - only 1 hour and the steam room is ready. Stoves with an open heater can be of two types: classic - Sahara, Taman, Rus, where the stones are distributed at the top of the stove, mesh stove - Siberian cliff, Cascade, where the stones fill the entire height of the heater.
Open heaters are often chosen for Finnish saunas - the air in the steam room will be drier and hotter compared to saunas with a closed heater. It also performs a decorative function. Specially selected, beautifully arranged stones complete the laconic design of the stove.
A special type of open heater is the open ventilated one in the Rus and New Rus models. The models provide the ideal microclimate of a Russian bath.
Closed heater - a traditional type of heater for a Russian bath - models Laguna, Siesta. The heat lasts for a very long time, even after the fuel has completely burned out. Thanks to the internal water supply system, closed heaters will appeal to lovers of soft, moist steam - these are ideal conditions for steaming with brooms and comfortable long relaxation in the sauna. The peculiarity of stoves with a closed heater is that their design is more reliable and safe. It is almost impossible to get burned by hot steam from such a stove.
A combined heater is a design in which stones are placed in two heaters: closed and open (models Domna, Kuban). This method of laying stones allows you to independently choose the mode of steam supply and air humidity, so if desired, it is possible to arrange a Finnish sauna or Russian bath.
Firebox door
The Teplodar plant produces stoves with 3 types of doors:
Standard blind steel partition separating the combustion chamber from the room. This is a traditional option, which is presented in most modern models. Firewood can be laid from the steam room or dressing room. The latter option is more common: it is easier to use and the steam room remains clean.
Standard steel with a small viewing glass . Used in some modifications of Rus and Sahara stoves. Such a door is equipped with stoves with an extended fuel channel for loading firewood from the adjacent room.- Panoramic - has a purely decorative function. Through heat-resistant glass you can observe the live fire and monitor the fuel level. A number of sauna stoves from the Teplodar company have modifications with panoramic doors - models New Rus Panorama, Sibir Panorama, Sibirsky Utes Panorama Profi.
Fuel type
Sauna stoves are traditionally heated with wood. The smell of burning logs and the beautiful sight of a live fire encourage relaxation. All Teplodar sauna stoves are wood-burning, except for the gas model KomPAR.
Firewood is an economical, simple type of fuel that carries with it the traditional romance of a bathing holiday. But at the same time, this is a more complex way of lighting a stove - the wood needs to be dried, chopped, stored somewhere, constantly added to the firebox and the ash removed after burning.
There are also modern models of sauna stoves that use gas as an alternative source. In modern sauna stoves from many manufacturers, if necessary, a special gas burner and a special chimney are installed.
This feature is provided in all Teplodar sauna stoves, except for models with a panoramic door and Rus 9. Such stoves are connected to a gas pipeline or gas cylinder. This is convenient because you do not need to monitor the fuel level, empty the ash pan, and wash the bathhouse from soot and ash.
Important! Installation of a gas stove for a bath can only be carried out with the permission of the gas service and with the help of qualified specialists.
Customer Reviews
If you look at people's reviews, you can pick up some useful details. For example, about the Teplodar Rus 18 L model, the buyer indicated that he was satisfied with the purchased product. It emphasizes that the central location of the chimney makes it safer and allows for installation. A pleasant feature is the creation of a. They also note that stainless steel is definitely a plus. No deficiencies found.
They say about the Teplodar Siesta model that it is the most universal for use: you can choose any type of heating, both dry steam and more humid. In addition, living spaces can also be heated. But due to the possibility of heating the parts, difficulties may arise in their use.
About “Teplodar Cascade-18 LP Panorama” they note that after 25 minutes you can already start steaming at a temperature of at least sixty degrees. It is also easy to dry brooms with dry steam. Climate control available. Among the minuses, they noted their efficiency, in which they did not install the stove according to all the rules.
