If you are looking for an inexpensive but reliable stove for a bath or heating, take a closer look at the units of the Tsar-Stoves company. The firebox in these wood-burning stoves is made of thick-walled pipe. For the most part, the thickness of the steel used is 8 mm, but they can be made from 10 mm.
Such a stove will not weigh much. Sauna stoves are especially heavy: even the smallest of them, “Zabava,” weighs 80 kg. This is definitely not “canned food” anymore. What else may immediately attract you is the solid warranty period - 5 years. That's all in general terms, now more about the models and their characteristics.
“Tsar stoves” are made of a solid pipe and have an open mesh heater
Design Features
Zharstal sauna stoves are made from St3SP steel. In the most loaded places, the metal thickness can be up to 12 mm (in the upper part of the firebox of some models). The firebox has a complex shape, but most of the bends are formed using stamping. Seams are minimal, which increases the reliability of the stove. The housing has a cleaning hole covered with a lid. It’s a simple thing, but it makes caring for the stove much easier. It is recommended to crush soot twice a year - before the season of active use - in the spring, and after it - in the winter. Then there will be no problems with traction.
Internal structure of Zharstal sauna stoves
The rear wall of the firebox (the most vulnerable part of the structure) is covered with an additional screen (active lining), which prevents the metal from burning out. The same screen performs a second function - it transfers the air coming from under the grate to the upper part of the firebox (it passes between the firebox wall and the screen). This air is necessary for more complete combustion of gases.
There are two types of remote combustion channel in Zharstal sauna stoves:
- fixed length;
- telescopic, the length of which can be changed depending on the thickness of the walls (Fey and Sinara models with a telescopic fuel channel).
Another feature of Zharstal sauna stoves is the chimney outlet shifted to the front wall (diameter - 115 mm). This is not very convenient during installation - you have to protect the adjacent wall from overheating, but this solution increases the efficiency of the stove, since the smoke path in this case is much longer, as a result it transfers more heat to the walls of the housing.
Some of the Zharstal models
Optionally, the Fairy and Anyutka stove models can be equipped with a hanging tank for heating water. It is hung on the back wall of the oven. In two models - Anyutka and Sinara - the heater is of medium volume, open type. In mesh stoves with the “Skala” attachment, the stove body is covered with a welded mesh, the space between the body and the mesh is filled with bath stones. This option makes the atmosphere in the steam room more pleasant (hard radiation from the metal walls of the firebox is shielded), but requires longer heating of the steam room.
Zharstal Anyutka - an economical option for small steam rooms
This economy class model is suitable for small steam rooms with a volume of 6 to 14 cubic meters. The firebox of this stove is made of heat-resistant steel 3 mm thick. Small dimensions allow you to conveniently place it even in the smallest room, for example, in a bathhouse in the country.
The convection casing (hung on the body) speeds up the heating of the steam room, and the removable ash drawer makes operating the stove easier. In general - nothing superfluous, a reliable sauna stove for small steam rooms.
Technical characteristics of Zharstal Anyutka furnaces
If we talk about the differences between the stoves in this line, the “mini” is more compact in size (with the same power), these two modifications are equipped with metal doors, and are heated from a steam room (without an external fuel channel). Anyutka XXL is not only designed to heat a larger volume, it also has a remote firebox, although the doors are still metal.
Color options for the Anyutka stove
All stoves in this line are available in three color variations:
- graphite body, anthracite door;
- terracotta/anthracite;
- terracotta/graphite.
There are two ways to heat water in the Anyutka Zharstal model - by installing the samovar tank on a pipe or hanging it on the back wall.
Advantages of the Siberia 7 stove
The very cool design of the stove is what primarily influences the desire to buy it!
The small dimensions of the stove allow it to be installed in almost any part of the room. The stove is not a corner model, but when installed in any corner of your room it looks elegant. To place the Sibir-7 stove-fireplace, you need a minimum of 1 m2 of working area, that is, you allocate one square meter for the stove itself, firewood, a dustpan, a broom, etc.
Installation location of the Sibir-7 furnace
Well, the main advantage of any potbelly stove is its rapid heat transfer.
Zharstal Fairy - stove for medium steam rooms
To heat steam rooms from 8 to 14 cubic meters, or small ones with poor insulation, a more powerful stove is required. This is the Fairy line. Having not much larger dimensions than Anyutka, this unit shows more power. To ensure that the stove lasts a long time, the upper part of the firebox is made of thick 12 mm metal.
One of the features of this model is a ventilated heater (Anyutka does not have this). Thanks to a special device, excess water splashed onto the stones flows down; such a heater cannot be flooded.
Technical characteristics of the Fairy Zharstal line
This model can be equipped with a remote combustion telescopic duct, or it can have an all-metal stem (all Kome Mini models). It can be equipped with a door with wide-format glass (Fairy Porta). For those who plan to use a metal stove to create Russian bath conditions in the steam room (relatively low temperature and high humidity) and want to cover the stove with brick, there is a special option - Fairy under the lining. It comes without a convection casing, which is absolutely useless in this case.
There is also a Fairy with a net for stones around the body. These are two modifications: Fairy Rock and Fairy Rock Mini. They differ in that the Mini modification does not have an outlet and is heated from the steam room. Otherwise there are no differences.
Fairy color options
If we talk about color variations, there are also three options: anthracite and graphite with stainless steel or terracotta with graphite door trim.
Gas ovens
A gas sauna stove is a special burner placed in a chamber on top filled with stones. The system is equipped with exhaust of burnt gases into the atmosphere. There are models with built-in water tanks, while some need to be purchased separately. The fuel is natural gas or liquefied bottled gas.
Advantages:
- Low cost of operation. In some cases, cheaper than solid fuel options.
- High power and heating speed.
- Autonomy when using bottled gas.
- Lack of regular maintenance.
- Compact sizes.
Flaws:
- Installation of the device must be carried out only by highly qualified specialists.
- The need to obtain a special permit for operation.
- Increased fire danger if the rules of use are violated.
Types of gas furnaces
There are pure gas stoves and gas-wood models. Such stoves are very convenient in regions where there are interruptions in the gas supply, or in regions where gas mains have not yet arrived and are only being planned. These devices are equipped with both a gas burner and a chamber for solid fuel.
If you plan to use bottled gas as fuel, then this option will be the most optimal. If the gas in the cylinder runs out, you can always continue to use the device using wood or other solid fuel.
Gas stoves are very convenient in regions where there are interruptions in the gas supply, or in regions where gas mains have not yet arrived and are only being planned
Reviews
I installed a Siberia 20 gas appliance. The volume of my steam room is 12 cubic meters and it is well insulated. The stove warms it up to the optimal temperature in literally thirty minutes. Financial expenses for gas do not hurt your pocket and I am very happy about that. Alexander. The city of Mytishchi.
I replaced my old wood smoker with a brand new gas smoker “Taimyr Carbon” for seventeen thousand rubles. My steam room is very large and I needed a very powerful stove. This model produces up to thirty-two kilowatts of heat. Imagine how much I would pay for electricity - crazy money. And so, I pay mere pennies for gas. Basil. Nizhny Novgorod.
I bought a compact stove "Urengoy Carbon" I liked the model. I have a small steam room. I used to heat it with wood, but now I switched to gas. I recommend it. Leonid. G. Saratov.
I use the universal “Uralochka 24n” on my farm. It is convenient because when bottled gas runs out, you can continue heating with wood. Sometimes you just want to listen to the crackle of firewood, and I use fragrant applewood even in the presence of gas. Sergey. Yaroslavl region. S. Bolshoye Selo.
I bought a stove-heater “URENGOY 12” and now I’m saving a lot of money. Before that, I had an electric stove of similar power. I started visiting the steam room much more often. And the steam room warms up faster. Now I will never go back to electricity. Alexey, Cheboksary.
For reputable steam rooms - Zharstal Sinara
Larger steam rooms require more thermal power, and the Sinara line can provide it. It already has 8 layout options. Almost all of them are designed for steam rooms from 12 to 18 cubic meters; there is one even more powerful option - Sinara Cuba, which can heat up to 24 cubic meters of space.
Technical characteristics of Zharstal Sinara furnaces
Features of stoves in this line:
- The Mini model does not have an external portal and is heated from a steam room, equipped with a metal door.
- In the modification of Sinara Porta there is an external channel with wide-format glass (fireplace effect).
- The Terma model has a built-in heat exchanger, which allows you to heat water in a remote tank (it can be hung in the washing compartment). There is also a Sinara Porta Terma model - with a wide-format door and a heat exchanger.
- Sinara Cuba - for large steam rooms.
Appearance of some models
Stove-grid for sauna Sinara Skala in three varieties
There are three more models with a mesh - Sinara Scala and two of its modifications - Porta and Mini. In the basic version, the stove has an all-metal stem and a metal door. The Port modification has a door with fire-resistant glass, while the Mini does not have a remote control. It is intended for heating from a steam room.
Zharstal Kuba - increased power for forced heating
This model is for maintaining the steam temperature in large steam rooms. The high power of the stove allows you to quickly “accelerate” the sauna, while it is not necessary to heat the stove at full power - there should be no hot walls, but the gentle mode is enough to quickly increase the temperature.
Technical characteristics of Zharstal Cuba sauna stoves
There are only three models in the Cube line:
- Cuba - with a remote all-metal channel, equipped with a metal door.
- Cuba Porta - extension + door with panoramic glass, with anti-smoking function.
- Cuba Porta Scala - the previous model was equipped with a mesh with stones.
Flaws
Since in a waste oil stove there is a partition between the stones and the fire, it will take more time to warm them up properly than in open-type models. This will lead to increased waste on fuel, which will be consumed much faster.
Owners who love the most aesthetic appearance may be disappointed when choosing stoves for a Russian bath, since such units are often built taking into account technical characteristics, and not external beauty, but this point is extremely individual.
The steam room will take much longer to warm up, which will delay the start of the procedure; in some situations, this drawback will cause inconvenience.
Stove with open heater for a small steam room
We have a small steam room in our house, about 8 m3, so we needed a small stove; we wanted a stove with an open heater.
The stove itself weighs almost 60 kg and the same amount of stones can be placed in it, at least that’s what is stated, but we have 125 kg of stones lying around and maybe we’ll report more.
The stove is heated from the adjacent room, into which only the firebox goes, which is very convenient; almost all the heat goes into the steam room.
The stove is made of fairly thick metal, approximately 4mm. It is not very convenient to get the ash out, since the ash pan is located much deeper than the firebox, but you can get used to opening it with a poker.
The sauna with this stove heats up quite quickly, in about 2-3 hours the steam room heats up to 90-100 degrees, depending on how you heat it.
The heat lasts for a very long time, the next morning after the bath in the steam room it is still 40-50 degrees.
Overall, we liked the stove; we use it for six months; when it was very cold in winter, we used it to heat the house. It’s just that over these six months the walls in the firebox have already weakened a little, let’s see how long it will last.
Functional features of cast iron stoves
Some features of the operation of cast iron structures:
- The difficulty of repairing a cast iron stove. Parts for restoring the product can only be ordered from the manufacturer, since the main method of manufacturing cast iron elements is casting.
- Cast iron is a heavier material than steel. Stoves are heavy (200 kg or more). Not only is such a stove difficult to transport to its destination, but its installation will also require appropriate efforts and conditions.
- To install the equipment, it is possible to manufacture a special base for the furnace.
- The parts of a cast iron stove are connected using tongue and groove type locks. For some products, modern special sealants are used that can withstand high temperatures well.
However, cast iron stoves have been very popular for many years. Not only simple products were cast from cast iron, but also antique, real objects of art. Of course, casting was complicated: a drawing and model were created, according to which the necessary parts were made.
Which stove for the Fairy sauna from Zharstal should you choose?
- Content:
- Model range of Zharstal Fairy stoves
- Disadvantages and advantages of Fairy stoves
- Which Fairy stove to choose for the bathhouse
Beyond the Urals, they undoubtedly know a lot about a real Russian bathhouse! This statement has been confirmed more than once by factories that manufacture furnace equipment for baths. High-quality and reliable Fairy stove units allow you to heat a steam room to a comfortable temperature within an hour, and their compact dimensions do not at all affect performance.
The Fairy sauna stove is intended exclusively for domestic use. All stoves in the Fairy model range can heat small steam rooms with a volume of up to 18 m³. What features does each of the stoves presented in the Fairy line of the Zharstal plant have?
Disadvantages and advantages of Fairy stoves
Fairy stoves have their strengths and weaknesses. The advantages of the line include:
- The thickness of the firebox of the Fairy sauna stove is 5 mm. To ensure fire safety, the combustion chamber arch, gas cutter and walls are made of the thickest possible steel. An additional lining is used, installed on the rear wall, which protects the housing from overheating.
- Combustion channel - most Zharstal bath equipment products are made with the possibility of firing from an adjacent room. The modification with an external firebox is traditionally manufactured with a channel length of 180 mm. This is the standard width of a brick wall.
- Kamenka - operating experience has shown that it is unlikely to be possible to fill the stones. The base of the heater is initially made at an angle, so any remaining moisture will flow to the back wall and foot of the stove. Warm air will remove remaining moisture.
- The number of welds is kept to a minimum.
You can also highlight the following disadvantages of the Fairy stove:
- Unpleasant smell - appears during the first fire. When exposed to flame, the paint polymerizes, accompanied by a pungent odor.
- Limitations in operation - the stove is not afraid of overheating, but constant heating of the surface red-hot leads to equipment failure.
- Welds may lose strength when fired with coal.
Correct installation of the Fairy stove will help increase the working life. Violations during installation will lead to denial of warranty service.
Which Fairy stove to choose for the bathhouse
The choice of suitable equipment must be based on the performance and additional capabilities of the model you like. If there is no autonomous source of water heating in the room, select a modification that includes a tank. If necessary, Fairy stoves can also be equipped with a heat exchanger. It’s good if the selected stove has a small power reserve. In the bathhouse, Fairy heater stoves are suitable for small spaces and can be used exclusively for domestic purposes.
Top 8 best stoves for a Russian bath with a closed heater
There are quite a lot of models from different manufacturers, but you need to choose the one that will best satisfy human needs.
A detailed consideration of the best options will help you decide on a purchase long before visiting a specialized store. Each design option should be analyzed separately, since some indicators will be individual.
"Anapa"
The equipment is manufactured, the design is made of high-quality, stainless, heat-resistant metal 6 mm thick. Some elements are bent and others have welded seams, the internal heater can hold up to 55 kg. The door is made of cast iron and complemented with glass, there is a remote firebox.
Thanks to a power of 30 kW, you can quickly heat a room with a volume of 8-16 cubic meters. The operating mode is achieved in summer in 80 minutes, and in winter it will take 110 minutes. Products are available for sale with the possibility of ordering an additional casing from the following components:
- Stone.
- Soapstone chlorite.
- Coil.
If you wish, you can finish the brick yourself; the company provides the opportunity to order the lining of the firebox using fireclay.
"Angara"
The unit has a number of positive aspects, including the presence of two heaters; you can use both open and closed types. The second chamber is responsible for supplying fine steam, and the first is used to steam the broom.
The structure is made of low-alloy steel, the chromium content in it is 16%. The welds are made with high quality, the company guarantees the integrity of the unit for 3 years, you can warm up a room with a volume of 8-18 cubic meters well.
"Vesuvius"
The products of the manufacturer of the same name are available in 3 versions, you can choose at your own discretion. The main differences between the construction types are the shape of the door; the firebox is made of steel, which is 8 mm thick.
The package includes a mesh casing for loading stones. Experts say that the unit is suitable for both baths and saunas.
"Hephaestus"
The production apparatus presents to consumers a cast-iron wood-burning stove with a closed heater and an external firebox. The combustion chamber is made to last, its thickness of 6 mm deserves attention. For installation in a Russian-type steam room, it is better to order a product equipped with soapstone; a mesh casing is in less demand.
Part of the structure responsible for removing combustion products is also made of cast iron, which has a positive effect on the service life of the device.
The internal temperature can reach 750 degrees, but in the chimney it rarely exceeds 300, which ensures high safety. The durability of the device is complemented by good efficiency, which reaches 87%.
"Zhikhorka"
It produces products; the volume of the room that will serve the equipment can reach 10-30 cubic meters. The customer himself is able to choose the material of the furnace; there are two types:
- Stainless steel.
- Low alloy steel.
The chromium content ranges from 17 to 19%, which cannot be called the best result. Among the assortment, you can choose units with a closed heater for a bath for different types of fuel; there are wood, gas and electric models.
The high price will be one of the disadvantages of the design; there is also a more powerful copy called “Cinderella”, it is capable of heating a room with a volume of 60 cubic meters.
"Emelyanich"
The product is manufactured, the package includes a storage tank for heating water, it is designed for 60 liters. The thickness of the metal walls of the structure is 8 mm; you can often find products made of structural steel. The price-quality ratio makes the products of this manufacturer popular; the demand is quite high.
A stove for a Russian bath with a closed heater can create comfortable conditions for bathing procedures in a room with a volume of 8-18 cubic meters. You can load up to 80 kg, and a 5-year guarantee is provided.
"Karelia 4"
"Petrozavodsk Mash TNP" has created a rather practical apparatus of periodic action, it is presented in a cylindrical form. The material of manufacture is cast iron, the firebox cannot be removed, the service life with proper operation reaches 15 years. The kit includes a 75-liter tank for heating water; due to the design features, a subtle smell of smoke appears, and the oxygen in the room is burned out.
"Kalita"
A stone-clad stove is capable of efficiently heating a room with dimensions of 18-34 cubic meters; a closed heater can hold from 120 to 130 kg of stones.
There is a remote firebox, the doors open in a unique way. The structure is made of heat-resistant cast iron, the weight is 180 kg, a fairly heavy sample. The high price is due to the thickness of the facing layer; it is 4 cm.
