We answer 8 major issues arising from choosing a factory oven for a bath.
1. Wood or electric?
This is a matter of taste and habit. Electrodenka is more convenient to operate: it is not necessary to harvest the firewood, mess around with the cross and follow the fire. In addition, it can be programmed at a certain time of turning on and off and set the desired temperature. However, the operation of such a heater will significantly increase the cost of electricity.
Wood burning stove closer to tradition. The aroma of smoke and the crackling of the lane will create a special atmosphere and comfort, will help to observe the bath ritual. Note that for Russian steam wage, where the water is abundantly on the stones, the electrical model is unsuitable, as it will soon fail.
The interior of the sauna traditionally build around the heater. Photo: Helo.
2. How many kilowatts?
The instruction to the aggregate will help to determine the thermal power. However, there you will find only an approximate indication of the volume of the steam, for which the furnace is suitable, for example 8-12 m3. This should be understood as follows: The furnace is suitable for a very well insulated sauna with a volume of 12 m3 and for a conventional wage (for example, from a bar 100 × 100 mm without insulation) with a volume of 8 m3. You need to take into account and "work mode" of the bath. If you want to steam not only in the summer, but in the cold season, choose a more powerful oven.
Fashion laygings in the design of bath furnaces are traditionally Finnish companies. Photo: Iki.
3. What design is better?
The wood chain must necessarily be arranged so that the hard heat from the furnace is absorbed by the stone laying or convection casing. Single metal aggregates with top capacity for stones is better not to buy (or they need to belayed with bricks). Among the electric furnaces, the "Term" design is most interesting, which ensures energy savings.
Talcomagnesite cladding will increase the value of the unit 2.5-4 times. Photo: "EUROTOVA SPA"
4. What materials are practical?
The knots of the wood chain, exposed to high temperature (for example, the grate) must be made of cast iron. As for the casing, the dark powder color is somewhat more practical than the stainless steel, since it is not necessary to wash it regularly from the marks of water.
Furnaces with a lattice casing for a stone laying are beautiful and give excellent pairs. Photo: "Thermophore"
5. Does the water tank need?
It is necessary only in the Russian bath, where it is possible to wash, and in the sukhu-angled sauna this option is inappropriate: the boiling water interferes with relaxation, and the increase in humidity does not allow to observe the Finnish "temperature standard" (at least 90 ºС).
The window can be from the side opposite to the firebox door. Photo: "Thermophore"
6. Does the fuel canal need a fuel channel?
It will allow the furnace from the pre-banner, which is more convenient. However, much depends on the specific planning and designer solution. If the steamer is spacious enough, then you can fuse from it.
Stones are acquired separately by choosing a fraction on oven dimensions. Photo: Harvia.
7. Do I need a glass door?
It will decorate the bath, but will require painstaking care. To see the fire, it must be regularly brushing from the soot.
Models with a glazed door for 3-6 thousand. More expensive. Photo: Kastor.
8. Does the evaporator need?
This device Rare you from the need to spill on the stones water. Moisture will go to dosage portions to the hottest stones, which means that you will get a "light" couple that does not interfere with breathing and non-burning skin. Without the evaporator, it is not necessary if the Kamenka is mounted hidden - behind the screens, shelves. However, for many, put water on the stones from the bucket - also part of the ceremony, and the evaporator will only hurt.
