Many times superior to many competitors! Cast iron sauna stove "Gefest"
Famous Russian TechnoLit company specializes in casting non-ferrous and ferrous metals. Particular attention is paid to high-strength and chromium cast iron.
The company produces high quality bath stoves of the Gefest brandIn addition, the company's range includes stoves for cauldrons, heating stoves, fireplaces, barbecues, as well as cast decorative elements and lanterns for outdoor lighting.
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Popular models and main characteristics of cast iron sauna stoves "Gefest"
The Gefest stoves, made of durable and heat-resistant cast iron, are installed in both private and public bathhouses with an area of from 15 to 100 square meters.
Thanks to the unique design with thick walls from 10 to 60 mm, as well as the absolute absence of seams and joints, the structures have high heat capacity and are resistant to corrosion.
From the moment of heating the devices retain heat for a very long time, which makes staying in the steam room as comfortable as possible. Heat-resistant glass on panoramic doors in combination with a sealing ceramic cord guarantees safety when using stoves in adjacent rooms.
Moscow company "TechnoLit" produces several model ranges of sauna stoves, worthy of attention. All types of this equipment are made in an identical dark gray color scheme with decorative golden cast elements.
"Gefest": PB-04, PB-04M, PB-04S and others
Bath stoves from the Gefest line are made of high-quality alloy cast iron and are intended for installation in steam rooms with a volume of from 15 to 35 sq. m. They are characterized by a trapezoidal heater, which provides heating over +500 °C in a relatively short period of time. The side walls of these devices have convection fins that increase the heat transfer from the burning fuel and speed up the transition to the hovering mode.
PB-04 - a compact sauna stove weighing at 115 kg for premises with an area up to 15 sq. m. Suitable for brick cladding. Product dimensions — 335x420x485 mm. The heater contains 20 kg stones. Firewood of length is used as fuel. 35 cm. The diameter of the chimney is equal to 115 millimeters.
Photo 1. Cast iron bath stove "Gefest" model PB-04, suitable for small spaces. The firebox door is decorated with an ornament.
PB-04M ― a type of stove with similar dimensions. Its only difference is the presence of heat-resistant glass measuring 190x160 millimeters.
PB-04S - a product without glass, additionally equipped with a mesh that holds 180 kg stones. The dimensions of the grid are 475x560x585 mm.
PB-04MS - oven with heat-resistant glass and mesh.
Reference. All sauna stoves from the classic Gefest series are supplied with a heat-resistant sealant, as well as an ash box made of stainless steel. Installation of the devices is carried out in accordance with the attached instructions and generally takes no more than half an hour.
PB-03 - an excellent option for a glass-free stove. Its weight is 210 kg. It is installed in baths with an area up to 25 square meters.
Standard dimensions of the firebox are: 410x520x605 mm. The heater can accommodate 20 kg stones. The chimney diameter of this model is 130 mm. For kindling use 45 cm firewood.
PB-03S equipped with a grid with dimensions 550x660x705 mm. This is what makes the stove weigh 233 kg. The heater can withstand 40 kg stones, and the net is 240 kgThe diameter of the chimney is 130 mm.
Cast iron sauna stove PB-02 — an excellent choice for installation in steam rooms with an area of up to 35 sq. m.
This model is not equipped with glass. Dimensions of the firebox - width - 455 mm, depth - 580 mm and height― 650 millimeters. The product is additionally equipped with a net, which can accommodate approximately 100-250 kg stones.
Attention! When installing stoves from the Gefest model range, it is necessary to leave free space between the floor, ceiling and protective barrier. Installation of these products is permitted only in walls made of fireproof materials, such as concrete or brick.
"3K": PB-04-3K, PB-03-3K, PB-02-3K, PB-01-3K, PB-100-P-3K
Bath stoves from the series "Hephaestus 3K" have a large and reinforced heater with a single firebox recess, which is designed for additional laying of a cast iron charge. On the side of the flame combustion, the design has special spikes that accelerate the transfer of heat.
PB-04-3K - a very reliable, high-power stove designed for installation and operation in steam rooms with an area of up to 18 sq. m. The weight of this model is 130 kg, firebox width ― 340 mm, depth - 470 mm, and the height is 530 mm.
PB-03-3K - a sauna stove with an area up to 28 square meters. Firebox dimensions — 340x470x530 mm. Firewood of length is used as fuel 35 cm.
PB-02-3K - an excellent model for installation in baths with an area up to 40 square metersIts weight is 277 kg. The main dimensions of the firebox are width ― 455 mm, depth - 580 mm and height ― 680 mm.
Photo 2. Sauna stove "Gefest" model PB-02-3K. Additionally, the device is fenced with a forged mesh.
Stoves with index PB-01-3K are intended for bath rooms with a volume of up to 50 sq. m. This category includes options both with and without heat-resistant glass. Such products weigh 330 kg. The firebox has a width of 510 mm, depth in 635 mm and height in 720 millimetersFor high-quality kindling, firewood of a length of 50 cm.
PB-100-P-3K - an indispensable stove for a bathhouse 100 square meters area. It differs from previous models by its greater weight and impressive dimensions. Firewood is used as fuel. up to 75 cm length. Standard firebox dimensions are — 650x840x935 mm.
"Hurricane": PB-03S, PB-02S
The Hephaestus Hurricane model range is characterized by extended package, which includes:
- high forged stone mesh made of high-quality steel;
- box for the "President" heater;
- cast iron starting pipe;
- cast iron swing door.
These stoves have a completely closed stone chamber.
PB-03S Hurricane is heated with wood 45 cm longThe dimensions of the firebox are 410x520x606 mm.
The model is equipped with a mesh of the following dimensions: 560x675x950 mmThis stove is installed in bathhouses with a volume of 25 sq. m.
PB-02S Hurricane - a functional model for baths with an area of 35 square meters. The firebox has dimensions 410x520x605 mm, and the grid is 610x515x950Firewood of length is used as fuel. 50 cm.
"Thunder": PB-40
PB-40-Thunder is a powerful product for installation in a bathhouse with a steam room area equal to 40 sq. m. Firebox with dimensions 550x590x1025 mm equipped with reliable protection in the form of heat-resistant glass with a width of 370 mm and a height of 280 millimeters. The heater easily accommodates 60 kilograms stones.
Recommendations for selection
In order to make the right choice of the Gefest stove, Consider parameters such as:
- volume of the steam room in the bathhouse;
- the size of the wood used as fuel;
- the total weight of stones that the heater and the mesh (if any) can support;
- presence or absence of glass in the door;
- dimensions of the firebox (width, depth and height).
Useful video
Watch a video review of the Gefest sauna stove, which tells about the characteristics of the device and demonstrates how to light it.
Pros and cons of sauna stoves of this brand
There are many reasons to install a high-quality Gefest stove from the domestic manufacturer TechnoLit in your bathhouse.
The stylish and elegant appearance of the device will decorate any steam room. And the highest quality cast iron used in the production of these products, guarantees fast heating And long-term heat retention.
Among the main advantages of the units:
- Amazing durability - the heat and corrosion resistance characteristics of cast iron are higher than those of steel.
- Economical use - thanks to the trapezoidal shape of the heater, equipped with a reliable flame arrester, the highest temperatures are achieved in the shortest possible time.
- Benefits for human health: constant maintenance of the heater temperature at the level 500―700 °C leads to the rapid formation of finely dispersed water vapor, which promotes overall health.
- Minimum consumption of wood fuel.
- No temperature changes.
- Relative ease of maintenance and repair.
Disadvantages bath stoves "Gefest" do not have. Problems that arise during their operation, are associated solely with incorrect installation, as well as with the use of unsuitable types of fuel.
Comments
I installed a cast iron stove "Gefest PB - 03" in my bathhouse. Quite a compact stove with dimensions of only 65 cm in height and 55 cm in length, it perfectly heats my bathhouse with an area of 9.5 sq. m. The stove heater is open and fenced with a grid, since it heats up a lot, I lined it with a protective screen made of brick, the diameter of the chimney pipe is 130 mm. I thought it would be too small, but the draft is still normal and the pipe has not been cleaned even once in 2 years, firewood no longer than 45 cm is suitable for it, I use only birch, sometimes I buy poplar, but birch still heats better and faster.