The best thing you could wish for in a bathhouse is a durable and simple "Varvara" stove

"DERO and K" – a domestic manufacturer of steel bath stoves used for heating.

The products are manufactured under the brand name "Varvara".

The company is located in Russia, in the city of Tver and has existed for more than fifteen years.

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General features of the Varvara sauna stoves
Models of sauna stoves
Recommendations for choosing a model
Useful video
Advantages and disadvantages of sauna stoves from the company "DERO i K"
Comments (4 opinions)

General features of the Varvara sauna stoves

In the ovens of "Varvara" The source of energy is firewood. The equipment is installed in baths and saunas. When a tank or heat exchanger is connected to heat the water, the devices heat the steam rooms and provide hot water or heating for other rooms.

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Models of sauna stoves

All models are made from durable materials. 6mm thick steel: the casing is made of stainless steel, and carbon steel is used for the firebox.

Some of the seams on the device were replaced with folds during the modifications. For these reasons, the Varvara is distinguished by its strength and durability.

The stoves have two combustion chambers: main and combustion chamber for gases. Thanks to this, one load of firewood lasts for a long time.

For cleaning the additional chamber There is a special door on the back wall.

Most models are equipped with replacement of fire door material: from cast iron to heat-resistant glass. It is possible to fire the structure from another room, in which case the rest room is heated at the same time, and there is no need to bring firewood into the steam room. At the customer's request, a water tank or heat exchanger is installed.

There are smaller versions of the design models. for small couples.

Since the weight of the devices is relatively small, no special foundation is requiredIf the stove is installed on a wooden floor, it must be protected with heat-resistant materials (for example, steel sheet or brick).

Applies mesh or sheet steel casing. The latter has convection channels for faster heating of stones. Some models have an additional stone casing. Such stoves heat up more slowly, but retain heat longer.

Models without cladding are required brick upIt is not necessary to line the chimney.

Before installation it is recommended light a stove outsideThis removes any remaining process lubricants.

It is important to install the chimney correctly, especially if a tank is installed on it. The pipe must go up to a sufficient height, otherwise condensation will form and drip down.

All flues on the appliances are of standard size - 114 mm.

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"Fairy tale"

This model has a power of 12 kW and is designed for a steam room with a volume of 12—24 m³If the thermal insulation is done correctly, the room warms up in an hour and a half.

Dimensions of the structure (height x width x depth) — 840*500*750 mm, removal of the firebox — 170 mm, and the weight is 200 kg. This oven can hold about 40-60 kg of stones.

"Fairy Tale" is covered talc chlorite (at the corners - steel strips). In the classic version it has a gray color of different shades.

A variation of this device is produced - "Skazka Zmeevik" with a bright green lining.

There is a smaller version of the design - "Mini's Tale". It is distinguished by its smaller dimensions: 760*440*710 mm, removal of the firebox — 160 mm, weight - 160 kg. The stove is designed to heat the steam room less than 12 cubic metersThe model "Fairy Tale Mini Serpentine" is faced with green stone.

All versions are available with a firebox door made of heat-resistant glass. In combination with stone finishing, this gives the devices a presentable appearance.

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"TERMA Fairy Tale"

Dimensions of the oven - 1120*500*800 mm, weight - 245 kg, the firebox is placed on 170 mm. Can accommodate 60-70 kg stones.

The device heats up the sauna more slowly, but maintains the desired temperature longer. Reduced version "TERMA Fairy Tale Mini" has the size 1020*450*700 mm, the weight of the unit is slightly less - 200 kg. The design is loaded 40-60 kg stones. Due to the small volumes, it will heat the room in one and a half hours.

Both versions are lined with talc chlorite. In the classic models it is grey, while in "TERMA Fairy Tale Serpentine" And "TERMA Fairy Tale Mini Coil" - green.

The fireboxes in all stoves in this line are glass.

"Kamenka"

Distinguishing features are a mesh casing and an external heater. This stove has dimensions of - 780*560*780 mm and weight - 120 kg. 180— 200 kg stones are placed around the main part. Power - 12 kW, heating area 12-24 cubic meters.

Photo 1. Two "Varvara" stoves of the "Kamenka" model. One stove has a firebox door made of heat-resistant glass, the other one of cast iron.

Available with two types of firebox: standard (160 mm) and elongated (280 mm). Body color - black.

"Kamenka Mini" has dimensions 710*475*660 mm and is intended for small rooms (up to 12 cubic meters). The power of the device is 8 kW. Firebox extension distance — 130 or 270 mm, color - green.

Peculiarities: Both sizes are available with a cast iron or glass door.

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"TERMA Kamenka"

This option is designed for installation in a classic Russian steam room. The dimensions of the unit are solid: 1120*560*860 mm And 170 kg weightHolds up to 250 kg stones. With a power of 14 kW, the structure will heat a room with a volume of 12—24 m³ in an hour and a half.

The heater is closed and can hold up to 170 kg stones. Removing the firebox — 220 mm, the door can be made of cast iron or heat-resistant glass.

"TERMA Kamenka Mini" is available in a reduced version: size - 1020*490*740 mm, 140 kg weight. Steam room volume - up to 12 cubic meters. Fits 140-160 kg stones. The firebox is taken out to 170 mm.

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"MINI" with a water tank or heat exchanger

These stoves are designed for small spaces (up to 12 cubic meters). Power — 8 kW, it takes one and a half hours to warm up. Dimensions — 620*390*740 mm. Weight - 85 kg (78 with a shortened firebox).

Models with a shortened or extended firebox, with a regular or glass door are available. The firebox extension, depending on the model, will be 20 mm, 130 mm or 280 mm. If necessary, the stove can be supplemented with a water tank or a built-in heat exchanger.

Reference. This line is well suited for small saunas with living space. The design will not only warm, but also provide hot water supply.

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"Palenitsa", otherwise "Woodpile"

These stoves are also used for heating water. They are designed for large rooms in 12— 24 m³. Power — 12 kW, warms up in an hour and a half. Dimensions — 890*450*690 mm, fits 40-60 kg stones.

The following unit options are available:

with a water heating circuit (the ability to heat 60 or 120 l);
with shortened and extended firebox;
with tempered glass door;
with panoramic door;
with a hanging tank on 55 l (made of stainless steel, thickness approx. 1.5 mm).

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"Bermuda"

This model is designed to save space: It is installed in the corner. Right and left options are possible. Two side doors are made of sheet steel, and the back one is in the form of a mesh casing. There are models with a panoramic or cast iron door.

Photo 2. Bath stove "Varvara" model "Bermuda". The device is angular, the firebox door is made of glass.

Dimensions - 810*450*730 mm, weight - 78 kg, heats the premises up to 12 cubic meters. Power — 8 kW, heating time is one and a half hours. Fits 60-80 kg stones.

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"Volzhanka"

Dimensions - 1000*510*820 mm, weight - 150 kg, removal of the firebox — 190 mm. Bathhouse in 24-36 cubic meters will warm you up 60-120 min, contains 60-80 kg stones. A water tank is connected to the device.

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"Elegant" with panoramic door

This stove looks like a "Fairy Tale", but without steel inserts. It is produced with panoramic door.

Designed for 12-24 cubic meters, has a capacity of 12 kW. Weight - 105 kg, dimensions - 780*560*780 mmThe device holds about 175 kg stones.

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Recommendations for choosing a model

When choosing a suitable oven, you need to decide on the size of the room. Based on them, the furnace power is determined.

Attention! The manufacturer's recommendations apply only to saunas. with properly done thermal insulation.

Then it is necessary to decide on the placement: whether the stove will be heated in the steam room or through another room, in the latter case the thickness of the walls also matters. Thus, the length of the firebox is chosen.

It is important to consider whether the device requires water heating. The choice can also be made based on aesthetic preferences.

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Useful video

Watch a video review of the Varvara sauna stove, model TERMA Kamenka: capacity, testing, temperature and heating speed.

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Advantages and disadvantages of sauna stoves from the company "DERO i K"

The Varvara stoves are quite popular among owners of their own saunas:

due to strength and durability;
due to economical fuel consumption;
due to the ease of installation.

But these stoves are not without their drawbacks:

If the chimney is installed incorrectly, condensation will form in it.
Periodically (2-4 times a year) owners of the devices have to clean the chimney and the secondary combustion chamber.

Comments

Semyon Noskov
I have a relatively small sauna, I would even say a mini sauna with an area of 7 sq. m. I installed a mini-model stove there. I first installed a hot water tank on a pipe, then I removed this tank, installed a stainless steel pipe instead, and adjusted the tank sideways to the pipe, otherwise the water heated up too quickly and even boiled. The stove itself is relatively light, although I could not install it alone, but two of us easily coped with it, I did not buy stones, but laid out heavier ones collected from the river, put 2 salt stones on top, they give a pleasant lemon aroma. The sauna itself warms up quickly, in a couple of hours it is already ready, in winter it takes more time, up to 4 hours, but it depends on what temperature is needed.
04.12.2018 at 11:54
Peter
What can I say, it's a good stove, not bad. No condensation was observed, apparently I installed it correctly. But you need to clean the chimneys in any stove, because if it gets clogged up badly, there will be no draft and all the smoke will be in the room. I've owned this stove for 3 years, so far I've only bought new grates, because the ones that were in it from sale quickly deteriorated. Well, maybe it's my fault that I heat it up too much. But a bathhouse should have good steam, right?
02.12.2018 at 13:29
Petr Moskvin
I know the Varvara brand. I can only note the positive aspects. I installed it three years ago. I am very glad that I chose it, because I managed to install it myself. I did not experience any difficulties, they put installation instructions when buying. We light it once a week, and the sauna stays warm for three more days. I clean the chimney once a year in the summer. The stove is economical, that's true. I recommend it.
02.12.2018 at 12:40
Vladimir
In my bathhouse with a volume of 13 cubic meters I installed a "Kamenka" stove. It holds quite a lot of stones, 180 kg. I used stones from the river and added some purchased ones on top. Although the stove has a mesh fence, I nevertheless built a screen out of brick, its walls at a distance of 20 cm from the stove, so that it would be possible to clean there. The firebox is in an adjacent room, which allows me to always add firewood while I am already in the bathhouse, since the gases from the stove do not enter the bathhouse when the door is opened.
01.12.2018 at 11:16