The perfect combination of reliability and beauty! Vesuvius sauna stove
Russian company Vesuvius opened in 2004, and since then has held a leading position in the production of domestic equipment for baths.
When forming the model range, specialists studied the most powerful stoves from Finland, since this country is considered the world leader in the production of innovative sauna equipment.
Vesuvius produces steel and cast iron bath stoves, other heating devices, as well as themed accessories.
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More about Vesuvius products
The products of the Vesuvius company represent a classic design, which allows effectively heat water and heat the steam room rooms.
Vesuvius sauna stove consists of several elements:
- outer casing with a grate, ash pan and flue channels inside;
- remote fuel channel with a door and a pull-out ash drawer;
- chimney.
Each representative of this brand has its own peculiarities in the location of the firebox - it can be either in the steam room or in an adjacent room. Doors The models differ in materials, and can be made entirely of cast iron or with a small glass insert.
Model range of steel wood-burning stoves
Steel equipment from this manufacturer is also called wood-burning stoves. With their help, water is heated and steam is released. Heaters are installed in the steam room of the bathhouse.
The body of many models is able to withstand heavy loads thanks to steel 8-mm walls. In particularly vulnerable areas of the unit, cast iron parts are additionally used (bumper tooth, grate). Doors in all steel models are also made of cast iron. This prevents cracks and deformations.
The Vesuvius company has several types of such products.
Skif, model "Standard 16" with heat exchanger, "28 VChB" with water tank
This is the largest line of steel sauna stoves and the most popular. There are 26 variations - from 6 to 40 cubic meters.
The main decoration in any model solution is doorIt can be decorated with forging or glass of various sizes.
The advantage of this series is its special design, which ensures uniform and uninterrupted combustion in the firebox.
In Skif models, the ash pan and firebox are separated by a grate - it provides a continuous air flow. By the way, the intensity of combustion in any stove is conveniently regulated by the ash pan.
Another important difference from other lines is capacity. Instead of a standard casing, you can use a special mesh that expands the space.
Reference. In this case, the raw material heats up rather slowly, but it also cools down slowly. Thus, 150 kg of stones provide warmth in the room over the course of several hours. And if you equip the stove with an additional firebox, not only the steam room will heat up, but also the relaxation room.
Lava
This line, unlike the previous one, is designed for quick heating of the steam room (up to 350 degrees). The model is presented 24 varieties. Lava is suitable for rooms with a volume of from 8 to 28 cubic meters.
Maximum permissible weight of stones — 50 kg.
The thickness of the steel on the body in some places is 12 mm.
This line looks especially elegant - design elements decorated with decorative forging.
An additional benefit is heat-resistant outer casing, which protects against burns.
Optimum
It is considered a budget option. First of all, because of its dimensions and simplified structure of the firebox. Also, this stove uses a minimum metal thickness - up to 6 mm.
Optimum is suitable for a small room up to 14 square meters. In the line - 10 modern models.
However, this option has one functional advantage: extended firebox 200 mm. This allows the structure to be heated from an adjacent room.
Rusich
Second in demand model. She differs from the previous two series with its increased productivity and well-thought-out design. Rusich has open-type heaters. In total, depending on the modification, there are 19 varieties. There may be a steam room from 6 to 30 cubic meters.
Russian steam with the possibility of installing a heater
The stove of this model is designed for heating the steam room of a bathhouse, as well as for producing steam and heating water.
The upper part of the device is designed to accommodate a closed heater that heats the stones. up to 400 degrees, due to which a fine dispersion of steam is achieved.
Warms up the room from 14 to 30 m3, the weight of the device is 128 kg.
Thus, steel stoves are quite affordable, have a long-term quality guarantee and perform their direct functions well. However, over time, the metal may still be susceptible to corrosion.
Cast iron sauna stoves
Cast iron is recognized the most reliable and durable material for a sauna stove. Vesuvius uses a special alloy of cast iron and castings to increase the heat resistance of the metal. Regardless of temperature changes and humidity, the material does not crack or corrode.
The main advantage of these ovens is that they consist of three separate elements, connected by a ceramic cord, which makes the body absolutely hermetic.
In addition, cast iron does not interact with oxygen and does not emit infrared radiation.
Among such bath units there are three leading models.
Legend
Efficiency — not less than 80%. A highly sought after series designed to heat a room of from 10 to 28 cubic meters. Presented 60 models different modifications.
All ovens are equipped a furnace tunnel and an open heater. The steam room warms up in a matter of minutes. The special mesh of the body is designed for 160 kg of stones.
The weight of the structure itself is almost the same.The equipment keeps the room warm for several hours.
However, the large weight of the model requires the future owner preparation and additional costs before installationFor example, you need to strengthen the foundation or reinforce the joists.
Sensation
Steam room stoves from 6 to 30 cubic meters. The heater is ventilated, which allows you to quickly heat the stones from all four sides. The heating surface is equipped with a convection-ventilated casing, which speeds up the heating process. The model range includes 30 variations.
Hurricane
High-quality and solid stoves, which are characterized by thickened walls made of cast iron alloy - 12 mm. Models in this series can withstand the highest temperatures, maintaining their original appearance for many years.
Among them, ovens predominate. with closed fireboxThanks to this, when the stones inside heat up, a special finely dispersed steam is produced.
Hurricane is suitable for use in rooms from 8 to 30 cubic meters.
So, cast iron stoves are made mainly with a closed firebox, and designed for many years of use. Purchasing this equipment is a profitable investment that will pay for itself many times over.
How to choose a suitable stove for a Russian bath?
When choosing a device for a bath you should be guided by several parameters:
- the footage of the steam room, its ratio to the power of the stove;
- speed of heating of stones;
- ease of kindling;
- level of arrangement of the premises for installation of the stove;
- The purpose of creation is a Finnish sauna or Russian bath.
Experts also recommend take a closer look at the equipment design:
- Open heater. Allows you to quickly and effectively heat up the stones, but as a result they emit "heavy" steam. It turns out to be more like a Finnish sauna with dry and fresh air than a humid Russian bath.
- Closed heater. More suitable for creating a Russian steam room. When choosing this option, you need to pay attention to the fact that the position of the open part of the heater in the stove changes. Thanks to this, it will be possible to regulate the degrees and heat output of the raw material.
- Extended firebox. It is best to choose this type in order to subsequently heat the steam room from another room. This design provides a comfortable microclimate and is more compliant with fire safety.
How to install a sauna stove?
Installation process bath stove consists of several stages:
- Selecting a location for the device itself, as well as for containers with cold and hot water. Depending on the size of the room, the space is conditionally dividedt into 2-4 partsIf space is limited, you can combine the washroom and steam room.
- Preparing a solid foundation. If the oven weighs more than 100 kg, it is necessary to arrange additional brickwork of a height from 10 cm.
- From heat insulator and iron sheet the future foundation for the stove is being created.
- The premises are equipped in accordance with fire safety regulations.This point should be approached especially seriously, because metal stoves have a high fire hazard class.
Attention! To prevent the risk of fire, you must follow certain standards in installation.
The following standards are typical for installing a stove in a bathhouse:
- Any flammable items should be kept away from the stove. Walls interacting with the structure must be additionally insulated with a porcelain tile that does not absorb but reflects heat. Distances from other walls are greater. 1.25 m, from the top of the stove to the ceiling - 1.2 m.
- Requires thermal insulation and protection with a metal layer space near the firebox.
Photos of devices
Photo 1. Bath stove "Vesuvius" model "Skif". The device is additionally equipped with a water tank.
Photo 2. The stove for the bath "Russian steam". The device is faced with decorative tiles and has a glass firebox door.
Photo 3. The Vesuvius Legend sauna stove. The firebox door is made of heat-resistant glass combined with decorative forging.
Useful video
Watch the video in which the cast iron sauna stove "Vesuvius Legend" is tested.
Conclusion
So, the choice of a sauna stove depends on various factors. First of all, it is necessary to take into account the features of the premises. And in order for the equipment to work for many years, it is better to choose a proven and reliable manufacturer who is ready to provide a long-term quality guarantee.
Comments
The heater is closed and can hold more than 100 kilograms of stones, and for a bathhouse with an area of 30 square meters, such a stone mass will create good steam in the steam room.