3 models, one better than the other: the Vesuvius fireplace stove is a laureate of industrial exhibitions

Tula Production Company "Vesuvius" has been producing furnace equipment for over ten years. The company's designers rely on the experience of domestic and Finnish production in their projects.

Products under the Vesuvius brand occupy leading positions on the Russian market And is able to compete with European manufacturers. At the same time, PTC Vesuvius has repeatedly become a laureate of industrial exhibitions in Russia and abroad. The company's product range includes stoves, fireplaces, smokehouses, chimneys and additional equipment.

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Features of the Vesuvius fireplace stove model series
Recommendations for selection
Useful video
Advantages and disadvantages of Vesuvius fireplace stoves
Comments (6 opinions)

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Features of the Vesuvius fireplace stove model series

Taking into account the interests of consumers, PTC Vesuvius produces fireplace stoves with various additions: hobs, heat exchangers, auxiliary elements.

Installation of a chimney fireplace is provided in two versions - upper and rear.

The lining of the fireplace firebox involves simple replacement of fireclay if necessary, which is relevant given the manufacturer’s stated ten-year service life of the product.

The entire range of fireplace stoves It is produced under the designation PK-01 and has a common basic design:

high quality steel body, supplemented cast iron elements: hob, grate and doors;
combustion control system for two modes: intense for quick heating/cooking and long lasting for maintaining heat;
cast iron firebox door with heat-resistant glass — due to the properties of the alloy, it is not subject to shape distortion when heated, which is typical for metal products.

Attention! Deformation of the firebox door not only leads to the splitting of expensive heat-resistant glass, but also causes a loss of tightness, therefore, reduces the efficiency of the unit.

All series of fireplaces are designed for installation of a chimney diameter 115 mm. Moreover, each model range has its own characteristics.

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PC-01 205

Series PC-01(205) designed for indoor use volume up to 200 cubic metersAll fireplace models are equipped with a hob and have a pipe for installing a fan.

Includes the following instrument sets:

PK-01(205) basic version without water circuit, without baffle;
PK-01(205) with a stainless steel toothed baffle installed to optimize the combustion process in the firebox;
PC-01 (205) with a water circuit to improve heat exchange;
PC-01 (205) with a water circuit and an installed baffle plate.

Fireplace sizes: height/width/depth — 821/605/556 mm.

Weight 195-197 kg (for stone cladding), 171-175 kg (for ceramics).

The models are produced in four types of cladding: sandstone, talc chlorite, red and beige ceramics. This model range is available for wall-mounted installation only.

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PC-01 220 angular

PC-01(220) — a series of corner fireplaces for heating rooms with a volume of up to 150 cubic meters Due to its lower power and simple configuration, the PC-01(220) is the most budget-friendly item in the product range.

Includes the following types of devices:

PC-01(220) basic version, without a bump stop;
PC-01(220) with a stainless steel toothed baffle installed to optimize the combustion process in the firebox.

Photo 1. Corner fireplace stove "Vesuvius". The area around the stove is tiled to prevent the surrounding surfaces from catching fire.

Device dimensions: height/width/depth — 843/752/586 mm

Weight 120-132 kg (depending on the set).

Fireplaces have four types of cladding: sandstone, talc chlorite, red and beige ceramics. The series does not include fireplace models with a hob, heat exchanger or electric fan installation.

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PC-01 270

As well as PC-01(205), series PC-01(270) can heat rooms with a volume of from 150 to 200 cubic meters. All models have the ability to connect a fan and are equipped with a stainless steel counter-tooth. They differ in the design of the firebox: The bottom is made of three cast iron grates, which reduces the risk of burnout and increases operational reliability.

Types of equipment:

PK-01(270) basic version without a hob, without a heat exchanger;
PC-01(270) with a hob, without a heat exchanger;
PC-01 (270) with a hob and a water circuit to improve heat exchange.

Fireplace sizes: height/width/depth — 821/438/517 mm.

Weight 195-197 kg (for stone cladding), 171-175 kg (for ceramics).

The models are available in the brand's standard trim: sandstone, talc chlorite, red and beige ceramics. The model range is suitable only for wall-mounted installation.

The PC-01(270) series costs first place in efficiency and reliability, thanks to additional equipment, but these qualities lead to a natural price increase.

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Recommendations for selection

To select the optimal model of a fireplace stove It is important to determine the following parameters:

volume of the heated room;
installation location;
functional load;
heating mode.

So, for small spaces (country houses, country buildings) with temporary residence, and, accordingly, periodic load of the fireplace, the basic version PK-01(270) for wall mounting or PK-01(220) for corner mounting is sufficient.

If the fireplace is also used for cooking, the PK-01(220) series is excluded. due to the lack of a hob. The choice will fall on the models PK-01(205) or PK-01(270) with a hob.

Series PC-01(270) is distinguished by its particular reliability and is recommended for heavy loads and intensive use, making it suitable for permanent residences.

The presence of partitions in the room prevents heat exchange. In this case, for heating efficiency, it is worth taking a closer look at the models with electric fan and water circuit.

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Useful video

Watch a video review of the Vesuvius fireplace stove, in which the device is compared with a stove from another manufacturer, and the operating time from one load of firewood is calculated.

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Advantages and disadvantages of Vesuvius fireplace stoves

Analyzing the proposals of heating equipment manufacturers, experts highlight Leading technical and operational characteristics of the Vesuvius fireplaces:

the presence of injector-afterburners that increase the efficiency of solid fuel furnaces;
cast iron cooktop thickness 15 mm;
area of ceramic tiles 0.266 sq.m;

heat exchanger capacity 1.5 l;
firebox depth 32 cm.

Today, the PK-01 series fireplace stoves are one of the best offers in terms of price and quality in their segment.

The disadvantages of fireplaces include:

difficulty in cleaning the chimney due to its design features;
the appearance of rust on steel parts in high humidity;
service life of cast iron 30 years old, but the use of metal at high temperatures is designed for a shorter period (about a year), which does not exclude the possibility of burnout;
With intense temperature changes, cases of cladding splitting have been observed.

Comments

Tatiana
We have been using a fireplace stove as the main heating for the house for 2 years now. The house is 6x10 made of 30x40 thermal blocks, one floor and an attic. Since our winters are cold, we heat it 2 times, in the morning and in the evening, in very cold weather - 3 batches of 4 logs, birch firewood. The house keeps warm until the morning 21 degrees. There are heat sources in each room, but we do not use them, it is already warm. We are very happy with the stove!
09/17/2020 at 06:05
Homeowner
I will tell you from my experience. This little one can easily heat up the house in late spring or early autumn, adding a couple of degrees to the air that is not yet cold at this time of year. But in winter it gives me real savings. The thing is that in every house there are rooms that are most susceptible to cooling. These are either very large rooms, or rooms near the entrance doors, or the north side. And these nasty zones draw heat from the entire house, so in frosty weather you have to stoke the gas at full blast. This little fireplace, installed in the right place, creates a thermal buffer zone, and you need to stoke it very moderately, so that the air is warm, and not hot. It does not allow the outside cold to penetrate into the rest of the house, so you do not have to burn hundreds of cubic meters of gas.
08.07.2018 at 14:16
Nikita
The appearance of "Vesuvius" divided the history of the house into 2 stages: 1) life without a fireplace; 2) life with a fireplace. Very beautiful! "Vesuvius" immediately became a favorite of all the inhabitants. Quick installation (we agreed on the openings, prepared a "podium", ceramic tiles on the floor, installed a smoker). The wall was done later! The house immediately became much more comfortable - we got a central fireplace.
06.07.2018 at 21:59
Ivan
I want to say that the heating time at the first ignition (5 bars of euro-firewood) burned for me about 3 hours (with the ash pit and damper closed). At that time, there was a lot of heat in the stove, naturally. And on the second day, the tile cracked, so I am heating carefully, looking at different modes, so to speak. In the summer, for an area of 30 m2, it will do, I think. I don’t know what will happen next, if anything, I will write to you))
03.07.2018 at 14:42
Alena
If the house is not a permanent residence, it is very difficult to heat it. This fireplace without additional equipment can only heat a small one room. And if you make a water circuit, then this is an additional cost and the possibility of freezing of water pipes in winter without antifreeze. So if you want to heat the house with a fireplace (not necessarily this), then you need to think through all the little things so that it turns out without surprises. But as for cooking - great idea.
01.07.2018 at 10:35

Maxim
I agree with you. Such a fireplace is not suitable for a large living room, the heat is not enough. But for a small cozy room or kitchen - quite. At the same time, you need to try not to test it at full power, especially if it is on the stove. As you can see, this leads to damage. Well, the amount of firewood needs to be fixed. No more than 3-5 medium logs at a time. This is enough for one romantic dinner)
05.07.2018 at 12:43