Stoves for a bath "Termofor": pros and cons

If you plan to build a comfortable warm bath in your summer cottage, then the issue of installing a stove for it is one of the most important. There may be several selection criteria: cost, fuel economy, heating efficiency, service life.

One of the most profitable options is the "Termofor" sauna stoves, the pros and cons of which will be discussed below.

The Termofor company has been manufacturing heating equipment since 2003 and has accumulated vast experience in this industry. The name of the company itself, translated from Greek, means "carrying heat", and this speaks for itself: it produces reliable units that effectively heat any premises, even in severe frosts.

Among the products of the "Termofor" company there is a wide variety of stoves for a bath, both gas and wood-fired.

The Siberian company "Termofor" manufactures sauna stoves capable of quickly heating the interior of the steam room at low temperatures. Their feature is combustion chambers made of heat-resistant steel used in aircraft construction, which are able to maintain heat inside for a long time. And the used double combustion system allows you to heat the bath to the desired temperature in the shortest possible time. For example, The boiler reaches 100 degrees in 60 - 70 minutes of operation in frosty winter and literally half an hour in summer.

For more than 15 years of work, the manufacturer "Termofor" has received international certificates in the field of quality and safety standards, as well as many other awards. Heating systems for baths are in great demand and popularity in our country and abroad.

For all ovens "Termofor" is used in the manufacture of a pyramidal chamber made of durable alloy steel, which heats the stones for the steam room from 5 sides at once. The required temperature can be adjusted, for different models different capacity - from 25 to 100 kg.

In addition, sauna stoves from this manufacturer have the following advantages:

• material - stainless chrome-plated steel, capable of keeping warm for a long time, durable and reliable;
• light weight of the entire structure;
• installation for all types is universal;
• variety of models for any bath;
• reliability and ease of use, durability.

Among the shortcomings, it is worth noting:

• relatively high price for most models;
• the walls of stainless steel furnaces do not exceed a thickness of 3 mm.

But in general, for your country bath, you can purchase a decent option from several types.

The Termofor company produces more than 30 models of sauna stoves with a volume of 4 to 50 cubic meters. m. By type of fuel, they are all divided into gas and wood-fired... The first type has only 4 varieties with a boiler volume of 6 to 18 cubic meters. m. They can be successfully used in country houses, where gas heating is supplied. The efficiency of such devices is high, and for heating it is only necessary to turn on the oven in the desired mode and wait 30 - 60 minutes.

Gas ovens "Termofor" are made of heat-resistant stainless steel or carbon structural steel. They have several color options. Some are supplied with ready-made gas equipment, for others it is necessary to additionally purchase burners and a gas supply system.If you are too lazy to bother with the preparation of firewood and ignition of a traditional firebox, then the Taimyr and Urengoy gas stoves from this manufacturer are the best option.

Stoves for a bath "Termofor" on wood have a much wider variety of models. This is the best option for those who want to feel the natural sauna atmosphere with the heat from burning logs and the pleasant smell of coals. It is possible to choose heating units with a closed stove, with an open one - in the form of a barrel, or a real fireplace, in which all the beauty of burning firewood is observed.

These varieties are available with large glass, heat resistant and safe to touch.... They are of great value, but the sauna will have a unique atmosphere and natural heat from burning natural logs.

• Gas ovens from the manufacturer "Termofor" Taimyr and Urengoy have 2 modifications: Inox and Carbon. They differ in the material of manufacture. In the first case, it is heat-resistant stainless steel, in the second - thickened structural steel. All of them have a modern design and compact dimensions, the heater is open, so it is possible to organize hot humid steam in a traditional Russian bath.

• Model of a wood-burning stove "Skoroparka" is capable of heating hot water in a minimum time and forming wet steam in the steam room. With the help of it, the bath maintains a comfortable temperature of up to 65 degrees with a humidity of 45%. Unlike other manufacturers, it forms water vapor, and not dry air. With a weight of 41 kg and a loading volume of wood of 30 liters.

• Variety "Wasp" ideal for small steam rooms with a volume of 4-9 m3. Its shape is very compact, resembles in appearance a column that can be placed in the corner of a steam room. A 10 liter hidden stove and a 115 mm chimney can easily heat a small sauna and provide enough hot water to wash 2-3 people. The body is colored, made of high-quality structural steel. There are 2 material options: Inox and Carbon.
• Models of wood-burning stoves "Tunguska" also in two varieties: Inox and Carbon, they have a closed or transparent woodshed with heat-resistant glass. With a robust steel body only 2 mm thick, they are able to heat the steam room to 60 degrees in just 45 minutes. The heater is located on top - it is convenient to add hot water to it. The devices are very compact and efficient in work.

• Geyser stoves have sufficient volume for heating large steam rooms with an internal volume of up to 40 m3. They are also equipped with thin, strong 2 mm thick walls, due to which they have a high operating efficiency. The boiler can be heated up to 100 degrees with dry wood in just 1 hour.
• Model from the manufacturer "Termofor" "Sayany" XXL with a stove volume of 150 liters, it is suitable for large steam rooms, where you can create a really powerful heat. The shape of the furnace is very original - in the form of a barrel with a metal frame made of durable shiny steel. The front part is equipped with a translucent screen, so you can always watch the burning wood.

• Furnace "Angara" with a firebox volume of 40 liters and a stove weighing 70 kg, it can heat a room up to 18 cubic meters with natural wood. m. Complete with a water heating tank and a heat exchanger, it can heat the air in the steam room and water up to 100 degrees in 1 hour. It is made of stainless steel, resistant to corrosion, has a pleasant design, is simple and easy to install.
• Kalina models designed for large steam rooms with a volume of up to 30 cubic meters. They have a very large translucent screen with a protective glass with a diagonal of 54 cm, a large stove on top with a volume of 40 liters. The unit body is black, made of chrome-plated heat-resistant steel.Such ovens are capable of operating regularly for 8 to 10 years; the product is usually given a 3-year warranty.

• Very original design have sauna stoves "Vitruvia" Inox Anthracite... The body is made of solid black and silver steel, the front panel has a huge screen through which you can watch the burning wood. Its size is 58 centimeters diagonally, and this is a record among the Termofor model range. And the heating indicators of the furnace themselves are large: the unit heats a room with a volume of 18 cubic meters in a minimum time. m, the stove holds 45 kg of stones.

Installation of Termofor stoves should be carried out depending on the technical characteristics of the selected model: the volume of the heated room and the fuel consumed, the width and length of the chimney, the height of the chimney above the roof. In addition, all work is carried out in accordance with the sanitary standards SNiP 41-01-2003.

The stove must be placed on a flat horizontal surface, the floor under it and the wall adjacent to the unit is best sheathed with a metal sheet to prevent fire... The furnace door of the furnace must be at a distance of at least 1250 mm from the opposite wall.

It is very important to connect the correct chimney. It should be made of a sealed metal pipe corresponding to the diameter of the Termofor furnace of this model, should not have horizontal sections, be isolated from the ceiling, attic and roof ceilings. The top of the chimney must be at least 500 mm from the curtain, he himself must have insulation and an upper umbrella.

Before the first kindling, first of all, it is necessary to make sure that the stove, heat exchanger, water tank, protective structures and chimney are installed and connected correctly. It is imperative to heat the first time when the door and windows are open, loading the firebox and water tank to full volume, with an empty heater and at least 1 hour in time.

After the first kindling, you need to wait until the stove has completely cooled down, free the tank from water, and the firebox from the remnants of burnt wood, ventilate the steam room. After that, you can load the stove with stones (in accordance with its working volume) and use the stove for its intended purpose.

The owners, who have purchased various models of Termofor stoves for their baths, in the majority speak positively about them. Heating devices are appreciated for their reliability, pickiness in work, excellent efficiency with little use of firewood. At the same time, most of the modifications, thanks to the transparent screen, give an excellent picture of burning firewood, which is also appreciated by many.

In general, they note that at a similar price, this is the most profitable choice among domestic heating devices for a country bath. Of the gas options, the most positive comments on the Termofor Taimyr Carbon models, and of the wood-burning ones, they prefer the Angara and Tunguska ovens.

See below for an overview of the Termofor oven.