Печь - неотъемлемая составляющая любой бани, без her no steam room or sauna can not exist. That it provides the necessary temperature and comfort bath procedures. When building a steam room, many have a number of questions. Most often people are interested in how to install a stove in the bath with their own hands. How to do this can be found in this article.
Types of stoves
According to the type of material used, the furnace is divided into several types:
- Electrical;
- liquid fuel;
- solid fuel.
The latter suggest the furnace with coal,briquettes or firewood. Fuel oil working on kerosene. Such furnaces are not particularly popular due to fire hazard properties. If you violate the rules of operation of the explosion can not be avoided. Gas ovens are used less frequently for the same reasons. Electrical construction will suit those who go to the bath infrequently. This is an economical alternative that does not require special maintenance or complex installation.
Есть и другие классификации.According to the method of heating emit cold and hot stoves in the bath. Photos of finished projects can be viewed in specialized stores, on the websites of manufacturing companies or from intermediary companies that sell.
Depending on the mode of operation of the furnace is divided intoseveral groups: models of temporary or long-acting and combined. Finnish sauna stoves (with temporary action) can be easily installed by yourself. Such a stove is heated with wood, it is the most economical and safe. For long-lasting second type of fireboxes, gas, wood or electricity is already used. The main difference between such furnaces and others is the ability to control the heating temperature. Combined models are most often made of brick. They are the heaviest by weight, therefore they require a solid foundation.
Pros and cons of iron stoves for a bath
Since it is rather difficult to install the furnace in the bath itself, you should know the main distinguishing features of different types of furnaces before starting the installation work.
As for the iron furnaces, they differ fromthe rest are small. This is ideal for small spaces. Iron stoves in the bath can be easily installed without the involvement of specialists. It does not need to build a special foundation. The average weight of the structure is 300 kg, so it can be placed directly on the floor. Moreover, such a furnace warms up very quickly. In just 40 minutes, the bath is ready for use. This option is very popular among Russians because, in order for the steam to become hot, you do not need a large amount of firewood.
Но у них есть и недостатки.Metal bath furnaces cool down very quickly and give off heat unevenly. It so happens that those who go to the steam room last, do not get a hot steam. Many have found a way out and veneer the stove with a decorative stone or brick, so the cooling process takes longer.
When choosing iron furnaces, pay attention to the power of the unit. Average is 1 kW / cubic meter. However, if the room is not tightly sealed, then this power will not be enough.
Advantages and disadvantages of brick furnaces
This type of furnace is the most familiar toRussian people. To install such a furnace by itself only by a professional in their field. First you need to lay out a solid foundation that can withstand a weight of up to 1.5 tons. The main drawback of such a furnace is a long process of heating. It takes 3-4 hours to heat the stones. In this case, the bath will remain cold. You can get high temperature in the steam room if you close the valve. As soon as the fire goes out, it will be warm in the bath. But this can be considered a plus, as the steam room cools for a very long time - during the day.
Fans of steam bath say that in such a bathyou can really relax. The steam is soft and velvety, and the air warms up completely and evenly. However, saving on fuel will not work, since in order to melt such a furnace, you will need more than one armful of firewood, but you cannot replace them with briquettes or coal.
General rules of installation works
There are basic rules for installing stoves:
- If we are talking about brick structures, then a fundamental solid foundation is necessary.
- It is necessary to lay out metal sheets near the firebox door, which will protect wooden floors in the bath from fire.
- Under the metal base is laid insulation, which has non-combustible properties.
- The opening of the pipes that go into the ceiling is specially equipped with a metal sheet in the shape of a cylinder.
- The gaps between the insulation and the pipe are filled with asbestos, this substance prevents ignition.
- Metal or Finnish stove for a bath is better to install in a separate room.
What tools are needed?
For those who do not know how to install the furnace in the bath and what tools to use at the same time, we tell. You will need:
- pipe 50 cm in diameter;
- sheets of steel, thickness 8 mm;
- metal rod;
- water tank;
- chimney;
- valve for hot water;
- firebox, grate, blew;
- welding machine;
- Bulgarian.
Installation of a metal furnace
Металлические печи для бани требуют определенного places. It is best to install this type of construction between the steam room and the changing room. In case the wall is made of combustible materials, the place behind the furnace is sheathed with asbestos cardboard. A metal sheet is placed on top, which will save the surface from fire. According to the rules of safety, up to a wall that is not sheathed with special materials is 32 cm, otherwise you can install a stove 26 cm from the partition.
The next step is to determine the place forvent passage. It is made below the floor and brought directly to the stove. If one has legs that raise it from the floor, then ventilation can be installed under the base. The channel must be of a certain size - with a cross section of at least 100 square meters. see Holes are closed with valves and grills.
For the correct operation of the metal furnace you needinstall the chimney at least 5 meters in length. It is advisable to do it without bends. It is also worth installing protective screens in all the joints before going to the roof. On the roof, which is made of combustible materials, you should attach a metal grid, which will play the role of a spark trap.
Installation of a stone oven
Before installing the oven in the bath, you shouldprepare the foundation with a thickness of at least 5 cm. The walls of the steam room should also be sheathed with refractory materials. Be sure to comply with all measures of operation and fire safety. The distance from the firebox door to the opposite side should be at least 1.25 m. To collect the heater you need to "dry". All panels are fixed in a certain way and have cuts. The door of the heater and chimney are installed last. They are also attached without glue and solutions.
Electric oven installation
This kind of furnace has recently become verypopular. This design is the most economical and easy to install. To make an electric stove in the bath itself, you need to calculate the size of the heater. It depends on the area of the room and the required power. According to the results of these calculations, we acquire the required number of heating elements. They need to be fixed and connected with jumpers. To install the furnace, you will need a steel sheet, which is fastened by welding and bolts.
It is better to choose an adjustable electric stove for a bath. The price of models on the remote control is slightly higher than the rest. However, it is due to it that the heat of the stove is regulated.
Conclusions and recommendations
one.If you decide to buy ready-made stoves for a bath, the photo can be viewed in different sources. Do not overpay for a trademark. The average cost of a bath stove is 6-12000 rubles, it all depends on the material and type of construction.
2. Modern stoves for a bath can be installed not only on the foundation. Experienced builders advise to use cement tile, steel sheet, tile or brick as a base.
3. When making your own stove for a bath follow safety rules. If done according to the instructions, the risk of fire or carbon monoxide poisoning is reduced to zero.
four.Builders note: the shape of the furnace depends on its performance and speed of heating. In stores you can find cylindrical, horizontal and figured designs. The best option is a rectangular view.
5. Choose a stove based on the size of the bath. An electric model is suitable for a small room; a large steam room is best heated with a stone or metal stove.
Buy a ready-made sauna unit or make it yourself - you decide. Follow the instructions, and then the procedures in the steam room will bring you only pleasure.
