Stoves for bath "Termofor": the pros and cons

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

One of the most profitable options are stoves for the bath “Termofor”, the pros and cons of which will be discussed further.

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

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

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

For more than 15 years of work, the manufacturer Termofor has received international certificates in the area 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 furnaces, “Termofor” is used in the manufacture of a pyramidal chamber made of durable alloy steel, which heats stones for the steam room at once from 5 sides. The required temperature can be adjusted, with different models capacity varies from 25 to 100 kg.

In addition, stoves for a bath from this manufacturer have the following advantages:

• material - stainless chrome steel, capable of maintaining heat for a long time, durable and reliable;
• light weight of the whole structure;
• installation for all types of universal;
• variety of models for any bath;
• reliability and ease of operation, durability.

Among the shortcomings 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 buy a decent option of several types.

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

Thermofor gas furnaces 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 buy additional burners and a gas supply system. If you are too lazy to tinker with the procurement of firewood and igniting a traditional firebox, then the Taimyr and Urengoy gas furnaces from this manufacturer are the most successful option.

Stoves for the bath "Termofor" on the wood have a much greater variety of models. This is the most successful option for those who want to feel the natural bathing atmosphere with the heat of burning logs and the pleasant smell of coals. It is possible to choose heating units with a closed heater, with an open one in the shape of a barrel or a real fireplace, in which all the beauty of burning wood is observed.

These varieties come with a large glass that is heat resistant and safe to touch.. They have great value, but in the bath there will be 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 material production. In the first case, it is heat-resistant stainless steel, in the second - thickened structural. All of them have a modern design and compact size, the heater is open, so it is possible to organize hot, wet steam in a traditional Russian bath.

• Model of wood stove "Skoroparka" able to heat hot water in the shortest possible time and form wet steam in the steam room. With it, the bath maintains a comfortable temperature up to 65 degrees at a humidity of 45%. Unlike other manufacturers, it forms the water vapor, and not the dried air. With a weight of 41 kg and a load volume of 30 liters of firewood.

• Variety "Wasp" ideal for small steam rooms of 4-9 m3. Its shape is very compact, resembles in appearance a column that can be put in the corner of a steam room. A hidden sauna stove with a volume of 10 liters and a chimney with a diameter of 115 mm easily heats a small bath and provides enough hot water for washing up to 2-3 people.The case is colored, made of constructional high-grade steel. There are 2 options for the material: Inox and Carbon.
• Models of wood stoves "Tunguska" also two varieties: Inox and Carbon, have a closed or transparent woodshed with heat-resistant glass. Having a robust steel casing just 2 mm thick, they are able to heat the steam room up to 60 degrees in just 45 minutes. The heater is located on top - it is convenient to add hot water to it. Devices are very compact and effective in work.

• Furnaces "Geyser" have sufficient volume for heating large steam rooms with an internal volume of up to 40 m3. They are also provided with thin strong walls 2 mm thick, due to which they have a high efficiency of work. Up to 100 degrees you can heat the boiler with dry wood in just 1 hour.
• Model from the manufacturer "Termofor" "Sayan" XXL with a volume of 150 liter stove 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 of durable shiny steel. The front part is equipped with a translucent screen, so you can always watch the burning wood.

• Angara oven With a volume of 40 liters of fire and a 70 kg heater, it can heat a room up to 18 cubic meters with natural wood. m. Complete with a tank for heating water and a heat exchanger, it can warm the air in the steam room and water up to 100 degrees in 1 hour. It is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, has a pleasant design, is simple and easy to install.
• Models "Kalina" designed for large steam rooms up to 30 cubic meters in size. They have a very large transparent screen with a protective glass with a diagonal of 54 cm, a large heater on top of 40 liters. The body of the unit is black, made of heat-resistant chromed steel. Such furnaces are able to work regularly for 8 to 10 years, the product is usually guaranteed for 3 years.

• Very original design have stoves for the bath "Vitruvia" Inox Anthracite. The case is made of black and silver solid 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 lineup. And the heating indicators of the furnace themselves are large: the unit heats the 18-cub. m, the heater holds 45 kg of stones.

The installation of the Termofor furnaces should be made depending on the technical characteristics of the chosen 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 norms of 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, it is best to sheathe a metal sheet to prevent fire. The furnace door must be 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 that corresponds to the diameter of the Termofor furnace of this model, not have horizontal sections, be insulated from the ceiling, attic and roof ceilings. The top of the chimney should be at least 500 mm from the floor.He himself must have insulation and an upper umbrella.

Before the first kindling, first of all, it is necessary to ensure the correct installation and connection of the furnace, heat exchanger, water tank, protective structures and chimney. It is necessary to heat the first time with the door and windows open, loading the firebox and the water tank to the full extent., with an empty heater and at least 1 hour.

After the first kindling, you must wait until the furnace has completely cooled down, empty the tank from water, and the firebox from the remnants of burnt wood, ventilate the steam room. After that, you can load the heater 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 furnaces for their baths, mostly speak positively about them. Heating appliances are valued for their reliability, non-fastidiousness in work, excellent efficiency with low use of firewood. However, most of the modifications due to the transparent screen give an excellent picture of burning firewood, which is also appreciated by many.

In general, it is noted that at such a price it is the most profitable choice from domestic heating devices for a country bath. Of the gas options, the Thermofor Taimyr Carbon models are most positive, and of the wood ones, the Angara and Tunguska stoves are preferred.

Review of the furnace "Termofor Geyser" see below.