Many city residents spend on their suburban areas not only summer, but also most of spring and autumn, when the nights are still or already cold. This raises a problem efficient heating country house. Many gardening associations do not have gas supply, and heating the building with electricity is a challenge. quite expensive“pleasure”, which is why summer residents often opt for solid fuel stoves.

However, it is not possible to build a full-fledged brick oven in every country house simply due to insufficient free space in the premises. An important reason for the reluctance to build brick kilns is also the troublesomeness of their maintenance, as well as the lack of funds, since building such a structure is not so cheap. Therefore, cast iron often becomes the best option, especially since today there are convenient and compact heating units on sale that have excellent characteristics and design solutions.

It is also important that despite relatively small size cast iron stoves, some of them have specifications, designed to heat fairly large areas. Therefore, the heating problem can be solved for both a small and a fairly large country house.

It would be useful to compare cast iron stoves with steel heating devices and with combined options. All of them are no less in demand, and such a comparison will help to better determine the choice of the optimal model.

Advantages and disadvantages of metal wood-burning stoves - in comparison

As you know, you can find on sale not only cast iron, but also steel, as well as combined stoves, that is, made of steel, but with individual structural parts made of cast iron. Therefore, a few words need to be said about steel heating devices in order to know their advantages and disadvantages and understand how they differ from each other.

Stainless steel ovens

The features of stainless steel stoves include the following:

• Stainless steel units, unlike cast iron, heat up much faster, which allows us to hope for a shorter delivery time comfortable temperature in the premises of the house. However, the heat capacity of such devices is small, they retain heat poorly, and after the fuel fill burns out, the heating effect is quickly lost. Therefore, manufacturers often provide external finishing ceramic material. In addition, double walls with an air or other thermal insulation layer are used. If it does not have such a finish, then the owners often cover it with brick themselves.
• Long-burning steel stoves are quite economical, as they consume a small amount of fuel.
• Stainless steel products are more resistant to corrosion processes, since, unlike black steel, it does not react with oxygen when heated, which makes its service life longer. However, the welds of such steel furnaces are still susceptible to oxidation, since alloying additives evaporate during welding.
• The disadvantage of units made of this material is their instability to very high temperatures. In case of severe overheating by open fire, deformation of the walls of the combustion chamber cannot be ruled out. To avoid such a reaction of the material, the firebox must have a lining, that is, the firebox is lined with heat-resistant fireclay plates or bricks.

Furnace lining is the key to their increased durability

The most vulnerable place of any furnace is the fuel chamber, in which the walls are exposed to direct exposure to open flame and the highest possible temperatures. To bring these together negative influences to a minimum and to achieve longevity of operation of the device is carried out, which is described in detail in a separate publication on our portal.

• Compared to cast iron, steel furnaces have not so much complex design. They are not so massive, which greatly facilitates the processes of transporting and installing the heating device.
• Steel is easy to process, so many summer residents make their own stoves. Fortunately, there are quite enough drawings for their manufacture on the Internet.
• The service life of a well-made stainless steel stove is estimated at approximately 20 years.

Furnaces made of heat-resistant black steel

Black heat-resistant steel is a more ductile and durable material than cast iron. However, heating devices made from it still have numerous disadvantages.

The characteristic features of such stoves made of this material include:

• Products made of black steel have lower heat transfer. They take a long time to heat up and do not retain heat well, so they cool down quickly. In this regard, heat the stove to maintain indoors desired temperature will have to more often.
• Experts talk about the fragility of products made from this material, determining their service life at 5 ÷ 7 years. The fact is that in the structure of low-carbon steel, when heated, the process of its oxidation is activated, which leads to fairly rapid burning of surfaces. You can extend the service life of the unit by lining the firebox with fireclay bricks or plates.
• This material is also distinguished by the instability of welds to high temperatures and corrosion. With frequent high-amplitude Under thermal influence (and in a furnace without this, there is no way) these processes often lead to the appearance of cracks or ruptures.
• The surfaces of these ovens require additional processing compounds that protect them from overheating.
• The only significant advantage is that the price for stoves made of black steel is much lower than for products made of stainless steel or cast iron. In addition, the availability of the material and the ease of its processing prompt home craftsmen in most cases to make homemade stoves made of black steel.

Prices for cast iron stoves

cast iron stove

Cast iron stoves

Due to Since this article is devoted specifically to cast iron stoves, we should talk about them in more detail. Cast iron models ovens are considered the best choice, which is why they are especially in demand among consumers. However, this material also has its positive and negative features, which you should know about in advance.

The advantages of these heating devices include their following characteristics:

• Cast iron is attractive mainly because it has a clearly high heat capacity. The material, however, does not heat up so quickly, but the walls of the furnace remain heated and actively participate in the process of heating the room for much longer.
• If the power of a cast iron stove for a specific area of ​​the house is selected correctly, the heating device is able to fully and fairly quickly heat the air in the room.
• A cast iron heating device is economical in fuel consumption, since one fill is enough for the stove to give off heat for 6–12 hours. In this case, you do not have to wait for the firewood to burn out before closing the chimney to preserve heat, as is usually done in brick stoves. Long-burning units are able to retain heat in the house, without the risk of reverse thrust, that is, smoke in the rooms.
• The efficiency of such a unit is 80÷82% - this is much more than that of brick or steel stoves.
• Products made from this material are highly resistant to elevated temperatures, since they have a low coefficient of thermal expansion. Thanks to this quality, the material is practically not deformed.
• Cast iron does not oxidize due to high temperatures, so the walls of the fuel chamber do not burn out.
• Parts for cast iron heating devices are made by casting, so they do not have welds, which are always the weak points of any other metal stoves.
• Cast iron is resistant to corrosion, and therefore does not particularly require special protective coatings. Such products are painted with heat-resistant paint or varnish mainly to give them a more aesthetic appearance.
• Modern cast iron stoves have an exquisite design, which allows them to be used in interiors decorated in various styles. Manufacturers install beautiful doors on their products, decorated with figured casting and heat-resistant glass, which allows the unit to be used as an original fireplace.
• The service life of such furnaces, made of gray cast iron and having a wall thickness of 10 mm, is at least 30–35 years, and in practice it can be even more impressive.
• The relatively compact dimensions of cast iron stoves allow them to be installed even in small spaces.

The disadvantages of cast iron heating devices include the following features:

• The most important disadvantage of any cast iron products is the lack of ductility and pronounced fragility, since the material has a high carbon content. Therefore, cast iron cannot withstand sudden temperature changes. From them, as well as from sharp accentuated impacts, for example, during careless transportation of the stove, it can crack. And at the same time, it will be impossible to restore a cast iron part, for example, by welding.
• The cast iron stove has a pronounced massiveness. The weight of even small devices can be 180÷200 kg, which complicates their transportation and installation. To install such a unit, it is often necessary to equip a reliable, solid foundation, sometimes even resorting to pouring a small one.
• If the stove will be used not only in the relatively warm months of the year, but also in winter, the chimney pipe will have to be insulated. This must be done to avoid sudden temperature changes for heated gases, as a result of which condensation will form on the pipe walls, reducing draft in the firebox. This can lead to backdraft and smoke.
• Characterized by a very high price for cast iron heating devices, which does not allow everyone to purchase them for installation in a country house.

All the shortcomings of these stoves are compensated by a long service life, high efficiency, high-quality and long-term heating of rooms and savings on fuel.

Combined stove options

As can be seen from the descriptions presented above, each option has not only its “pros”, but also “cons”. That is why manufacturers have combined the positive qualities of different materials in some models.

Yes, most widespread"tandem" is stainless steel and cast iron. The stove body is made of stainless steel, and the firebox for it is made of cast iron. If the stove model includes a hob, then it is also most often cast iron. Thus, brittle cast iron is protected by the steel walls of the body, and itself prevents overheating and deformation of the steel from direct exposure to flame.

It should be noted that the combined versions of the stoves combine all the best qualities of the two materials, since they are in their places in the structure, where the risk of damage is minimal. In addition, such units have a lower cost compared to cast iron stoves, lighter weight, but approximately the same efficiency.

Cast iron stove design

General concepts about the design of metal furnaces

In the first part of the article, options for different stoves were given - to compare them characteristic features. Below we will talk only about cast iron appliances. Modern stoves made of cast iron, manufactured in a factory, most often work on the principle of long combustion, since it is this that is the best option for efficiency and fuel economy.

Cast iron heating stoves can be made in the form of a fireplace, and some models are equipped with a water circuit, and are perfect for a fairly large country house. For small houses, an ordinary stove is suitable, since direct thermal radiation emanating from its walls, fire door and stove, if provided in the design, will be quite sufficient to heat it.

Wood used as fuel must have a moisture content not exceeding 20%. It is desirable that the logs have the same length, then their combustion and smoldering will occur evenly, giving excellent heat transfer. Raw wood will reduce the efficiency of the stove and also contribute to an increase in soot deposits in the chimney pipe.

Firewood prices

In addition to firewood in logs, fuel briquettes and coal can be used to fire cast iron stoves. If you plan to heat the stove with coal, then it is worth purchasing the brown variety, since it is less energy-intensive and will not overheat the walls of the stove. This is especially important for combined type furnaces, that is, made from a combination of steel and cast iron parts.

What should you consider when choosing and installing a cast iron stove?

Before we look at various models cast iron stoves, a few words should be said about their installation and preparation for it.

Installing the stove in the place chosen for it is not difficult at all. The only difficulty can be heavy weight device. In addition, before installing a cast iron unit, it is necessary to prepare a site for it, equipped in accordance with fire safety rules. So, preparation for purchasing and installing the unit consists of next stages works:

• The first step, based on the size of the room, is to determine what thermal power must have a stove. Usually comes from common standard 1 kW per 10 m². However, if the country house will be used in winter, it is necessary to take into account a number of factors that will influence the choice of device power. These include the quality of insulation of walls, floors and ceilings of the house, the number and material of windows, winter temperatures region and other nuances.

Perhaps the calculator below will help many with such calculations.

For autonomous heat supply private property uses various methods: installing boilers and fireplaces, equipping a “warm floor” system, laying brick stoves, and using modern solar systems. However, metal wood-burning stoves for heating a private home, presented on the Russian market, remain a traditional addition that creates comfort.

In small houses they serve as the main heating device, and in spacious cottages they serve as a backup source of heat. Among the products there are also stylized models that emphasize retro interior. Let's look at the best models of different price segments, give their characteristics and operating features.

We also focus on important criteria that it is advisable to take into account when choosing a suitable wood-burning stove for domestic use.

High price segment

Budget price segment

Vesuvius B5

Compact, affordable and attractive stove for small spaces

A new product from the Vesuvius brand, an excellent option considering the price/quality balance. It is made of special structural steel, which explains its low cost. The manufacturer paid attention to the design of the wood-burning stove for heating the house: the sides are lined with ceramic inserts, the door is made of cast iron with a decorative pattern.

The grate, like the door, is cast iron. Under the combustion chamber there is a retractable ash pan, which is convenient for cleaning. There is one non-removable burner on the top panel. The chimney is located at the top.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• room volume – 100 m³;
• power – 15 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 67 cm.

The heating device is designed for small utility-type rooms, but is ideal for a country house or summer kitchen. Steel products last less than cast iron, so you won’t have to count on long-term use.

B5 appeared on the market quite recently, so there are still few reviews about a wood stove for heating a home. However, sellers believe that this is an excellent option for seasonal use - compact, attractive in appearance and inexpensive.

Advantages

• Quick room heating
• Attractive design
• There is a hob

Flaws

• Fire door without glass
• Fast cooling speed
• At first you can smell the paint

Breneran AOT-06/00

Grateless Buleryan stove - quick and uniform heating of the house

The Breneran stove is produced in Russia according to Canadian technology. The grateless gas generator type model works efficiently thanks to the implementation of convection technology.

During heating warm air goes up into the room, and cold streams are sucked in through the lower holes. Thanks to convection, the house warms up quickly and evenly.

The model does not have a traditional grate; wood is burned directly on the ash remaining after previous operation. The firebox itself consists of two chambers. The lower compartment is intended for burning wood, the upper one is for afterburning gases. This operating principle ensures increased efficiency and economical consumption of firewood.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – structural steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 100 m 3 ;
• hob - no;
• power – 6 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 63 cm.

The stove is in demand among buyers due to its good performance and affordability. Some people don’t like the appearance of the unit and the lack of a hob. The model does not have an ash drawer, so you will have to clean the stove quite often.

Advantages

• Duration of burning with proper placement of firewood
• Fast room heating
• Adjusting the combustion intensity
• Compact dimensions
• Light weight and easy to install

Flaws

• No hob
• Ash drawer missing
• Door without glass window

FIRE-BATTERY 7 anthracite

Long-burning stove with two chimney connection options

A home stove produced by TMF (Termofor) with a cast-iron hob, a universal chimney, and a long-burning function. The walls of the housing are a slot convector, which provides additional heating in the room. Volumetric firebox – 47 l. The location of the chimney with damper is universal.

The surface of the device is painted with special metal paint. In addition to the anthracite shade, you can choose chocolate and anthracite gray metallic.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron/steel;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 10 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 76 cm.

Logs for the firebox must have a length of no more than 42 cm. If the letter B is indicated in the name of the modification, then the stove comes with a built-in heat exchanger, which is located along back wall and has two outputs ¾.

The 7th model, according to reviews, is the most convenient to maintain (compared to 9 or 11 models): you can easily remove ash from the firebox even from the back wall.

Advantages

• Stylish design
• Two chimney outlet options: side and top
• Heats up quickly and stays warm for a long time
• Easy to install
• Burner with rings of different diameters

Flaws

• The stove smokes when lit
• The window quickly becomes covered with soot

Convektika Stavr 9CH

Good cost/performance ratio

The floor-standing stove looks more massive than previous models with graceful legs. The firebox is made of structural steel, but the grate, burner, body and door are made of cast iron. There are options when only the circle or only the door is cast iron. There is a seal around the perimeter of the door, which increases the burning time to 8 hours. The pipe connection is located at the top.

The product is suitable for both home and industrial consumption. It would be appropriate in the garage, utility room, greenhouse or country kitchen. The recommended log length is 40 cm. The side walls are protected by a convector casing.

Technical information:

• location – floor;
• material – structural steel;
• type – closed, cast iron door;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 9 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 71.2 cm.

Due to its low cost and compactness, the stove was immediately appreciated by consumers. Heater owners like it wide surface with a hob for 1 burner. Warranty – 1 year.

Advantages

• Long burning mode
• High efficiency rate - 86%
• Burner with two rings of different diameters
• Durable cast iron body
• Small dimensions of the stove

Flaws

• Smell the smell of burnt metal
• There is no glass window in the door

Middle price segment

Vesuvius Triumph 180

Popular stove for home or garden - balance of price tag, functionality and power

An attractive fireplace stove will cope with heating a small private house, cottage or garage. The Vesuvius Triumph 180 unit is made entirely of cast iron, the thickness of the combustion chamber is at least 12 cm. The oven door is equipped with heat-resistant glass.

Vesuvius Triumph 180 is capable of maintaining combustion for up to 8 hours - this is enough to maintain a comfortable temperature all night. The model is equipped with one burner and an ash pan; servicing the unit is not difficult.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 180 m 3 ;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 9 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 62 cm.

Users respond positively to the work of Vesuvius Triumph. They praise the good balance between build quality, power and cost. You can purchase the unit for 25-27 thousand rubles.

After lighting, the stove quickly warms up the room, and thanks to the spacious firebox, you rarely have to add firewood.

Advantages

• Burning time on one stack of firewood - up to 8 hours
• Hob with burner
• Glass door
• Stove material: cast iron
• Adjusting the combustion mode

Flaws

• No "clean glass" system
• Door opening only 90°

MBS Olymp plus

Heating and cooking stove with natural stone finish, firewood box and protective railing

A vertically located stove made in Serbia, equipped with a cast iron firebox and a long-burning system. The side walls and the lower part of the facade are lined with decorative natural stone soapstone chlorite. If desired, you can choose the color of the finish: red, cream, gray, brown, black, burgundy.

The stove is equipped with a cast iron burner. The door is made of the same material and glass. The chimney is connected from the rear. The efficiency is 80%, the burning time is approximately 5 hours. The combustion process consumes about 2.5 kg of wood per hour.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – steel/cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 150 m³;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 12 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 85 cm.

In addition to convenient drawer for ash there is a small section for fuel storage. Along the perimeter hob A railing is installed to protect against accidental burns. You can also dry towels on it.

Advantages

• Beautiful design
• Long burning system
• Railing around the perimeter of the stove
• Pull-out ash pan and firewood storage box
• Door with glass window

Flaws

• Firewood burning time - 3-4 hours

THORMA Bozen

Vertically oriented stove with adjustable flame intensity

Slovak brand stove, made entirely of steel, but with glass door, rear connection to the chimney, ash pit and useful feature– possibility of adjusting the flame level. This is a vertically oriented, tall product that has several color options: black, white, burgundy, beige (enamel).

The top surface does not have burners, but is a hob - you can easily brew coffee or fry a steak on it. All elements are made of steel - this explains the inexpensive cost of the product. Thanks to the upward-extended firebox, vertical stacking of logs is possible.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – steel;
• type – closed, steel/glass door;
• room volume – 124 m³;
• power – 5 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 90.6 cm.

The stove uses a “clean glass” system - if the wood does not completely burn out, there will be no traces of soot left on the door. The efficiency of the heating unit is 72%.

According to reviews, this is an excellent option for large hall in a private house or for heating a kitchen/living room in a country house. The stove does not take up much space, does not clutter up the interior and is stable.

Advantages

• Clean glass system
• Attractive appearance
• Vertical stacking of firewood is possible
• Light weight and easy to install
• Adjusting the flame level

Flaws

• No burner
• Small thermal power

Kratki Koza K7

Cast iron stove-fireplace antique - a functional addition to a classic interior

A compact, low, Polish-made stove made in a restrained classic style. The sides of the case are decorated with a pattern. For the manufacture of the firebox, GGL-150 cast iron with a thickness of 8 mm was used.

At the bottom there is a narrow retractable ash pan. The chimney is connected to the top panel, manual control of the combustion process is possible.

Polish Koza (translated as “goat”) is an analogue of the Russian “potbelly stove”. A small fireplace stove saves space and is suitable for both a summer house and a large cottage. It can be installed in the hall, living room, bedroom or kitchen - as a spare stove.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume - no data;
• hob - yes, without burners;
• power – 7 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 130 mm;
• height – 55.7 cm.

Advantages

• Warranty - 5 years
• Stylish execution
• There is a “clean glass” and “cold handle” system
• Two options for connecting to the chimney
• Compact dimensions and light weight

Flaws

• No long burning system
• No burner
• Low efficiency level - 63%

High price segment

MBS Olympia plus

Wood-burning stove with excellent equipment - there is a burner, an oven and a pull-out ash drawer

The model is a prototype of the MBS Olymp plus stove, presented in the middle price segment. Both units are structurally and externally similar. The main difference is that the Olympia oven is equipped with a steel oven with a temperature sensor.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron, steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 200 m 3 ;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 12 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 120 mm;
• height – 112 cm.

Rear chimney connection. A retractable ash pan is provided for maintenance. A stove with a stone finish, glass doors and protective railing looks attractive and does not spoil the interior of the house. The unit demonstrates good power and quickly warms up the room.

Among the shortcomings, users note insufficient heating of the hob. The burner is more suitable not for cooking, but for heating food.

Advantages

• High efficiency - 87%
• Oven with temperature sensor
• Protective railing and retractable ash pan
• Long burning mode
• Attractive design

Flaws

• The hob doesn't heat up well
• Heavy weight due to stone finish

Invicta Chamane

Model of the French brand - exclusive design, good equipment and performance

A cast iron fireplace stove that performs two functions: practical and aesthetic. Designed to heat a spacious living area, it is equipped with a large glass door so you can admire the flames. Suitable for a hall, living room or hall rather than a kitchen. Color – anthracite.

A long-burning device, in normal mode it burns for 10 hours. The “clean glass” system works. The chimney connection is made from above, firewood is loaded from the front, recommended maximum length logs – 33 cm.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 400 m³;
• hob - no;
• power – 14 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 180 mm;
• height – 120 cm.

Efficiency – 78.8%. A productive and effective heat source is not available to everyone who wants to purchase it - the cost of the product starts from 80 thousand rubles. However, those lucky ones who nevertheless become the owners of a decorative product can enjoy both appearance, and warming in any weather.

Advantages

• Beautiful design
• Clean glass technology and double combustion system
• Long burning mode - up to 10 hours
• Large service area
• Adjusting combustion power

Flaws

• No hob
• There are complaints about the poor quality of door hinges

Harvia WU100

Two-burner compact fireplace stove - a good option for a country house or hunting lodge

The Finnish brand has long been known for its productive stoves for saunas and baths. However, the WU100 is a device designed for heating a home. Structurally, it differs in that instead of a heater, there is a built-in hob at the top. The product can also be found under another name – Harvia 10.

The heat source is designed for a limited room volume, suitable for both a summer house and a home permanent residence. The furnace body heats up quickly, cools down and releases heat slowly - this is the advantage of all cast iron products. If the WU100 model is installed in the room, it will always be warm and cozy.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron;
• type – closed, cast iron/glass door;
• room volume – 200 m³;
• hob – yes, 2 burners;
• power – 6.7 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 115 mm;
• height – 75 cm.

There are 2 large burners on the top surface, therefore, you can cook a full dinner on the stove. The lower compartment has space for storing firewood, peat briquettes or kitchen utensils.

Advantages

• There is a shelf for firewood
• Compact dimensions and light weight
• Door with heat-resistant glass
• Two cooking burners
• High efficiency - 80%

Flaws

• No long burning mode
• No "clean glass" system

MBS Thermo Magnum plus

Premium model - powerful and functional stove with the ability to connect a water circuit

The heating and cooking stove from the Serbian manufacturer MBS is equipped with a burner, an oven, a pull-out box for ash and a spacious container for firewood or kitchen utensils. The firebox of the unit is cast iron, the doors are equipped with German glass ceramics Schott Robax.

A special feature of the Thermo Magnum plus model is the ability to connect to the water circuit of the heating system through a coil heat exchanger (19 l, power 12 kW). There are two options for connecting to the chimney - top or rear.

Technical information:

• location – wall;
• material – cast iron, steel;
• type – closed;
• room volume – 250 m 3 ;
• hob – yes, 1 burner;
• power – 14 kW;
• chimney – yes, ⌀ 150 mm;
• height – 85 cm.

The stove weighs about 180 kg, so the floor must be reinforced before installation. The unit is installed on steel sheet or on a podium with an area of ​​1 sq. m.

The model with a water circuit is well suited for heating two-story house. Pipes are routed throughout the rooms and connected to heating radiators. The coolant temperature is shown by a thermostat, which protects the fireplace stove from overheating.

Advantages

• Connection to the water circuit
• Oven with thermometer
• Hob with burner
• There is an ash drawer, a firewood compartment and a protective rail
• High thermal power

Flaws

• Heavy weight
• No "clean glass" system
• Difficulty adjusting combustion intensity

What to consider when choosing a stove?

The characteristics specified in the technical documentation will help you decide on the choice of heating device. But such a criterion as design also plays a significant role. The stove is often installed in a living room or bedroom with a thoughtful interior, and the heating device should not stand out from the general background in style, size, or shape.

Several smart choices:

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The best and more expensive manufacturing material is cast iron. Stoves made of cast iron or even with individual elements made of this material look more solid.

For people who relax on summer cottage not only in summer, but also in winter, it is important to equip the house with a good heating device. In order to dry clothes, heat your home and cook food, you do not need to purchase an expensive heating system. Many people successfully use wood-burning cast iron stoves for their summer cottages. Installing such a structure yourself is quite simple.

If you have a country house, then a cast iron stove is clearly for you

Criterias of choice

A country house only needs periodic heating, so the fireplace stove must withstand long breaks in operation. In addition, it should warm up as quickly as possible and have high heat transfer. It is also worth choosing a device that can work for a long time on one kindling and retain heat.

It is best to select a device that can operate not only on wood, but also on some other type of fuel. This is explained by the fact that in winter it is not always possible to find dry and high-quality wood for kindling. Ideally, choose a combined design; such models have not only a heating surface, but also a hob. So you can always heat water or cook food.

From this video you will learn the specifics of the Baron cast iron stove from Eurokom:

Wood-burning cast iron stoves for summer cottages, which have a built-in water circuit, are very popular. Such models allow you to heat water for dishes or showers, and they also warm up neighboring rooms, and not just the one in which the device is installed.

In addition, the heater should not be too bulky; it is better to give preference compact stoves, which are simple and easy to use. Basically, modern cast iron heating devices intended for summer cottages meet all these requirements.

Characteristics of devices

In a home that has not been heated for a long time, dampness and high humidity, and they, in turn, negatively affect any metal devices, so the latter wear out much faster. Cast iron products are very resistant to condensation, so they are not afraid of corrosion. Cast iron stoves for wood-burning cottages will become perfect choice, they have increased wear resistance and durability.

There are also disadvantages to such ovens, for example. room heating speed

The condensate that occurs on the walls of the firebox, when melted in the chimney, mixes with volatile substances in the smoke and settles on the parts of the metal device, gradually destroying them. Such exposure does not cause any harm to cast iron fuel chambers. The only problem that the summer resident faces is that the surface is quite difficult to clean from the deposits that form.

But as for the heating rate, cast iron appliances are inferior to metal ones heating structures. The fact is that thick walls do not allow the stove to warm up quickly. Although this cannot be called a minus, since they cool down much longer, and accordingly, their heat transfer lasts longer than that of steel devices.

In addition, it is presented wide choose cast iron wood stoves for the home, which are compact and have a presentable appearance. Almost all modern models have additional lighting, water tanks and a hob.

Cast iron Lava stove “Ferlux Lawa”:

Advantages and disadvantages

Like any others heating installations, cast iron stoves have their advantages and disadvantages. As for the advantages, the following characteristics can be distinguished:

1. Low cost. These fireplaces are several times cheaper than other heating devices.
2. The stove can already be purchased at finished form, so you don't have to collect it. It is enough to carry out basic actions: choose a place and connect it to the chimney; anyone can handle this.
3. Cheap wood is used for kindling, so this stove is considered very economical. In addition, you don’t have to worry about harmful chemical compounds that are released when burning other types of fuel getting into the air. In addition, such devices work perfectly on other wood waste, as well as on coal.

Stove for a country house:

In addition, cast iron stoves do not have any electronic filling, so the possibility of failure of such a fireplace is excluded. Even appliances that are equipped with fans for forced draft, have a high reliability indicator, which makes them leaders among all stove designs designed for heating a summer house.

Naturally, such popular heating devices also have their drawbacks, although there are not many of them. These include:

1. The fragility of the material is the main disadvantage of a cast iron stove for a wood-burning cottage. During transportation or installation, parts must be handled carefully and avoid impacts.
2. Instability to temperature changes. This is also a significant disadvantage; the fact is that due to a sudden change in temperature, the stove may simply burst. Even ordinary cold water spilled onto a hot surface may damage the integrity of the device. That is why the heating and cooling of the structure should be gradual.
3. Heavy weight. Although such stoves are compact, the overall design is quite heavy. A standard 9 kW heating device will weigh about 70 kilograms, and some models even more. Therefore, during installation it is necessary to take care of a reliable and durable base.

Long burning cast iron heating stove S43 (Nestor Martin):

In addition to the above points, such cast iron installations are unsafe. Therefore, when igniting and during operation of the stove, you will have to constantly monitor it, especially if there are small children in the house, because you can easily get burned. During operation, the cast iron surface becomes very hot, so the device must be installed away from flammable objects. It’s better to completely clean the space around the stove.

Installation work

Basically, all models of heating devices made of cast iron consist of three elements: a combustion stove, an ash chamber where combustion waste enters, and a chimney.

Since this design is equipped with a grate, almost all the ash and ashes enter the ash pan on their own. The air flow required for combustion is controlled using the ash door.

The assembly process of such a stove is quite easy

The assembly process of a cast iron heating device is carried out according to the following scheme:

1. At the very beginning, you need to choose the place where the structure will be installed. In this case, it is necessary to take into account that on the sides and behind it there should be free space at least half a meter, and at least 1.25 meters will be required on top and in front.
2. Under stove appliance and the combustion door must be laid with fire-resistant material. It could be ceramic tile, metal sheets or brick, this will protect the house from fire. It is advisable to upholster the wall behind the device with such material, especially if the country house is built of wood or upholstered in plastic.
3. After all fire safety measures have been taken, installation work begins. The oven is placed and fixed on the refractory material.

Long-burning stove-fireplace “Selenga”:

Then they begin to install the chimney; it must be connected to the device. Carry out these actions strictly according to the instructions, each specific model has its own connection type. Use this cast iron stove This is possible only after the collar flange has been thoroughly calcined.

Operating principle

As a rule, all wood-burning cast iron stoves have the same operating principle. Some models, which are equipped with a fireproof glass door, allow you not only to heat the room, but also to admire the view of burning wood. Appliances with a convection heating method are usually also equipped with a hob on which you can prepare a delicious lunch. There are devices in the form of an improved potbelly stove, which can also often be seen in a country house.

Cast iron heating systems are popular due to the fact that they do not need to be heated every three hours; it is enough to throw firewood into the stove in the morning and evening, and your home will be cozy and warm all day and night. In addition, the design can be modified, and then it will work on the principle of pyrolysis combustion.

Cast iron wood burning stove Canaria Liseo Made in Germany:

This is done quite simply: a metal damper is installed in the combustion chamber, which limits the supply of oxygen. In this regard, the wood begins not to burn, but to smolder. The burning wood begins to release flammable gases, which, together with the smoke, penetrate into the second compartment of the firebox. Hot secondary air also enters there. The gas, after contact with this hot stream, ignites and gives off additional heat to the home, which ensures a fairly long combustion.

But for all this to work, it is necessary to heat the stove with dry wood, the humidity of which should not exceed 25%. Otherwise, pyrolysis gas simply will not be produced in the required quantity, so the combustion process simply will not occur. IN winter time Finding dry wood will be quite problematic. Despite this, cast iron heating systems are very popular in country and country houses due to the low cost of construction, durability and high-quality and long-lasting heating.

For people who visit their summer cottages not only in summer, but also in winter, having a heating device in the house is very important. Cook food, dry clothes and, finally, simply heat your home - for all this it is not at all necessary to buy expensive equipment and install a complex heating system. You can get by with purchasing an inexpensive wood-burning stove, which can be installed easily even by a non-specialist. A cast iron fireplace stove for a summer cottage is perfect for this purpose.

Long burning stoves - description

What qualities should a country heating system have? wood burning appliance?

• Since a country house requires only periodic heating, the fireplace stove must withstand long breaks in operation, as well as quickly heat up and have high heat output.
• It is also desirable that the device can operate for a long time on one kindling and retain heat for a long time.
• It is recommended to choose a fireplace stove for your dacha that runs not only on wood, but also uses other types of fuel. This is explained by the fact that it is not always possible to find high-quality dry wood for kindling at a summer cottage.
• It is better to purchase combined models that have not only a heating surface, but also a hob.
• Designs with a built-in water circuit are very convenient, allowing you to heat water for washing dishes, taking a shower, and also for heating neighboring rooms.
• A wood heater should be compact, convenient and easy to use.

Modern cast iron heating devices for summer cottages are mostly meet these requirements.

Characteristics of cast iron fireplace stoves

Dampness and high humidity, inevitably present in unheated rooms, negatively affect all objects made of ordinary metal, which leads to their rapid wear. Cast iron, due to its resistance to condensation and corrosion, is distinguished wear resistance and durability.

Condensation that occurs on the walls of the fuel chamber and in the chimney pipe during the kindling and rapid heating of the stove in winter mixes with volatile substances in the smoke and settles on the metal surfaces of the device, which leads to their destruction. A cast iron fuel chamber, unlike a steel one, can easily withstand such exposure and the only difficulty is cleaning cast iron surface from the resulting plaque.

If we talk about quickly warming up the heating device and the air in the room, then cast iron stoves are slightly inferior to steel stoves: the thick walls of the stove heat up slowly. But this may also be an advantage of cast iron stoves - once heated, the device cools down for a very long time, that is, it is able to give off heat for a long time after the end of the fire, unlike a steel stove.

Household cast iron stoves for the home have enough presentable appearance and quite compact. Many models have additional equipment that increases their functionality: water tanks and hobs.

Advantages and disadvantages of cast iron fireplace stoves

Cast iron wood stoves have enough a wide range of advantages and benefits, which is what made them so popular.

Disadvantages of cast iron fireplace stoves:

Furnace design

Most models have a simple design and consist of three parts:

• A combustion chamber equipped with a cast iron or transparent fire-resistant glass door.
• Below, under the fuel compartment, there is an ash chamber, where, after burning wood, combustion residual products (ash, ash, unburnt fuel elements) enter.
• The chimney, which occupies not the last place in the design of wood-burning stoves.

Thanks to the grate built into the firebox, residual combustion products fall into the ash pan naturally. The air flow required for combustion is regulated by opening/closing the ash door. Many models of cast iron stoves for summer cottages are additionally equipped hob for cooking and heating food. There are models equipped with additional pins or grates that prevent coals or firewood from accidentally falling out when the door is opened.

Appearance and installation of cast iron fireplace stoves

Installation stages cast iron stoves for summer cottages:

The operating principle of a long-burning fireplace stove

The operating principle of wood-burning stoves made of cast iron, despite some differences in their modifications, is the same. Some models equipped with a transparent combustion door, which allows you not only to heat the room, but also when sitting in comfortable chair watch the play of flames in the firebox. Home stoves that use the convection heating method in their operation can be additionally equipped with hobs for cooking food. The third type of heating devices for summer cottages, known as Buleryan stoves, is a well-improved potbelly stove.

Undoubtedly, heating a stove 1-2 times a day is much more convenient than every 3-4 hours, therefore, in order to ensure long-term combustion of fuel in the stove, stove specialists, having slightly changed the design of the device, began to introduce a design that uses in their work pyrolysis combustion principle.

The essence of the process is that after burning wood in the combustion chamber, using a special damper that limits the supply of oxygen, it is transferred to smoldering mode. Due to this, the wood emits a mixture of flammable gases, which, together with the smoke, rise under the arch of the main chamber or into the second compartment of the firebox. Hot secondary air flows in the same direction, passing through a channel along the hot wall of the combustion chamber. Gas, in contact with air under the influence of high temperatures, easily ignites and gives off additional heat to the room.

Thus, long-burning stoves and fireplaces for the home capable of working up to 6 hours without human intervention. However, for this, one very important condition must be observed: the wood must be dry (permissible humidity - no more than 25%), otherwise pyrolysis gas will be produced in very small quantities, which is not enough for the afterburning process to occur. Considering that it is quite difficult to find completely dry firewood outside the city, some doubts arise about the usefulness and efficiency of such a design, nevertheless, cast iron heating devices are widely used in country cottages and country houses, due to the duration of its operating cycle.

Price

Cost of installing a cast iron heating device for a home varies from 10,000 RUR to 30,000 RUR, depending on the modification of the furnace. For example, the cost of installing a regular cast iron fireplace stove will be slightly different from the cost of installing a fireplace stove made of the same material.

Wood-burning cast iron stoves for summer cottages are a very successful intermediate solution between an expensive solid fuel boiler and an equally expensive brick oven. In addition, a modern heating device made of cast iron, coupled with a combustion door made of fireproof glass, looks quite impressive and fits perfectly into any interior.

In a small country house where people do not live in the winter, you need a stove that quickly warms up the house and is easy to use (any person should be able to light it without any problems). Modern cast iron wood heating appliances best meet these requirements. This is due to the characteristics of cast iron: resistance to very high temperatures, the ability to quickly heat up and transfer heat, and long service life.

Advantages and disadvantages of cast iron stoves

All cast iron heating devices are made by casting, so their walls are thick and their weight is quite large. That's why they last a long time- walls practically cannot burn out. In addition, all these units are different:

The disadvantages include:

• the need for a sufficiently high chimney;
• instability of the material to sudden cooling (cast iron can crack if cold water is spilled on a hot surface).

Features of operation:

• a cast iron stove can be damaged by rust, so the room must be sufficiently dry, and damage to the surface must be corrected in a timely manner;
• models from foreign manufacturers are mainly designed for peat and pellets, so they cannot use logs that are too long (approximately 18-20 cm).

Types of cast iron stoves for summer cottages

There are three main types of cast iron heating devices for summer cottages:

• heating - the design is designed for quick heating and long-term heat retention;
• cooking and heating - the upper surface is flat, with a burner, which allows you not to use an electric stove;
• stoves-fireplaces - provide access to an open fire.

The choice of stove depends on what functions it will need to perform and under what conditions it will be used. In cold regions it is better to choose heating or cooking-heating a stove, especially if the house is small and is not intended to be used in winter. Such designs are inexpensive and compact. The fireplace is suitable for regions with a warm or temperate climate for houses that are well furnished and used in winter.

Cast iron heating stoves

The heating stove is intended exclusively for heating, although it also has enough attractive look. It consists of a firebox with a door, a grate, an ash pan and a chimney. The shape can be any: rectangular, square or round. Heat dissipation of such a heating device is quite high due to the air channel with two or more elbows. You can choose a model with a deep firebox, which allows you to use firewood standard length. All models are easy to carry and transport, some are even equipped with handles.

Particularly convenient are models with long-term combustion, in which not only wood is burned, but also the bulk of combustion products (pyrolysis gas). One bookmark in such a stove is enough for 3−4 hours. The main condition for receiving pyrolysis gas- minimum volume of oxygen in the furnace. In such conditions, the wood does not burn, but smolders; gas is released, which is burned in another chamber, separated from the main grate. The combustion intensity is regulated not only by the damper, but also by the ash pan door located under the main firebox.

Cooking and heating furnaces

If there is no electricity supply at the dacha, there are interruptions in it, or you just want to save money, this is suitable cooking and heating device. On such a stove you can not only cook, but also dry fruits grown on the site, or mushrooms, and heat water. This type of stove usually has one or two burners, and sometimes an oven. There are also cooking appliances in the form of fireplaces (with a glass door).

Advantages of a cooking and heating stove:

The only drawback is the need for constant monitoring during operation.

Stoves and fireplaces

These models are the most expensive and perform two functions - heating and decoration premises. The market offers two types of similar equipment:

• convection (with a metal casing - air circulates in the space between it and the walls of the device);
• gas generators - with two fireboxes: firewood smolders in the lower one, pyrolysis gas burns in the upper one.

To install a fireplace stove, you only need a chimney. Such a heating device is completely autonomous (does not depend on the supply of gas or electricity). Cast iron fireplace more effective than traditional- it does not cool down so quickly and its heat transfer is much higher.

The disadvantages include the need for constant monitoring during work, regular cleaning the ash pit and chimney.

Manufacturers of cast iron heating appliances

The Russian market offers heating devices for dachas from foreign and domestic producers. The most popular foreign manufacturers: SUPRA, GUCA, JOTUL, EFEL.

Company SUPRA has been in existence since 1878. This is the first manufacturer of cast iron stoves to produce a device with a combustion control function. On this moment the lineup SUPRA consists of 140 models. CLASSIC, ASTRA, ALTIMA are made of cast iron. For all these models, the chimney can be connected both from above and from behind.

Models are designed for the smallest rooms (30 m2) COLMAR, for the largest (up to 200 m2) - GOTHAM and TOMERA. Cast iron fireplaces ELOBIK and TRIVIK designed with fire visibility from three sides. For those who don’t really like black, a color device is suitable Ivory TOLOS E 03. All SUPRA models on one tab burn approximately 10 hours, the door glass is self-cleaning. In addition to firewood, they can be heated with peat and pellets.

Companies JOTUL has been around for 160 years and has been producing cast iron wood stoves all this time. Classic version Jotul F602 is very similar to the most a simple potbelly stove, but equipped with a glass door and a hob. Models Jotul F100, F3, F8 have an enlarged door with glass and long burning function, allowing you not to add fuel for 10 hours.

Video clip about the operation of the Jotul l 18 cast iron firebox:

Company Guca- leader in cast iron production in the European region. Operating since 1958. Products at a relatively low cost are different high quality. Most popular model ARINA made in several versions and designed for rooms with a volume of up to 240 m 3, equipped with a long-burning function and self-cleaning glass. Efficiency reaches 85%. GUCA GULIVER models are heating and cooking; in addition to the hob, they are equipped with an oven. GUCA LAVA is more powerful, so you can connect a heating circuit to it.

Domestic manufacturers for very small houses produce cast iron stoves: the Udmurt Balezinsky Foundry and Mechanical Plant and the Chelyabinsk Power Engineering Plant. Device from the Udmurt plant “Country stove PCH-2”(for rooms with a volume of 100 m3) compact, with one cooking burner and an upper chimney connection. The products of the Chelyabinsk plant are small, have two cooking burners; in addition to firewood, peat, coke and even garden waste can be used as fuel.

Series cast iron fireplaces ARDENFIRE Produced by the company G.K. Meta. The devices of this manufacturer are equipped with heat-resistant glass doors and can heat rooms with a volume up to 200 m 3. Meta uses components from France and Japan in production. It is also worth noting the company Eco fireplace, producing a whole line of Bavaria fireplace stoves. Meta and Ecofireplace products are not inferior in quality to foreign analogues.

It is much simpler and easier to install a cast iron stove in a country house than to build one out of brick. If you don’t live in a country house in winter, such a heating device may turn out to be the most profitable option.