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 stoves for heating a private home, presented on 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 consider best models different price segments, we present 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 rooms
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 intended for small utility-type premises, but is ideal for 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 the heating process, warm air goes up into the room, and cold currents are sucked in through the lower openings. 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
Stove long burning 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 a 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 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 comfortable temperature all night long. 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. A railing is installed along the perimeter of the hob, designed 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
Antique cast iron fireplace stove - a functional addition to a classic interior
Compact, low, designed in a discreet manner classic style stove made in Poland. 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. Oven with stone finishing, 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 the appearance and the warmth that warms them 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 poor quality 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 permanent home. 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:
Image gallery
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.
Cast iron stove- an excellent way to solve the heating problem, be it a private house or a summer cottage. Modern production allows us to produce not only functional, but also very impressive devices that will fit into any interior and quickly heat a room of up to 150 m 2.
Cast iron has long been used as a material for the manufacture of heating devices for high strength indicators, heat resistance and heat transfer. The disadvantages of this alloy include the fact that it is quite heavy, for example, compared to steel, and does not tolerate sudden changes well temperatures (if a stream of cold water hits hot cast iron, it may burst).
Kinds
Based on your requirements, you can choose purchase:
- heating stove designed for heating a room and maintaining heat for a long time;
- Cooking and heating equipped with a cooking zone;
- Stove-fireplace.
Heating stove quickly will warm the room And will keep you warm for a long time - this is its main and most important function, although she looks very attractive.
A stove with a built-in hob, and sometimes also with an oven will give Not only warm but also delicious dinner.
Fireplace will complement the interior premises and will create an unforgettable atmosphere of comfort and coziness.
External design and components
Form And configuration may be different:
- Rectangular;
- Square;
- Oval and so on.
Colors and design too varies. Beautiful appearance does not exclude the high functionality of the device, which includes:
- Heating panel with door;
- Grate for combustion products to fall out and ash;
- Ash pan(classic with a door or retractable, allowing you to remove ash right at the time of use);
- Chimney.
Attention! Typically portable stoves involve the use of pellet and briquettes, but if you want to heat with wood, you can purchase a model with a deep firebox.
Features of the design of cast iron stoves
It is also important mobility this kind heating equipment, it is easy to transport and move, some models are equipped with handles for convenience.
Heat dissipation such a device is enough high, the most promising in terms of this indicator are those where both solid fuel and gas, which is formed when there is a very low supply of oxygen to the firebox.
If there is a lack of oxygen, wood does not burn, but smoldering, and the gas released during this process is disposed of in another chamber provided by the device. In this case, one load of raw materials will be enough to 5-6 hours.
The combustion intensity in portable stoves is regulated by a special device - gate and, as in brick ovens, an ash pan door.
Cooking- heating stoves - a more complex mechanism that can combine several functions. Yes, you can Vacation home heat, cook dinner, and dry fruit for the winter.
Such devices include one or more burners, less often the oven. The efficiency of such a furnace is quite high and can reach 80% .
Stoves and fireplaces They are distinguished by the presence of a fire-resistant glass door or direct access to the fire, which further enhances the feeling of warmth and comfort in the house.
Principle of operation
Today, a wide range of furnace equipment is based on three principles work:
- Standard ovens– the device is mounted in the chimney, can be equipped with a hob or without it. Ignition occurs in the firebox, the burning speed is regulated gate or damper door. The fire is maintained by throwing solid raw materials, the heat is retained for some time after the end of this process, due to the good thermal conductivity of cast iron. These the models are simple both in design and operation.
- Furnaces with water circuit- a more complex modification, which has two rows of walls between which water is poured. Such a device may well be used How boiler and heat not just one separate room, but the whole house. Additional benefit can be considered permanent access to hot water.
- Stoves with long burning effect, which were already mentioned earlier. This device allows maximum use fuel economically, maintain a stable room temperature and is characterized by a very high efficiency index ( 80-85% ).
Important! Modern cast iron stoves can operate on either solid, liquid or gaseous fuel. For these purposes, the firebox is equipped with special devices.
Compared to classic brick stoves, cast iron devices get hotter faster, are standing cheaper, but their heat transfer is lower.
Advantages
These heating devices have quite a lot of positive qualities, here relate:
- Compactness. Despite the rather thick walls, the dimensions of the cast product are quite small and it can fit into any room;
- Appearance. Progress does not stand still and currently products are cast in any configuration with a variable range of artistic design. Such a device will become not only a heating device, but also a worthy piece of furniture;
- High efficiency And efficiency during operation;
- Minimal preparation for installation– a foundation is not required, near the chimney it is only necessary to cover the floor with non-combustible material, for example, lay this area with tiles, cover it with a sheet of tin, and so on;
- Fast room heating area up to 150 m2;
- Ability to regulate combustion intensity fuel through special device. A modification with a slow burning effect allows you to heat rooms at night.
Flaws
Cons such devices have absolutely A little, and they can rather be called operating features, here relate:
- For proper operation of the device a tall chimney is required;
- If cold water comes into contact with the housing cast iron may crack;
- For cast iron extremely negatively affects high humidity , which may result in the appearance of rust.
Cast iron products are sufficient heavy, which is both an advantage and a disadvantage. Thus, the thick walls of the oven make it quite heavy, which makes transportation a little more difficult. At the same time, it is the thickness of the walls that allows for a longer keep warm in the house.
Thus, a cast iron portable stove is an excellent alternative to a bulky, complex one. She easy to install and further use, fits perfectly into any interior. Model, color and configuration can be completely different.
The heat transfer of cast iron is somewhat less than that of brick, but much higher than, for example, that of steel. For a dacha or a country house, this is generally perfect option - it will take very little time for a cold room to be filled with an atmosphere of warmth and comfort.
In the next video photo selection of cast iron stoves suitable for heating a home:
The dacha is a favorite vacation spot for most of our compatriots. Weekends and vacations are spent here, and pensioners prefer not to leave their summer cottage with early spring and until late autumn. A country stove will help provide comfort and coziness in your home; it will warm you with cool summer evening, rainy autumn day. For small house, which becomes inhabited only on weekends, suitable option there will be an iron stove. Are you planning to live in your dacha permanently? Opt for a brick Dutch, Swedish or Russian oven. Which design should you prefer? Let's figure it out together.
Potbelly stoves for a country house: advantages and disadvantages
Owners of garden plots choose stoves for heating their country house as both the main and alternative source heat. It’s faster, easier and more convenient than using a stove to warm up a cold house in winter using electric heaters. But heating with electricity is much more expensive than firewood, and not every village and house has a stable power supply sufficient for heating. The classic “potbelly stove” got its name not on the basis of class, but because of its “gluttony”; it heats only while it burns, and you need a lot of firewood.
"Potbelly stove" on a brick foundation
The design of the potbelly stove is simple, or rather primitive: it is a steel cylinder with a door on the side and a flame arrester. Factory potbelly stoves have not been produced in their pure form for a long time. You can make it yourself from metal barrel with not very thin walls, but its efficiency leaves much to be desired. The level of fire safety is also low.
Metal stoves for a country house: upgrading a “potbelly stove”
Modern designs Steel and cast iron stoves for a country house are much more efficient, and their design is much more attractive. They have a rather complex body with a large heat transfer area, which is provided by a radiator (developed fins of the body), systems of convection heat exchange pipes, double design housing, the presence of a deflector, etc. Maximum completeness of fuel combustion is facilitated by the presence of a gasification chamber, precise adjustment of air supply and draft. The glass door, installed on many models, allows you to admire the flame and control the combustion process. The efficiency of the best samples exceeds 85%, while metal stoves are compact and can successfully heat a room of up to 100 sq.m.
Quadra-Fire Slow Burning Steel Stove
One of the main differences between metal and brick stoves is the method of heat transfer. Metal - most of the heat is given off by convection, heating the air actively circulating around it. Brick - largely emit heat in the infrared range. Their surface heats up less, but its area is larger. Taking into account the fact that solid masonry retains heat longer, heating from a brick stove is perceived by people as more comfortable. Manufacturers metal furnaces and fireplaces, they are trying to compensate for design flaws by adding stone inserts to it, but this leads to an increase in cost against the backdrop of a slight improvement in efficiency.
Slow burning stove with hob
Advantages: high efficiency, aesthetic appeal, compactness.
Disadvantages: harsh heat, uneven heat distribution.
Brick kilns - traditions of Russian, Dutch and Swedish masters
Firewood is the most popular and affordable fuel in the country. Developers heating systems Over the past century and a half, many direct air heating systems have been invented solid fuel, but more effective and simple design, how brick stove could not offer. The advantages of a massive stove are manifested to a greater extent when permanent residence in the house. It is highly inert: it heats up slowly, but retains heat for a long time.
The traditions of stove craftsmen in different countries have their differences. When choosing a stove for a country house, you can choose three types of designs:
- “Dutch” is a compact and economical stove with developed smoke circulation, promoting maximum heat recovery flue gases, intended only for heating, capable of maintaining a comfortable microclimate in a room of 50 sq.m.;
- Swedish stove - used for heating and cooking; a stove is located above the firebox, on which food is prepared in the traditional way. It may have quite large dimensions in length, but small in width;
- Russian stove - capable of heating large room, has heated beds, food is cooked in an oven, where the required temperature is maintained for a long time. Quite cumbersome, the dimensions of a classic Russian stove are no less than 2x1.5 m. But this is a big plus; on cold winter days, the hut of a Russian peasant and even the chambers of a merchant or nobleman warmed up in the best possible way.
The Russian stove is comfort, color and a traditional way of preparing tasty and healthy food. Swedish - practicality, economy, versatility. The Dutch oven is an economical option both in terms of firewood and construction costs for summer residents who do not intend to cook food in the oven. The efficiency of Swedish and Dutch stoves is higher than that of Russian ones.
Swedish oven with oven
Advantages: high efficiency, high inertness, you can cook food.
Disadvantages: bulky dimensions.
Is it worth installing the stove yourself?
Stove maker is one of the most difficult and exciting professions. One of the features is a high degree of responsibility for the final result. If it turns out to be unsatisfactory, then there will always be smoke in the house, poor draft will make ignition difficult, and in the worst case, a fire will inevitably occur. The stove has an outwardly simple design, but it internal organization very difficult. The secrets of the craft, thanks to which reliable, economical stoves are created, are passed down from generation to generation. Their knowledge, extensive practical experience and precise eye are the main components of a high-quality final result.
Classic Russian stove with stove bench
The desire to lay out a stove yourself is commendable, but for this it is not enough to master the craft of a mason. It is required to study special literature, get acquainted with the features of masonry, study the brands of bricks for the firebox and the features masonry mortars, capable of withstanding significant temperatures. Creation experience is required small structures. You can gain skills by experimenting with Dutch masonry. Only after gaining confidence in your abilities should you proceed to more complex designs. Their construction will require patience, time, and perseverance. It is highly likely that the oven will have to be moved. Is the game worth the candle? Of course, you will be able to reduce costs, but you will not be able to guarantee the quality of the result.
Video: heating stoves in the country
You can heat your house using a water heating system. To do this, you will have to install an electric heating boiler or a boiler that runs on solid or liquid fuel.
You will also have to lay out a heating circuit and install radiators. You can take a different route and build a stove or fireplace in your house. Both options for organizing heating will provide warmth and comfort in the house. However, they suffer from two significant disadvantages: they are expensive and labor intensive.
An alternative to two listed options heating systems are cast iron stoves for summer cottages, which are gaining great popularity. In this material we will try to talk about the types of cast iron stoves, their advantages and operating features.
What is a cast iron stove?
The simplest cast iron stoves are not much different in design from the notorious one. They consist of fuel and ash chambers, which are separated by a grate. Air is supplied inside the furnace unit and the flow rate is adjusted either by the ash chamber door or using a special damper.
Smoke is removed through a pipe adjacent to the fuel chamber. Heat transfer to environment mainly carried out by convection. A small part of the thermal energy is transferred through infrared radiation.
Advantages and disadvantages
The industry offers two types of metal furnace units. Country wood stoves are made of steel or cast iron. Cast iron heating devices They are more expensive, but have a number of advantages that cannot be achieved in the manufacture of steel products. Cast iron stoves for wood-burning cottages they have:
- long service life, which, with proper operation, can reach 30–40 years;
- high heat capacity and therefore retain heat longer compared to steel stoves;
- greater corrosion resistance compared to steel products; they practically do not rust with frequent “cold” fires;
- Due to the low coefficient of thermal expansion, cast iron stoves are not subject to warping and deformation.
It should be said that cast iron has an attractive appearance. Often design solutions manufacturers allow you to turn an ordinary heating device into a real work of art. Many cast iron stoves become a decoration of the interior of the room in which they are installed.
Cast iron is a fairly fragile material and is susceptible to sharp impacts, which could cause it to crack. Cast iron is also “afraid” of heat shock. Cold water spilled on a hot stove can cause the metal to crack. Therefore, a cast iron stove with a hob must have a design that prevents direct contact of the flame with the stove.
When choosing a heating method for a country house, you must proceed from the fact that using a cast iron heating apparatus it is impossible to heat the air evenly in all rooms.
A cast iron stove can provide full heating in only one room. Fire safety regulations prohibit installing cast iron stove units in such a way that they heat several rooms.
Compared to brick stoves and fireplaces, cast iron heating devices have one important advantage. With comparable thermal power, cast iron units weigh an order of magnitude less. If a brick stove weighs one ton, then the weight of a cast iron stove will be about 100 kilograms.
Therefore, the installation of a cast iron heating apparatus does not require the construction of a foundation. It can be installed directly on the floor. Naturally, for fire safety reasons, it must be installed on a metal sheet or a platform made of non-combustible material.
What is the efficiency?
It must be said that the simplest cast iron stoves for the home have a relatively low efficiency factor (efficiency factor). Usually it does not exceed 40%.
Long-burning furnace units have higher efficiency. To increase heat transfer, they are equipped with a chamber in which pyrolysis gases (flammable gases formed during smoldering wood) are burned. The air supply to this chamber is adjusted separately.
Experts are constantly working on the problem of how to improve the heat transfer of a cast iron stove. One way to increase heat transfer is to add so-called “smoke circulation” to the stove. Passing through the smoke circulation, hot smoke travels a longer distance and gives off an additional portion of thermal energy.
Sometimes, in order to increase the heat transfer time of a cast iron stove and increase the efficiency, ceramic heat accumulators are installed on chimneys.
Types of models
Manufacturers offer several types of heating units made of cast iron. Conventionally, they can be divided into:
Fireplace-type stove units are equipped with transparent combustion doors and side heat shields made of heat-resistant glass. When such “fireplaces” are heated, a unique cozy atmosphere caused by the heat and sight of burning logs.
A cast iron stove with a cooking burner will not only provide the room with heat, but will also allow you to boil water for tea and make coffee. Not every housewife will regularly cook food on it. For this it is more convenient to use a compact gas stove. However, this option may also not be superfluous.
Types of fuel used
The long service life of a cast iron stove is ensured by using the “correct” fuel. It is best to fire with dry wood hardwood(oak, hornbeam, birch, etc.).
They have high heat transfer with relatively low fuel consumption. Coniferous species are less suitable. Wet firewood is difficult to light; it burns “reluctantly” and does not emit sufficient quantity heat.
You should not use coal as fuel. Coal has more high temperature combustion compared to wood. Therefore, there is a high probability of overheating the stove. When cast iron is heated above 450 o C, the structure of the metal irreversibly changes, causing its heat capacity to decrease. After the stove overheats, the unit will work noticeably worse.
How to choose?
The main criterion for choosing a heating device is its thermal power. Thermal power selected based on the area of the room or its volume. Typically, manufacturers in the technical documentation indicate the volume of the room that can be heated using a particular model.
Having decided on the power of the stove unit, you need to decide on its type: a simple stove, a “fireplace” or with hobs. When choosing a stove for heating your home, you need to focus on reputable, reputable manufacturers.
Among the well-known brands we can recommend:
- Belgian heating units EFEL,
- products from the Polish manufacturer EUROKOM,
- Russian-made products from ARDENFIRE META,
- Italian EdilKamin.
How to install a cast iron stove in a wooden house with your own hands?
Wooden buildings are the most fire hazardous. Installing a cast iron stove in a wooden house with your own hands requires strict adherence to fire safety rules:
- As already mentioned, heating appliances made of cast iron are relatively light in weight. Therefore, they can be installed directly on the floor. To prevent fire, place a thick steel sheet on the floor or lay out a podium made of heat-resistant ceramic tiles. If the weight of the stove unit exceeds 100 kg, then the floor is reinforced from below with additional supports. You can also build a concrete or brick foundation.
- On walls located close to heating unit, install heat shields designed to prevent heating wooden structures. Some furnace manufacturers include such screens in the delivery of their products.
- When installing chimneys, in places where they pass through wooden (combustible) walls and ceilings, perform thermal insulation heating parts.
Reputable manufacturers are making detailed instructions on installation of stoves and fire safety measures. If all recommendations are followed exactly, the operation of stove heating will be safe.
Conclusion
In this material we tried to talk about cast iron stoves for a country house, their design, advantages, installation methods and operation. We will be glad if this information is useful to you. Whatever your choice, we are confident that you will have the best cast iron stove for your home.
In a country house, the owners visit or live periodically, including in winter. In this case, it is necessary to organize simple and efficient heating, using cast iron stoves for the cottage, capable of burning wood and coal. There are many varieties of such heaters offered in retail chains and online stores; all that remains is to understand which one to choose.
Types of household cast iron stoves
There are several types of wood-burning stoves made from a special grade of cast iron:
- simple heating (potbelly stoves);
- stoves - fireplaces;
- heating and cooking;
- long burning heat sources.
A cast iron stove is the simplest and cheapest option for a wood-burning country heater. The unit consists of two chambers - ash and fuel, separated by grates. At the back or top of the housing there is a pipe for connecting the chimney, and air is supplied by closing the ash pan door or using an adjustable damper.
Unfortunately, cast-iron stoves - potbelly stoves cannot be classified as effective means of heating a summer house or private home. The efficiency of such units does not exceed 40%. This means that the lion's share of the heat from burning wood simply flies out into the chimney.
In terms of efficiency, cast iron stoves for the home, made in the form of fireplaces, are not far behind. They perform a decorative function rather than actually heat the rooms. The difference from the first group is the similarity with a real fireplace in the shape of the firebox and the front panel, covered with a wide panoramic glass.
Heater with hob (left) and fireplace stove (right) The cast iron cooking stove is equipped with a stove with burners where you can place dishes for cooking and heating food. In design, it differs little from a traditional potbelly stove, only in more advanced models the hob is protected from direct exposure to flame by a horizontal partition.
Long-burning cast iron stoves are the most effective for heating a dacha. Their design has been modernized different ways with one goal - to remove the generated heat from the flue gases as much as possible and transfer it to the room. Due to these improvements, which will be described below, the efficiency of the heater increases to 60%.
Cast iron stoves for heating cottages and private houses, offered by different manufacturers, can be equipped with additional elements, expanding their functionality:
- a water circuit used to connect 1-2 heating radiators;
- panoramic glass, allowing you to contemplate the burning of firewood and throw a log in time - another;
- convenient damper to regulate air flow;
- oven, additional compartment for firewood.
Often, various useful accessories are supplied with cast iron stoves - potbelly stoves - a poker, a scraper and a metal stand (pallet) for installing the heater on the floors.
Pros and cons of cast iron stoves
Cast iron is a durable and heat-intensive material; a wood-burning stove for a summer cottage made from it retains heat for some time after the wood burns out in the firebox. Besides, cast iron heaters have other advantages:
- Durability (25-30 years). The property of the material to resist corrosion for a long time gives cast iron stoves big advantage before metal ones. They do not rust from the effects of condensation that occurs during cold kindling, and therefore can easily withstand periodic use during the cold season.
- The walls of the cast iron firebox do not corrode or collapse under the influence of condensation mixed with soot and ash. This mixture contains acids that corrode products made from ordinary metal.
- Wood stoves for heating country houses and dachas, are distinguished by their aesthetic appearance and original design.
- Thick cast-iron walls of heating and heating-cooking units contribute to long-term heat retention.
Branded potbelly stove from the Norwegian brand Jotul for 290 euros The thick walls of the cast iron firebox are a double-edged sword. They take a long time to cool down, that's true. But they also require more time to warm up, which means that a cold stove at the dacha takes longer to heat up.
A significant drawback of heaters that scares away many users is their price. To buy a cast iron stove to heat your home, you will have to pay 50-100% more than a wood-burning steel heater costs. The remaining disadvantages are not so significant:
- the heat source has a decent weight, which should be taken into account when placing and installing it;
- when using a cast iron cooking stove, do not spill water on the hot surface, otherwise it may crack due to temperature shock;
- The material is fragile and can crack under a strong impact.
Stove-fireplace with an original design from the INVICTA brand (France) for 2800 USD. e. For reference. Cast iron will not crack if the unit accidentally falls during transportation. This means a strong blow with a hard object or tool, such as a hammer.
About long-burning stoves
The burning time of one stack of firewood in any convection oven can be increased traditional ways- “suffocate” it with air and switch it to smoldering mode, load larger logs or pour coal into the firebox. But these measures will not increase the efficiency of the heat generator in any way, and the transition to smoldering mode will even reduce it.
One load of fuel will be enough for a long time if you organize an effective selection of the heat released during combustion, not allowing it to fly away into the chimney.
Horizontal and vertical stove with smoke circulation for efficient heat extraction A household stove made of cast iron, designed to last longer, is being modernized through the following design changes:
- The volume of the firebox has been increased, and from 1 to 3 smoke circulations have been made for combustion products - channels where gases move in different directions. At the same time, they intensively exchange heat with the walls of these channels.
- The stove has a secondary combustion chamber, where flammable (pyrolysis) gases released during smoldering wood are burned. Air heated in the main firebox is supplied separately to this chamber.
- The extraction of thermal energy from combustion products entering the chimney is organized. A water heat exchanger or ceramic heat accumulators can be installed at the outlet pipe, as is done in Finnish and Norwegian cast iron stoves.
The burning time of a cast iron stove - fireplace is also influenced by the quality and size of the firewood. Damp and freshly cut wood will burn for a long time, but will not produce much heat. Therefore, it is better to burn large dry logs or high-calorie logs fuel briquettes. The latter can be made independently, as described.
Ceramic storage tanks heat up from the chimney, and then release heat into the room for a long time How to choose a heater for a summer house
Previously, we found out that a convection cast iron oven is suitable for periodic heating and is not afraid of long downtimes. Like any potbelly stove, it is “omnivorous”, that is, it can burn wood different breeds, size and humidity, which is very important for cottage owners. It remains to understand which stove from the offered range to choose based on operating conditions. The selection criteria are as follows:
- thermal power of the unit;
- its dimensions and purpose;
- additional functions.
Power – important characteristic, specified in technical passport any heater. It needs to be correlated with the size of the room where you plan to install the stove. For example, in the technical characteristics of the cast iron stove “Bavaria PK 004” Russian production shown in the photo, the power is 12 kW and the cubic capacity of the room for which it is designed is 90 m3. This data should be relied upon when choosing a heat source.
Bavaria stoves PK 004 and PK 153 of the Russian brand Ecofireplace Since stove heating is convection (air), the operating instructions for the equipment often indicate not the area of the rooms served, but their volume.
Before choosing a stove for a country house made of cast iron, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with our recommendations in this regard:
- For a small house or cabin located on summer cottage, it’s worth buying a small-sized, or better yet, collapsible model of the stove. Then it can be loaded and taken away in a car, so that the wood-burning heater is not stolen in your absence.
- If you need to heat 2-3 rooms, then it is better to take a stove with a water circuit and connect it to radiators installed in adjacent rooms. But you need to understand that this is due to increased and constant supervision of the operation of the heat generator.
- In a country house you can purchase and install a beautiful stove - a fireplace with wide panoramic glass.
- To cook and heat up food, look for a stove with a cast iron hob.
Modifications of “Bavaria” with a water heat exchanger (left) and with natural stone trim (right) Among the many different cast iron stoves, you can also choose a unit with an oven, various additional drawers and original cladding made of natural stone.
Conclusion
When buying a stove for a dacha made of cast iron, you need to remember one rule: only the room where the heater is installed will warm up well. In the rest, the temperature will be noticeably lower, because only heated air will get there. Infrared heat, highlighted by cast iron walls, will remain in the main room.
