Summer residents spend almost half of their lives on their plots, going to their apartments only when the “white flies” fly. In country houses, as a rule, there is no heating system, and it is not needed in the summer months. And in early spring, autumn and during winter forays into nature, the living space will be heated by a long-burning fireplace. In addition to warmth, such a stove with a window will give moments of aesthetic pleasure. Looking at the fire is one of the best ways to relax. In addition, the flickering flame petals in the fireplace create a romantic mood.
The editors of the Yanashla website bring to your attention a review of high-quality long-burning stoves and fireplaces for 2022 and instructions on how to choose a good model.
Long-burning fireplace stoves: operating principle and differences from conventional stoves
Anyone who hasn't skipped school knows that the rate at which fuel burns directly depends on exposure to oxygen. A lot of oxygen means the fuel burns cheerfully and quickly; too little oxygen means the combustion process slows down and smoldering begins. In this case, pyrolysis gases are formed, which, when burned, become a source of thermal energy, and in large quantities. The heating system has a special chamber with two compartments. In the first, lower one, fuel burns. In the second, upper one, gases are collected, and afterburning takes place here.
Thus, using a slow-burning fireplace with high efficiency to heat a room, it is enough to load the firebox once to enjoy the warmth in the room for at least six, or even up to eighteen, hours. In this case, little soot is formed, for which housewives are especially grateful to the manufacturers. A conventional oven cannot boast of such qualities.
Stove Bavaria Wall-Corner
Bavaria is an ideal solution for installation in rooms with a small area.
A special feature of the model is that it is equipped with a built-in heat exchanger, which allows you to organize a heating system in the house.
Main characteristics:
- Power – 12 kW.
- The maximum area of the heated room is 150 m3.
- Efficiency – 78%.
- The volume of the heat exchanger chamber is 4 liters.
- The system is pure glass. While the fireplace is operating, the door glass does not pump up.
- Stove with lining.
- There is a fuel saving mode.
- There is a niche for firewood.
- Equipment weight – 170 kg.
- The chimney outlet is located on the rear wall.
- Dimensions – 945x540x710mm.
- Firebox type – wall-corner.
- Cost – 25,500 rubles.
- Country of origin: Russia.
What types of long-burning fireplaces are there?
The modern market has a wide range of stoves and fireplaces. The following types of stoves and fireplaces are presented:
- Wall model.
This design is also called linear. It has a straight rear vertical surface. Installed near the wall.
- Corner fireplace.
Installation in the corner of the room is possible if the walls are equipped with fireproof protection.
- Triangular model.
The back surface is made of metal or alloy, the three-sided front is made of tempered glass. Installation of such a heating device is against the wall.
- Built-in design.
It has an interesting design: the facade is also made of all-glass surfaces, allowing you to admire the play of flames, but the “backdrop” is hidden from view.
Heat exchanger - what is it?
In general, stoves are quite similar to traditional fireplaces, but there is still one very important difference - a special heat exchanger in which ordinary water or other working fluid is heated.
It is worth noting that two types of heat exchanger can be used in the design:
- An ordinary water tank, which is located in close proximity to the firebox.
- In the form of a water jacket, which is laid around the entire perimeter of the device.
There are many models with a heat exchanger on the modern market. All of them differ in power, design features and external characteristics.
So, from the presented assortment we can highlight those models that are especially popular among consumers.
The main rules in choosing a long-burning device
How to purchase the right product and not make mistakes? When choosing such a heating device, you should pay attention, first of all, to its characteristics. The information always indicates power, efficiency, and device parameters.
The selection criteria also include:
- Ease of use and cleaning. It is better to purchase a model with a collapsible chimney.
- Creation of tightness. If the structure has an ash box, it should slide in tightly, preventing air from penetrating inside; the presence of adjustable dampers; doors with seals that prevent air from escaping; presence of gate.
- The material from which the body is made. The thickness of the alloy/metal is the key to long-term cooling of the furnace. In addition, this increases the service life. Budget models are made from steel, they do not “live” for a long time. Higher quality structures are made from structural steel, stainless steel, and ceramics. The best and most durable when used correctly are cast iron heating systems.
- Design. Modern models fit perfectly into the interior. In addition, stoves and fireplaces with a hob are used not only for heating the home, but also for cooking. Their functionality has been significantly expanded.
- How much does fuel cost? This depends on the availability of fuel. Wood resources are much more profitable if there are wood processing enterprises near your place of residence.
- How much does a fireplace stove weigh? Even a small cast iron fireplace is very heavy. The area where it will be placed must be strong, otherwise the fireplace will fail. The advantage of steel structures is their relatively low weight.
- How long does it take for the oven to heat up? For summer residents who visit the hacienda only on weekends, it makes sense to purchase a steel device, it heats up faster.
- What kind of heat exchanger? A system with a water circuit and a collector can provide warmth not to one room, but to several.
The most popular models on the domestic market are stoves-fireplaces of Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian and Russian production.
Termofor Fire-Battery 5 with original design
The main difference of this model is its computer modeling, thanks to which an ideal price-quality ratio has been achieved.
In addition, the Fire-Battery 5 s stove has burners of different diameters, allowing you to cook food over an open fire.
The design is also equipped with a heat exchanger and has a remote tank, so you can heat water for your needs.
Main characteristics:
- The volume of the heated room is 100 m3.
- Power – 6 kW.
- Efficiency – 85%.
- Tank volume 1.3.
- Dimensions: 370x555x760.
- Weight with tank – 42 kg.
- Clean glass system.
- Cost – 13,000 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Russia.
The model is devoid of all frills, so its price is quite reasonable.
The Fire-Battery 5 stove is an effective and at the same time stylish design that can be installed in any room of the house.
Its original appearance, reminiscent of a battery, makes this model distinctive from all its counterparts.
What to pay attention to when operating a long-burning stove-fireplace
Each product has instructions, which provide not only a description and characteristics, but also recommendations: how to apply, how to use the device. By following them, you can extend the life of the heating device and ensure fire safety at home.
These are the tips:
- Before installation, you should make sure that there is enough free space around the device and that there is no contact with other interior items.
- Before using the fireplace, it is necessary to equip its location with protection against possible fire.
- The pipes are installed in the direction in which the gases generated as a result of combustion follow.
- Only solid fuel is used.
Bavaria Prismatic with viewing window
The Bavaria Prismatic fireplace stove is perhaps the most elegant and beautiful model from the entire range presented by this company.
Large prismatic glass offers a luxurious view of live fire. The sophistication of the fireplace is given by the colored ceramics used on the side of the structure.
Also among the positive characteristics is the economical consumption of resources, which allows the fireplace to operate for about 10 hours with one load of the firebox. In addition, in the oven, in its upper part there is a cooking surface.
Main characteristics:
- Thermal power – 12 kW.
- Efficiency – 78%.
- The maximum heated area is 190 m3.
- Weight – 170 kg.
- Heat-resistant prismatic glass.
- Operating hours: 10 hours.
- Dimensions: 945x710x540mm.
- Cooktop with two burners.
- Cost – 35,500 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Russia.
The Bavaria Prismatic fireplace stove with a heat exchanger is one of the most popular models of this company.
Many consumers prefer this fireplace, as it ideally combines the concept of price and quality.
How to make a fireplace stove for your summer house with your own hands
If you have the skill to work with your hands and the ability to work with your hands, then installing a heating device will not be difficult.
However, before carrying out work, you need to make sure that:
- during the construction of the house, space was allocated for the chimney;
- there are no flammable objects near the place where the fireplace will be installed;
- the floor is reinforced and covered with metal plates;
- the surface of the wall is covered with fire protection; for this purpose, a layer of basalt cardboard can be used, and either a magnesite or a cement-fiber board will go on top. The very last layer is made of heat-resistant tiles. If an island model is assumed, then the wall can be left as is, without a protective screen.
- the necessary equipment has been purchased.
Step-by-step instructions: how to install a long-burning fireplace
- When treating the area with fire-fighting materials, mark and cut a hole for the chimney.
- Make a box that will cover the pipe opening. Thermal insulation material Superizol and fiber cement board Minerite are used. The size is calculated based on the diameter of the chimney.
- Install the box.
- Insert a chimney into it.
- The space between the walls of the box and the pipe is filled with basalt wool.
- Cover the hole with a metal apron.
- Place the underfloor sheet on the floor; you can’t do without it if you purchased a floor-standing model.
- Place the oven on this metal plate.
- Rub all seams. For this you need heat-resistant grout. You can buy it at a hardware store, or you can make it yourself. At home, dilute plaster, dye and a special liquid to make the mass water-resistant to the consistency of thick sour cream. Grout is also made from one part cement and five parts clay, diluted with water.
- Check the correct installation using a building level.
- Conduct a furnace heating test.
All work can be done independently if you are confident in your abilities, or you can resort to the help of specialists. The experience of knowledgeable professionals is also useful when repairing fireplace stoves, since an amateur can make a mistake that will be costly.
Baikal 8 Aqua Meta - ideal for a country house
The fireplace stove has an original design that provides fast and efficient heating of the coolant. The model has a large combustion chamber and impressive glass, which allows you to observe the effect of fire.
Main characteristics:
- Thermal power – 11 kW.
- Water circuit.
- Heat exchanger volume – 5 l.
- Material – high quality steel.
- Heat-resistant large glass.
- Quick heating of the air - up to 10 minutes.
- Efficiency – 70%.
- Operating hours: 8 hours.
- The volume of the heated room is 230 m3.
- There is a special niche for firewood.
- Dimensions: 570x990x400mm.
- Weight – 110 kg.
- Coolant volume – from 40 to 130 liters.
- The type of fuel used is firewood and briquettes.
- Cost – 27,000 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Russia.
The Baikal 8 fireplace stove has a stylish and original design. The high level of efficiency and efficiency make this model very popular in the modern market.
The best manufacturers and brands
Among the enterprises that produce high-quality products that are in demand among buyers, the following companies occupy the strongest positions in the market.
- EcoFireplace
Domestic manufacturer. On the market for more than fifteen years. According to buyers, the products are not only of high quality, but also have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. It is on these factors that the popularity of the Bavaria series models rests.
- Fireway
A Russian company specializing in the production of cast iron fireplace stoves. Exists since 2008. The advantage of the products is their compactness, but at the same time power. For example, the famous GUNTER is “omnivorous” - it runs on wood or compressed fuel - and is capable of heating a room of more than 100 square meters.
- Jotul
The history of this Norwegian brand began more than 150 years ago. The products of this company are known all over the world. The range is wide - from small models with power from 7 kW to more serious long-burning fireplaces. Engineering innovations with the function of secondary fuel afterburning and self-cleaning of the fireplace window immediately gained popularity. Product warranty is of no small importance. Jotul provides a warranty period of up to 10 years.
- Tim System
Serbian company. Metal stoves from this manufacturer deserve favorable customer reviews. High-quality material, stylish design, complementing the heating device with auxiliary elements, for example, a hob, a box for storing firewood - that’s what Tim Sistem products are.
- Guca
Another Serbian concern. Exists since 1958. The company with high-tech equipment is considered one of the leaders in Europe. One of Guca's principles is to keep up with the times and constantly introduce innovations.
- La Nordica
Italian brand. On the market for over 50 years. According to the manufacturer, the principles of operation are economy, efficiency and respect for the environment.
- META
Trademark of a Russian manufacturer. META Group has been on the market for more than twenty years. Its specialization is the design and production of fireplaces, fireplace stoves and fireplace inserts. Domestic buyers note such advantages of products as high quality and budget prices.
- Kaw-Met
Polish company. Exists since 1981. In Eastern Europe it is one of the best manufacturers of cast iron fireplaces and stoves. A distinctive feature of Kaw-Met designs is a built-in gate valve with a lock. The company's products are in demand among customers.
- TMF
Domestic company located in Siberia. As the designers of the enterprise say, “the natural ingenuity and engineering experience of Siberians are worthy of recognition as international professional standards.”
- Thorma
Slovak company with a hundred-year history and a good reputation. Typically, cast iron products are “clad” in ceramics. This provides fireplaces and stoves with durability and gives them a special charm. The structures weigh little, so their installation does not require additional work to strengthen the foundation.
- Brandenburg
Brand of the Ural Furnace Equipment Plant. The company offers for sale more than 100 assortment items. The goods are inexpensive, but high quality, so they have found their buyer.
Guca Lava (Gucha Lava) – power and refined appearance
Guca Lava wood heating stove-fireplace with heat exchanger, made of high-quality cast iron and designed for large rooms.
Its stylish and at the same time original design attracts buyers. However, the beautiful shape and power of the stove are not all the positive characteristics that a model of this type has.
Main distinctive features:
- The most powerful model in the entire manufacturer's line. It is capable of heating a room up to 220 m3.
- The body is not lined; heat is transferred into the room through fire-resistant glass and cast parts of the structure. Efficiency – 78%.
- The model is equipped with a primary and secondary air regulator - this allows you to control the combustion intensity.
- Clean glass system.
- The Gucha Lava stove with a heat exchanger can only be used by connecting it to a hot water supply system.
- Weight – 161 kg.
- The direction of the chimney is vertical or horizontal.
- Dimensions – 540x493x946mm.
- Cost – 42,700 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Serbia.
Guca Lava is equipped with a volumetric combustion chamber and large glass, which allows you to enjoy the effect of fire.
Rating of high-quality long-burning fireplaces
The editors of the Yanashla website invite you to familiarize yourself with the list of the best models for 2022, compiled taking into account the opinions of domestic buyers.
Top 5 fireplaces in the price segment up to 50 thousand rubles
Inexpensive models are represented by the brands Meta, EcoKamin, Brandenburg, THORMA.
5th place: EcoFireplace Bavaria
Average price: 45 thousand rubles.
Wood-burning fireplace stove with a panel for cooking, including a wood compartment and an ash pan. It heats up quickly and creates a warm, comfortable atmosphere in the room, so it is convenient for country houses.
| power, kWt | 9 |
| dimensions, cm | 86x59x47.5 |
| chimney (diameter, mm) | 150 |
| connection option | above |
| Weight, kg | 126 |
EcoFireplace Bavaria
Advantages:
- High-quality heating;
- Good functionality.
Flaws:
- The top panel takes a long time to heat up;
- Soot.
4th place: Wood-burning stove-fireplace META Varta
You can buy it for 28,400 rubles.
Steel model with ceramic finish. The set includes a chimney, an ashpit and a woodshed for storing logs. The fuel burns for six hours.
| Dimensions (width, height, cm | 55x103 |
| chimney pipe diameter, cm) | 15 |
| connection method | top, back |
Wood-burning stove-fireplace META Varta
Advantages:
- Good equipment;
- Inexpensive;
- Fast warm-up.
Flaws:
- Not too powerful.
3rd position: Brandenburg with hob 2018
Average price: 21 thousand rubles.
Floor-standing wood-burning model with a power of 8 kW made of steel in a ceramic “shell”. Heated volume – 120 cubic meters. Equipped with a fuel afterburning system.
| dimensions, cm | 83.5x48.5x45 |
| design features | boxes for ash and firewood |
| functional traits | clean glass function long burning |
| fireclay | There is |
| chimney structure diameter | 115 mm |
| connects | behind |
| weight in kilograms | 126 |
Brandenburg with hob 2018
Advantages:
- With hob;
- Practicality;
- Heats well;
- High quality manufacturing.
Flaws:
- Cramped firebox and ash pit.
2nd place: META PECHORA
Average price: 38,380 rubles.
The model in a ceramic “shell” is equipped with engineering systems such as fire level adjustment and secondary combustion. In addition, housewives appreciate Pechora because it does not require cleaning the glass window after each fire.
| parameters, cm | 104x76.5x51 |
| power, kWt | 9 |
| heating in cubic meters | 180 |
| design features | ash pan; wood compartment |
| chimney, mm | 150 |
| the pipe is removed | behind and above |
| weight in kilograms | 155 |
| lining | fireclay |
META PECHORA
Advantages:
- Beautiful panoramic view;
- Good functionality.
Flaws:
- The firebox is narrow.
1st place: Milano II
Sold at an average price of 46,170 rubles.
Steel model from the manufacturer THORMA with a hob, ash pan and chimney, burning wood. The design has a power of 5 kW and is capable of heating a room of 124 cubic meters.
| Efficiency, percent | 72 |
| parameters, cm | 89x38x36 |
| type | closed |
| functionality | flame level is adjustable |
| rear connection chimney | 120 mm |
| weight | 72 kg |
| color | beige; black; white; burgundy |
Milano II THORMA
Advantages:
- Good functionality;
- Additional accessories;
- Tightness;
- Easy to install.
Flaws:
- Not noticed.
Rating of fireplaces priced over 50 thousand rubles
The eight best offers from manufacturers are represented by the following products.
8th place: Guca Lava
Floor-standing model with a power of 12 kW. A cast iron stove will provide warmth to a room of 240 cubic meters. Wood fuel is used.
| dimensions, cm | 94.6x54x49.3 |
| ash pan | There is |
| type | closed |
| Efficiency, percent | 78.1 |
| chimney diameter, mm | 120 |
| weighs | 155 kg |
Guca Lava
Pros:
- Convenient design;
- Good traction;
- Eight hours of heat;
- Long service life.
Minuses:
- The door is self-closing;
- Inconvenient design of the ash compartment.
7th position: TMF Vizier
You can buy it for 52 thousand rubles.
The hearth is semicircular in shape. Fireplace stove with a power of 8 kW. It runs on wood fuel and will warm rooms of 130 cubic meters. m. With clean glass function.
| dimensions, cm | 102x65x46 |
| afterburning | There is |
| chimney diameter, mm | 12 |
| connection method | rear, upper |
| weighs | 133.5 kg |
Vizier's TMF
Pros:
- High-quality material and workmanship;
- Elegant appearance;
- Retains heat for a long time;
- Convenient air flow adjustment.
Minuses:
- Soot on the glass.
6th place: Kaw-Met P10
Costs 51 thousand rubles.
Floor-standing fireplace with a power of 10 kW with a cast iron body. Equipped with a box for collecting ash. The fuel burns for a couple of hours, and then simmers for another four hours. Convenient heating device for a summer house.
| dimensions (W, H, D, cm) | 62x49x42 |
| chimney diameter | 150 mm |
| chimney connection option | upper |
| "clean glass" function | present |
| weighs | 77 kg |
Kaw-Met P10
Advantages:
- Good equipment;
- High heat dissipation.
Flaws:
- The glass is smoked through several fireboxes.
5th position: Guca Mercury
Sold at a price of 52,000 rubles.
Product from a trusted brand. Buyers about the stove can work with both wood and briquettes. Housewives love the design. In addition, it is convenient to prepare food.
| power, kWt | 13 |
| heated volume, cubic m | 250 |
| parameters, cm | 53.5x57.8x39 |
| design features | ash pan; hob |
| Efficiency, percent | 82 |
| "clean glass" | available |
| chimney diameter, cm | 12 |
| chimney connection | rear; top |
| Weight, kg | 110 |
Guca Mercury
Advantages:
- Power;
- There is an air supply adjustment.
Flaws:
- After some time of use, the glass fasteners on the door become loose.
4th place: META ANGARA 12 AQUA
Sold at a price of around 54 thousand rubles.
Wood-burning fireplace stove with a power of 16 kW, powered by wood fuel. With 10 liter heat exchanger. The package includes an ash pan.
| water circuit | 7 kW |
| dimensions (HxWxD, cm) | 104x70x54.5 |
| peculiarities | flame adjustable, clean glass function |
| cladding | ceramics |
| chimney structure diameter, mm | 150 |
| connection method | behind, above |
| lining | fireclay |
| Weight, kg | 205 |
META ANGARA 12 AQUA
Advantages:
- Heats well;
- Powerful;
- Durable material;
- Good functionality.
Flaws:
- Not detected.
"Bronze": JOTUL F 8 TD BP
Sold at a price of 95 thousand rubles.
A classic cast iron model that will serve for many years. The fireplace stove can provide heat up to 300 cubic meters; a load of firewood lasts for eight hours. Usually owners complain that large logs do not fit into the firebox. The invention of Polish designers loves large sizes; firewood up to 50 centimeters in length can be used.
| power, kWt | 12 |
| Efficiency, percent | 75 |
| dimensions, cm | 76x66.6x56.8 |
| chimney diameter, cm | 17 |
| connection | top; rear |
| Weight, kg | 141 |
JOTUL F 8 TD BP
Advantages:
- Quality goods;
- Good heating;
- 10 year warranty;
- Economy.
Flaws:
- Without ash drawer.
"Silver": La Nordica Super Max
It costs a little more than 64 thousand rubles.
Vertical steel fireplace stove with a firebox and top panel made of cast iron. Power – 6 kW. Quite compact and not too heavy - weighing 75 kilograms - the design will appeal to summer residents. For convenience, it is equipped with a cooking panel and a drawer for collecting ash.
| heating volume, cubic m | 172 |
| dimensions, cm | 81.1x40.2x48.2 |
| Efficiency | 80.3 |
| afterburning | available |
| functionality | there is flame adjustment |
| chimney pipe diameter | 120 mm |
| chimney installation option | upper |
La Nordica Super Max
Advantages:
- High-quality durable materials;
- Compact size;
- Modern design;
- Ergonomics.
Minuses:
- Inconvenient ash pit.
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Heating stove Ermak Stoker 150-C
The model is made of high-strength structural steel and is resistant to corrosion. A layer of protective paint is applied on top of the steel, which does not lose its qualities under the influence of high temperatures. Capable of heating rooms up to 50 - 60 square meters. m. The burning time of one stack of firewood is from 4 to 6 hours. The intensity of the flame can be adjusted without opening the firebox door, since it is equipped with a transparent glass screen.
Thermofor Angara with a heat exchanger for saunas and baths
The Termofor Angara stove-heater with a built-in heat exchanger is a modern model of a heater for heating a sauna. Under the body there is a water circuit that is connected to a tank with a capacity of up to 110 liters.
The stove of this model is capable of not only heating the steam room, but also water for household needs.
A water tank can be installed in an adjacent room and water, circulating from the circuit, will heat the liquid in the tank.
The key feature of the model is that it is equipped with a remote part. An external flow channel allows you to load firewood from the adjacent room adjacent to the sauna.
In addition, the external part of the model is made in such a way that allows you to observe the effect of fire. Today, heaters of this type are perhaps the most attractive and effective.
Key features of the model:
- The heated area of the steam room is 18 m3.
- Material – steel.
- Combustion chamber volume – 42 l.
- The weight of the stones is 35 kg.
- The weight of the heater is 65 kg.
- Dimensions: 850x500x900mm.
- Heat-resistant glass - 17 inches.
- Cost – 22,500 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Russia.
Rules for safe operation
The safe operation of long-burning stoves is based on several rules:
- Install the stove correctly to prevent smoke and accidental fire.
- Before firing for the first time, be sure to check the tightness of the structure. To do this, it is necessary to put a quick-burning material into the firebox that emits a large amount of smoke. If the seams are not sealed, smoke will leak out of the cracks during combustion.
- Clean the chimney in a timely manner and empty the ash pan of accumulated ash.
- Do not store flammable materials near the oven.
- Always close the firebox door tightly, otherwise carbon monoxide will enter the room.
- Use fuel recommended by the manufacturer. Remember - the use of liquid fuel is unacceptable for all long-burning stoves.
Installation Features
The air-heating boiler is placed on a concrete floor or fireproof stand. The latter protrudes beyond the contours of the device by 300 mm in each direction.
The boiler is installed indoors during the construction of the building.For a massive product with a power of over 50 kW, a foundation is constructed that is not connected to the building structures, incl. floor.
The minimum distance to the wall is 1 m. If it is covered with fire-resistant plaster (vermiculite, etc.) with a layer thickness of 25 mm, the distance can be reduced to 0.8 m.
The wooden floor in front of the combustion door within a radius of 1.2 m is covered with fireproof flooring - a steel sheet with a thickness of 1.5 mm on a basalt cardboard lining.
For boilers of the “Professor Butakov”, “Buleryan” and other brands, oriented towards smoldering mode, an external chimney is preferable. In this case, harmful condensate fumes formed in large quantities will not enter the room.
Features of the air heating system
The air heating system has its own technical features and nuances that must be taken into account during installation. Approximately the following values are taken for calculations:
- the average air consumption for an autonomous heating system is 1000-4000 m3/hour;
- the pressure in the system should be 150 Pa;
- power of the air heating boiler (depending on model and type);
- the amount of heat loss in residential premises.
Calculations are carried out in order to achieve the maximum possible effect from the operating heating system. Lack of accurate calculations can lead to the following negative consequences:
- heating device overheating:
- vibration of the air duct, additional technical noise;
- constant drafts inside the building.
The length of the main air duct should be no more than 30 m. Branches should not be longer than 15 meters. To operate a home heating system, solid fuel air boilers with a capacity of 10-50 kW are sufficient. Large premises with extensive internal space require the installation of units of much higher power (up to 1 MW). Large industrial buildings, shopping centers and social and urban infrastructure premises are, as a rule, heated by high-power air-based solid fuel units (up to 5-10 MW).
Existing automatic damper movement systems will allow you to significantly increase the safety of boiler equipment and reduce the likelihood of excessive fuel consumption.
Self-installation
To install a solid fuel boiler yourself, you need to take into account several rules.
- It is better to place such a boiler in a separate room. This could be a room inside the house or in the basement. A former children's bedroom or any other small room (required area - 8-10 square meters) is suitable for this, if a special room for heating devices is not allocated during construction. As a last resort, you can simply partition a large room in half (it is advisable to make the partition brick, rather than using drywall), making one or two exits - inside the room, outside, or both at once.
- The floor of the room where installation is planned must be made of fire-resistant materials. And the boiler itself should be installed directly on a concrete screed (about 10 cm thick).
- It is necessary to provide the premises with forced ventilation, power and water supply if they are not available.
- If the boiler is not installed in a specially designed boiler room, you should purchase and install a chimney in advance.
When starting installation, you need to prepare the tools and equipment that will be needed for this: electrodes, welding, level, keys, screwdrivers, meter, metal saw, screws, as well as materials: plumber’s tape, sheet of metal and sealant.
- Unpack and prepare for assembly the parts included with the boiler.
- Place the metal sheet on the floor at a distance of at least 0.5 m from the side wall(s) and 1 meter from the front and securely fix it.
- Place the boiler level on a metal sheet, checking the correctness of the level.
After the preparatory work, the boiler itself is assembled:
- Wrap the combustion regulator with one turn of plumbing tape, secure it with a screw, and set the temperature to 30 degrees.
- Install the thermostat and heater or their plugs.
- Assemble the air and safety valves, pressure gauge into a safety group.
- Install the faucet and connect it to the pipes.
- Connect the safety group in front of the locking device.
- Connect the boiler to the chimney using sealant.
- Push in the draft flap and the cleaning plug.
- Connect the water and check the system for leaks.
- Light the boiler by closing the damper.
- All that remains is to check the quality of installation and operation of the boiler and carry out pilot heating.
In order to determine the approximate cost of materials and equipment required for installation, their estimated price is given below.
- Heat-resistant sealant 100–200 rub.
- Sheet of metal (3 x 1,250 x 250) about 3,000 rubles.
- Plumbing tape about 500 rubles.
- Long-burning boilers RUB 60,000–120,000.
- Steel transition 57–32 30 rub.
- Steel bend Du-5016 from 100 rub.
- Ball valve Du-15 from 100 to 1,000 rubles.
- Ball valve with duct DU-50 about 2,000 rubles.
- Chimney for a solid fuel boiler RUB 20,000–50,000.
The choice of heating boilers should be based on the availability of a particular type of fuel in the region or its presence in the house. Heating with solid fuel boilers using firewood is second in cost only to gas-powered devices; electricity and diesel fuel are more expensive, and coal-based units come in last. This is not least due to the fact that solid fuel boilers have insufficiently high efficiency indicators (compared to electric ones, for example). However, two-level combustion systems can save fuel consumption by up to 9%.
The most environmentally friendly heating devices among solid fuels are pyrolysis gas generator boilers, since the fuel they use burns almost completely, which reduces the level of air pollution.
The video shows how gas generator boilers work:
Heating stove TMF Cinderella
A small heating and cooking stove, which, thanks to its compact dimensions, is suitable even for installation in small spaces. It is characterized by low cost and incredible efficiency (and this is taking into account the firebox volume of 41 liters!). It is probably due to the combination of these characteristics that the creators came up with the idea to call her Cinderella. On one bookmark it works for -2.5-3 hours. The only drawback is the absence of a convector on the rear panel, which is why, as users note, it cannot be placed backwards against the wall. You will have to leave free space between them so that the wall does not overheat.
MBS Thermo Magnum Stone (MBS Thermo Magnum Stone)
The Thermo Magnum Stone stove is one of the most powerful models on the market today. The key feature of this model is the presence of an oven in which you can make baked goods.
The oven also has a hob. Thermo Magnum Stone is ideal for a country house.
Design features:
- Material: cast iron and high quality steel.
- The oven contains a baking tray and a temperature control regulator.
- The heat exchanger is a coil, with a power of 8.5 kW and a volume of 11 liters.
- High-quality glass ceramics allow you to observe the combustion process.
- Power – 12 kW and 8.5 kW (heat exchanger).
- The area of the heated room is 410 m3.
- Efficiency – 89%.
- Type of fuel – firewood, briquettes.
- Dimensions – 850x1070x655mm.
- Weight – 206 kg.
- Afterburning system.
- Cost – 66,000 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Russia.
Attractive design, efficiency and functionality – these are the distinctive qualities of the Thermo Magnum Stone stove.
Heating furnace TMF Student ChD
Like the previous model, it runs on solid fuel, but is already capable of heating a room of a slightly larger area - up to 60 m2. You can also heat food on the top burners, heated by the stove flame. The body looks solid and is an all-welded structure with a stylish design, made of structural steel. Judging by the reviews, it may smoke, but there is no escape from this if you decide to install a solid fuel boiler. Therefore, for installation in residential premises, preference is given to gas and electric boilers, but if there are no conditions for their installation, the stove will heat the TMF Student ChD will be an excellent alternative. Most often it is purchased for heating warehouses, garages, basements, greenhouses, barns, kungs, drying chambers and other non-residential premises.
ABX Stockholm 8 with heat exchanger
The ABX Stockholm fireplace stove with a built-in heat exchanger is capable of heating not only the fireplace room, but also other adjacent rooms.
The model has a special niche at the top in which you can heat food. At the bottom of the structure there is a place for storing firewood.
The stove is made of high-quality sheet steel and lined with ceramics. The body has an arched shape.
Main characteristics:
- Efficiency – 80%.
- Heated area – 220 m3.
- Power – 12.5 kW including heat exchanger.
- Weight – 150 kg.
- Fuel – briquettes, firewood.
- Dimensions – 1129x403x519mm.
- Water circuit.
- Clean glass system.
- Afterburning system.
- Cost – 86,000 rubles.
- Manufacturer – Czech Republic.
The fireplace stove will fit perfectly into the interior of any style. Thanks to the high quality of workmanship and functionality, the model is ideal for heating a country house.
