Bath Stoves - Varvara: Overview and Reviews

The modern market of bath stoves is replete with many models, among which each buyer can find a stove with the necessary technical characteristics. Today it is difficult to surprise anyone with high-power models and devices of the elite class. But, unfortunately, the economy segment furnaces have a much more meager range. This is due to the higher complexity of production, as well as the use of high-quality materials in the manufacture. Along with this, a number of manufacturers are known who have successfully solved such a difficult task - their heating devices have the most optimal price-quality ratio.

One of the most famous among these manufacturers is the company “DERO & K” from Tver, which has been specializing in the manufacture of heating and heating equipment, and, more specifically, for bath houses, for more than a decade. In this sector, the company's products are presented under the brand name "Varvara". To date, the Varvara bath stove can be considered without exaggeration the most acceptable purchase option.

Furnace design

The structure of this wood-burning stove inside is similar to the structure of most classic models. The main components of this furnace are:

• A furnace, in which, in fact, the combustion process proceeds, which ensures the transfer of heat to the structure.
• The afterburner, providing complete combustion of gases, is located directly behind the furnace.
• An ash pan, providing ash removal and adjusting the intensity of burning wood, which is achieved by reducing or increasing the air flow that enters the furnace through cast-iron grates.
• Chimney system that provides the removal of combustion products.
• Outside heater. A heat exchanger is placed in the gap between the furnace and the heater, which ensures uniform heating of the stones.
• An external convector that contributes to the effective heating of not only stones and the entire structure as a whole, but also the air in the steam room itself.

A design feature is the presence of a revision hole, which is located on the back wall. With its help, preventive maintenance in the form of cleaning the afterburner and combustion chamber from soot accumulated there is greatly facilitated.

The scheme of the furnace for a bath Varvara

One of the most successful marketing moves of the manufacturer is “minimal configuration” - this allows you to create a low cost structure with additions and limited functionality. Everything else can be purchased later if such a need arises. It is necessary to make a reservation that even a model with a minimum price is quite workable, it can be installed and operated without problems in a bathhouse.

Advantages and disadvantages

The advantages of such a furnace include:

• Acceptable cost
• Low construction weight. The standard model of the Varvara furnace weighs no more than a centner (the weight of the filled heater is not taken into account),
• Ease of installation work,
• Easy operation
• The possibility of retrofitting.

The disadvantages are:

• The presence in the design of the afterburner indicates a long burning process, which leads to a decrease in the temperature of the flue gases. This factor can lead to condensation inside the chimney,
• Low speed of heating the water in the tank,
• The installation of the stove supposes its facing with brick. Neglect of this requirement will noticeably affect the thermophysical qualities of the structure.

The Varvara trademark has a rather small but specific range of bath stoves.

Barbara Classic

The design of the furnace is similar to the above option. This model is considered the most primitive version of the furnace without a circuit, it provides only heating the stove and heating the air in the room.

Additional modifications cause a little more interest, allowing you to complete the bath in accordance with the desire of the buyer and the technical parameters of the bath.

Water circuit

In this modification, it is possible to connect to the hot water supply system or heating its own water circuit of the furnace. A special water tank is fixed on the side of the structure, but its heating rate remains quite low. A successful alternative to this solution is the possibility of installing an additional heat exchanger on the chimney.

The most interesting and most common design is the tank on the pipe, in this case the tank is located in the attic, which saves part of the space in the dressing room or steam room. The tank must be simultaneously connected to the water circuit of the furnace and the water supply system. The main advantage of this system is the possibility of additional heating of the water by transferring heat from the chimney itself.

The cost of this model is largely determined by the configuration:

• A model without a tank and a circuit - 13 thousand rubles,
• With a water heating circuit - 14 thousand rubles,
• With a hinged tank - 16 thousand rubles,
• With a tank on the pipe - 20 thousand rubles.

Kamenka

It is obvious that a self-respecting company is simply not able to ignore a traditional oven in every respect. A design feature is the use of 6 mm steel, this factor significantly extends its life.

An important aspect is the significant mass of stones (at least 180 kg is placed in their heater). At the same time, their maximum contact with the heated furnace body is ensured on an area of ​​about 1.3 sq.m. The cost of such a furnace is within 20 thousand rubles.

This model is ideal for small baths. Despite the fact that the mini is a small copy of the standard Varvara oven, it has quite acceptable technical characteristics that will be quite satisfactory in a small steam room.

If necessary, this furnace can be additionally equipped with a water circuit. Such a model costs about 12 thousand rubles.

Fairy tale

This model is not only the most effective, but also the most expensive in the presented range of Varvara sauna stoves. Its main structural features:

• The original panoramic door made of glass, which is equipped with an air cleaning system,
• The surface is finished with natural stone (talchochlorite), which evenly gives off heat when heated.

Such a model costs about 35 thousand rubles.

As you can see, the company "DERO & K" is ready to offer many interesting options for furnaces for the bath "Varvara", which with a significant number of design features are of high quality and reliable operation.

Pros of Varvara stoves

One of the biggest advantages is its relatively low weight. Even the largest furnace of this brand weighs no more than 120 kilograms (without water, fuel and stones). This weight can withstand almost any floor, but if you want to cover the stove with a screen to create softer steam, you still have to strengthen the foundation for the stove, or provide for it at the planning stage.

On the back wall of the Varvara stoves, the designers provided a special window, closed by a lid, which facilitates the care of it. Inside, in the firebox, a special sheet (smoke tooth) is welded on which soot accumulates. Here it is then the afterburner and you need to clean it about twice a year. That's all the care.

The advantages of furnaces for a bath "Varvara" include the possibility of a complete set

The furnace for the Varvara bath equipped with an external tank

portable or mounted tank of decent volumes:

• The stainless steel portable tank, which can be installed on the second floor or used as a passage through the ceiling, can be 120 or 60 liters in volume. Moreover, the manufacturer claims that thanks to the stainless steel heating circuit in the tank, which improves water circulation and increases heat transfer, the water in the tank will boil for an hour.
• The stainless steel hinged tank has a volume of 50 liters. In this configuration, the ovens are easily mounted.

The pluses of these furnaces include the fact that the models are being improved and finalized. So at the beginning of 2013, all models have a unified chimney - 114 mm, and since August, changes have been made to the design of furnaces: it has fewer joints. In two places, the welds were replaced by folds, which greatly increased the reliability of the units. Varvara furnaces have a afterburner, which increases efficiency. The arched arch of the combustion chamber allows to achieve uniform heating of all zones, and better air circulation.

All Varvara furnaces are equipped with an external fuel chamber, i.e. fuel is laid from the dressing room. If desired, the door can be ordered with refractory glass and enjoy the game of flame.

Disadvantages

The disadvantages of the Varvara stoves are perhaps not the most attractive appearance. If you plan to cover the stove with a screen (and this is the most reasonable solution), then the appearance should not bother you, and there are almost no complaints about the quality of these stoves. Although there is a "Fairy Tale" stove, which is lined with talcum chloride. This model cannot be called unattractive.

The furnace for a bath "Varvara Fairy Tale" is revetted with talcochlite

Recognized strengths and disappointments

Of course, devices have advantages and disadvantages.

Stoves proudly demonstrate the following positive aspects - these are:

• durability,
• wear resistance
• aesthetics
• ergonomics
• profitability
• efficiency,
• compactness
• availability,
• security,
• light weight
• easy installation
• easy care
• the presence of "audit",
• lightning fast heating
• low price.

Devices are great for tiny baths and for steam rooms of more solid sizes.

But, alas, there are also disadvantages. The furnaces of the Tver manufacturer “delight” with the following negative points - these are:

• long combustion process, which contributes to the formation of dew,
• low speed of heating the liquid in the tank,
• the installation involves finishing work, neglect is fraught with a decrease in the thermal efficiency of the structure,
• the use of birch firewood leads to cracking of the body.

I want to say something in defense of the beautiful girls “Barbarian”. The second minus easily turns into a plus when an additional heat exchanger is fixed in the chimney. Result - the liquid is heated to 70 ° C for an hour. And the first problem arises only when the pipe is installed “through smoke”, and not “through condensate”.

The third negative moment turns into a positive one, if you calculate all the costs. Buying a stove that does not require cladding will cost much more than buying a Varvara firebox and finishing material combined. In addition, the brick firebox outfit will give the interior exclusive notes. And, finally, the fourth problem is solved by refusing to purchase birch firewood, which, incidentally, is more expensive than other types of wood food for young ladies “Barbarian”.

Currently, the company is engaged in the production of three types of heaters - these are:

• a device with a tank on the pipe located at the top (volume 120 l),
• equipment without a water tank,
• device with a water tank located on the side (volume 50 l).

The first view is perfect for baths that are connected to the central water supply. The second is good for saunas in which water is heated with an electric heater. And the third is great for steam rooms not connected to the central water supply.

Models "Classic" and "Polenitsa"

Furnaces have similar characteristics:

• Weight 90-120 kg,
• The maximum volume of the steam room is 24m 3,
• The mass of stones is 50 kg,
• Fuel is firewood,
• Air heating from 20 ° C to 100 ° C in 60 minutes.

Both can be equipped with an external tank, which is connected to the existing water supply system (it is possible to fill the tank with a pump). This modification allows you to organize a shower - you will need to install a mixer. Also, these models are available with a water heating circuit, which is made of 1.5 mm thick stainless steel. In this case, the stove can be connected to the heating system and used for space heating.

It is rational to use models without water heater circuits if the water is heated in boilers. There is still the opportunity to equip the oven with a hinged tank.

Varvara Classic with a hinged water tank

It is convenient to use a hinged tank in those cases when water is not connected to the bath. The hinged tank can always be removed and washed, because it is no secret that plaque will form on the inner surface of the tank.

Varvara Palenica has slightly smaller dimensions than Varvara Classic.

Drawing of the furnace "Varvara Palenica"

Outwardly, “Barbara Palenica” differs little from “Barbara Classic”.

Kamenka models

Two models of "Barbara Kamenka" differ in the location and weight of stones, dimensions.

• Dimensions (HxWxD): 780x560x780 mm
• Weight: no more than 90-120 kg.
• Mass of stones to be laid: not less than 180 kg.
• Maximum volume of the steam room: 24 m 3
• The heating time of the steam room from 20 0С to 100 0С (subject to proper thermal insulation): 60 min.
• Removal of the combustion chamber: 140 mm
• Chimney diameter: 114 mm
• Power: 12 KW
• Heat resistant glass (WxD): 305 × 290 mm
• Fuel: firewood

The smaller "Kamenka mini" is designed for rooms up to 16m 3, the larger one can heat up to 24m 3.

The furnace for a bath "Varvara Kamenka Pass"

Both furnaces are equipped with a door with panoramic heat-resistant glass.

Mini and Panorama

The Varvara Mini stove has small dimensions of 735 x 390 x 670 mm and can be installed even in small saunas. It can be equipped with a hinged tank (42 liters) or a stainless steel circuit for heating water.

Drawing of the furnace "Varvara Mini" "Varvara Mini" with a water circuit

The Varvara Panorama sauna stove can heat a room up to 24m 3. It is equipped with a panoramic door made of refractory glass, which allows you to enjoy the view of the flame.

The drawing of the furnace "Panorama"

The furnace is made of steel ST-3 with a thickness of 6 mm.

The furnace for a bath "Varvara Panorama"

Varvara stoves are a good choice in terms of price / quality ratio. If you are interested in stoves made of metal with a thickness of 8-10 mm, get acquainted with the "Heat" furnaces.

Volzhanka model

Volzhanka is intended for large steam rooms. The water tank is made of stainless steel.
Main characteristics:

1. Height x Width x Length - 1000 x 510 x 820
2. Weight - 150 kg
3. Steam room volume - 24-35 cubic meters
4. How many stones can be put - 60-80 kg
5. Fire chamber length - 72cm
6. How to drown - with firewood
7. The price recommended by the manufacturer is 24700 rubles.

In addition to the described models, the company’s product line also includes the so-called Mini Panorama Stoves. They are very compact, presented in various sizes, have a panoramic door. There are models - with an extended firebox or a hinged tank.

General characteristics

Currently, the company "Varvara" presented 8 models of bath stoves.

Well thought out design allows you to limit the release of a small number of models that have the ability to be configured to specific customer requirements:

1. Standard oven without tank and heat exchanger.
2. Modification of the same furnace with water heating circuit.
3. Water Tank Ovenmounted on its side.

Just a stove that does not have a heated tank in a set is used in cases where it is necessary just creating the right atmosphere indoors and steam room. Functions of heating water are performed by other devices (gas column or electric boiler).

The integrated water heating circuit allows you to complete the furnace with a capacity of up to 120 liters.Most often, it is installed at the top, acting as a matching element, between the hot pipe and the ceiling. The user gets a double benefit - the pipe heats the liquid in the tank, which allows not to use protective materials to isolate the pipe from the materials of the ceiling and ceiling. The figure 120 can not serve as the final characteristic of the model, acquiring a furnace complete with a tank, its size can be limited to 50 or 60 liters. This model allows installation of a water tank elsewhere (outside the steam room).

The second feature of this model is the possibility of using the furnace as a boiler as part of a water heating system using batteries (registers). The use of liquid heating or the presence of a tank with large dimensions are the result of using an external water supply to fill them.

As a rule, the side tank has a tank up to 60 liters. This allows you to get the optimal amount of hot water and keep within a given time interval for heating it.

All of the listed furnace options are designed for the volume of the steam room up to 24 cubic meters. meters. There are smaller options - Barbara Mini, which has a net weight of 82 kg, can heat the steam room to 12 cubic meters. meters. These babies are adapted for a capacious heater, in addition to them is a side tank of 39 liters.

Furnace design

The simplicity of the Barbara device is the basis of its appeal. Structurally, it is represented by a set of nodal elements:

1. Stove. Here is the burning of firewood. The energy released is communicated to the main structure in the form of heat.
2. Near the firebox is camerawhere the final decomposition of the resulting gases (flue) occurs.
3. Ash system and cast iron grate allows you to adjust the process of fuel combustion (its intensity), creating an air flow into the furnace. Another function of the unit is the collection of solid combustion products (ash and coal).
4. Well thought out design chimneys.
5. Covertransmitting its own heat to the surrounding air masses and heating the heater.

A significant difference between furnaces is the use of a special opening on the back of the main body to clean the combustion zone of soot.

For models equipped with a heating circuit, a tank is used, for the manufacture of which a stainless alloy is used, the sheet thickness of which is at least 1.5 mm.

Key Benefits

When choosing an oven for his bathhouse from the Varvara series, an ordinary consumer draws attention to a number of its distinctive features, emphasizing the right choice. These include:

1. Simplicity and reliability of execution.
2. Favorable location in the price space.
3. Convenience of installation.
4. The weight of the complex, allowing the installation of the furnace without installing a fortified foundation.
5. Good case design.
6. Overall dimensions, which make it possible to successfully fit the design into any interior.
7. The vapor removal pipe located on the tank makes the air in the steam room look like air in a good bath with a brick stove.

Cons of Varvara stoves

The process of long-term use has helped to identify individual shortcomings of such installations:

1. The heating time of a large water tank is longerthan in similar types of furnaces from other manufacturers. As an excuse, mention should be made of the existence of containers whose reduced dimensions reduce the heating time. Another way to deal with the problem is installation of an additional heat exchange circuit on the pipe. The problem is solved, but there is a need for constant monitoring of the temperature of the liquid, which can really boil.
2. The principle of slow combustion used and the presence of an additional chamber for the complete decay of all gases together with improper installation of the pipe leads to the accumulation and draining of condensed water droplets on it. For the furnace to function properly, the pipe must be long and protrude beyond the upper boundary of the tank.

"Barbara" with brickwork

The usual case of representatives of this series has a very attractive appearance, but for fans of the Russian spirit of the bath it is proposed to use the method of creating an additional brick screen.

The advantages of such an improved design will be:

• increased heat capacity designs. The brick will accumulate the received energy, and give it out gradually, as it cools down,
• special, non-analog design (especially if natural stone is used instead of masonry),
• along with the appearance, another filling of the space appears dry heat, peculiar only to steam rooms of Russian baths.

As the main disadvantage of this installation method is considered large mass of bricks, which, superimposed on the weight of the furnace, leads to the need to install a new furnace foundation.

The second problem is search for a qualified furnace master, which will make high-quality masonry based on a composition suitable for high temperatures from a mixture of clay (preferably fireclay) and sand.

The reason for the wide popularity of the heating units for the bath manufactured by DERO & K was a detailed familiarization with all the problems that occurred during the operation of similar systems in the past. A detailed study of the demand for furnaces and a possible market for their sales led to a high degree of use of their products by the population.

The resulting lineup has many positive qualitiesthat the consumer needs, and possible disadvantages are minimized.

Reviews about the stoves of the series "Barbara"

A large number of bathhouse owners who have been using such stoves for a long time give positive feedback on their stoves.

The stove I bought with the top of the tank showed itself as high-quality, easy to use. It is notable for its economical consumption of firewood, despite the large volume of water capacity, and the rapid heating of the room. Our model is equipped with a shower, which is convenient to use - a capacious tank that fully provides.

There is a wish - to speed up the process of heating water, since we often use the bath only on weekends.

Draws upon itself reasonableness of all structural details. A model without a water heating circuit is so economical that it has long recouped the costs of its purchase. We use such an oven in a bathhouse on the garden plot, an additional possibility of heating and cooking was useful. The stove is not demanding on fuel - we drown with any kind of wood that is available in the country: even dry branches are used.

I am glad that there is a special protective screen made of metal in front of the furnace, with it the furnace process becomes more secure.

Our bathhouse became especially comfortable after the installation of the Varvara stove from the mini category there. It fits so well into the interior of our small steam room that the space does not look cluttered at all. It is believed that the furnace is such a huge monster. Such a term does not fit this model at all: it looks compact and attractive.

Particularly pleased with its low price, a convenient side tank of 35 liters, the volume of which is enough for our family of 3 people. We do not have a water supply system, and such a volume of the tank was chosen specifically in order to save.

The baby's firebox is in the waiting room - no debris from firewood gets into the main room. The compact dimensions of the furnace also affect the amount of fuel for it - it turned out to be very economical.

A detailed review of the Varvara series of ovens, supplemented by reviews from real consumers, shows a large number of their advantages before analogues and explains the popularity of models in the market.

Range

The manufacturer claims that the manufacture of devices began after a very long and rigorous study of the positive and negative aspects of popular models released by world leaders. Therefore, the equipment of the Tver manufacturer is a combination of the strengths of all the stoves existing in the world.

"Palenica"

This model is made of stainless steel 6 mm thick. The stove is distinguished by its attractive appearance and durability, because it is resistant to the harmful effects of mechanical, chemical and thermal factors.

The technical specifications of the equipment are as follows:

• dimensions - 68.5 × 43x84 cm,
• weight - 113 kg
• power - 12 kW,
• type of fuel - firewood,
• the length of the furnace is 62 cm,
• steam room volume - up to 24 m 3,
• bath warm-up time - 1 hour.

The price of the device is from 13000 r.

Stove accessories

Varvara furnaces differ in the minimum complete set. Therefore, they can be equipped with the following additional accessories:

• external combustion chamber - for “Tales”, “Palenitsa”, “Kamenka” - shortened 4 cm, standard 12 cm, extended 30 cm, and for models “Mini” - shortened 2 cm, standard 14 cm, extended 28 cm,
• stainless steel hinged tank - for ordinary specimens 55 l, for Mini ovens 40 l,
• a panoramic door made of steel or cast iron - for standard furnaces 29 × 31 cm (price 3,500 rubles), and for Mini models 22 × 26 cm (price from 2,600 rubles),
• 60/120 liter tank
• heat exchanger.

In addition, next to the stove, baskets for firewood and stones are appropriate.

Yes, the Russian manufacturer did its best! The stoves will certainly please the owners of the steam rooms both in their liking, their liking, and their affordability.

Joke is not a topic: My husband is so tired at work that he does not feel either arms, legs or horns.

I would be very grateful to the owners of these furnaces if you write a real review about your heater. And to those who are still in thought - I wish you a successful purchase and see you soon, bye!

Quote of wisdom: The one who does not know it is best kept secret (Cardelson de La Barca).

Distinctive features

Units for a bath are developed and delivered to the Russian markets by the company "Dero and K" from Tver. The manufacturer has created a whole range, in which there are budget and high-performance models.

To better describe products and identify features, you should consider the simplest design.

The device is pretty typical and simple.

Consist of the following elements:

• combustion chamber for burning fuel,
• afterburning systems in which flue gases decay,
• grate and ash scoop,
• chimney
• a protective casing providing heat transfer from stones to the room.

The principle of operation is as follows:

1. Cold air enters the convection channels (they are located between the furnace and the casing), heats up under the influence of traction. Then it rises and enters the steam room through the holes.
2. Hot air circulation occurs in the internal convection channel. Due to this, rapid heating of stones is observed.
3. Additionally, the combustion intensity is adjusted. It is enough for a person to open or close the ash scoop.

It is a hole with a plug on the back of the unit. It is easy to clean it with a regular brush.

Types of devices

The manufacturer claims that Varvara furnaces went into development after a detailed study of the advantages and disadvantages of such units from competitors.

The company has released three types of stoves, each of which is unique. Regardless of the type, the heater will create a comfortable indoor temperature, good steam.

Kinds:

• oven without tank - contour and without contour. The circuit is suitable for heating water from a gas or electric water heater. Circuitless is used as a solid fuel boiler. It perfectly heats a room with a volume of up to 24 m3,
• with side tank. Suitable for a bath without running water. The capacity of such a tank is 50 l, and the recommended heated volume is up to 24 m3,
• contour with upper tank. Used in a bath with water supply. The tank acts as a passage through the ceiling. The steam outlet takes the steam out. The capacity has a volume of 60 or 120 liters. Heats rooms up to 30 m3.

For rooms with the smallest volume, mini-ovens have been developed. They have a capacious heater and a 39 liter water tank.

Series of the brand and their brief description

Furnaces are available on the market in several lines.:

1. "Tale" and "Terma Tale". Belong to the convection-accumulating type of furnaces. The bath is heated up to a maximum of 24 m3, maintaining heat for a long time. The body is made of talchochlorite. There is a reservoir for stones: the Tales have an open heater, and the Terma Tales has a closed one and with a lid. This group includes subspecies with the prefix “mini”. These models are distinguished by the fact that they warm rooms up to 12 m3.
2. "Kamenka" and "Terma Kamenka". The first line has a closed heater, suitable for heating rooms 12 m3 or 24 m3, depending on version. The second - stoves with open stoves, with similar characteristics.
3. "Mini" - “without contour”, “mounted”, “with contour”. They are small in size, but equipped with a capacious water tank - 50 or 55 liters. Suitable for installation in small steam rooms with a volume of 18 m3.