Top 10 best cast iron stoves for baths: rating of the wood-burning and closed heater models in 2021-2022

Cast iron stoves - reliable, effective, easy to install.

The main thing is to choose the right power and manufacturer for your needs.

Cast iron furnace, unlike steel, it is difficult to overheat, and this is its significant advantage.

But how to choose the right model?

What is needed to do this, let's understand in this article.

Top 10 best cast iron sauna stoves for 2021-2022

Place	Name	Price
Top 10 best cast iron stoves for wood-fired baths
1	Vesuvius LEGENDA WOOD 16 (205)
2	Vesuvius LEGENDA BOAT 16 (217)
3	Vesuvius Legend Standard 16 (DT-4)
4	NMC Siberia 18
5	Vesuvius LEGENDA KOVKA 22 (270)
6	Vesuvius URAGAN STANDARD 16 (DT-4S)
7	Vesuvius RUSICH ANTRACIT 22 (DT-4C) 2016
8	Ermak 20 Grid Standard
9	TMF Tunguska Cast Vitra
10	KASTOR Karhu-16 JK

How to choose and what to pay attention to?

When choosing a model, it is worth thinking about it even at the stage of construction, then there will be no difficulties in the installation of some options. However, the installation can also be carried out after the completion of the capital construction.

Experts recommend paying attention to the following characteristics when buying:

• Design - With a remote furnace, there will be a need for a window between the steam room and the anteroom.
• Power - The most optimal calculation is 1 kW per 1 cubic meter of the steam room.
• Convection - Forced convection speeds up the distribution of heat.
• Type of sauna heater - This determines the type of steam - wet or dry.
• The volume and the mesh of the sauna heater - directly affects the power and speed of heating, as well as the size of the stones used.

The best cast iron stoves for wood-burning baths

Vesuvius LEGENDA BOAT 16 (205).

A small cast iron stove with a voluminous 120 kg heater provides quality Heating of the steam room due to free convection of air between the stones.

Closed combustion chamber with afterburning function and thicker walls - a guarantee of safety and economical fuel consumption.

The thickness of the walls also ensures a good heat output on a single firebox without the need for constant refueling.

Standard top chimney connection fits most types of baths.

Large firebox cavity allows use of wood up to 25 cm in length.

Glass door and large ash drawer allow for less frequent cleaning of the stove from ashes and soot, even with resinous wood.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of the heated room: 18 cub.m;
• Power: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 12 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 250 mm.

Vesuvius LEGENDA KOVKA 16 (217)

A small stove from the Russian manufacturer, made of high quality cast iron. The power of the device is enough for large enough steam rooms with a volume of up to 18 cubic meters.

Small dimensions and the upper connection of the chimney make the model optimal for use in most baths.

The roomy stove, which can hold up to 120 kg of stones, and its carefully designed walls improve convection and heat distribution throughout the room, speeding up the heating process..

The ash drawer is capacious and does not require frequent emptying.

The firebox can hold up to 25 cm of fuel, and the soot-resistant glass allows the use of resinous and wet wood without the fear of burning.

Technical characteristics:

• Heating space volume: 18 cubic meters;
• Power: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 12 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 250 mm.

Vesuvius Legend Standard 16 (DT-4)

The furnace of the well-known Russian brand is popular due to the quality assembly and materials, a roomy furnace, relatively small size and reasonable power.

Secondary afterburning function provides long combustion of one furnace and reduced emissions of harmful substances into the atmosphere.

The firebox can hold up to 120 kg of stones.

High-capacity ash pan is easy to clean and does not require cleaning after each heating, while the self-cleaning system prevents the pan from getting burnt by the products of burning, even with resinous wood.

Standard top connection allows you to place the stove in almost any bath.

Technical Specifications:

• The volume of the heated room: 8 cubic meters;
• Power output: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 12 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 250 mm.

NMC Siberia-18.

Floor-type oven with a remote furnace and a voluminous heater allows for quick heating of Up to 18 cubic meters of heated rooms..

The heater holds almost a record of 180 kg of stones in a small size.

Dimensions and design allows you to place the furnace even in small bath buildings, but the furnace requires a separate room, which creates difficulties in mounting and not always convenient from an operational point of view.

Ash drawer is small, requires emptying, if possible, after each heating. The firebox tunnel can hold up to 20 cm of firewood, which may not always be convenient.

The door has no glass, so it is necessary to monitor the burning of fuel by opening it.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of heated space: 18 cub. m;
• Power output: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 10,5 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 200 mm.

Vesuvius LEGENDA BOF 22 (270)

One of the most powerful models in the manufacturer's lineup, capable of heating large Steam rooms up to 24 cubic meters in volume..

High power is provided by the thick walls, voluminous sauna heater that can hold up to 180 kg of stones, and high-quality material that maintains a high level of heat exchange.

The remote firebox requires a separate outlet to the anteroom, which may pose difficulties for installation and operation.

The spacious underfloor does not require frequent emptying, and the glass in the door is protected from soot formation, which makes it easier to maintain the stove.

The firebox tunnel holds long enough firewood up to 25 cm, which increases combustion time and reduces the need for regular heating.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of the heated room: 24 cub.m;
• Power: 20 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 12 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 250 mm.

Vesuvius URAGAN STANDARD 16 (DT-4C)

Compact model with a high heater is optimal for small steam rooms.. The sauna heater Accommodates up to 120 kg of stones, which provides the fastest heating of the room due to the rapid convection, and the thick walls of the furnace long maintain the desired temperature.

Upper chimney with a standard diameter is suitable for most types of buildings.

A long firebox tunnel and a large ash drawer make it easy to heat and maintain the stove..

The firebox is remote, requiring access to a separate room, which is not always convenient from a structural and installation point of view.

The glass of the door is protected from soot, allowing the use of resinous and wet firewood.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of the heated room: 18 cubic meters;
• Power: 18 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 12 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 250 mm.

Vesuvius RUSICH ANTRACIT 22 (DT-4) 2016

Stylish and high quality model, produced taking into account all safety systems and European quality standards.

Closed furnace with secondary afterburning provides efficient combustion of fuel, and elaborate walls correct and fast heat output.

Small dimensions allow you to place the furnace in any bath, but the design features include the furnace from the adjacent room, which creates difficulties in installation and not always convenient from a technical point of view.

Roomy underbelly and self-cleaning glass make it easy to take care of the stove. The heater, however, is not the largest, holding only 40 kg of stones.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of the heated room: 14 cubic meters;
• Power: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 11.5 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 200 mm.

Ermak 20 Grid Standard

Floor stove, equipped with an upper chimney, with good power and high With its high heater, it can quickly heat up steam rooms up to 20 cubic meters in volume..

Model has a minimalistic modern design, but the door has no glass, which does not allow without opening to watch the amount of burned fuel.

The ash drawer is a bit small for the firebox tunnel, so it has to be cleaned regularly..

The grate of the sauna heater has big gaps and requires stones of certain caliber. The firebox is remote, which is not always easy to operate or install.

Technical characteristics:

• The volume of the heated room: 20 cubic meters;
• Power output: 22 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 11.5 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 200 mm.

TMF Tunguska Cast Vitra

Budget model with steady demand in the market. Despite its modest capacity, Ideal for small rooms.

Remote firebox with panoramic glass allows you to carefully control the process of burning fuel, which can be used as wood and coal briquettes.

The heater holds up to 55 kg of stones, the convection is only at the top, despite the convector casing, which slightly reduces the power and heating rate and increases the cooling rate.

The furnace compartment is very capacious - it can hold up to 60 liters of fuel. The small ash drawer is located deep, which makes it difficult to clean.

Specifications:

• The volume of the heated room: 18 cubic meters;
• Power: 16 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 11,5 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 200 mm.

KASTOR Karhu-16 JK

Furnace made in Finland of high tensile cast iron, which Ensures the longevity of equipment.

Quickly and qualitatively heats the room and maintains a high temperature in one furnace for a long time.

Features a modern stylish minimalistic design and small size.

High performance is provided by the materials and thickness of the walls, which maintain the necessary level of heat transfer.

The ash drawer is capacious and does not require cleaning after every heating.

The sauna heater is small and can hold up to 40 kg of stones, but this is compensated for by the design features, materials and wall thickness.

Technical characteristics:

• Volume of heated room: 16 cubic meters;
• Power: 15 kW;
• Type: closed;
• Connection: top, 10,4 cm;
• Furnace tunnel: 200 mm.

Types of cast iron stoves for the bath

Experts distinguish several classifications of cast iron stoves:

• According to the type of fuel used - wood, coal, combined.
• By design - with a remote furnace, with a built-in furnace.
• According to the type of heater - with open or closed heater. An open heater makes dry steam, the closed ones make wet steam.
• According to the presence of water tank - with a tank or without. Stoves with a tank are very practical, there are both hinged or set, and built-in options.

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