Domestic manufacturers are occupying an increasingly strong position in the market for bath stoves. Their products do not always have an attractive design, but the quality of the units and their properties are often at their best. One of these companies is Varvara. This company began producing bath stoves 10 years ago, having previously studied the experience of leading and domestic manufacturers. As a result, “Varvara” bath stoves are in stable demand and have almost no complaints about quality.

Furnace structure using the example of the Varvara Classic model

One of the most great benefits- relatively light weight. Even the largest stove of this brand weighs no more than 120 kilograms (without water, fuel and stones). Almost any floor can withstand this weight, but if you want to create a softer steam, you will still have to strengthen it, or provide for it at the planning stage.

On the back wall of the Varvara stoves, the designers provided a special window, covered with lid which makes it easier to care for. Inside, in the firebox, a special sheet (smoke tooth) is welded, on which soot accumulates. This is the afterburner chamber and needs to be cleaned about twice a year. That's all care.

The advantages of Varvara bath stoves include the possibility of completing

Bath stove “Varvara” equipped with a remote tank

remote or mounted tank of decent volumes:

• The stainless steel remote tank, which can be installed on the second floor or used as a penetration 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 within an hour.
• The hanging stainless steel tank has a volume of 50 liters. With this configuration, the stoves are easy to install.

The advantages of these stoves include the fact that the models are being improved and refined. 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 the stoves: there are fewer seams in it. In two places, welds were replaced with bends, which greatly increased the reliability of the units. Varvara stoves have an afterburning chamber, which increases efficiency. Arched vault the combustion chamber allows for uniform heating of all zones and better air circulation.

All Varvara stoves are equipped with an external fuel chamber, i.e. fuel is added from the dressing room. If desired, the door can be ordered with fire-resistant glass and you can admire the play of the flame.

Flaws

The disadvantages of Varvara stoves include 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 soapstone. This model cannot be called unattractive.

The stove for the Varvara Skazka bathhouse is lined with soapstone

Model range

Models “Classic” and “Polenitsa”

The stoves have similar characteristics:

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

Drawing of the Varvara Classic stove

Both can be equipped with a remote tank that connects to current system water supply (it is possible to fill the tank if there is a pump). This modification allows you to organize a shower - you will need to install a mixer. These models are also available with a water heating circuit made of 1.5 mm thick stainless steel. In this case, the stove can be connected to the heating system and used to heat rooms.

Models without water heater circuits are rational to use if water is heated in boilers. It is also possible to equip the stove with a hanging tank.

"Varvara Classic" with a hanging water tank

It is convenient to use a hanging tank in cases where water is not supplied to the bathhouse. 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 Palenitsa” has slightly smaller dimensions than “Varvara Classic”.

Drawing of the Varvara Palenica stove

Externally, “Varvara Palenitsa” differs little from “Varvara Classic”.

Heater models

The two Varvara Kamenka models differ in the location and weight of stones and dimensions.

• Dimensions (HxWxD): 780x560x780 mm
• Weight: no more than 90-120 kg.
• Weight of laid stones: not less than 180 kg.
• Maximum volume of steam room: 24 m 3
• Heating time of the steam room from 20 0C to 100 0C (provided proper thermal insulation): 60 minutes.
• Combustion chamber offset: 140 mm
• Chimney diameter: 114 mm
• Power: 12 kW
• Heat-resistant glass (WxD): 305×290 mm
• Fuel: wood

"Varvara Kamenka" with glass and cast iron door

The smaller “Heater mini” is designed for rooms up to 16m3, the larger one can heat up to 24m3.

Sauna stove “Varvara Kamenka Mini”

Both ovens 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 baths. Can be equipped with a hanging tank (42 liters) or a stainless steel circuit for heating water.

Lovers of Russian baths appreciated the Varvara stoves for their durability, reliability and high quality. Products of the Varvara trademark have an attractive appearance, they are easy to use, economical and heat up very quickly.

Bath stoves “Varvara” produced today » are the result of an in-depth study of the experience of manufacturing stoves abroad and in our country. The positive and negative aspects that were discovered during the analysis of our own products and the best world samples were taken into account. The design of the furnace has been improved. Firstly, 3.5 meters were removed welds, which are the weakest point in any oven. Structures that were previously welded are now solidly curved with a minimum number of seams. Secondly, the casing is made of stainless mirror steel, the firebox is made of carbon sheet, with a sheet thickness of up to 6 mm, the stoves are equipped with a cast iron door and grate.

Construction of the Varvara stove

The combustion chamber consists of two zones: in one, wood burns, in the second, gases burn out. This made it possible to increase the efficiency of the furnace and make maximum use of fuel combustion energy. The long channel through which gases pass contributes to a more complete transfer of heat from the air to the walls of the furnace, and from them to the room. The arch of the combustion chamber is semicircular, which allows heat to be evenly supplied to the internal heater and effectively warm the stones.

To improve convection, special channels are made. Air enters the convection channels from the ash pit, heats up from the walls of the furnace, and rises upward, exiting into the steam room. The intensity of heat exchange and combustion is regulated using an ash scoop.

Model range of stoves for baths “Varvara”

So that the stove can be selected for any type of installation, any model can be equipped with three types of firebox:

• Shortened (40mm for models Classic, Kamenka, Palenitsa, Skazka; 20 mm for models Varvara Mini, Skazka Mini, Kamenka Mini);
• Standard (160mm for the Classic, Kamenka, Palenitsa, Skazka models; 140mm for the Varvara Mini, Skazka Mini, Kamenka Mini models);
• Extended (300 mm for the Classic, Kamenka, Palenitsa, Skazka models; 280 mm for the Varvara Mini, Skazka Mini, Kamenka Mini models);

Stove "Varavara Kamenka"— sauna stove with a mesh for stones around the body. Designed for medium-sized steam rooms - 12-24m 3 . The mass of stones placed in the basket is 180 kg. Stones are recommended only of volcanic origin, because... they do not contain harmful impurities, are not afraid of fire and can withstand repeated temperature changes. The stove heats up within an hour and, thanks to the heated stones, retains heat in the bath for a long time. The outer body of the furnace is made of 6 mm steel sheet. The stove door can be of two types: cast iron, steel with panoramic glass.

Sauna stove “Varvara Kamenka”

"Varvara Kamenka Mini"— a smaller version of the previous model for small steam rooms up to 16m 3 . Up to 85 kg of stones are placed in the basket.

Sauna stove “Varvara Kamenka Mini”. Small size - big power

Stove "Varvara Palenica" has a number of modifications and can be equipped with:

The Palenitsa stove is designed for steam rooms from 12 m 3 to 24 m 3, dimensions 685 * 430 * 840 mm. Very similar in appearance to this model "Varvara Classic", but it does not have water tanks and is slightly taller and narrower (890*430*670mm).

Bath stove “Varvara Skazka”(reviews correspond to the name). The stove is lined with polished soapstone slabs, which gives it solidity. Up to 95 kg of stones can be placed; a steam room can be heated with a volume from 12 m 3 to 24 m 3.

"Varvara Mini" - small (735*390*620mm), but very efficient stove, which will heat a steam room of 12 m 3 to 16 m 3. It can be equipped with a hanging tank, a heat exchanger, and it is possible to install a panoramic door. Large panoramic glass makes it possible to control the combustion process. It is also very pleasant after the steam room, sitting comfortably opposite, enjoying the play of tongues of fire. A wonderful way to relax!

Sauna stoves “Varvara” - reviews from owners

“Varvara” is characterized in reviews as economical and compact. Maintenance comes down to periodic cleaning of the pipe and afterburner chamber (on back wall a special door is provided). But there are also disadvantages: the presence of condensation on the pipe when installing a large tank on the pipe.

The presence of condensate is due to the fact that when leaving the afterburning chamber, the smoke no longer has a very high temperature, which, if cold water in the tank causes moisture to condense on the walls. According to reviews from owners of such stoves, combustion products of gases are mixed with moisture, which does not improve the situation. This is the only one negative point, no other shortcomings were noticed.

How to install the Varvara stove in a bathhouse

The weight of even the largest Varvara stove is small, and therefore installation is simple. The manufacturer advises pre-heating it outside so that the paint is polymerized and the smell from the combustion of various technological substances and lubricants used in production goes away.

If the floor is wooden, it must be protected from high temperatures: two rows of bricks are placed on the mortar, and a galvanized sheet is placed on top. The base for the oven is ready. Its dimensions are 10 cm larger than the dimensions of the oven. If you are going to make a brick screen for the stove, you need to make the base larger - to the size of the stove add a gap of about 5 cm between the stove and the bricks, the thickness of the brick (depending on how you will lay the screen: a whole brick, in the floor or a quarter) and more add a few centimeters to the ledge. If your screen is solid, to create a constant air flow, two small doors (standard oven casting) are placed in the lower part of it.

To close the top of the stove, you can lay a thick wire mesh with a small cell on the erected screen, and lay stones for the bath on it. In this simple way you will block the hard radiation from the furnace and get well-heated stones.

If you wish, you can cover the pipe with a brick, but due to the high heat transfer, the temperature of the pipe is not the highest and the radiation from it is not very intense. Therefore, it is covered with half a brick, but the foundation is not laid.

Barbarian stoves for baths are produced in the Russian city of Tver, and occupy a stable position in the market heating equipment for over a decade now. The manufacturing process occurs after detailed monitoring of domestic and foreign thermal equipment. The main purpose is to create the most comfortable temperature for relaxation in the steam room.

Barbarian Ovens

are presented in a variety of models, which makes it possible to imagine all kinds of solutions for the layout of baths: more precisely, to heat from the dressing room or directly from the steam room, to use options with or without a tank.

3 types are commercially produced:

1. with a 120 l tank located at the top and a heating circuit;
2. with a side capacity of 50 liters;
3. without any containers.

In 2012, the product line was improved to better side, which further increased their attractiveness thanks to the bright modern design. If you are looking for the best value for money, then this is ideal option for you.

You can purchase any of them in our store in Moscow, and it is also possible to order delivery to any locality Moscow region, or region of Russia. With us you will find the optimal price-quality ratio.

The market for equipment for arranging baths and steam rooms is saturated to the limit various options heaters, steel and cast iron stoves, convectors, combined devices capable of not only heating, but also steaming, both imported and domestically produced. There is a lot of outright consumer goods, but, to the credit of the domestic brand, there are stoves of world-class quality, one of the options is in the video

The Varvara stove has a dozen various options execution, and for the most part they are made at a decent level of quality. In addition, the model range of the Varvara stove is quite wide; the Varvara Mini model alone offers 16 options.

Why “Varvara” attracts experienced bath-goers

The main advantages of the Varvara stove:

1. The design of the furnace is thought out and selected taking into account many years of experience in practical operation, although some details clearly require increased attention;
2. Significant thickness of the sheet steel from which the Varvara stoves are made. Six millimeters is not the greatest thickness, but if you consider that 90% of sauna stoves have a thickness of no more than 4 mm, the service life of the Varvara stove turns out to be significantly longer than its competitors;
3. The huge firebox allows you to start the stove before visiting the sauna and steam for a couple of hours without additional visit dressing room to turn up the heat with your own hands.

It should be noted that the oven is small in size; the installation dimensions of the Classic model for installation are 810x780x580mm. It’s easy to install Varvara with your own hands in any dressing room or steam room, even with a brick screen, as in the video

Due to the significant thickness of the metal, the stove turned out to be heavy. And there is a certain positive factor in this. Creators model range stoves tried to bring the characteristics of Varvara stoves closer to the parameters cast iron structures. A large mass of steel and stone accumulates heat no worse than cast iron and, during operation, evenly releases it into the air.

There are also lightweight options like “Varvara Mini” with a dry weight of 78-80 kg, which allows you to install the stove yourself, without the help of advisers or loaders.

The most famous models“Barbara” is considered to be the following:

1. "Thermo Kamenka". Medium price range oven. It can be mentioned as the most purchased model from the entire “Varvara” series.
2. "Blast furnace". Model with a lot of stainless steel and chrome trim;
3. "Thermo Fairy Tale". The model of the Thermo Kamenka stove was taken as a basis, but with modified characteristics of the firebox in the Blast Furnace style; in addition, the Skazka body was lined with soapstone;
4. "Mini". Lightweight and compact model for a small bath;
5. "Palenitsa". Model for a sauna with an open heater;

For your information! All of the above sauna models use wood as fuel and are designed for an average steam room volume of 15-20 m3.

The most popular models of Varvara stoves

The most popular among the “Varvara” models for baths were the “Thermo Kamenka” and “Domna” stoves.

Sauna stove “Varvara Thermo Kamenka”

This model is worth dwelling on in more detail. It doesn't have outstanding fuel economy or elegant design. This sauna stove can be called a real middle peasant with stable performance indicators and good quality assemblies. The dimensions of the body in the bath are 1120x560x860. This is a lot, but due to the elongated body, the horizontal overall dimensions turn out to be even smaller than other models. A lot of interesting things about the new “Varvara” bathhouse model can be gleaned from the video

The stove has a huge firebox and ash pan. One stack of firewood is enough to heat a bathhouse or keep the air in a steam room hot for at least an hour and a half.

A specific feature of the Thermo Kamenka design is the use special sheathing, allowing you to overlay steel body bath stone or ordinary pebbles. With its own weight of 170 kg, the mesh allows you to add another 250 kg of natural stone into the structure with your own hands. Thus, total mass oven exceeds 420 kg. If installed correctly in the bathhouse, the Varvara Thermo Kamenka will operate in brick oven without overheating the air with harsh infrared radiation.

For your information! Despite its large mass, the structure is relatively easy to install with your own hands, without the need for a strong foundation or steel frame. The only additional condition correct installation in the bathhouse is to increase the area of ​​the steel sheet at the base of the structure. This is due to an increase in the floor area on which the heated mass rests.

The stove has a closed heater design. To generate steam in the sauna, you will need to open the heater door at an angle with your own hands and pour in a liter or a half of hot water. In order not to constantly hold the door and avoid it falling on your hands, the design provides a lock for the heater door and the firebox door.

The combustion products are removed from the chamber through a vertical chimney pipe with a diameter of 115 mm. This is quite enough to heat a bathhouse at a power of 14-20 kW. A unique feature of the Varvara Thermo Kamenka design is the presence of side holes in the body. Numerous reviews about the operation of the model lead to the conclusion that the holes are needed to suck secondary air from the bathhouse atmosphere into the combustion chamber. Additional oxygen in the chamber avoids deposits of resin or soot on the inner surface of the firebox.

Reviews from Varvara owners recommend that immediately after purchasing the stove, warm it up before installing it in the bathhouse. This will remove all preservative grease from the internal surfaces stoves, without the risk of filling the bathhouse with the smell of burnt diesel fuel.

The structure of the furnace is painted with a heat-resistant organosilicon composition of charcoal color. Despite statements that there are no fumes from the painted surface when working in a bathhouse, many experts recommend dousing the body during the first warm-up hot water as in the video:

The disadvantages of Varvara Thermo Kamenka, according to users, include the absence of a heater in the steel box drain hole to remove excess water or cleaning solution.

The “Varvara Palenica” or “Classic” bath models have very similar characteristics.

Bath stove “Varvara Domna”

An equally interesting and more expensive version of “Varvara” for a bathhouse is called “Domna”. The design looks more respectable and bright due to the use of two metal screens made of alloy steel for convection and radiation heating of the air in the bathhouse. The remaining two vertical surfaces are equipped with grids for laying stones and increasing the storage capacity when heating the bath. If desired, you can use it without stones and heat the air in the bathhouse as quickly as possible. If you turn the screens in the opposite direction, the radiation flow will be screened and the heating will become soft.

A special feature of the sauna stove is the possibility of obtaining a so-called explosive cloud of steam when hot water poured through the side door in the heater, as in the video:

In normal mode, to obtain stable steam in the bath, there is a neck in the upper part of the body. The average capacity of “Varvara” for a bathhouse is designed for 20 m 3 steam rooms.

One of the most weak points the design contains a thin metal ash pan that burns through when using coal or a fuel briquette

Conclusion

Almost all “Varvara” bathhouse models are available with different designs of firebox and location of the water tank. If desired, you can use a firebox with a tunnel to carry the load into the dressing room, or with heat-resistant glass, which allows you to observe the combustion process.