Large country house is difficult to heat and very expensive. For this reason, many choose other heating options, for example, a long-burning stove.
Varieties and principles of work
Thanks to the installation of such stoves, the cottage becomes non-volatile. Now the house will have heating even in the absence of gas or electricity, and the fuel can be purchased at any convenient time and make a reserve just in case. In addition, such a product is not explosive, unlike equipment that runs on gas, it is easy to install, operate, do not need to do the project and coordinate installation.
Before you buy such a product, you must first consider the main types, their differences, features.
By production material
They are made from:
- cast iron - an environmentally friendly and reliable material, although such products are quite expensive;
- become. Differ in lightweight, compact sizes;
- bricks. This version of the stoves is folded manually by the master. They are resistant to temperature fluctuations, and for kindling requires a small amount of firewood.
By way of placement
According to this parameter, they are divided into:
- Heating. Which are necessary for heating. Differ in small dimensions and perfectly are suitable for small rooms. Easy to install, equipped with a special niche for firewood and ash.
- Heating and cooking. On such a device, you can warm the water, cook food. Through the use of this furnace can be a good savings on electricity.
- With integrated oven. You can cook pastries.
Can be with a hob and replace the stove. They consist of two sections: one for laying firewood, the other for ash.
The cooking surface itself is made either from metal or from metal ceramics. The furnace is made of cast iron. Differs in profitability, environmental friendliness, the compact sizes.
There are also models with a water circuit for heating. If it is necessary to heat several rooms at once, then it is better to choose such an option. By the principle of operation they resemble solid fuel boilers: they heat water, after which it enters the radiator and pipes. Due to the presence of the flap, the intensity of the thrust can be adjusted.
By type of fuel used
For kindling can be used a variety of materials, each has advantages and disadvantages. They should definitely be studied to select the device that will meet your requirements at 100%.
Fireplace stoves can work on:
- firewood;
- coals;
- pallets.
Constructions working on firewood can burn up to 12 hours after one tab, which was made possible by a roomy firebox.
It is possible to control the process by adjusting the flow and intensity of fuel combustion. Attracts and ease of installation. The main thing is to install a steel sheet under the oven.
To install, you should choose a pipe with a diameter of at least 15 cm, which will create an optimal thrust force.
Coal structures work on a similar principle. The only disadvantage is that it will be dirty around when using it. However, from a material point of view, such constructions are more economical. Depending on the loading of one bookmark, coal may be enough for a day. Also in the process of burning it is impossible to add a new fuel, you must wait until complete combustion.
Furnaces operating on pallets, suitable for heating 1-2 rooms. Are divided into:
- convection;
- equipped with a water circuit;
- combined.
In the latter case, you can use both pallets and dry firewood.
The main advantage of this design is that the stove for a long time can work on one tab of the fuel.
They are valued for their high level of heat transfer and economical use.
Some tips for choosing
By location, structures are divided into:
- embedded. It will allow a good savings, but they need to be installed at the construction stage;
- wall mounts. You can purchase and install in a ready-made building.
The shape of the furnace-fireplaces are divided into:
- frontal - they take a lot of space;
- Corner - looking very nice, they take not so much space, they make the room more comfortable, they are equipped with a deep fire chamber.
To select the design, it is necessary to pay attention to the following parameters and characteristics:
- Power. For heating 100 square meters will require 1 kW of energy. Additionally, you should add another 30-40% to this indicator.
- Type of firebox. When installing the furnace, it is better to use a closed version with glass, since in this case the use of the structure will be safer. In addition, in this case, the furnace will work more efficiently.
- Modes. It is better if the model chosen by you has, besides an intensive burning mode, an economical variant that will allow maintaining the required temperature for a long time.
- The glass at the furnace should be thick, heat-resistant, preferably with a self-cleaning function.
- Choose models with a removable ashpit, as it is easier to clean.
Also pay attention to the additional features: the presence of a heat exchanger, oven, water tank. True, such functionality will increase the cost of the stove.
Rating of manufacturers of stoves-fireplaces
Before you go shopping, you should familiarize yourself with the manufacturers of such structures:
- Russian company Meta. Assembles the Ardenfire ovens using a unique technology. By production apply the French and Japanese elements and details. For all models that are on sale, the presence of heat-resistant glass is provided, the furnace power ranges from 7 to 12 kW, is lightweight and compact. The average cost is 28 thousand rubles.
- Domestic brand Bavaria is also known in the market. Produces inexpensive, but high-quality stoves. Manufactured products attract high heating rate, economical fuel consumption, high level of efficiency (over 80%), ease of installation. Among the users the most popular are two models: Prismatic and Wall-Corner. The cost of the furnace starts from 15 thousand rubles.
- Furnaces Buleryan. Cost inexpensive, suitable for heating a residential house, garage. Designed for space heating from 50 to 350 square meters. Can be used for wooden baths - in this case they have a modified design that can withstand high humidity. The only negative - can only work on the wood. Can be purchased for 14 thousand rubles.
- Termofor. Popular stoves at the domestic consumer. Each model is equipped with a sealed spacious firebox. Products are beautiful, reliable, affordable. The most popular model: Fire-Battery. The average price is 18,000 rubles.
- Teplodar. Ideal for summer cottages or country houses without central heating. Characterized by rapid heating of the room, they keep warm for a long time. Thanks to the beautiful appearance will be able to perfectly fit into any interior. The most popular models: Tango Trio and OB-120. You can buy for 17 thousand rubles.
Simple instructions for making the furnace do it yourself
If you do not want to buy a fireplace stove, you can do it yourself:
- First draw a drawing.
- Take a capacity of 200 liters, cut off the top, for which it is worth using a grinder.
- Cut a circle from a steel sheet - the diameter should be smaller than that of the barrel.
- Using a hacksaw, make a hole in it with a diameter of up to 15 cm. Make similar holes in the lid.
- Weld the channel to the bottom of the sheet, pipe to the top so that it covers the hole in the steel sheet.
- At the top of the barrel you need to cut a hole for the installation of the pipe - for the withdrawal of combustion products. Weld it.
- From below cut out the hatch for laying firewood, weld the handle.
- The branch pipe must be welded to the chimney.
