Wood-burning stoves for heating a private house: rating of popular models + guidelines for the buyer

Model overview

Deciding which ovens to wood-fired cottages choose, it is worth studying prices and reviews.Flammable materials must not be placed near the heat exchanger. In this case, the distance from the wall surface to the door should be at least 1.1-1.3 meters.

The price of products depends on the power, design and certain manufacturers. Equipment with forged products is suitable for a variety of interiors. To warm up a garage or a summer house, you can choose simpler models.

Cast iron structures are more expensive, but are superior in quality to steel equipment. Most often you can find French and Italian manufacturers. Of the Russian models, Hephaestus and Meta products are popular.

Furnaces for are Finnish and Russian. Of the Finnish companies, it is worth highlighting Harvia and Kastor. Zhara stands out from Russian designs. The Russian company Termofor offers models made of heat-resistant material, which are distinguished by a modern design. The budget options include Teplodar. Home-made structures are often used for garages: potbelly stove or bubafon.

It should be borne in mind that the guarantee from the companies does not apply to elements whose wear depends on the quality of the fuel. These are grates, vermiculite gaskets and lining.

The table shows the models of some manufacturers and their cost.

Image	Manufacturer	Model	Heated room volume, m3	Cost, rub.
	Termofor, Russia		100	14 000
	Termofor, Russia		50	6 700
	Teplodar, Russia		100	12 500
	Ermak, Russia		300	15 600
	Buleryan, Canada		400	9 200
	Guga, Serbia		250	26 700
	Meta, Russia		100	18 000
	ABX, Czech Republic		120	30 000

Metal structures are very different from brick stoves for wood-fired cottages. Photos allow you to see different options. All metal models are convection. At the same time, the stove heats the room not only with the help of radiation, but also with the use of air that moves between the walls of the casing.To reduce the risk of smoke emissions, the structures are equipped with special nozzles.

How to choose and what to look for?

What qualities must be present in heating equipment in order to become a reliable source of heat:

1. Power. It varies with the size of the firebox and the dimensions of the furnace. On average, a room of 10 m² requires 1 kW of power.
2. Dimensions. Must fit into the installation room.
3. Heat carrier volume. It consists of the volume of pipes and radiators, depends on the total length of the system and the number of batteries. Another 10% is added to the resulting value.
4. Chimney section. The indicator is important for the selection of suitable structural elements.
5. Additional options. Cooking and heating products, easy glass cleaning, non-heating handles and other easy-to-use little things.

How to choose an oven

When the question arises of how to choose a stove that will work on wood, you need to know what parameters to focus on.

Power

The first thing you need to decide on the power. The dependence is direct - a more powerful model is required for a large heating area. The standard formula suggests the following calculation: per 10 sq. m. you need 1 kW of thermal energy. If the winters are very cold, then 10-20 percent is added.

Sometimes less power is enough:

• if the region of residence is southern;
• winter temperatures are kept at the off-season level;
• the dwelling has serious thermal insulation: thick walls, small windows with three-layer double-glazed windows and an attic with insulation.

On the contrary, in very cold northern regions, it is expected that per 10 sq. m. area needs 1.2-15 kW of thermal power of the furnace.

In order for the stove to correspond to its declared power, all the necessary parameters must be met, which relate to the size and location of the ash pan, grate, furnace and blower doors, the length and diameter of the chimney channel.

Rating of long-burning furnaces made of cast iron

Most experts recommend installing models made of cast iron, as they have a much higher efficiency than other models. At the same time, they give off heat perfectly, despite the small firebox. It is possible to use any solid fuel: firewood, coal and other types. The cost of such furnaces is higher, but their service life is longer. Some worry that the appearance of cast iron fireplaces is not the same as that of ceramic ones.

Do not worry: today the masters have learned to pay great attention to the aesthetic side of the issue

Marseille 10

This is a small and beautiful fireplace from Meta. Suitable for heating suburban areas. It takes up little space, but is characterized by increased productivity. There is a viewing window that will allow you to enjoy the view of the fire. It is large enough. At the same time, smoke will not get inside the room, which is an advantage over open-type fireplaces. Compared to steel structures, more thermal energy is required to obtain the desired result. But the heat is retained for 7 hours longer. The model is designed so that it can fit into almost any interior.

Marseille 10

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 10 kW;
• chimney 50 mm;
• glass door;
• lining - fireclay;
• weight 105 kg.

pros

• small size;
• high performance;
• stylish design;
• large viewing window;
• low price;
• ease of installation;
• comfortable handle.

Minuses

stands and attracts the attention of everyone, the design is slightly inferior to more expensive models;
small size does not allow to heat a large house.

oven META Marseille 10

Kratki Koza/K6

An excellent model, which is included in the rating of fireplace stoves due to its stylish design, low price and high performance. The user can independently regulate the level of heat using a special lever. He is responsible for supplying air to the furnace to control the combustion process. Thus, if it is necessary to put out the fire, the air supply must be turned off. This is a great option that allows you not to wait for the fuel to burn itself out. There are active and passive combustion modes. The former is used during the day, and the latter is needed to maintain the temperature during the night. Glass can withstand temperatures up to 800 degrees.

Kratki Koza/K6

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 9 kW;
• flue 150 mm, connection to it is possible from above or behind;
• glass door;
• lining - fireclay;
• weight 120 kg.

pros

• beautiful appearance;
• good performance;
• convenient management;
• acceptable price;
• you can enjoy the fire, the door is large enough;
• several ways to install a chimney.

Minuses

• you can not cook food;
• fuel only firewood or special briquettes.

Wood-burning stove-fireplace Kratki Koza K6

Ardenfire Corsica 12

A very reliable and beautiful stove for a summer residence, which is made in France. It is compact, and the connection is made using the top panel. There is a function of secondary afterburning and clean fire. The price is moderate, and installation problems, as a rule, do not arise. Suitable for rooms up to 200 sq. meters.

Ardenfire Corsica 12

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 12 kW;
• connection to it is possible from above;
• glass door;
• lining - fireclay;
• 130 kg.

pros

• looks beautiful;
• convenient to manage;
• there is pure fire and afterburning;
• Efficiency 78%;
• reliable and well-known manufacturer;
• fuel - any solid materials, except for fuel briquettes.

Minuses

• heavy construction;
• overpriced.

Ardenfire Corsica 12

Vermont Castings DutchWest XL

Studying the rating of long-burning fireplace stoves, you should definitely consider this model. It uses a patented air supply system to the furnace, which increases its efficiency. From one supply of firewood, heat can be stored indoors for up to 12 hours, which is an excellent indicator. The glass is treated with zinc oxide for increased strength. At the same time, it gives off more heat compared to standard refractory. A built-in thermometer allows you to monitor the temperature in the room. Fuel is loaded through the front or rear doors.

Vermont Castings DutchWest XL

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 16 kW;
• can be connected from the back or side;
• glass door;
• lining - fireclay;
• weight 280 kg.

pros

• heating area up to 20 sq. meters, therefore suitable for large houses;
• high efficiency (74%);
• any fuel can be used;
• pleasant appearance;
• you can put something on top;
• convenient and safe loading of fuel during the operation of the fireplace;
• there is a thermometer.

Minuses

great weight.

Vermont Castings DutchWest XL

These are the main wall-type models made of cast iron, which are included in the rating of long-burning heating furnaces.

TOP 7 types of stoves for home

Dutch is a compact, square, vertical oven, often without a blower. It is designed for space heating.

Swedish oven. Such an oven, like the Dutch one, is vertical and compact. It can be located between the kitchen and another room, but its main difference is the presence of an oven and a hob. The oven, due to the design features, heats up very quickly and, with the door open, can significantly increase the temperature in the room and contribute to the rapid heating of the room.

Russian oven. This design of the oven is quite large, and is primarily used for cooking. Here the hob acts as a powerful heat exchanger. Often equipped with a heated bed - a stove bench.

Furnace with water heating. This version of the furnace can have very diverse design solutions, but the essence is always the same - a greatly increased heating efficiency, due to the equipment of the coolant heating circuit right inside the furnace and heat removal around the house.

Corner oven. This is a vertical structure located in the corner of the room and more reminiscent of a fireplace. Its main advantage is compactness.

The wall stove has a narrow design, only 50 cm, and can replace the inner wall of the house. Doesn't have cooking facilities.

The "baby" stove is a modest version of a vertical stove for a summer residence. Has a cooking surface. It has low construction costs.

Top 5 Inexpensive Wood Burning Stoves for Homes

The shops have a wide selection of stoves for heating homes. In the ranking of the most budgetary heaters in 2020, there are several best stoves for heating a house with wood, which, for one reason or another, are considered the most preferable to buy.

Convection Varna 100H (from 8900 rubles)

An inexpensive option that does an excellent job of heating residential or industrial premises up to 100 m³. The stove has an adjustable flame, a long burning system. Due to the increased cooking surface, it is possible to install large containers.

The main characteristics of the device:

• body and door material - steel;
• fuel - firewood;
• dimensions (WxHxD) - 53x57x52.60 cm;
• weight - 36 kg.

Pros:

• price;
• space heating rate.

Minuses:

there is no shaver in the package.

Professor Butakov Student (from 12200 rubles)

Differs in simplicity of installation and convenience of operation. The model has a compact size and does a good job of heating the room. Heats up quickly. Due to its appearance, such a device will look good both in a country house and in the country. Duration of burning in the smoldering mode - up to 8 hours. It is possible to adjust the level of the flame.

The main characteristics of the device:

• body and door material - steel;
• power - 9 kW;
• heated volume - 150 m³;
• fuel - firewood;
• dimensions (WxHxD) - 37x65x54.50 cm;
• weight - 57 kg.

Pros:

• burning duration;
• ease of operation.

Minuses:

the gate is poorly fixed.

TMF Fire Battery 7 (from 13,000 rubles)

The oven is of good quality. The heated volume is 150 m³. This option is perfect for a private home.

When fully loaded, the stove device is able to heat the room for 10 hours.

Characteristics:

• fuel - firewood;
• furnace volume - 50 l;
• door material - glass;
• dimensions (WxHxD) - 37x76x68 cm;
• slot type convector.

Pros:

• simple kindling;
• small sizes.

Minuses:

When overheated, steel emits an odor.

Breneran AOT-06/00 (from 11,100 rubles)

The floor type stove is suitable for heating various rooms.The construction material is steel coated with heat-resistant paint. The device has 2 combustion chambers. Gasification takes place in the lower one, gases are burned in the upper one.

Characteristics:

• heated volume - 100 m³;
• fuel - firewood;
• power - 6 kW;
• furnace volume - 40 l;
• dimensions - (WxHxD) - 43.50 × 63.20 × 60.80 cm;
• weight - 55 kg.

Pros:

• simplicity of the firebox;
• high efficiency.

Minuses:

there is no ash pan.

NMK Siberia BV-180 (from 17400 rubles)

Floor metal oven. The design uses 11 pipes that are interconnected. With their help, natural convection is provided, as a result of which the room warms up quickly. The stove can be used for heating various buildings.

Characteristics:

• heated volume - 180 m³;
• power - 7 kW;
• fuel - firewood, wood waste;
• Efficiency - 85%;
• furnace volume - 42 l;
• firebox material - steel;
• dimensions - (WxHxD) - 45x68x88 cm.

Pros:

• heating rate;
• prolonged burning.

Minuses:

awkward cleaning.

Flaws

Like any heating systems, combined designs have several disadvantages:

• a separate dedicated room is required for the installation of the boiler. You should also find and equip a place in which fuel will be stored;
• usually cast iron is used for the manufacture of heating units. It has significant weight. Before carrying out installation work, it is sometimes necessary to pour a concrete pad. It will strengthen the foundation structure;
• there are no models that can be mounted on the wall. Installation is carried out only on the floor;
• devices are complex. As a result, the cost of installation work and service maintenance increases;
• electric heating elements have low power;
• the price of combined devices is higher than the cost of conventional boilers.

Buslaev's oven

A heating stove assembled according to the "Swede" type is considered the best option for a brick house. The scheme of its assembly is quite simple and reliable.

A properly installed structure will protect the house from the cold even in severe frosts.

What is needed for laying?

The assembly of brick ovens according to the Buslaev scheme differs from others in its extreme accuracy. To make a quality brick heater, you will need the following materials:

• red brick - 550 pcs.;
• clay - 235 kg;
• sand - 115 kg;
• grate (252x300 mm) - 1 pc.;
• steel: corner (5x45x45x360 mm) and roofing (0.35 m2);
• nails - 1 kg;
• wire - 3 kg;
• view with a hole (d = 220 mm) - 1 pc.;
• view chamber door (140x215 mm) - 1 pc.;
• steam valve (140x180 mm) - 1 pc.

The design also includes large-sized elements - an oven, a cast-iron stove and doors. You will need 3 types of doors:

• furnace (280x300 mm);
• for the cooking chamber (520x390 mm);
• blower (140x140 mm).

Oven dimensions - 600x400x350 mm, stove - 965x560 mm (2 burners).

Features of the Swedish oven

Brick stoves, assembled according to the “Swede” type of Buslaev, heat up quickly and can retain heat even in a large room.

Brick ovens, designed according to this scheme, are heated exclusively in winter. A five-channel oven with one outlet will have dimensions of 1160x900x2100 mm.

If you heat the stove at least 2 times a day, the heat transfer will be 4500 kcal / h.

Why is it profitable to burn wood

Not all settlements in our country are gasified.Therefore, for many homeowners, the problem of heating housing is quite acute. Electricity is not always suitable as a heat source because it is very expensive. An electric heater will save when it comes to a country house, where you need to visit no more than one or two times a month. Moreover, it does not require special installation and complex maintenance. Constantly heating the house with electricity is very expensive, it will take a lot of money.

Heating units operating on liquid fuels are not popular due to the mass of shortcomings. You need to buy diesel fuel. This must be done in large volumes to make it cheaper, which means that there is a question of its storage. It is impossible to get rid of the smell of diesel fuel, gradually it will occupy the entire room. There are, of course, pluses - for example, the ability to work in automatic mode.

The cheapest and most affordable option is firewood. You can buy a whole truckload of this fuel very cheaply. Sometimes there is an option to get firewood for free if you heat the stove with wood waste, and it is possible to chop firewood in the forest.

Termofor No. 1 in the ranking of the best manufacturers.

Furnaces Termofor deservedly be called the elite of the heating market in Russia.

Termofor stoves have a thoughtful design and modern design.

All models are affordable and economical. All models look beautiful and aesthetically pleasing.

Many ovens are equipped with panoramic glass doors.

Bath stoves of the original design Termofor create a comfortable combination of warmth and humidity in the steam room.

And the company Termofor offers a series of "Anti-crisis" furnaces.

Wood-burning stove with water heating Normal-battery.

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The best corner stoves

Vesuvius PK-01 (220)

A steel fireplace with ceramic cladding, equipped with a combustion control system, is suitable for heating small rooms up to 150 cubic meters.

Due to the design features, one bookmark of firewood lasts up to 5 hours without lowering the air temperature.

The materials from which the stone is made provide a long service life and high-quality heat transfer.

Sealed heat-resistant glass with a soot protection system is easy to clean.

The capacious ashpit also facilitates operation process.

However, during the first fire, the fireplace emits an unpleasant smell, so it is recommended to ventilate the room.

Specifications:

• Material: steel;
• Power: 9 kW;
• Chimney: rear connection, 11.5 cm;
• Type: closed;
• Efficiency: 79%;
• Consumed fuel: firewood.

pros

• long service life;
• combustion control system;
• ease of care;
• duration of burning on one bookmark of fuel.

Minuses

bad smell on first start.

Kratki Thor 8

A corner fireplace, made in a minimalist modern design, can heat a room up to 200 cubic meters.

Steel walls are resistant to high temperatures, and the firebox is equipped with a special heat-accumulating material that can give off heat for a long time even after the fuel burns out.

The built-in baffle increases the smoke output and minimizes the release of ash through the chimney.

The triple combustion system provides fuel economy and high thermal efficiency of the device, and air supply adjustment is carried out with a single lever and does not cause difficulties.

The fireplace is easy to install and maintain, in addition, the device has a long warranty period - 5 years.

Specifications:

• Material: steel;
• Power: 8 kW;
• Chimney: top connection, 15 cm;
• Type: closed;
• Efficiency: 83%;
• Consumed fuel: firewood.

pros

• modern design;
• ease of maintenance;
• triple air supply system;
• high thermal efficiency.

Minuses

high price.

ABX Admiral

A steel fireplace with a natural stone cladding - Brazilian sandstone, granite or soapstone - takes up little space thanks to its angular design.

At the same time, it is equipped with a capacious firebox, an ash pan and a compartment for storing firewood.

Due to the strength of the materials, a long period of operation is ensured, and the ergonomics facilitate the maintenance of the device.

The power of the fireplace is enough to heat a room up to 140 cubic meters.

Despite the steel body, the stove gives off heat for a long time thanks to the cladding, which saves fuel at night.

Specifications:

• Material: steel;
• Power: 7 kW;
• Chimney: top connection, 15 cm;
• Type: closed;
• Efficiency: 79%;
• Consumed fuel: firewood.

pros

• design;
• environmentally friendly manufacturing materials;
• strength and reliability;
• ease of operation.

Minuses

price.

Advantages and disadvantages of furnace heating

Traditional stove heating is preferred by many rural residents because of its time-tested benefits:

• Autonomy. The house does not need to be connected to additional communications, which is always costly and troublesome. The operation of the system is based on the principle of natural circulation.
• Savings on installation. Equipment for a furnace connected to water heating is cheaper than for other heating systems.
• Fuel availability. Firewood is a natural, common and cheap fuel in most of the country. There are combined furnaces that allow the use of coal, peat briquettes, coke.
• Savings in operation. Some stoves (long-burning designs) can significantly reduce wood consumption.
• Environmental friendliness. Combustion of natural fuel does not harm the environment.
• Aesthetics. Modern wood stoves can become a significant interior detail.

Autonomy of work is an important feature of a wood-burning stove

Along with the undoubted advantages, stove heating also has some disadvantages:

Relatively low efficiency. The efficiency (coefficient of performance) of the furnace will always be lower than the efficiency of a gas or diesel boiler. Significant losses of thermal energy occur through the chimney.

Permanent service. For the system to work smoothly, constant human supervision is required; it is impossible to establish automatic operation, it is necessary to monitor the supply of fuel and waste disposal.
Slow and uneven heating of rooms.The stove will warm up well only the room where it is installed; in the far corners of a spacious house it will be noticeably colder

Usage skills. It is more difficult to maintain the combustion process in a furnace than in a boiler.

Place. It is necessary to allocate a place to store a supply of firewood.

fire hazard

Separate parts of the structure need careful insulation (which is especially important if the building is wooden). Another difficulty is that burning cannot be stopped instantly.

Find a place to store firewood

Models and manufacturers of ovens

Before you buy an inexpensive stove for a wood-fired home, you should get acquainted with the features of products from well-known manufacturers. In this case, it will be easier to navigate the assortment offered in the store, the advantages and disadvantages of individual models.

Buleryan

A furnace with a similar design was first developed in Canada. It is characterized by simplicity of design and high performance.

The cylindrical firebox is made of steel having a thickness of 5 - 6 mm. The furnace door is located on the front side. Hollow pipes with a round or rectangular cross section are welded to the body. After warming up the furnace, the air in the pipes heats up, providing an active convection process.

The grate is located inside the chamber at the bottom of the cylinder. There is a partition in the upper part, dividing the firebox into two parts. The first is intended for laying firewood, the second - for afterburning pyrolysis gas. The chimney is located on the opposite side of the door and goes inside the combustion chamber.This contributes to the fact that the combustion products formed in the depths of the main chamber return to the front wall, and then rise to the top and enter the chimney.

Buleryan - time-tested quality

Butakov's furnaces

The patented model has shown good results in harsh climatic conditions. Under this trademark, several models are produced, with different technical characteristics:

Model	power, kWt	Weight, kg	Volume of internal space, cubes
Student	9	70	150
Engineer	15	113	250
Docent	25	164	500
Professor	40	235	1000
Academician	55	300	1200

Butakova - reliability and durability

Breneran

Russian analogue of the Canadian model, manufactured according to European technology. Available in several models:

Model	power, kWt	Heated area, squares	Weight, kg
AOT-6	6	40	56
AOT-11	11	80	105
AOT-14	14	160	145
AOT-16	27	240	205
AOT-19	35	400	260

Continuous furnaces can be equipped with glass doors. Connection to a water circuit is allowed. However, unlike its foreign counterpart, such equipment has insufficient tightness of the smoke fitting, which can cause condensate to enter the room.

Breneran - the Russian analogue of Buleryan

Teplodar

Products of a well-known Russian manufacturer. Differs in high efficiency thanks to carefully thought over design. Compact size and light weight. You can choose a long burning stove for a garage or home with suitable characteristics.

Teplodar Matrix-200 is relevant for rooms with an area of ​​up to 200 square meters. Siberia provides fast heating of the room. The T series models will be the best choice for the garage. For the kitchen, it is better to purchase a heating and cooking stove-fireplace Vertical

Teplodar Matrix-200 is a good choice

Vesuvius

Russian development.Such long-burning wood-burning stoves for a bathhouse, a summer residence or a country house can be the best solution. Often used for heating outbuildings. The choice of model is influenced by the purpose of the room for which it is purchased. They provide uniform heating due to a special design: pipes are welded into the furnace through which heated air passes.

Vesuvius for uniform heating of the house

Termofor

Domestic development for any home. Several models are produced under this trademark:

• Germa;
• Cinderella;
• Indigirka;
• Normal;
• Fire battery.

Furnaces can be used for heating various premises with an internal volume of 50-250 m³. Their power varies from 4 to 13 kW.

Thermophore in brown

Ermak

Heating equipment, having a small size and a classic design. Robust housing protects from harmful infrared rays. This is the best solution for a small country house.

The principle of operation of the Ermak furnace

Furnace dimensions

You can choose the oven and size. The fact is that units, even with the same power, can have different dimensions. In a large house, you can install a large fireplace-type stove on a powerful base, which will have an impressive look.

Small-sized models are suitable where space is limited. So, for example, in a small country house you can install a small potbelly stove.

Compact ovens are very convenient because they can be disassembled and moved from place to place, they do not "take" the area. In addition, when choosing the size of the furnace, it must be taken into account that the larger the furnace part, the more firewood can be loaded.

How to choose a long burning stove

For the right choice of a fireplace stove for heating a country house, it is desirable to have a clear idea of ​​\u200b\u200bits structure and principle of operation. This will save purchase costs and avoid errors during operation.

Design features

Gas-dynamic processes occurring in the furnace of a fireplace stove with a high level of efficiency depend on many parameters. It is hardly possible to independently achieve an optimal design based on clay and fireclay bricks. It is better to give preference to factory developments that have passed the design stage and repeated tests in a variety of operating modes. They are a ready-made technical device that simply needs to be correctly installed in place and operated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.

For the installation of a fireplace stove, it is not necessary to specially prepare a foundation or a niche made of brick or stone. The device is mounted in compliance with fire safety rules in a free place and pipes are connected to it to remove flue gases.

The fireplace itself is a solid case with the necessary devices installed inside it. Doors are usually made of heat-resistant glass. It is blown with secondary air directed to the afterburner of exhaust gases, which prevents the deposition of soot.

The device and scheme of operation of the long-burning furnace.

Applicable materials

In the manufacture of the main elements of fireplace stoves, cast iron is often used. It easily tolerates numerous heating and cooling cycles. Such material is almost not subject to corrosion. He needs a little more time to warm up, but he keeps the high temperature longer.

Cast iron stove.

High-temperature steel grades are considered a worthy alternative to cast iron.Some manufacturers actively use stainless steel. Steel products weigh less and are easier to manufacture.

Steel stove-fireplace.

With prolonged contact with open fire, there is a possibility of their loss of strength characteristics and burnout, therefore, the bodies of high-quality steel fireplaces are usually protected from the inside by a lining.

For this apply:

• fireclay tiles or bricks;
• refractory clay mixtures;
• special compositions based on fireclay clay in combination with aluminum and titanium;
• protective materials from vermiculite;
• cast iron inserts.

The device of the furnace-fireplace with lining from vermiculite.

For exterior design of metal fireplaces often use:

• ceramic tiles;
• decorative rock;
• iron casting;
• heat-resistant enamels.

In which case is it advisable to use a fireplace stove with a water jacket

In the absence of alternative heating sources for a large house, a conventional fireplace stove will not be able to maintain a normal temperature in all rooms. Thermal radiation is not able to penetrate walls and partitions. In such a situation, it is better to purchase a model with a water or air "jacket". On their basis, it is possible to create a heating system for each room by adjusting the circulation scheme of the liquid heat carrier or by organizing the supply of convective air flows through special air ducts.

The device of the heating system of the stove-fireplace with a water circuit.

How not to make a mistake with the power of the chosen model

The general rule for calculating the required amount of heat to heat a well-insulated building is also applicable to long-burning stoves. In general, for every 10 m2 of heated premises, 1 kW of thermal energy is required.

Most fireplaces without a water circuit develop power from 4 to 12 kW.This is quite enough to heat a small country house or cottage with a total area of ​​​​up to 150 sq.m.

Fireplace stoves with a water jacket often reach a power of 25 kW. The manufacturer usually indicates how much of it is released in the form of thermal radiation and how much energy is given to the water. These data must be taken into account when choosing a room for installing a fireplace and designing a coolant circulation scheme.

If you have mastered the theoretical part of the information presented here without any problems, then you can consider yourself ready to choose a specific model.

Calculation of the required boiler power

The easiest way to calculate the required power of heating boilers is to follow the construction SNiPs, which state that for heating 1 sq.m. area of ​​housing it is necessary to spend 0.1 kW of thermal energy. However, such a dependence is very approximate, and in reality, a 10-kilowatt boiler for a 100-square space can be both insufficient and abundant.

With a competent calculation of the power of any heating boiler, many secondary factors are taken into account, such as heat loss through the roof and walls, and the climatic features of the region. It is recommended to entrust this task to specialists, or use one of the available online calculators.