Overview of stoves for summer cottages

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.

Advantages and disadvantages

Usage wood burning stoves for home and summer cottages (modern version) in many cases has significant advantages:

• Ease of installation and operation.
• Efficiency and economy. A high level of efficiency and careful consumption of firewood is provided by various technological methods, from the shape of the exhaust pipe to the long-term burning mode.
• Fast effect from work. Heat from a working stove spreads quickly, a comfortable temperature is established within half an hour.
• Compactness. Especially valuable quality in small country houses. Such a heater can be installed in any room (if there is a chimney).

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• Multifunctionality. Modern models delight with thoughtful functionality. There are options that can switch to another fuel (coal or waste from the woodworking industry). Many models can be used not only for heating, but also for cooking or heating water.
• Safety. Properly installed (according to the rules of SNiP) furnaces comply with all safety standards, regardless of the design and material of manufacture.Many units have the ability to adjust the combustion or afterburning of gases.
• Appearance. A wood-burning stove can become a decoration of a home. Manufacturers offer options for the interior, decorated in any style. You can purchase a model in a modern, strict and rational design, or in a national one, using spectacular details (up to hand-painted tiles).

Heat resistant tiles

Many consider the disadvantages of wood heating:

• Features of brick ovens. Such designs are famous for being able to retain heat for a long time, which is ideal for a house in which they live permanently (or for a long time). For houses where they spend 1-2 days, the metal version is more suitable.
• The size. A bulky stove will take up a lot of precious space in a small house, a small one may not be able to cope with heating if its capabilities are not designed for spacious housing.
• The complexity of security. An open flame is not only beautiful, but also carries an increased risk of fire, and therefore requires constant attention. Installing the stove on a prepared base and protecting it with metal foxes does not seem to everyone to be a safe enough option.

Wood-burning stove for heating a house with a dedicated place for firewood

• Fuel. Firewood must be of good quality (dry), otherwise the stove will not last long. The wrong firebox also increases costs.
• Additional problems. Not everyone is ready to put up with the fact that firewood takes up too much space, and the stove needs regular (too frequent) cleaning.In some cases, a wood-burning stove becomes not an economical option at all (if the owners forgot that not only firewood costs money, but also their delivery).

Prices for wood stoves

The secret behind the popularity of wood-burning stoves lies in their versatility and variety of offerings. On the market you can find both budget compact options and luxurious units that can decorate the most sophisticated interior. No matter how charming the stove has, constantly throwing firewood into the firebox is a boring task, so more and more owners of country cottages prefer long-burning stoves.

A modern take on the traditional way of heating a home

If you look at the average prices (in the Moscow region), they will look like this:

• Metal ovens. Heating: 5-16 thousand rubles. (depending on design). Heating and cooking: 9-35 thousand rubles. (domestic and imported). Fireplace stove: 20-40 thousand rubles. (may have a plate and a heat exchanger).
• Cast iron: From 20 to 120 thousand rubles, depending on the size and design.
• Furnaces lined with tiles (tiles): 50-80 thousand rubles.
• Stone (from granite to Brazilian sandstone): 60-200 thousand rubles.
• With a water circuit: 20-55 thousand rubles.
• Long-burning furnaces: 15-45 thousand rubles.
• Potbelly stove: 9-16 thousand rubles.

Conclusion

Heating a private house with wood is often the most practical way, affordable and inexpensive. Many are unable to refuse to burn wood because of the special feeling of comfort inherent only in an open flame, which cannot be obtained from heating units operating on other fuels. In any case, wood stoves will continue to warm houses and serve as decorations for a long time to come.

Distinctive features

The operation of any of the systems based on long-term combustion of fuel occurs by ensuring the combustion of pyrolysis gases. Their release is made when fossil fuel burns slowly.

Air ducts in such structures have their own characteristics, due to which the wood smolders and releases hydrocarbons in the form of gas.

The principle of operation of fireplace stoves is as follows:

1. Pyrolysis gases, which were formed during the slow oxidation of organic fuels, come into contact with air and then enter the combustion chamber. As a result of the process, a significant amount of thermal energy is released.
2. The resulting heat can be used to transfer the temperature to a heat carrier or a boiler with an indirect type of heating.

IMPORTANT! An important advantage of the fireplace stove can be considered the minimum level of soot formation during the combustion of pyrolysis compounds. But it is worth considering that when arranging such a device, you need to properly mount the chimney

It will allow you to efficiently remove exhaust gases, ensuring the safety of residents and the efficiency of the furnace.

But it is worth considering that when arranging such a device, you need to properly mount the chimney. It will allow you to efficiently remove exhaust gases, ensuring the safety of residents and the efficiency of the furnace.

The best outdoor fireplace stoves

Maximum performance is given by floor-standing stoves-fireplaces. Unlike traditional Russian stoves, they do not require a foundation. Experts have selected several effective models.

La Nordica Nicoletta

Rating: 4.9

The best Italian traditions are preserved in La Nordica Nicoletta floor-standing stove. It is made of thick-walled cast iron, majolica is chosen as a facing material.The consumer is offered several color options (white, red, blue, beige, cappuccino). Experts appreciated the high efficiency of the furnace (80.9%) and economical fuel consumption (2.3 kg/h). At the same time, the device is able to cope with the heating of a room with a volume of 229 cubic meters. m. The model becomes the winner of our rating.

Users praise the Italian stove for its stylish design, long-term heat retention, ease of maintenance, and long-burning function. It is not necessary to look into the oven daily with a poker, with the help of a “shaker” you can shake off the ash from the grate. The only drawback is the high cost.

• high quality;
• exquisite design;
• practicality;
• durability.

high price.

ABX Turku 5

Rating: 4.8

According to the most modern canons, the Czech stove-fireplace ABX Turku 5 was made. This stylish heater is designed for installation in rooms with a volume of 70 cubic meters. m. But not only in this aspect, the model is inferior to the winner of the rating. The manufacturer did not provide a compartment for storing firewood. Steel is used as the main material for creating the case. Beautiful black color will allow the fireplace to fit into any interior. The furnace efficiency reaches 80%. Experts noted the presence of such options as a self-cleaning glass mode, economical wood consumption, a double afterburning system, and a slow burning function.

Homeowners are satisfied with the quality of the stove, stylish appearance, cost-effectiveness. The disadvantages include low productivity and the lack of a compartment for storing firewood.

• stylish appearance;
• profitability;
• double afterburning system;
• slow burning function.

modest performance.

Guca Lava

Rating: 4.7

Domestic homeowners are showing high interest in the Guca Lava fireplace stove. In just 2 months, more than 3270 people viewed the product card at NM. One of the attractive factors, according to experts, is the reasonable price. Wherein heated volume is 240 cubic meters. m. Somewhat inferior model to the leaders of the rating in terms of efficiency (78.1%). The body of the fireplace is made of cast iron, the Serbian manufacturer has equipped its product with a secondary afterburning system and a self-cleaning glass function. The attractive design is one of the advantages of the device.

In reviews, users most often praise the Guca Lava stove. They are satisfied with the power, the speed of heating the room, and the long-term preservation of heat. The design of the ash pan and handles does not suit the homeowners, there is not enough compartment for firewood.

• high power;
• acceptable price;
• fast heating;
• cute design.

• unsuccessful design of the ash pan and handles;
• no wood storage.

Teplodar Rumba

Rating: 4.6

The lowest price for a floor-type stove-fireplace has a domestic development Teplodar Rumba. The manufacturer saved on material in the manufacture of the case by using steel instead of cast iron. Ceramic cladding adds sophistication to the heater. The design power of the furnace is 10 kW, which is enough to heat a room with a volume of 100 cubic meters. m. Of the additional options, the experts identified the adjustment of the level of the flame and a compartment for storing firewood. The model stopped a step away from the top three of our rating.

According to users, the manufacturer managed to make the fireplace beautiful and comfortable for relaxing near an open fire.But the stove cools down quickly, homeowners faced the problem of purchasing consumable vermiculite boards.

Rating of fireplaces for a country house with a water circuit

Such fireplaces look aesthetically pleasing and are suitable for creating a comfortable temperature at home. In the devices mentioned above, almost half of the heat escapes through the chimney. These devices improve the efficiency of combustion. However, the cost of installing such equipment will cost a little more. It is required to provide that water is automatically topped up. If this is not done, the pipeline may explode. Therefore, it is better to entrust installation and design to professionals.

Angara Aqua

Top sheet ovens must be safe, attractive and efficient. Angara Aqua meets all these requirements. It has a 10 liter heat exchanger. It does not have to be connected to the heating system, but it will still remain in working order. Before connecting the fireplace, it is imperative to pour water into the heat exchanger. You can use antifreeze instead of water.

Angara Aqua

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 13 kW;
• top connection;
• heat exchanger 10 liters;
• glass door;
• weight 200 kg.

pros

• You can heat a cottage up to 200 sq. meters;
• you can use antifreeze;
• coal and firewood will be used as firewood;
• easy to mount;
• there is an ash box;
• nice appearance.

Minuses

not identified.

MBS Thermo Vesta

A very successful model from a Serbian manufacturer. It can be connected to an existing heating system for better performance. The door is cast iron, there is an ash pan that can be pulled out of the oven to completely clean it.This is especially convenient if the fireplace is used in the country, as the ash is often used as fertilizer. Water can be heated up to 90 degrees using just 2 barrels of pressure. Only the top panel is used for connection. Optionally, it can be connected to a solid fuel boiler for autonomous operation.

MBS Thermo Vesta

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 11 kW;
• water circuit 9 kW;
• top connection;
• heat exchanger 4 liters;
• lining - vermiculite;
• glass door;
• weight 95 kg.

pros

• very light model;
• high performance;
• can work autonomously or through central heating;
• quality assembly;
• acceptable price;
• small price.

Minuses

no hob.

MBS Thermo Vesta with water circuit

La Nordica TermoNicoletta D.S.A.

The model is included in the rating of the best long-burning fireplace stoves. She has a wall position. In the production, cast iron was used to create a firebox. But the cladding is ceramic, so the fireplace has excellent aesthetic properties. There are several color solutions, which allows you to find the right option for a given interior. The chimney is installed from above.

La Nordica TermoNicoletta D.S.A.

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 15 kW;
• water circuit 12 kW;
• chimney 160 mm;
• heat exchanger 4 liters;
• lining - vermiculite;
• glass door;
• weight 220 kg.

pros

• looks nice;
• several color options;
• quality assembly;
• space heating up to 350 sq. meters;
• any fuel other than coal;
• easy to mount.

Minuses

high price.

Stove-fireplace La Nordica TermoNicoletta D.S.A.

Eurokom Lotos 17 WT

This is probably the best stove for a summer residence. It is made of steel, and the firebox is made of chamotte.There is a lever that allows you to control the air supply. This is necessary to establish the burning rate. A very useful feature, especially at night. Glass can withstand temperatures up to 750 degrees. The chimney must be fed from above. The manufacturer also provided a hob, which allows you to save electricity in the country.

Eurokom Lotos 17 WT

Characteristics:

• wall type;
• 7 kW;
• water circuit 5 kW;
• heat exchanger 3 liters;
• lining - fireclay;
• glass door;
• weight 85 kg.

pros

• a small fireplace that is easy to install;
• it is possible to cook food;
• adequate price;
• high quality steel is used;
• Efficiency 75%, according to the manufacturer;
• there is a small woodshed.

Minuses

not identified.

These are the best long-burning stoves for home and summer cottages with a water circuit.

Important. If you plan to connect to a central heating system, you can significantly save fuel and space heating

But the building is getting warmer. The rating includes high-power models that are able to heat large cottages.

The main rules in choosing a long-burning device

How to buy the right product and not make mistakes? When choosing such a heater, you should pay attention, first of all, to its characteristics. The information always indicates power, efficiency, device parameters

Selection criteria also include:

• Ease of use and cleaning. It is better to purchase a model with a collapsible chimney.
• Creation of tightness. If the design has an ash drawer, it must slide in tightly, preventing air from entering; the presence of adjustable dampers; doors with seals that do not allow air to "walk"; the presence of a gate.
• The material from which the body is made.The thickness of the alloy / metal is the key to long-term cooling of the furnace. In addition, it increases the service life. Budget models are made of steel, they do not "live" for a long time. Higher quality structures are made of structural, stainless steel, ceramics. The best and most durable with proper operation are cast-iron heating systems.
• Design. Modern models fit perfectly into the interior. In addition, stoves and fireplaces with a hob are used not only for heating the home, but also for cooking. Their functionality has been greatly expanded.
• How much does fuel cost. It depends on the availability of fuel. Wood resources are much more profitable if there are wood processing enterprises near the place of residence.
• How much does a fireplace stove weigh. Even a small cast iron stove is very heavy. The platform where it will be placed must be solid, otherwise the fireplace will fail. The advantage of steel structures is their relatively small mass.
• How long does it take for the oven to heat up. For summer residents who visit the "hacienda" only on weekends, it makes sense to purchase a steel device, it heats up faster.
• What heat exchanger. A system with a water circuit and a collector is able to give heat not to one room, but to several.

In the domestic market, the most popular models are Italian, Polish, Serbian, Norwegian and Russian-made stoves.

Homemade long-burning metal stove

From the materials we need:

Elements of a homemade oven

• A round barrel that will serve as the body of the furnace. Do not use an old barrel with traces of corrosion - such a furnace will not last long.The barrel must have thick walls to withstand high temperatures.
• Steel pipe.
• Building level and marker.
• A hammer.
• Hacksaw for metal.
• Mallet.
• Channel.
• Axe.
• Steel sheet.
• Welding machine.

The work process will be associated with a certain noise and dirt, so it is better to assemble such an oven on the street or in the garage.

1. We determine the location of the homemade oven.

   We prepare the case from a steel barrel

   Given its low external qualities, it is better to use a non-residential area for this. If the cottage is equipped with only one room, then the stove can be placed in the corner, creating a small decorative screen that covers the structure.

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

2. Take a metal barrel and use a marker to mark the top of the markup, along which you will need to cut off the top. Immediately determine how much tank you need for laying firewood. The more wood you put in, the longer the stove will burn through.

   Remove the top and weld the legs

3. Using a grinder, remove the top lid of the barrel.
4. From pieces of reinforcement, cut out the "legs" for the barrel and weld them to the base. Make sure the drum is in a perfectly horizontal position.

5. Now let's start making the chimney pipe. To do this, mark the pipe outlet in the upper part of the barrel and cut it out with a grinder.

   Preparing a hole for the pipe

6. Using sheet steel, make a pipe with a diameter of 100 mm and weld to the circle.

7. We proceed to the manufacture of a clamping device, with which the firewood will slowly smolder. We use the cut off top of the barrel for the clamping lid.

   We weld the channel

   You just need to cut off the sidewall first. Get a steel circle.With the help of a disc nozzle on the grinder, grind this circle from all sides - it should smoothly enter inside the barrel.

8. We make a hole in the center of this circle, the diameter of which is equal to the diameter of the steel pipe.
9. Take the channel and make markings on it for 4 parts, which, like blades, will be welded to the steel circle of the cover.
10. Cut the channel into 4 parts with a grinder and weld them at the same distance along the diameter of the steel circle.

11. We weld a steel pipe in the center of the pressure circle.

    Weld the pipe to the steel circle

12. From a sheet of steel we make a lid for a barrel, first we will mark it in accordance with the required diameter. In the center of the cover we make a hole for the clamping device pipe.

    Making the oven lid

13. We are making a door for loading fuel, which, unlike a standard furnace, will be located in the upper part of the body. The door can be bought factory-made, or you can do it yourself by welding it to the barrel.

    Hole in a circle

14. Below the fuel loading hole, make markings for another door through which you will systematically clean the furnace from soot. Do not make it too big - it will be enough for the hand to pass.

15. After the oven is ready, you need to make a separate brick base for it, ensure the fire safety of the adjacent walls and install the structure.

    base for oven

    Given the low weight of the steel structure, there is no need to build a separate foundation for the furnace. It will be enough to lay out a brick base, which is larger than the oven itself.

16. We connect a homemade stove to the chimney.

    Connecting the stove to the chimney

    One rule applies here - put pipe sections on top of each other in the opposite direction of smoke movement.

In principle, this can be considered a design ready for operation. But in the process of firing, you may notice how much the walls of the furnace heat up. Therefore, for ease of use and ensuring life safety, it is better to equip a protective screen.

Brick protective screen

The protective screen can be folded out of brick. For this, an ordinary red brick is suitable, which should be laid out at a distance of 10-15 cm from the walls of the furnace. A brick screen, in addition to protection, will increase heat transfer even after the furnace stops burning.

If you plan to install a home-made long-burning stove in a separate boiler room by connecting a heating system to it, then there will be no point in installing a brick protective screen.

About purchased fireplaces

The generally accepted idea that a dacha without a fireplace is not a dacha is fully justified in any case. Already the separation of the dreamy-contemplative function from the purely utilitarian one makes it possible in many respects to simplify the choice or construction of the stove. In this case, you need to think about a ready-made fireplace insert, which is now on sale in the sea. Such fireboxes are not very expensive, they work either on biofuel or on any combustible trash. They are completely safe, to the point that they can be lined with dry firewood for decoration, combined with a bookcase or bar. Design - for every taste, see fig. No permission is required.

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Pellet stoves

Pellets are pellets made from wood waste that are ready for burning, therefore such structures are also called granular. Even if the house has central heating, the pellet stove can be used as a backup, alternative or additional source of heat. These types of ovens are:

• convection, warming up only the air inside the room;
• water circuit and encircling "water jacket";
• mixed type, operating on different fuels (coal briquettes, firewood, wood chips);
• The power of pellet stoves is usually in the range of 15 kW - 1 mW, sometimes this figure can reach 3 mW.

Convection models have special channels (empty cavities) located around the perimeter of the combustion chamber. The heated air is taken from below and, having warmed up in the cavities, naturally rises to the top, from where it spreads through the space of the room with the help of fans.

In addition, pellet stoves can be equipped with top heating tanks, as well as devices for:

• forced air injection
• smoke removal
• dosed screw feed pellets from the bunker
• automatic ignition
• output power control.

Thanks to recent developments, heat generation is carried out by constantly operating retort burners. This allows you to bring the autonomy of the pellet stove to a significant indicator - more than a day in the afterburning mode. The duration of heat transfer will depend on the capacity of the hopper.

An electronic control system programmed from the sensor unit can be built into the design of the pellet stove.

Conclusions and useful video on the topic

An example of using a wood-burning stove in a country house:

Features of the design of cast iron products:

Comparative review of Berezka and Vesuvius stoves:

Modern wood stoves have excellent functionality and serve as an effective source of heat not only for cottages, but also for cottages.

However, for all their merits, one should not forget that wood is a renewable resource, and logging is detrimental to nature. In addition, wood heating has an efficiency of no more than 80% and quickly pollutes the chimney with soot and soot.

Are you looking for a wood-burning stove for home use and want to consult other users who have experience in operating similar heaters? Ask your questions in the block under the article - our experts and other site visitors will try to help you.

If you use one of the models of stoves mentioned in our rating, please write your opinion about it, indicate the disadvantages noticed during operation, as well as the main advantages, in your opinion.