It is impossible to imagine a sauna without a heater. It produces heat and steam, and also heats water and heats the entire room. A good stove or boiler for a bath is half the success in building a steam room. What can we say about heating a garden house or temporary shed on a summer cottage. That is why reliable Vohringer brand equipment, to which we have devoted today’s review, is popular.
Types and features
The main classification by purpose Feringer distinguishes only two varieties:
- for a bath - models with an open or closed heater;
- for cooking and heating - can have a water circuit, a hob or a cauldron insert.
All Feringer models do not have a grate, since a completely different fuel combustion scheme is implemented here. The woodpile burns from the top to the bottom row of wood, leaving virtually no coals. Thanks to this solution, the maximum amount of heat is released, and cleaning of the Vohringer can be reduced to a minimum. The manufacturer promises that this is done every 20 cycles. But reviews from owners of sauna stoves and boilers refute this statement. In fact, you have to clean the firebox after the fifth or sixth burnout. However, this is also a good indicator.
To speed up the heating of the room, you can use a ventilation valve that controls air access to the stones. While it is closed, the oven chamber heats up to high temperatures. Afterwards, it is enough to open the damper to start circulation through the heater, and the hot air quickly spreads throughout the room.
In all Feringer models, the L-shaped firebox exit acts like a smoke tooth in a fireplace. This is where the flames swirl, causing the lower part of the chimney to also become hot. Due to this, the heat transfer area of the Vohringer furnace increases. At the same time, the fire is “tamed” - the height of the flame in the pipe is reduced to 30-70 cm.
After a general overview, we suggest that you familiarize yourself with the descriptions, characteristics and reviews of individual types.
Distinctive features
Feringer stoves correspond to real stone stoves.
Absolutely all devices have distinctive branded features:
- burning from top to bottom;
- air is supplied through separate channels at the top of the heat-resistant door;
- The stoves do not have a grate or an ash pan.
Sauna and steam bath stoves have several modes:
- Finnish dry sauna - work with an open valve;
- express drying of a steam room - with an open valve and a strong fire;
- Russian stove - with a closed valve, direct contact of the air with the stone lining of the unit;
- Blowing the heater - to regulate the power of hot air.
Design of Feringer stoves with a closed heater
In general, the firebox is formed mainly by stamping and bending methods, and has a minimum of seams. The seams are located in places with low temperature loads. All furnace elements are made of stainless steel with 17% alloy metal content.
In stoves with a closed heater, a cylindrical container for stones rests on the base of the stove and covers the firebox on all sides (except for the front part, where the extension or firebox door is installed). To regulate the air flow passing through the heater, there is an adjustable damper. With its help, you can reduce or increase the heating rate of the steam room. While intense heating is taking place, the damper is opened and hot air quickly warms up the room. The steam room is dried in the same position after the bath.
Construction of a furnace for a Feringer bath with a closed heater
When the required temperatures are reached, the damper closes completely or almost completely. The temperature is stabilized and the steam room conditions are maintained in the specified mode.
A smoke tooth is installed in the upper part of the firebox. This is a metal piece curved in the shape of the letter “L” at the top of the firebox. It allows you to twist streams of smoke and flame into a spiral. Because of this, the walls of the firebox warm up better, and the stones warm up from it. This tooth gives another positive result: the flame rises in the pipe only 30-70 cm (in stoves of a conventional design, the height of the flame in the pipe exceeds a meter, and sometimes one and a half to two).
Adjusting the combustion intensity
There is an adjustable damper above the door (1) and below it (2).
The burning speed of firewood can be changed by two dampers. One is located above the firebox door, the second below it. It is advisable not to close the upper damper completely: it ensures that there is no soot on the glass. Always leave at least a minimum gap of a couple of millimeters, and the glass on the door will always be clean.
These two dampers regulate the amount of air supplied to the firebox. The more air, the more actively the wood will burn. This mode is necessary at the stage of heating the steam room and stones. Then, when the temperature is close to the required one, they cover themselves and the wood smolders, maintaining the temperature of the stones and practically stopping the heating of the steam room.
Getting steam
Deep inside the heater is a device called a steam gun. This is an L-shaped tube with holes. Another tube is welded to it, which goes to the top of the heater. Water is supplied to it and converted into steam.
This is how a steam gun works
Through small holes in the horizontal tube, water flows into the hottest part of the heater - onto the lower stones. Their temperature is 500-550°C. As a result, tiny droplets are formed, which have a high temperature at the outlet. They are very small, they are almost invisible. This state of steam is called “light”. Probably because after vaping you feel light in your body and never have a headache.
Adjusting the temperature in the steam room
The atmosphere in a steam room consists of many components. The air and walls warm up from the radiation of the stove body and pipe, from the steam that is supplied to the heater. You need to change the temperature in the steam room by manipulating the modes of these elements. There are dampers/gates for this.
How to adjust the combustion intensity and heat transfer of the housing has already been explained (using the valves near the door). It is also necessary to control the air flow through the chimney convector. For this purpose, there is also a valve/gate in its upper part. By moving its handle to the right/left, you open/close, completely or partially, the lumen of the air tubes.
Devices for adjusting combustion intensity
The new Feringer stoves of the Lamel series have another powerful tool: the heater ventilation valve. At the initial stage, when the stones warm up, it is closed. The heater in this position is unventilated and the stones heat up to high temperatures. Then, to quickly reach the desired temperature, the valve opens. The air, passing through the stones, heats up greatly, quickly bringing the steam room to the desired mode. Once the required temperature is reached, the valve closes again and the stones are heated to produce steam.
While this is happening, the walls, floor, ceiling, and shelves are warming up in the steam room. As bath experts say: the steam room is infused. The temperature background of all its parts is equalized. It is in this state of affairs, when heat comes from the walls, and from the shelf, and from the ceiling, that the body warms up deeply. There is no heat. You feel only an even warmth that does not burn, like in a dry air vent, but envelops you, warming you up.
This is a live steam gun
The temperature drops slightly. But if it is within the normal range (50-55°), there is no need to raise it again: with each supply of steam it will jump by about 5°C. So, if you raise the humidity, you will also raise the temperature. And before steaming with brooms, you need to warm up two or three more times. During this time, it will grow another 10-15 degrees.
Types of devices and their brief description
Feringer stoves are made for saunas and baths.
Depending on their purpose, they are divided into devices:
- with a closed heater, “steam installations” for a bath . The internal structure of such units is the same, only the size differs. Such baths have either a panoramic screen or doors made of glass or cast iron and are called “Lamel”, as well as “Steam ovens”. The Russian bath mode, at the same time, can be provided by three categories: Malyutka for small steam rooms up to 16 cubic meters;
- Classic steam room for medium-sized rooms - up to 18 cubic meters;
- Harmony - for large steam rooms up to 30 cubic meters.
- Baby - for a steam room up to 16 cubic meters;
Review of the Malyutka stove
If we talk about the parameters of the Feringer Malyutka stove, it is important to note that its weight is 110 kg, the width of the grate is 40 cm, and the manufacturer provides a chimney of 155 mm. In this case, the fuel chamber has a grate. If you believe consumer reviews, the ash pan can be easily removed from the oven. There is an insulating lining underneath.
The blower in the design is standard, problems with it rarely arise. However, the model still has disadvantages. First of all, owners note the small afterburner. There is no damper in it. The frame is solid, but its legs are not very stable. If we talk about the advantages, then a high-quality gas exhaust system deserves attention. In this case, the manufacturer provides a casing over the convector.
The model's remote tunnel has a large diameter. The manufacturer provides a water dispenser. There is a separate channel for supplying secondary air. The glass in the presented device is heat-resistant type. A maximum of stones can be loaded into a container of 60 kg. The specified model is suitable for baths of 15 square meters. meters. It is also important to note that the gate is installed with a valve. You can find the Malyutka stove (steam modification) in the store at a price of 24 thousand rubles.
Advantages and disadvantages
If we compare Feringer stoves for the “Russian bath” with heating equipment from other manufacturers, we will find a number of significant advantages:
- stylish outer casing;
- high energy efficiency of the device;
- guarantee of fire safety of the company's furnaces;
- there is no need to constantly clean the oven glass;
- high quality of materials and paint used to cover the body;
- complete tightness when the equipment door is closed;
- the ability to control the air supply during operation of the furnace.
- damper made of a gate, which reduces draft when the door is closed;
- uniform burning of wood in the product.
As such, there are no visible shortcomings in Feringer bath and sauna stoves, however, some users note that over time, on some models, the door latch begins to work poorly.
NOTE!
Also in the ovens there is a hole for laying stones that is too narrow for a human hand (you must use tongs).
Description of the model "Feringer Classic"
If you believe the opinion of the owners, the Feringer Classic stove is ideal for steam rooms of 15 square meters. meters. In this case, the heater is of a closed type. The ash chamber of the model is located at the bottom of the device. Above it is a thin insulating lining. Stones can be loaded into this oven up to 55 kg. Its height is 800 mm, and the model weighs exactly 120 kg. A flue system is provided in this case. Thus, combustion products never enter the steam room.
The grate at the stove is made of fire-resistant steel. The model's remote tunnel is located at the bottom of the structure. According to many buyers, the ash pan is voluminous. Thus, there is no need to clean it frequently. The combustion chamber lid opens freely. The convector has to be monitored periodically. However, the nozzle rarely gets dirty, so you should only clean it once a month. You can purchase the presented Feringer sauna stove in the store for a price starting from 25 thousand rubles.
Brand series
Two popular and unique series of stoves for baths and saunas differ significantly from other manufacturers.
The brand has two types of equipment:
- Series "Lamelle". Such stoves have a beautiful finish made of natural stone. Stone lamellas can even be used in cladding the walls surrounding the heating device. Such units have a closed heater - first the stones are heated, then the steam room itself heats up from them. Thanks to the “Upper Ignition” combustion system, such stoves are very economical - one load of firewood is enough to heat a room for 3-4 hours. The Lamel series has several types that are suitable for different room sizes: Mini, Optima, Maxi. Facing lamellas can be made from the following types of natural stone: serpentine, jadeite, Silviaro marble, Rossolevante marble. There are often combinations of different types of stones in one piece of equipment.
- Series "Steam ovens". Devices of this type help create ideal conditions for a true Russian bath, because a large amount of soft, fine steam heals the body. This type of oven does not have a grate, which simplifies the process of maintaining the equipment. An important feature of “Steam stoves” is maintaining the most comfortable temperature for a person in a steam bath. This series also varies in size: Baby, Classic, Harmony.
- The “Golden Ratio” is a wood-burning stove for saunas. They have three subtypes, depending on the volume of the room: Malyutka, Classic, Dobrynya. The firewood should be short in length and should be stacked on top of each other, filling only 3/4 of the stove. You can use chopped pieces of firewood.
Characteristics of the Mini oven
These Feringer sauna stoves receive good reviews from customers, as a rule. They have an open heater. For large steam rooms, the presented modification is not uniquely suitable. It should also be noted that the ash pan of the model is of small capacity. Thus, the device weighs little. However, the ash pan has to be cleaned frequently. The fuel chamber cover is located at the bottom of the structure.
According to many buyers, it always opens easily, and closes very simply. If necessary, the water dispenser can always be checked. The damper in the presented model is located near the blower. The model has a gas exhaust system. This stove also boasts a high-quality fire-resistant lining. The specified model in the store costs no more than 30 thousand rubles.
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MINI
Feringer MINI offers a choice of 10 types of cladding with various stones . The combustion chamber is made of heat-resistant stainless steel, the door is equipped with a viewing glass.
The MINI model can be used in rooms with a volume of up to 16 cubic meters.
The model includes a phytocontainer for aromatherapy and a steam gun, which will help make your sauna experience feel like visiting a spa salon.
Specifications:
- heating room volume - 16 cubic meters;
- power - 16 kW;
- view - closed;
- presence of a chimney - yes;
- fuel - firewood;
- outer casing - steel;
- door material - heat-resistant glass;
- combustion chamber material - steel;
- connection to the chimney - top;
- dimensions - 44.50*80*81 cm;
- weight of stones - 80 kg;
- weight - 120 kg.
Advantages:
- minimum convection in the oven;
- stylish design;
- creates good steam.
Flaws:
- A certain size of firewood is required, shorter than standard ones.
OPTIMA
This stylish stove is completely new (2019) . The model is perfect for a steam room that needs to be equipped in the form of a Russian bath. The volume of the room should be no more than 18 cubic meters.
Type of heater: closed, capable of holding up to 100 kg of stones.
The stove unit is installed “through the wall”, that is, the heater is located in the room, and the remote portal is in the next room.
Specifications:
- heating room volume - 18 cubic meters;
- power - 20 kW;
- view - closed;
- presence of a chimney - yes;
- fuel - firewood;
- outer casing - steel;
- door material - heat-resistant glass;
- combustion chamber material - steel;
- connection to the chimney - top;
- dimensions - 57*85*92 cm;
- weight of stones - 100 kg;
- weight - 125 kg.
Advantages:
- possibility of facing with 10 types of stones;
- installation using the “through the wall” method.
Flaws:
- high cost of the product.
MAXI
Feringer Maxi - sauna stove with stone lining . Such a device will help to improve the health of the body, improve well-being, and improve the health of the body with soft, weightless and enveloping steam, like a cloud.
The large Feringer stove was created not only so that a person can wash himself, but also feel light and calm . The unit is designed for large rooms up to 30 cubic meters; the fuel for the “Russian bath” stove is firewood.
The user can choose any of 10 colors for lining the equipment.
Specifications:
- heating room volume - 30 cubic meters;
- power - 25 kW;
- view - closed;
- presence of a chimney - yes;
- fuel - firewood;
- outer casing - steel;
- door material - heat-resistant glass;
- combustion chamber material - steel;
- connection to the chimney - top;
- dimensions - 63.50*95*97.50 cm;
- weight of stones - 150 kg;
- weight - 171 kg.
Advantages:
- steam gun and phytocontainer included;
- Excellent fuel economy;
- modern and reliable design solutions.
Flaws:
- high cost of the product.
Customers' opinions about "Vehringer Lamel"
Most buyers prefer this stove because of its high-quality afterburner. In this case, the high temperature is reached very quickly. The model has a heat-resistant lining. The ash pan is located directly under the firebox. The blower, in turn, is located in the upper part of the structure. The model has a nozzle of small diameter.
If you believe customer reviews, the decorative frame looks great. The firebox door is quite comfortable and opens without problems. If necessary, the ash pan can be easily pulled out. The bottom frame of the stove is durable. The total weight of the model reaches 110 kg. In this case, the height of the combustion tank is 33 cm. The manufacturer provides a protective flap for the model. The chimney in the design has a diameter of 155 mm. The flue system is made of heat-resistant pipes. The user can buy the model for only 25 thousand rubles.
Customer Reviews
Marina Alekseeva: “The Feringer brand Mini stove burned out after 3 years. The steam was good, but such a low-quality device is not worth the money; it burns out very quickly. It is better to buy cast iron and also in stone. By the way, you need firewood of a certain size, not too big.”
Sergey Ivanovich: “Fehringer Optima has a number of advantages, and most importantly, installation yourself will not take much time. I installed the stove at my parents’ summer cottage, everyone is happy. The cast-iron body retains heat well, which saves on fuel.”
Igor Kuznetsov: “We have a Feringer stove, a subtype of Maxi, which can only be installed in large rooms, approximately 30 cubic meters. It's been in service for probably 7 years now. Not only the stone decor is interesting, but also the quality of the unit - for several years now, every weekend we have been going to steam with friends, the stove is still working properly.”
What do they say about “Feringer Dobrynya”?
The specified Feringer sauna stove is suitable for steam rooms of 13 square meters. meters. The model's ash tray is small in size. However, it is quite easy to maintain. If you believe the opinions of customers, problems with the convector rarely arise. There is a water tank at the top of the chamber. There is a lining under the flap. The external tunnel itself is equipped with a special protective casing. The presented stove also features a high-quality blower. It uses a nozzle of small diameter. A decorative insert near the stove will look great in any bathhouse. You can buy the specified Feringer model for 28 thousand rubles.
Summarize
Feringer ovens have earned great popularity among consumers for a reason; they have a lot of advantages:
- Feringer ovens differ in their design from conventional types of ovens
- In addition, Feringer stoves have a special type of ignition, which is mounted on top, and the firebox is assembled without grates. This feature of the device allows you to achieve swirling flame flows and maintain a high temperature in the firebox area;
- At the same time, the temperature in the chimney area decreases, due to which the sparks are extinguished, thereby complying with safety standards;
- Feringer ovens are made of stainless steel with a thickness of three millimeters, which ensures a long service life for the product;
- The furnace equipment is equipped with glass-ceramic screens, which allow you to always easily view the internal state of the furnace;
- All parts of Feringer furnaces are made of high quality steel;
- The coating of Feringer ovens is heat-resistant with a protective casing;
- Sauna stoves from this manufacturer can be used both in Russian baths and in saunas with a room volume of 8 to 30 cubic meters;
- The temperature regime of the furnace is regulated using blowing, which is equipped with all Feringer furnaces;
- All equipment is manufactured according to innovative drawings, and the unique combustion principle is applied only to these plants, since it was developed by them and is kept in strict confidence.
Accordingly, we can say with certainty that Feringer sauna stoves are unique and have no analogues among other manufacturers!
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How to store kindling material
Just leaving the wood in a pile on the grass is a bad idea because it will become damp and moldy. It is quite convenient to stack the logs next to the wall of the house in such a way that the roof canopy protects them from any weather conditions. The problem is that not everyone wants to clutter the facade, especially when there is a lot of material.
The easiest and most effective way is to build a small shed or so-called firewood shed. As an example, it is created as follows. Bricks are selected and placed in two rows at a distance of 600 mm from each other, plank flooring is laid on top and bottom. Actually, this stand is used for storage.
The best way to heat a sauna: types of fuel
The most suitable option is ordinary firewood. Here are some of their advantages:
- capable of generating sufficient heat;
- allow you to achieve long-lasting and uniform combustion, which contributes to high-quality heating of the room to the required temperature;
- are not explosive;
- they are quite cheap.
All kinds of wood processing products can also be used. As an example, pellets are pre-compressed granular sawdust.
You cannot use coal, everything is connected with the combustion characteristics of this type of fuel. It gives off all the heat quickly enough, after which it begins to slowly smolder. For an ordinary home, this option is ideal, but in the case of a steam room, it is not at all suitable.
It should be noted that wood is ideal for a stove. Obviously, the question immediately arises: what kind of firewood for a bath is the best? Let's consider this nuance in more detail.
After choosing the optimal breed, you need to choose the right time to collect it. As practice shows, it is preferable to do this between February and March. The fact is that at this particular time of year the fibers are still frozen, so it will be quite easy to split the trunk. To determine that very moment, you can hit the wood with the back of an ax: when a ringing sound is heard, everything is perfect, but if a dull rumble echoes, the material has begun to rot from the inside.
Another important point to pay attention to is the number of branches. The more there are, the more difficult it will be to dry the wood. Obviously, you won’t find a tree without knots in the forest, but you need to try to find options where there are the fewest of them.
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If you have a good chainsaw, it is easier to purchase whole logs and cut them yourself later. This approach will save money.
If you buy firewood, you need to pay attention to the following features:
- Humidity of the purchased material. It should be no higher than 20%, then the firewood will ignite quickly and burn evenly.
- Uniformity. Make sure that the quantity supplied contains only the breed you have chosen, without other impurities.
If you prepared the material yourself in winter, it is better to dry it for about six months. After complete drying, it can be used in business. We’ll talk further about how to properly light a sauna.
Sauna stove design
Metal structures are very popular because they are quite compact, heat the air in the room very quickly and consume less fuel during operation.
The design itself includes three main components:
- Firebox compartment. This is where the combustion process takes place.
- Kamenka - it is filled with cobblestones, which are heated by the metal walls. There is also a hole for water supply.
- Tank for heating liquid.
There are many different variations of stoves on the market, but most of them are designed in a similar way. If you are just choosing the ideal option, pay attention to the products. We have prepared for you reliable high quality products at an affordable price. We also sell various bath accessories.
A little practice is enough to master the art of professionally lighting a stove in a steam room. All you have to do is strictly follow the instructions provided.
The process begins with preparation. It is necessary to restore order and remove any items that will not be used during the procedure. Next comes a stage called burning. Each oven has its own characteristics, so the principle of the approach will vary.
If you violate the rules of kindling, quite serious consequences can arise: from the formation of too heavy steam to heat stroke or, even worse, fire.
First of all, we pay attention to the stones. They should be washed to remove soot. Then we move on to the water boiler. If you have it, then it should never be empty. Even in cases where it will not be used by anyone while you are in the steam room. An empty boiler may not withstand high heat and will burst. After this information, questions about whether it is possible to heat a bathhouse without water should not arise.
In the process of taking procedures, regularly check the fluid level; if it becomes critically low, raise it. This will not only ensure the safety of the entire structure, but will also ensure your safety while you are inside the steam room.
Next we check the traction. We close the doors that go into the room and release the valves of the firebox, vent and smoke hood. To understand whether oxygen is flowing to the stove, you simply light a match and bring it closer to the ignition channel of the structure. Just watch the movement of the flame, it will react instantly when there is normal draft.
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Prepare small wood chips, which can be obtained by separating thin, small pieces of one log. Place them in the firebox on pre-lined newsprint or small wood chips that need to be set on fire. Then close the door and wait a few minutes. Remember not to use any flammable liquids. After just a short period of time, you will hear the characteristic sound of a flame.
Loading firewood
After the fire has appeared, you need to open the firebox and fill it with wood. It's important not to make it too tight. Carefully, leaving small gaps, place the logs at a short distance from the door.
It is worth abandoning any alternative types of fuel, garbage or other waste. Most of them release hazardous substances when ignited. Accordingly, no one wants to breathe it.
