Bath stove Varvara reviews, are there any disadvantages, review of the model range and prices

Wise people say that the day you take a steam bath, you don’t age at all. A bathhouse is a place that heals and cleanses not only the body, but also the soul. We readily believe in this and want each of us to have a bathhouse in our dacha. When arranging a bathhouse, you need to remember that its core is the stove. To select it successfully, you need to adhere to three criteria for selecting a stove for a bath.

The first is based on calculating the volume of the steam room (width, length and height). At the same time, be sure to take into account the material of the door; if it is glass, add one or two cubic meters to the volume. Each oven model has its own specified minimum and maximum volume limit . And our calculated volume should be within these limits.

Second criterion. We pay close attention to the firebox material if our choice falls on a wood-burning stove. If you like electric, then we study the characteristics of the heating elements. And the last thing is selection according to aesthetic standards. A sauna stove lasts on average 8-10 years, and during these years it simply must please your eyes and create the right atmosphere for your “relaxation.”

Among domestic products, bath stoves “Varvara” occupy a prominent place; they have been successfully sold for more than 10 years. The location of the manufacturing plant is Tver. In their structural essence, they are a durable resemblance to a metal “potbelly stove” with a mesh for pebbles. The best-selling model with remote water heating for the washing compartment. They are known for a long list of positive qualities, but they also have negative ones. We will carefully discuss and analyze both.

How to properly brick Varvara

Bathhouse attendants often jokingly call the “Barbara” design “as simple as a rake.”
After all, in essence, this is a good metal potbelly stove with a mesh for stones. But surprisingly, it is quite durable and effective in use. To create the climate of a real Russian bathhouse, “Varvara” needs to be covered with bricks. But that’s right. Here, for example, is one of the proven ways to make a strong and inexpensive foundation for “Varvara” in a bathhouse from logs, and properly cover it:

Step 1. There is no need to remove the timber and disturb the piping - only one side of the foundation should be placed under the wall. So that the stove screen goes into the rest room. It also needs to be covered with waterproofing and cutting of the wall should begin from the second crown. It all looks like this: the foundation is placed under the wall, the lower crown remains untouched and the screen is laid directly through the insulation. The masonry itself is tied with the rest of the stove lining in the steam room. This will make the structure especially strong.

Step 2. Now heat the oven well outside so that there is no longer an unpleasant smell and the paint is polymerized. We place the first row on the mortar - with an accurate horizontal check at the building level. Next, lay out the dry brick. The stove itself must ultimately be placed on two layers of bricks and one galvanized sheet.

Step 3. Next, the lining of the furnace itself begins: fireclay bricks will be good for the firebox, as in places in contact with fire and high temperatures, for the rest of the masonry - hollow facing bricks. The cavities need to be filled with sand - this can be done when the furnace is actually being lined and not being built

And finally, it is important to provide thermal gaps for bricks in advance. Step 4. The solution for laying the screen must be mixed based on fireclay clay

The mortar for laying the screen must be mixed using fireclay clay.

Step 4. The solution for laying the screen must be mixed based on fireclay clay

You can buy it at a regular hardware store - in 20-kilogram plastic bags, and simply dilute it with water. Even brick ovens are used with it, because it can withstand temperatures up to 1500˚C and well compensates for the expansion of masonry. You can also use basalt cardboard - it is very light, but at the same time it can withstand high temperatures in the firebox area.

Step 5. We line the pipe with half a brick, leaving two channels at the base. When lining the back of the furnace, one brick may not be placed - in order to create a convective flow. And an ordinary plastic sewer pipe makes a good exhaust hood.

Step 6. Cut out a sheet from the metal screen that will cover the heater. We put two small doors at the bottom of the lining and another large one on the sides of the oven - they will create an air flow. By the way, it will be possible to switch between the doors themselves the inflow under the stove in the “from the rest room” and “from the washing room” modes.

Here are detailed instructions on how to install a good quality stove in a bathhouse for relatively little money.

How to install the Varvara stove in a bathhouse

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

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

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

The range of these sauna stoves

As he himself states, they began to produce baths after a thorough analysis of the pros and cons of domestic models - and therefore all the pros and cons of competitors are taken into account.

Any “Barbara” model creates a comfortable temperature and good steam in the bathhouse. There are three main serial “Barbarians”:

An oven with a heating circuit and a tank, which is located at the top and has a capacity of 120 liters.

These stoves are intended for those baths where there is a water supply or a pumping station with water supplied to it. Here the tank is essentially a passage through the ceiling. The steam from such a stove is discharged to the street through a steam outlet. And the heating circuit itself is made of stainless steel 1.5 mm thick, where hot water circulates. Such a stove can even handle a steam room up to 30 m3. By the way, if such a large tank is not needed, it can be replaced with a standard 60 liter one.

Stove with a side-mounted tank - 50 liters.

This model is ideal for baths where it is not possible to connect or organize water supply. But such a stove can be installed record-breakingly quickly and easily, is easy to maintain and serves for a long time and without problems due to its simplicity.

A stove without a tank - with and without a circuit.

Review of the Varvara line

According to the manufacturer himself, Varvara stoves began to be produced for baths only after all the advantages and disadvantages of popular Russian models were carefully analyzed. For this reason, the strengths and weaknesses of competing devices are taken into account here.

The model range itself, as noted above, consists of seven models. Let's get acquainted with the features and characteristics of each of them.

Model Varvara “Fairy Tale”

A successful combination of high-quality convection/accumulation and attractive design. This model is capable of warming up the steam room in record time and keeping it warm for quite a long time.

The “Varvara Skazka” sauna stove is lined with soapstone

Other features of "Fairy Tales".

1. The top part and side walls are made of a special stone - soapstone.
2. The panoramic screen, made of heat-resistant glass, makes it possible to enjoy the playing flames.
3. The design of the model is minimalist, but it still looks impressive.

More detailed characteristics of the model are given below. For user convenience, the information is presented in table form.

Table No. 1. Technical parameters of the Varvara “Fairy Tale” model

Illustrative examples in the interior

Heating structures from the Varvara brand can be used in any stylistic image. Let's look at some variations that are most popular at the moment.

Classic style

The interior of a bathhouse in a classic style involves the use of natural wood. Regardless of the size of the room, the design is characterized by basic elements.

• Current accessories: handmade bast shoes on the walls, amulets, a wooden bucket with a ladle, runners on the benches. The effect of antiquity is created precisely due to such elements.
• Shelves, which are made from solid wood, can be of different designs.

• A heater stove is the main attribute of a Russian bath. It is mainly made of brick, and the cladding is made using natural stone. The best option is to buy a ready-made stove made of steel and have the lining made of stone.
• Lighting. To create a warm atmosphere in the room, it is better to use spotlights or sconces with lampshades.
• Furniture set. In this case, massive wooden tables with benches are used.
• Fragrances. A real Russian bathhouse is characterized not only by its wooden structure, but also by its specific smells. To relax and calm the body, use aromatic oils from lavender, eucalyptus, and the aroma of steamed birch broom will have a calming effect on a person.

Modern style

Modern baths have large room sizes. Additionally, there are relaxation rooms, a shower room, a swimming pool, and a veranda. The lounge room is equipped with additional furniture (plasma TV, armchairs, sofa, table). The outdated brick stove is being replaced with a portable metal structure.

The walls of the steam room are lined with wooden clapboards, which must be located in a vertical position. Thanks to this, there is less accumulation of condensation in the cracks. The floor in a modern bathhouse can be not only wooden, but also tiled. The modern look suggests installing lighting fixtures anywhere, even at the edges of shelves.

To learn why you need to choose a stove for a “Varvara” bathhouse, see the following video.

Top best wood-burning stoves for saunas

The rating of sauna stoves is also based on customer reviews. They are the ones who talk about minor shortcomings of devices, which are impossible to find out about in advance. We present a description of the top stoves and a summary table for a quick comparison of the main characteristics.

The Harvia 20 SL Duo stove is equipped with a glass screened firebox door - a fireplace. It will decorate the rest room. The stove comes with 40 kg steam room stones to create light steam.

The Harvia company also produces other models of stoves for baths and saunas. Some of them were taken as a basis by Russian manufacturers.

An alternative to the previous model is the Siberian Cliff stove 20 LP PROFI. Good performance at a lower cost - a great investment. It is equipped with a panoramic door with heat-resistant glass through which the fire is visible, as well as a built-in steam generator that maintains moderate humidity in the steam room. There is only one downside to the stove: the kit does not include stones and a chimney; everything must be purchased separately. Moreover, it will cost less than Harvia.

The economical stove KLOVER KLV-RT-20 offers the buyer a choice of 4 options for cladding made of natural stone:

• jade
• soapstone
• soapstone
• serpentinite

The fireplace door is made of heat-resistant glass. This model will last at least 15 years.

Speaking about sauna stoves, we cannot fail to mention IKI products, which have proven themselves to be excellent. This company produces the most original equipment for baths and saunas. The IKI Original stove is made by hand; it does not have a combustion tunnel, but is one of the most popular models on the Russian market. The combustion chamber is spacious, equipped with ventilation to save fuel and is closed with an original door in the shape of a smiling face. This model is equipped with two steam generation modes.

Manufacturer of cast iron sauna stoves offers the most reliable and durable products. The service life of the products is not limited. Model Legend Forging 12 is heated from an adjacent room, guaranteeing soft and light steam. It is made in the form of a fireplace, and the price of the stove is low, which makes it attractive to the buyer. Cast iron stoves are not afraid of temperature changes or mechanical damage.

Wood-burning stoves for Russian baths are more often represented on our market by Finnish manufacturers. One of them is Kastor. The Kastor SAGA 20 model is inexpensive, original and reliable. The stove is convenient to use, which is noted by customers. Made in the form of a fireplace with durable fireproof glass. This Finnish manufacturer offers certified products at the best prices.

Varvara with brickwork

Building a brick stove for a bathhouse is labor-intensive work, but it is worth it. The main thing is choosing quality material and following the instructions.

Tips for using the oven:

• Chopped and dry firewood is suitable for the stove. Wet logs take up energy to evaporate moisture, which means more fuel is wasted.
• Light wood in the stove only when the chimney is fully open and the ash pan is 5 cm wide.
• Clean the inside of the oven and water tank once a month.
• If the stove becomes red hot when adding wood, stop adding logs and pull out the extra ones. Open the stove chimney halfway.
• To heat water instantly, throw hot stones into it. Use metal tongs.

Using these recommendations, you can safely light a sauna.

Be first!

The advantages of this improved design will be:

• increased thermal capacity of the structure. The brick will accumulate the energy received and release it gradually as it cools;
• a special design that differs from analogues (especially if natural stone is used instead of brickwork);
• along with the appearance, another filling of the space with dry heat appears, characteristic only of the steam rooms of Russian baths.

The main disadvantage of this installation method is the large mass of bricks, which, superimposed on the weight of the stove, leads to the need to install a new stove foundation.

The second problem is finding a qualified stove master who will make high-quality masonry based on a composition suitable for high temperatures from a mixture of clay (preferably fireclay) and sand.

The reason for the wide popularity of the manufactured bath heating units was a detailed acquaintance with all the problems that arose during the operation of similar systems in the past. A detailed study of the demand for stoves and the possible market for their sales has led to a high level of use of their products by the population.

The resulting model range has many positive qualities that the consumer needs, and possible disadvantages are minimized.

The main disadvantage is the large weight of the brick combined with the weight of the stove itself

Models of stoves with brickwork have an attractive appearance. Advantages of the units:

• Increased heat capacity of equipment. Bricks accumulate the heat they receive and gradually release it as they cool.
• The space in which such equipment is installed is filled with dry heat; such characteristics are characteristic of steam rooms only in Russian baths.
• A design that differs from analogues, especially if decorative stone is used instead of ordinary brick.

Operating principle and distinctive features

The oven consists of several elements:

1. Kamenka. Part of the unit where heat from hot stones accumulates. Heated with wood, electricity or gas.
2. Firebox. A container where heat is released from burning fuel. Equipped with a grill, the location of which depends on the type of fuel.
3. Lattice. Most often it is made of cast iron, as this material is resistant to high temperatures and durable during frequent and long-term use.
4. Ash pit. A container placed under the firebox. Designed to settle ash.
5. Passage tunnel with door. It is installed in the dressing room so that you can heat the steam room in the adjacent room.
6. Heat exchanger. An element designed to transfer heat to water from the firebox.
7. Tank. A container of water mounted to the stove, located on top or on the side of the device. It differs in volume and type of material.
8. Chimney. A pipe coming out of the firebox and directing smoke to the street.

Tank stoves operate on the following principle. Firewood is placed in the firebox to generate heat. The heated air rises through and heats the stones. They heat up and maintain the required temperature in the room. In addition, the tank heats up.

The speed of heating the water depends on the location of the tank. It may be located near the stove or in an adjacent room. To maintain the water temperature, you need to periodically add firewood.

General characteristics and design features

“Varvara” bathhouse stoves are characterized by their simplicity of design. This is one of the main qualities for which users love it.

All sauna stoves include the following components:

• a heating casing that transfers its own heat to the room;
• firebox for burning wood - heat is transferred from here to the main structure;
• chimney;
• the furnace chamber is located next to the firebox - this is where the final decay of the generated flue gases occurs;
• grate and ash pit.

Furnace structure using the example of the Varvara Classic model

There are 8 models of sauna stoves available. Despite this limited choice, the thoughtful design meets all buyer requirements:

• a stove equipped with a water tank mounted on its side;
• standard equipment, not equipped with a heat exchanger and tank;
• modification of a previous furnace with a water heating circuit.

Another feature of the product is the ability to use the stove as a boiler as part of a water heating system. In most cases, the side tank has a capacity of up to 60 liters.

The operation of such ovens is simple. Having laid the firewood, place some thin wood chips near the door for kindling. Now open the slide valve completely and open the ash pan slightly and light the wood. The firebox door must always be kept closed. After the firewood has ignited, the ash pan drawer is completely closed and the air damper is closed.

All that remains is to wait for the steam room to warm up and enjoy the fragrant steam. Do not use damp firewood; the humidity level is at least 20-30%.

You should not burn resinous fuel; in this case, the chimney will have to be cleaned more often than once a month. At the first symptoms of deterioration in draft, immediately repair the breakdown or clean the ventilation pipes.

There are currently 8 models of sauna stoves available.

A well-thought-out design allows us to limit ourselves to the production of a small number of models that can be configured to meet the specific requirements of the buyer:

1. Standard oven without tank and heat exchanger.
2. Modification of the same furnace with a water heating circuit.
3. A stove with a water tank mounted on its side.

The built-in water heating circuit allows you to equip the stove with a capacity of up to 120 liters. Most often, it is installed at the top, acting as a matching element, between the hot pipe and the ceiling. The user receives a double benefit - the pipe heats the liquid in the tank, which eliminates the need to use protective materials to isolate the pipe from the floor and ceiling materials.

The second feature of this model is the possibility of using the stove as a boiler as part of a water heating system using batteries (registers). The use of liquid heating or the presence of a tank with large dimensions is a consequence of the use of an external water supply for filling them.

All of the listed stove options are designed for a steam room volume of up to 24 cubic meters. meters. There are smaller versions - “Varvara-mini”, which, having its own weight of 82 kg, can heat a steam room up to 12 cubic meters. meters. These babies are designed for a spacious heater and are complemented by a side tank of 39 liters.

, which is located in Tver, began producing its stove products about 10 years ago, and this brand is still in great demand and has positive reviews from the owners.

Thanks to the complete designs, they can be installed in the smallest steam rooms. Various models of stoves allow you to create a unique image in the bathhouse.

have earned demand precisely because high-quality building materials are used to make the structure. And also manufacturers are based on the wishes of customers. All products are tested for compliance with European quality.

There is only one type of fuel used - firewood. The steam room warms up time is 1-1.5 hours. After the firewood has completely burned out, the room cools down quite quickly. But the manufacturer has produced models with two stoves that retain heat in the room much longer. This occurs due to the cladding of the structure with natural stones.

Furnace design

The simplicity of the “Barbara” design is the basis of its attractiveness. Structurally, it is represented by a set of key elements:

1. Stove firebox . This is where wood combustion takes place. The released energy is communicated to the main structure in the form of heat.
2. Next to the firebox there is a chamber where the final decay of the resulting gases (smoke) occurs.
3. The system of ash pan and cast iron grates allows you to regulate the fuel combustion process (its intensity), creating an air flow into the firebox. Another function of the unit is the collection of solid combustion products (ash and coals).
4. Thoughtful design of chimneys .
5. A casing that transfers its own heat to the surrounding air masses and heats the heater.

A significant difference between the furnaces is the use of a special opening on the back of the main body to clean the combustion zone from soot.

For models equipped with a heating circuit, a tank is used, for the manufacture of which a stainless alloy is used, the sheet thickness of which is at least 1.5 mm.

The lineup

Models “Classic” and “Polenitsa”

The stoves have similar characteristics:

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

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

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

"Varvara Classic" with a hanging water tank

It is convenient to use a hanging tank in cases where water is not supplied to the bathhouse. The hinged tank can always be removed and washed, because it is no secret that plaque will form on the inner surface of the tank.

“Varvara Palenitsa” has slightly smaller dimensions than “Varvara Classic”.

Drawing of the Varvara Palenica stove

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

Heater models

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

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

“Varvara Kamenka” with glass and cast iron door

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

Sauna stove “Varvara Kamenka Mini”

Both ovens are equipped with a door with panoramic heat-resistant glass.

"Mini" and "Panorama"

The Varvara Mini stove has small dimensions of 735 x 390 x 670 mm and can be installed even in small baths. Can be equipped with a hanging tank (42 liters) or a stainless steel circuit for heating water.

"Varvara Mini" with hot water circuit

The Varvara Panorama sauna stove can heat a room up to 24 m 3 . It is equipped with a panoramic door made of fireproof glass, which allows you to enjoy the view of the flame.

Drawing of the Panorama stove

The furnace is made of ST-3 steel with a thickness of 6 mm.

Sauna stove “Varvara Panorama”

Varvara stoves are a good choice in terms of price/quality ratio. If you are interested in stoves made of metal 8-10 mm thick, check out the Zhara stoves.

Russia is associated with severe frosts and incredibly hot bathhouses.

Residents of the coldest regions of the country have their own baths, which contain traditional brick ovens.

But today people increasingly prefer ready-made units, such as the Varvara stove-heater.

Why it is special and which models are in high demand is discussed in this article.

Furnaces "Varvara": description of models, installation and price

Heating appliances for the Varvara bathhouse are made of high-strength steel and come in three types:

• stove "Varvara" with an upper tank of 120 liters and a heating circuit. This heating device is intended for use in baths that have a water supply or a pumping station with water supply. The steam from such a stove is discharged outside through a special steam duct. The heating circuit through which hot water circulates is made of stainless steel, 1.5 mm thick. A stove of this modification will easily provide operation of a steam room with an area of ​​up to 30 m2. If necessary, a large tank can be replaced with a smaller one—60 liters;
• stove with a side tank of 50 l. This device is easy and quick to install, durable and quite easy to maintain. It is an ideal option for baths that do not have the ability to connect and organize a water supply;
• Tankless oven with and without heating circuit. The device with a circuit is designed to heat water using gas and electric water heaters. “Varvara” without a circuit is more often used as a solid fuel boiler, which is connected to heating pipes passing through the bathhouse.

Models "Palenica" and "Classic"

Characteristics:

• in one hour they can heat the air to 100°C;
• fuel used - firewood;
• weight of stones—50 kg;
• weight—from 90 kg. up to 120 kg;
• The volume of the steam room is maximum 24 m3.

Both types can be equipped with a remote tank connected to an existing water supply (or the tank is filled using a pump). If there is a mixer, it is possible to install a shower.

Such devices are equipped with a stainless steel water heating circuit and therefore can be connected to the heating system and used to heat the entire house.

It is also possible to equip the device with a mounted boiler. This is true if there is no running water.

The “Varvara Palenica” and “Varvara Classic” models differ, perhaps, only in dimensions - the first are slightly smaller than the second. The price varies from 13,000 rub. up to 41800 rub.

The Varvara stove is also available in a heater modification, which differs from previous models in dimensions, weight and arrangement of stones.

Characteristics:

• dimensions (length*width*height)—780*560*780 mm;
• weight 90-120 kg;
• weight of stones—at least 180 kg;
• maximum steam room volume 24 m3;
• time for heating the room to 100°C—1 hour;
• firebox extension 140 mm;
• power 12 kW;
• chimney with a diameter of 114 mm;
• type of fuel - firewood.

The “Varvara heater mini” modification stove is intended for installation in a room with a volume of less than 16 m3. Both devices of this modification are equipped with a door made of panoramic heat-resistant glass.

Stoves "Panorama" and "Mini"

The mini oven, thanks to its small size (670*390*735), can be installed even in the smallest bathhouses. The design may include a stainless steel circuit or a 42-liter mounted tank. The price of such a sauna stove, depending on the configuration, varies from 10,900 rubles. up to 27900 rub.

“Panorama” is used in steam rooms with a volume of up to 24 m3. The package includes a panoramic door made of heat-resistant glass, which provides the opportunity to enjoy the mesmerizing view of the fire.

Model range of stoves for baths “Varvara”

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

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

The Varavara Kamenka stove is a sauna stove with a grid for stones around the body. Designed for medium-sized steam rooms - 12-24 m3. The mass of stones placed in the basket is 180 kg. Stones are recommended only of volcanic origin, because... they do not contain harmful impurities, are not afraid of fire and can withstand repeated temperature changes. The stove heats up within an hour and, thanks to the heated stones, retains heat in the bath for a long time. The outer body of the furnace is made of 6 mm steel sheet. The stove door can be of two types: cast iron, steel with panoramic glass.

Sauna stove “Varvara Kamenka”

“Varvara Kamenka Mini” is a smaller version of the previous model for small steam rooms up to 16m3. Up to 85 kg of stones are placed in the basket.

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

The Varvara Palenica stove has a number of modifications and can be equipped with:

• Stainless steel heat exchanger, 1 mm thick, volume 3 liters, ¾ inch pipes.
• A 55-liter hinged tank is installed in special pockets on the right or left walls.
• A tank on a pipe, the water in which is simultaneously heated from the heat exchanger installed in the furnace. The stainless steel tank also serves as a passage through the ceiling. This system requires water supply and a pump to operate. It is possible to divert steam from the tank to the street so that wet and “heavy” steam does not spoil the atmosphere in the bathhouse. This tank can be 60 or 120 liters.

The Palenitsa stove is designed for steam rooms from 12 m3 to 24 m3, dimensions 685 * 430 * 840 mm. It is very similar in appearance to this “Varvara Classic” model, but it does not have water tanks and is slightly taller and narrower (890*430*670mm).

Bath stove “Varvara Skazka” (reviews correspond to the name). The stove is lined with polished soapstone slabs, which gives it solidity. Stones can fit up to 95 kg, the steam room can heat a volume from 12 m3 to 24 m3.

The Varvara Skazka stove is lined with soapstone slabs

“Varvara Mini” is a small (735*390*620mm), but very effective stove that will heat a steam room of 12 m3 to 16 m3. It can be equipped with a hanging tank, a heat exchanger, and it is possible to install a panoramic door. Large panoramic glass makes it possible to control the combustion process. It is also very pleasant after the steam room, sitting comfortably opposite, enjoying the play of tongues of fire. A wonderful way to relax!

Review of the Varvara line

According to the manufacturer himself, Varvara stoves began to be produced for baths only after all the advantages and disadvantages of popular Russian models were carefully analyzed. For this reason, the strengths and weaknesses of competing devices are taken into account here.

The model range itself, as noted above, consists of seven models. Let's get acquainted with the features and characteristics of each of them.

Model Varvara “Fairy Tale”

A successful combination of high-quality convection/accumulation and attractive design. This model is capable of warming up the steam room in record time and keeping it warm for quite a long time.

The “Varvara Skazka” sauna stove is lined with soapstone

Other features of "Fairy Tales".

1. The top part and side walls are made of a special stone - soapstone.
2. The panoramic screen, made of heat-resistant glass, makes it possible to enjoy the playing flames.
3. The design of the model is minimalist, but it still looks impressive.

More detailed characteristics of the model are given below. For user convenience, the information is presented in table form.

Table No. 1. Technical parameters of the Varvara “Fairy Tale” model

Review of characteristics and model range of Varvara stoves

The Varvara mini wood stove for a bath, like many other fireplaces, has a lot of advantages and features, which you can find out in more detail in this table:

Massive installations are the most functional, efficient, and are also capable of operating on a single fuel load for quite a long time.

One of the simplest and most budget-friendly Palenitsa stoves

Miniature elongated hearth Varvara Uyut-1

Fireplace equipped with a sealed steel flap door

Design features of the Varvara “Baby” stove

Model equipped with small panoramic fireproof transparent glass

Installation specifics

Installation work is extremely simple, so you can do everything yourself without turning to specialists for paid help. But the procedure is regulated by SNiPs, as well as similar measures for installing sauna stoves.

Moreover, the manufacturer’s instructions, which come with the unit, describe in detail all the necessary parameters and technical steps for installing the stove individually for each model.

We recommend reading on the topic:

1. Which heat-resistant paint for a metal stove to choose
2. How to prepare clay mortar for laying stoves and its proportions
3. Step-by-step laying of a Russian stove with a stove bench and a stove with your own hands
4. Design and installation of open hearth furnaces

Advantages and disadvantages

The Varvara sauna stove has its own advantages:

• It is possible to order a device for any consumer preference.
• Highly efficient heating. The convective design and the building material from which the stove mechanism is made make it possible to heat the room in 1-1.5 hours.
• Acceptable cost of the device, which completely depends on the configuration and dimensions of the oven.
• Easy to use. The stove does not require constant maintenance; maintenance work is sufficient 1-2 times a year. The stove is cleaned through a hole in the rear of the structure.

• The oven is wear-resistant. The stove is made of metal with a thickness of at least 6 mm, and the water tank is made of high quality steel.
• Attractive design appearance. There are models lined with natural stone or marble, and the front wall of the stove is made of heat-resistant glass.
• The weight of the mechanism does not exceed 100 kg.
• Long service life. The stove is made only from high-quality materials, as a result the structure does not burn out, and the appearance of the system does not lose its original appearance.
• Quick heating of the room.
• Safety.

Buyers also publish negative reviews about the Varvara stove:

• Slow heating of the liquid in the tank. To solve this problem, you need to install a heat exchanger on the chimney, which allows the water to heat up quickly. The main thing is that the liquid does not boil; you need to constantly monitor this.
• It is not recommended to fire the stove with birch wood, as this will subsequently lead to cracking of the body.

Date: September 25, 2021

Flaws

The disadvantages of Varvara stoves include perhaps not the most attractive appearance. If you plan to cover the stove with a screen (and this is the most reasonable solution), then the appearance should not bother you, and there are almost no complaints about the quality of these stoves. Although there is a “Fairy Tale” stove, which is lined with soapstone. This model cannot be called unattractive.

The stove for the Varvara Skazka bathhouse is lined with soapstone

Kinds

Currently, the company produces three types of heaters:

• a device with a tank on a pipe located at the top (volume 120 l);
• equipment without a water tank;
• a device with a water tank located on the side (volume 50 l).

The first type is perfect for baths that are connected to a central water supply. The second is good for saunas in which water is heated using an electric heater. And the third is great for steam rooms that are not connected to the central water supply.

Peculiarities

Bath stoves of the Varvara brand have their advantages. One of the main features of furnace installations is their weight. The maximum weight of the oven is about 150 kg. Therefore, there is no need to further strengthen the floor before installation.

The simple design of the “Barbara” models is equipped with a window located at the rear of the unit. It is necessary for free access to the heat generator and its care. The combustion chamber contains a smoke compartment. It serves to collect ash and soot.

The design of the devices involves the installation of additional water tanks. They can be either remote or mounted.

The steel body of the stoves is coated with an anti-corrosion compound that prevents rust. Also, the stainless steel design improves fluid circulation and increases heat transfer. Thanks to these features, the water in the tank comes to a boil within 60 minutes.

Every year the manufacturer introduces amendments to modernize heating installations for baths. Since 2013, Varvara stoves have been equipped with a chimney pipe with a diameter of 114 mm. The number of welding joints is reduced to a minimum. Welding seams were replaced with bends. This significantly increases the reliability of heat generators. To ensure complete heating of all its parts and free air circulation, the combustion chamber is equipped with an arch-shaped vault.

Another advantage of the equipment is the presence of an external combustion chamber. This device allows you to load raw materials from the dressing room.

A positive aspect is the round body of the sauna unit, which helps to increase heat transfer and efficiency.

Another advantage of the devices is their size. Stoves are installed even in small, narrow rooms.

Bath equipment has an afterburner, the operation of which is characterized by useful properties during the heating of the device. The afterburner reduces the heating temperature of the exhaust gases. Due to this, condensation forms on the pipes, which is a minor drawback of the equipment. To prevent the appearance of moisture, it is necessary to strictly follow the requirements for installing a sauna stove.

Another minor drawback of the Varvara equipment is its appearance. The exception is some models lined with various decorative materials.

Slow heating of water can also be frustrating. For quick heating, you can use small containers or install an additional heat exchange circuit on the pipe.

All products of the manufacturer are manufactured in compliance with fire safety standards. Poisoning by carbon monoxide and smoke vapors is excluded.