Electric heater for a bath: with a steam generator, how to make it yourself, how to choose stones, reviews

The main advantages of electric fireplaces for saunas

Electric fireplaces for saunas have the following advantages:

Unlike wood and gas fireplace installations, this design does not require lengthy installation, assembly and connection to the chimney. To operate, you must have electricity and an electrical network.

Ease of use

Electric fireplaces for saunas have a very large and yet simple functionality. This allows you to use such a heating installation, even with a complete lack of skills.

The safe operation of such a device is ensured by fully automated and customized processes. Each mode is set manually and maintained for a specified time. If a problem occurs, the heating unit automatically turns off.

Cleaning does not take much time and can always be done with your own hands and using the simplest and most standard means at hand. To do this, it is simply enough to periodically remove dust, both from the inside and outside of the frame.

Important: when choosing an electric fireplace for a sauna, first of all pay attention to the type and power of the awning or heating element, which is directly responsible for the quality and degree of heating of the room.

Advantages of using an electric heater

The main thing why an electrically heated device is valued and loved is the precise heating settings:

With the help of a branded electric heater, you can manually gradually adjust the heating of the stone ballast and, accordingly, select the most comfortable temperature and air humidity in the steam room;
Maintain certain aromas in the sauna air, change them to suit the tastes of visitors, and even treat with steam from herbal infusions;
The process of controlling the “roll-up” of steam becomes relatively safe, without thermal shocks and burns, both for the bathhouse attendant and for ordinary bathhouse visitors.

For your information! With the help of an electric heater, it is quite possible to correct the shortcomings made during the construction of a sauna, to raise the heat in a cold and damp sauna to the level of a real Finnish sauna.

It is quite difficult to choose the right conventional wood-burning heater for a steam room; it is quite difficult to guess its location and power. Often it is necessary to insulate the walls in the bathhouse and add ventilation. Therefore, often, instead of fussing with construction, owners install a large wood-burning or coal stove in the bathhouse, most often a brick one with a fireplace, and for a steam room or hot sauna they install an electric heater.

Fireplace selection criteria

To ensure that the selected fireplace installation fully complies not only with your personal wishes and preferences, but is also ideal for heating a specific area of the room, we recommend using certain recommendations.

Selection instructions:

Pay attention to the type of heating element. Depending on the specific model and operating principle, it can be: TEN, tape, combined (combines platinum and tape) element;
When choosing, give preference to models with a belt and combined heating mechanism;
The power of the heating installation and the ability to connect to a network of 220 or 380 Volts directly depends on the required heating rate and the area of the entire room.

Mesh expensive model

Ready-made fireplace with stones

Important: the main advantage of such sauna units is the unique opportunity to use the device with stones. However, they must be made in such a way that their surface does not come into contact with the surface of the electric fireplace.

In order for you to be able to choose for yourself a ready-made example of a fireplace installation for a sauna, we recommend viewing the photos located in this article.

Purpose and functions

In most cases, fireplaces have three main modes:

full heating power and fire simulation;
half heating power and fire imitation;
imitation of fire without heating.

Devices often have a built-in thermostat that maintains the same temperature throughout the room.

There are also fireplaces with additional functions, they allow you to change the brightness of the lighting, use different colors, and set the sound.

Design selection

In order for such a heating installation to serve you for as long as possible, in addition to its main functionality and performance characteristics, we recommend paying attention to the materials from which its base and decorative elements are made:

Metal. It is one of the main materials from which both the main structure and tanks, and small decorative elements can be made. This material has a good level of fire resistance, is distinguished by its durability and ease of maintenance, thanks to its perfectly smooth structure;
Net. One of the most original designs are mesh models, the price of which is quite high due to their rather complex structure and attractive appearance. The main advantage of such heating units is the possibility of their original design and decoration. For this, all kinds of stones of any size, texture and color are most often used;
Plates. They are a prototype of mesh ones. They have an average price and no less original design. The frame of such fireplaces is made of thin metal plates. The main advantages of such installations include high heat transfer, which allows you to quickly and evenly heat a fairly large room.

Vertical electric fireplace for a bath

Metal fireplace decorated with a wooden frame

Modern purchase model

The video in this article will allow you to get acquainted in more detail with the most popular and powerful models, which you can also buy in our online store on the most favorable terms.

The best electric fireplaces without heating

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Twin-Star International from the Classic Flame brand. The model can be confidently called a leader in terms of visual effects. The frame is made of expensive wood, which makes it even more luxurious and unique.
Burley Appliances. This look can decorate any room. The company is famous as a reliable manufacturer and proves this in every model. Accurate and beautiful visualization of fire and many additional functions.
Panoramic. Powered by LED lighting, flames and firewood look realistic. The brightness can be adjusted; there is a backlight on the side walls.

The model is equipped with a speaker, thanks to which a sound imitation of the crackling of firewood is reproduced.

Peculiarities:

serves as a decorative element, can be chosen to match an existing interior;
realistic image thanks to the 3D effect;
Using additional functions, you can adjust the color and brightness of the fire and lighting.
additional sound effects.

Characteristics:

if there is a heating function, energy consumption is expected to be from 1 to 2 kW;
for decorative lighting costs from 100 W;
Possible presence of water vapor illumination.

Pros:

suitable for decoration in any room;
ease and convenience of installation;
ecologically pure;
low energy consumption;
operates quietly and does not emit odor.

Minuses:

with a large selection of functions, the cost is high.

Rating:

Altur P33 with Firespace 33 S IR. One of the most powerful fireplaces. Equipped with remote control function. Heating is possible in six modes.

Equipped with a timer, the ability to adjust the brightness of the fire and sound volume. It is possible to use the fireplace as a decorative element without turning on the heating.

Stone-SL P33 with Firespace 33 S IR. A stylish addition to any interior. Has different heating modes. You can control the brightness of the flame, sound, and timer using the remote control.

The heating function can be turned off, which allows you to use the device only as decoration.

Phaeton P33W with Firespace 33W S IR. Powerful fireplace with six heating modes. Equipped with a status indicator with a timer. You can control the sound, simulating the cracking of logs.

Characteristics:

power no more than 1 kW;
light wavelength – from 400 to 800 nm;
silent.

Pros:

uniform heating;
safe for the health of the body;
oxygen does not burn;
does not dry out the air, maintaining the initial humidity;
does not add an unpleasant odor during operation;
compact dimensions;
good fire protection;
minimizes energy costs;
silent operation.

Minuses:

does not heat large areas.

Selecting the installation type

Depending on the desired result and the quality of heating, fireplaces for saunas are divided into the following categories:

Steam dry. They differ in the type of steam supply, which has no moisture. Steam in such installations is generated due to the complete absence of a steam generator. In order to obtain the necessary heat and amount of steam, it is necessary to pour water onto the stones, which, by evaporating, allows you to achieve the necessary and most comfortable sauna effect;
Steam wet. Such designs are the most popular, since their operation does not require constant and close control over the amount of water. Such models are equipped with a steam generator and a special container, which is filled with water and, when heated, gradually evaporates, forming steam and humidity in the room.

What is an electric heater with a steam generator?

On the market of special equipment for a bath, there are a huge number of offers of electric heaters for every taste and color. There are designs with an additional fan that blows air through the hot stone. Many bathhouse owners like systems with drip addition of aromatic liquids, from beer to linden infusion. In order not to be distracted by the heating process, you can choose an electric heater model with remote control and programmable bath heating time.

Most often, for a small bathhouse, connoisseurs and connoisseurs of steam choose more advanced models equipped with a steam generator. The question often arises: why install a device in a steam room that produces a stream of hot water vapor, if you can get by with an ordinary electric fryer or, at worst, a wood-burning sauna stove.

The fashion for black-style bath procedures is long gone; only a few enthusiasts are able to fight the smoking and smoky stove in a Russian bath. Most owners prefer a comfortable stay in the steam room.

The steam generation system evenly distributes air heated to the required temperature, aromatized and saturated with hot water vapor, in the space of the sauna or bathhouse.

Essentially, a steam generator is a coil or closed circuit equipped with an external heater, for example, an electric coil or a ceramic element. A fan blows air through the heat exchanger while simultaneously supplying a precisely dosed amount of purified water. The output is perfectly pure steam without splashes of boiling water.

We invite you to familiarize yourself with the Mini sauna in the bathroom in the apartment

At the same time, an electric heater with a steam generator for a sauna is a good way to change the thermal conditions of the room. Instead of the dry, overheated atmosphere of a Finnish bathhouse, the generator will help make it stronger, richer in steam and less hot, like in a Russian bathhouse. Well, for lovers of oriental, Turkish or Roman baths, it is quite possible to control the electric heater with your own hands and choose a cooler, more gentle mode, as in thermal baths or hammams.

DIY electric fireplace

At the first stage, it is necessary to select the optimal location for the unit and consider the shape and size of the structure. It is important to follow all safety rules. When using a fireplace operating from a standard 220 Volt network, you can use a single-phase network; for structures operating from 380, you must use exclusively a three-phase network.

Making it yourself: Option 1

At the floor level of the bathhouse or sauna, it is necessary to leave a small cavity;
The hole must be well covered with boards;
The required number of heating elements is established, which is calculated individually and depends on the size, location, type of room and the desired level of heating, as well as their independent power;
Under each TEN it is necessary to make an individual hole that opens into the waiting room;
Wiring, to ensure safe operation, is also routed to the dressing room;
The hood is done above the floor level, approximately 30-40 centimeters;
To ensure good thermal conductivity and heat distribution, the heating elements must be lined with bricks or stones on all sides. You can also install fireplace stoves with increased heat capacity.

This horizontal stove works on the following principle: The heaters heat the air that comes out through the hood. Thus, steam gradually accumulates and the air in the room heats up.

Option 2: vertical fireplace

First you need to assemble the metal frame. It is very important that the selected material has a high degree of fire resistance, and all seams are well sealed and insulated;
An individually selected number of heating elements must be connected to each other and evenly distributed on the inside of the metal frame;
The interior of the structure must be lined with stones;
The wall to which such a heater is adjacent must be well insulated;
Each heating element must be connected to the network and their power adjusted;
It is recommended to use bricks or sheet metal as insulating material;
Also, stones and TENS can be placed not just in a metal frame, but also in any other metal object, such as a forged barrel or basket. This will give the fireplace originality and make it stand out against the general background.

An electric fireplace for a sauna has a fairly simple principle of operation, which allows you to make such a unit with your own hands and with minimal financial costs. If necessary, you can also buy a completely finished and assembled model, of a certain power and in the required design, in the catalog of our online store.

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We begin self-installation of an electric fireplace

The first step is to make a pedestal for the portal. The optimal solution in this case would be a piece of table top cut to the required dimensions.

The tabletop material is MDF , covered with a laminated protective layer. This type of material is not afraid of high temperatures and is resistant to moisture penetration. Today you can find a fairly wide selection of countertop colors.

So this stage should not cause you any particular difficulties.

For a wall-mounted fireplace, cut out a rectangular slab with a jigsaw, and for a corner fireplace, cut out a five-pointed one.

Important! When making a pedestal, you need to take into account that its area should be larger than the area of the fireplace portal.

In order to slightly raise the pedestal above the floor, you can place it on a raised platform. For example, on a rectangle from a profile 50×40 and 50×50 . Subsequently, this gap is covered with a plastic plinth to match the color of the tabletop.

We make a frame for the fireplace surround

The easiest way to make electric fireplaces with your own hands is from plasterboard sheet (GKL) (see Portal for the fireplace). This material is not afraid of temperature changes, is easy to handle, and is the best option in terms of the environmental friendliness of its composition.

Frame for framing an electric fireplace

Manufacturing should begin with the installation of the frame for the fireplace frame - the portal.

To do this, you can use two types of metal profiles: rack-mount - 50*50 mm and guide - 50*40 mm . We will fasten the profile together with “bug” self-tapping screws that are short in length (11-13 mm).

Before you begin, prepare the following tools:

Metal shears or angle grinder with a thin cutting disc.
Pencil and marker.
Phillips screwdriver and screwdriver.
Hammer and stationery knife.
Building level.

Now you can make a frame for the electric fireplace. Let's look at an example when the fireplace is wall-mounted.

That is, the frame will need to be made the same as for a plasterboard box.

First of all, the entire wall area that the fireplace will occupy must be covered with heat-resistant material. For this you can use a sheet of asbestos.
Next, we make markings for the frame directly on the wall and podium. To do this, we use a level, pencil and marker.

Important! Be sure to check the entire drawing using a level. A crooked electric fireplace with your own hands will not look good.

Now we attach the 50×40 according to the drawn markings. As a result, you should get an even parallelepiped. For fastening, a dowel with a nail and wood screws are used.
We fasten all the components of the main frame with bugs. Now we need to strengthen the entire structure, as it will bear the load. This is especially true for the part where the electric furnace will be located. For reinforcement, we use a 50×50 mm , which we insert across at intervals of 20-25 cm .
We make the inside of the frame for the firebox. In this case, you need to take into account the size of the hearth itself plus the internal lining with heat-resistant tiles or other material.

How to make a chimney frame for an electric fireplace?

To make a chimney, it is optimal to take a profile for partitions 100*40 mm and 100*50 mm . In this case, it will be enough to mount it on one side to the wall, without installing a complex structure, as for a portal.

Frame for electric fireplace chimney

We drill holes for self-tapping screws in advance in the side of the 100×40 , attach it to the drawing on the wall and make marks on it for dowels.
We drill the wall for the plugs and drive them inside with a hammer. Next, we fasten the profile with self-tapping screws (nails from dowels).
For elegance, the frame is made right up to the ceiling. In this case, your fireplace chimney will be as similar as possible to the real one.

Important! The resulting structure will be “liquid”, so crossbars made of 100×50 every half meter.

We carry out communications for the electric fireplace

We continue to make an electric fireplace with our own hands: at this stage it is necessary to conduct electrical wiring to the location of the fireplace.

It is best to use a wire with self-extinguishing insulation 2×2.5 or 2×4 mm² . It is better to place the wire inside the portal in a metal hose.

Important! If there is grounding in the apartment (house), then make the wiring from a triple wire. In this case, for an electric furnace you need to buy a socket with grounding and a ceramic body.

When installing an outlet, it is best to connect a switch to it, so as not to constantly remove the fireplace when you need to turn it off. That is, turning the firebox on and off will be controlled using a switch.

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Electric fireplace made of gypsum plasterboard

It's time to cover the frame with plasterboard.

To cut gypsum board sheets, it is convenient to use a stationery knife with a retractable blade.

Electric fireplaces are sewn up with your own hands using a screwdriver.

Black metal screws are used for fastening. Their size should be 3.5*25 mm .

All joints between pieces of drywall are puttied. Since the gypsum board itself is fragile, all corners of the fireplace structure should be strengthened with perforated galvanized corners.

After covering, the surface is primed and puttied completely.

At this stage, you need to try on the firebox in the frame you made. It is also necessary to make holes in the drywall opposite the ventilation lugs in the electric furnace body.

Otherwise, it may overheat during prolonged operation. Holes are also made on the finishing surface of the fireplace niche.

Selection of oven

Domestic models of heaters, as a rule, cost less, but are inferior in design and reliability.

To understand how to choose the right electric heater for a sauna, you need to calculate the volume of the steam room.

It is believed that a 1 kW stove heats 1 cubic meter in a room well.
If there are windows or uninsulated walls, a lot of heat escapes through them, so for calculation it is worth taking the figure 1.2 kW/m3.
The price of the most budget electric sauna heaters starts from 4,500 rubles. For example, for this price you can buy a Finnish Sawo sauna stove for a steam room with a volume of no more than 2.5 m3 (about a room 1.9 m high with walls 1 * 1.3 m).

Budget stove option

If the furnace power is less than 3 kW, it is connected to a regular 220 volt network. More powerful models are usually connected via a 380 volt network.
When installed in an apartment building, the maximum permissible power for wiring should not exceed 6 kW. If you are taking a powerful stove, it is worth obtaining permission and installing new appropriate wiring.
The stove must be purchased, and not made with your own hands. Make sure it has safety certificates and timer on/off functions and temperature control.
Since a large amount of heat comes from an electric sauna heater, the steam room should be large enough to lie in. That is, the minimum length is 1.7-2 meters. It is contraindicated to be in a vertical position in such a sauna.

Popular models

Polytechnic Cristina Classic. The model is suitable for a steam room with a volume of 10 - 15 cubic meters. meters, its power is 10 kW, the weight of stones is 25 kg, the price is 16,800 rubles.
Stream Gross 1 Heat boost. The stove is suitable for steam rooms with a volume of 8 - 14 cubic meters. meters, its power is 10 kW, the weight of the laid stones is 31.7 kg, the cost is 36,600 rubles.
Narvi NM600. Finnish product, recommended steam room volume 6 - 9 cubic meters. meters, furnace power 6 kW, weight of stones 30 - 40 kg, cost - 13,200 rubles.
Helo Himalaya 105DE. An electric furnace of Finnish-German production with a power of 10.5 kW is capable of heating a steam room with a volume of 9 - 15 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones being laid is 100 kg, it costs 50,500 rubles.
Harvia Cillindro PC70E Steel. Stove from Finland for steam rooms with a volume of 6 - 10 cubic meters. meters, power 6.9 kW, weight of laid stones 90 kg, cost - 17,400 rubles.
Tylo Combi Compact RC3. Swedish low-power stove of 3 kW, suitable for rooms with a volume of 1.5 - 4.5 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones is only 7 kg, the price is 67,000 rubles.
Tylo Expression 10. A more powerful electric sauna stove with a capacity of 10 kW, for steam rooms with a volume of 10 - 18 cubic meters. meters. It contains 12 kg of stones, and the price is 97,000 rubles.
Tylo SD 20. Powerful 20 kW device, for rooms with a volume of 22 - 43 cubic meters. meters, the weight of the stones being laid is 32 kg, the cost is 91,000 rubles.
Thermofor Primavolta. This Russian-made electric sauna stove can heat a room of up to 5 cubic meters. meters, its maximum power is 9 kW. It holds 50 kg of stone and costs 12,000 rubles.
Dushka EKM-18 NMT. Russian powerful 18 kW stove for large steam rooms of 21 - 30 cubic meters. meters. You can put 65 kg of stone in it, the price is only 12,300 rubles.

Main rules

Over many years of using electric ovens, a standard way of using them has developed:

The designated corner is carefully insulated with mineral wool and covered with aluminum foil. The waterproofing must be secured with a reflective layer inside, and the joints must be securely taped.

Proper insulation of steam room walls

Typically, an insulation thickness of 5-10 cm is sufficient. It is believed that every open 1 square meter of a stone wall increases the power consumption of the furnace, which is equivalent to increasing the volume of the room by 1.5-2 m3.
The top of the walls is finished with clapboard 12-16 mm thick. There should be about 1 cm of free space underneath for ventilation.
The optimal height of the steam room is 190-210 cm. This will reduce the power of the stove and speed up heating. The distance from the top shelf to the ceiling should be 110-120 cm, since the warmest air is at the top.

The best wall-mounted electric fireplace

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Genius 100 White Glass. The wall-mounted fireplace is equipped with remote control using a remote control. This allows you to adjust the brightness of the light and heating power. You can install a dimmer.
Freestyle Grey. A device with a built-in multimedia system. Possibility of adjusting light, sound, heating power. A dimmer that creates the effect of burning and fading of logs.
Genius 240 Black Glass. The most stylish electric fireplace. Equipped with a 3D effect that simulates burning wood and smoldering coal. Different degrees of room heating.

Remote control using remote control. Brightness and sound control. Possibility of setting decorative mode. Features:

installation of a fireplace inside the wall or on the wall;
stylish addition.

Characteristics:

length from 8 to 16 cm;
width from 50 to 250 cm;
height from 30 to 200 cm;
power from 2 to 2.5 kW.

Pros:

high-quality heating throughout the entire territory;
variety of execution styles;
ease of installation;
3D function that allows you to create an imitation of a real flame;
safety for the body;

Furnace installation

Furnace installation rules

An electric sauna heater can be installed either in the corner of the room or in its center.
It must be installed on the floor or a flat base using special bolts that are included in the kit.
When fastening, you must maintain the clearances specified in the instructions.
Only 1 stove can be installed in the steam room.
The surface of the walls behind the stove must be covered with a thermal protective screen. Light protection, for example, asbestos boards, is absolutely not suitable for this.

Thermal shield on the wall

Network connection

The connection must be made using heat-resistant wires in a sleeve through a separate circuit breaker with a residual current device.
To do this, you can use rubber-wrapped wires, for example A07BB (VSB) or H07RN (VSN), but in no case with PVC insulation. The table contains data for calculating the power and number of fuses and wire cross-section.

Power calculation table for electric oven

All control elements, switches, distribution boxes are moved to another room. In the sauna itself, only the heating element and thermostat sensor remain.
The temperature sensor is mounted next to the stove in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The sensor wire cannot be extended using ordinary wires.
Using a sensor, heating operation will be suspended when the dangerous temperature is exceeded. Therefore, it is important to install it correctly.
As an additional measure of protection, it is recommended to use a fire extinguishing system.

Stones for the stove

Large stones are laid down, and small ones on top. Do not pack them too tightly or forcefully, otherwise air circulation will be impaired. The heating elements must be securely covered with stones. You cannot turn on the stove without stones.
Once a year, go through the stones: clean them and remove small crushed stones so that heat exchange is not disturbed. But you can’t load the first cobblestones you come across instead: this can not only reduce the efficiency of heating, but also become harmful to health.

Advice! The stones must withstand the heat and high temperature changes that evaporating water creates. They should not crack or emit odor when exposed to high temperatures. Usually a basic set of stones is included.

The best electric fireplaces with the effect of live fire

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Dimplex Cassette L series Opti-Myst. Fireplace with truly realistic fuel and flames. There is a 3D effect that allows you to view the fireplace from different angles.

Suitable for any interior style. Possibility of installation anywhere in the room.

Panoramic 25 led fx with sound. Made in classicism style. Equipped with a remote control function using a remote control. A special system that protects the fireplace from overheating. The most realistic in terms of simulating light, wall masonry, and flames.
Electrolux EFP/W-1100RRC. Thin and compact device. Installation is wall or in-wall. Heat-resistant panel. The display is made in a round shape. Equipped with remote control function. Minimum amount of energy consumption.

Peculiarities:

no need to install a chimney;
no fuel required;
the ability to quickly turn the device on and off;
a picture resembling real fire;
You can use the fire picture when the heating function is turned off.

Characteristics:

the presence of a fire simulation function;
the heater is served by mirror reflectors or a heat fan;
maximum power 2kW;
Suitable for heating a room of about 20 square meters.

Additional functions:

the presence of a thermostat that provides temperature control in automatic mode;
remote control;
has a humidifier and air purifier;
the sound of imitation cracking logs.

Pros:

there are no substances harmful to the body that are released during fuel combustion;
does not require a chimney;
safety during operation - you don’t have to worry about burns or gas leaks;
ease of installation;
significant heating;

You can use the device even in the hot season

does not require constant maintenance;
noiselessness;
price.

Minuses:

sometimes incorrect flame imitation;
special care is required.

Sauna ventilation

Good ventilation in the sauna also plays an important role when connecting the stove. It will provide sufficient oxygen levels, maintain freshness and retain steam. If you organize it correctly, you will save energy, especially during warm-up.

The photo shows the optimal ventilation scheme with an exhaust hood

Typically, ventilation in a heater can be forced or natural.

With forced ventilation, it is necessary to ensure air supply through the incoming air valve above the heater, at a height of more than 50 cm. In the diagram, this zone is shown as a hatched area with the letter “A”. This type of ventilation is recommended.
The exhaust duct should be installed as far and low as possible relative to the heater.

Advice! If the exhaust valve cannot be made so low, you can leave a gap of 10-15 cm under the door. The exhaust cold air will go into the adjacent room and then into the ventilation system.

If natural air circulation is used, the air should come from the area below or next to the heater (shaded area "B" in the diagram). In this case, the hood is installed as far as possible from the heater and at least 1 meter higher relative to the supply. Usually the hood is made under the shelf, or a gap is simply left under the door.

Forced and natural ventilation

Sauna control from a computer, mobile phone or tablet

The Internet of Things has finally reached saunas. The Tylo Elite remote control allows you to control your sauna from your smartphone or tablet while on your home Wi-Fi network. Just download the app for Android or iOS. Using the Fasel App-Control add-on, it is possible to control the steam room from anywhere in the world where there is Internet access.

The only negative is security. If a towel or washcloth is lying on the stove at the time of remote activation, a fire cannot be avoided. Theoretically, this can be solved using a remote web camera, but we have not encountered such requests yet.

Oven operation

Do not exceed the air temperature in the steam room more than 100 degrees. This temperature is not only harmful to health: it dries out the skin and respiratory tract, but also provokes the release of harmful substances from the wood.
You cannot add essential oils to the water for applying to the stones. It is necessary to use special compounds that evaporate and do not burn out. Simply place a container of hot water in a corner and drop a little oil into it.
Follow fire safety regulations. Do not dry clothes even when the stove is turned off.

The best electric fireplace with legs

Rating:

Real-Flame Saturn. Possibility to select lighting mode, sound, heating power. Installation anywhere. Simple design. Ability to work in decor mode.
Dimplex Rothesay Brass.
Two levels of heating power. Equipped with a remote control that allows you to control the power of light, sound, lighting. Realistic logs and flames. Possibility to choose the location of the logs.
Dimplex Silverton. Multifunctional device for heating a room. Possibility to change the arrangement of parts inside the fireplace. Realistic simulation.

Control of heating power, light, sound, smoldering. Equipped with a fan heater, steam generator, thermostat. Possibility of remote control using a remote control.

Peculiarities:

installation on legs;
possibility of carrying.

Pros:

compactness;
easy installation;
heating the space in a short time;
ability to work in unheated mode;
energy saving;
realistic imitation of fire;
simplicity of the device.

Types of designs for electric fireplaces

An electric fireplace consists of two parts: actually, an electrical device that imitates a fireplace, and a portal - a three-dimensional structure into which the fireplace is installed. So you can build a portal on your own. By doing this, you will not only save money, but you will also know for sure that only you have such an electric fireplace.

But before you take up the tools, you need to think about the design of the future fireplace. Here are the questions that the master faces:

Installation location of the device: the most common is a wall-mounted fireplace. But such a design would only be appropriate in a spacious room. If the room is of modest size, you can install a corner fireplace in it: the corner is usually the least in demand area, so installing a fireplace here will have almost no effect on the amount of free space.
Type of fireplace: Most people are used to seeing a fireplace standing on the floor. This solution is the most preferable, but it requires free space in front of the fireplace. Those who are unlucky with this can get out by installing a wall-mounted fireplace - the low weight of the pseudo-fireplace allows this to be done.
Material: the portal of an electric fireplace can be laid out either from piece building materials - brick or natural stone, or from sheet materials: chipboard, metal, glass. But the most practical material is plasterboard: it is cheap, light in weight, can be cut with a simple knife and allows the use of many spectacular varieties of finishing materials. Even a person who has absolutely no home craftsman skills can make a perfectly smooth plasterboard portal.

The reader's attention should be drawn to the fact that materials such as solid boards, plywood or plastic are not suitable for the manufacture of an electric fireplace portal, since they are deformed when heated.

Electric fireplace in the interior of the room

If you live in a small apartment, look in the catalogs for special electric fireplaces that have a very shallow depth. Today, many manufacturers produce devices with a depth of only 70 mm.

In this article we will look at the technology of manufacturing a floor-standing electric fireplace from plasterboard on a metal frame.

The typical version of an electric fireplace looks very boring. A do-it-yourself portal for an electric fireplace is a good chance to distinguish yourself and create a unique decor.

You can read recommendations for making a burner for a biofireplace here.

You can read in detail about how to build a portal for a fireplace from plasterboard in this topic. From design to manufacturing.

Sauna heaters: simple and “smart”

The simplest sauna stoves of this type simply heat the stones, which produces steam. But there are also more complex models, equipped with automation. Such electric sauna stoves are programmable (a timer is provided for this). You can “order” in this way to turn on the sauna for a certain time. For example, you are going to use the sauna in the evening, and exactly at the appointed time the “climate” that you have set will be waiting for you in it.

Although, you can steam almost immediately after turning on the sauna stove, controlling it with a remote control or a remote control built directly into the body. Possibilities: increasing or decreasing the temperature, regulating humidity (steam), ventilation, lighting.

When the procedure is completed, the smart electric sauna stove will not just turn off: the drying process will first work. And even if you forget to turn off the heater, it will do it on its own (after a while the automatic switch will work).

What rooms are 380 V stoves intended for?

Each 380 V electric sauna stove is an extremely powerful device with the highest performance. Any of the devices presented in this section of our catalog can quickly warm up even the most spacious room.

All of our ovens are energy efficient, but if you use 380V appliances, your electricity costs will still be higher. In addition, to use such a heater you will need a three-phase network - it can be installed very quickly, but certain time costs cannot be avoided. Therefore, if your steam room is not too large, perhaps you should purchase a 220 V stove.

If you cannot decide on the choice of heater, contact our employees for a free consultation via online chat - we will tell you the best option!