Heating in the bath

To create an optimal microclimate in the bath, you need to pay close attention to the formation of the heating system. The installation of such equipment will allow you to warm the rooms quickly, using a minimum amount of fuel. In addition, thanks to this, you will have a hot shower. The main thing is to organize the process correctly so that the system is as effective and accessible as possible.

The traditional variant of heating the bath is considered a stove, which can be laid out of metal materials or bricks. As for additional equipment, it is installed in order to ensure the maintenance of optimal temperature in the room.

If it became necessary to warm the anteroom and other similar rooms, then it will be necessary to install special heating devices that can provide a comfortable microclimate and allow for a long time to be in the steam room.

In today's market there are many types of heating systems, which differ in the nuances of work, the fuel used and installation requirements.

In the process of heating the bath, a small sauna stove is in great demand today. A distinctive feature of such a unit is the ease of installation, because it will be enough to make a small device, determining its power in advance. For 1 square meter of the room it is necessary to allocate 1 kW of power. In addition, it is necessary to add another 50% to this indicator, so as to ensure a comfortable stay of several people in the steam room.

Among the main advantages of this type of heating system are the following:

• ease of installation and maintenance;
• Ease of use - even a beginner can cope with the stove;
• the use of affordable fuel.

However, this design has its own disadvantages.

• Quite large dimensions and weight.
• Lack of possibility to create an automated system. It constantly requires human intervention.
• In case of improper installation or use, a fire can occur.
• During the combustion of fuel emits harmful substances, so you need to provide in advance a reliable ventilation system.

Modern construction market offers a huge number of boilers, which will be the ideal solution for creating heating for the steam room. However, you should be careful when choosing, because the boiler can not be used in every structure. For example, if the bath was built of foam blocks, then the device will have to be placed in a separate room.

The optimal option in terms of convenience and price is the use of a gas boiler. But the installation of such equipment is possible only if there is gas on the site. Gas boilers will allow you to forget about the need to constantly buy fuel, clean the room from soot and other objects of combustion.

One of the main advantages of such boilers is their small size, so they can be installed even in the smallest steam rooms. Despite this, the power of some models can exceed 50 kW, which is enough even for heating a large bath.

The second place in the ranking of heating systems for the bath are electric boilers. The main advantage of such models is that you will not need to deal with the creation of ventilation systems or a chimney. Such devices are extremely safe, so their use can be trusted even to children. The only problem is that they consume a lot of energy, so the price is inferior to other types of boilers.

Boilers that work on solid fuel are becoming more and more popular every day. The advantage of such a system is that it can maintain the temperature set by the user for a long time, but there is no way to automate the system. In order for it to work, you will need to put fuel in from time to time.

There are cast iron and steel versions of such boilers on the market. The main advantage of cast iron versions is their strength and reliability, but they are unable to withstand drastic changes in temperature. As a result, they deteriorate and fail. As for the steel variants, their main problem is considered corrosion.

When selecting such a boiler, the temperature controller is important.

The use of such methods of heating appeared relatively recently, but the effectiveness of no one is in doubt. In the process of heating, a special tank is used, which contains alkaline elements or paraffin.

If the bath is characterized by small dimensions, it is best to use a fireplace stove, which can boast of its efficiency and reliability. Such equipment consists of 2 parts: a brick heater, where the loading of firewood is carried out, and a special facade.

Both elements are combined into one, which provides such a high efficiency. Of course, such a fireplace has a large size and weight, but this in no way affects its ability to heat rooms.

In recent years, warm floor systems have become very popular, which will be an ideal source of additional heat. They can be installed not only in the recreation area, but also in the steam room itself. The coolant itself can also be heated using both electricity and firewood.

Underfloor heating does not cause difficulties in installation, so the installation can be carried out by anyone after studying the instructions. The enormous popularity and demand for such systems is dictated by their advantages, among which we can highlight the following:

• The heating system is located inside the floor, so it takes up a minimum of space;
• It is possible to heat not only large but also small spaces;
• This method is distinguished by its affordable cost - per hour such a system consumes about 100 watts.

With each passing day, more and more people give preference to alternative and mixed types of heating. Such are extremely popular in cases where the bath is not used every day, but only on special occasions.

The main sources of heating are designed to warm up all the rooms, and additional are needed to ensure that the main source of heat works. One of the most popular and in demand on the market is a boiler that uses diesel as fuel. It is worth considering that such a device should be installed in a separate room, since during operation harmful combustion products are emitted. In addition, it will be necessary to create a small and safe place to keep the diesel.

In the process of choosing the optimal heating system for the bath, it is necessary to take into account many factors. First of all, we pay attention to the design features of the steam room itself. For example, if it does not have a separate room, you can immediately exclude the installation of a boiler with diesel fuel or a gas version.

Electric boiler is suitable for any premises, but it is worth considering the high cost of using such a system. There are systems that need to create additional air circulation. For example, the installation of a sauna stove or a gas boiler is impossible without quality ventilation.

If the bath is very small in size, it is best to give preference to infrared heating, which does not need large dimensions of the room or ventilation. In addition, this method is quite economical and will be beneficial if the bath is rarely used.

The size of the steam room is also important, because heating a large room in winter in harsh terrain with an electric boiler is unlikely to work. A gas or solid fuel boiler will cope with this task.

In order for the heating system created in the steam room to be as effective and safe as possible, it is important to pay attention to the installation process. The most difficult is considered the installation of the stove and the gas boiler.

The main problems that arise during the installation of the stove are its large size and weight. This leads to the fact that it is necessary to create additional construction and foundation, so that it can cope with the large weight. In the process of installing the furnace, it is worth adhering to the recommendations of experts.

• The layer of mortar between bricks should be minimal, otherwise it will begin to break down under the influence of temperatures. Too thin a layer also can not be, as then the stove will not be durable.
• In order to guarantee uniform expansion, all cast iron elements should be mounted with a small gap.

When constructing a bath with a gas heating system, it is best to use the services of professionals. The fact is that gas is an explosive substance, so you need to clearly follow the rules. In addition, to install such a boiler you will need to get a permit from the gas service.

If you want to heat the sauna from the house, then the wiring must be done separately. This way is more economical and safer. Particular attention should also be paid to the creation of a ventilation system, so that harmful substances can escape outside, and not remain inside the room, as this can lead to poisoning with combustion products, as well as soot deposits on the walls.

Thus, heating for the bath allows you to create the most favorable microclimate in the room. The choice of a particular type depends on both personal preferences of the owner, and on the design features of the steam room itself.

You can learn about how to heat the whole bath with the "Zhara" sauna stove in the video below.