Harvia sauna stoves: a review of popular models

 Harvia sauna stoves: a review of popular models

Many people like to take a steam bath and relax in a modern bath or sauna. This procedure of cleansing the body is a very important tradition for many nations.

Today, many purchase stoves for a bath or sauna from the Finnish company Harvia, which very quickly produce air heating in the steam room. Harvia stoves are characterized by a stylish design, a high level of comfort and are responsible for uniform and prompt heating of the room.

Special features

Usually for the manufacture of furnaces used thick-walled and heat-resistant steel. The body of the product can be made of stainless steel or coated with a special refractory paint. Models that operate on wood, equipped with a grate of cast iron. Its presence is responsible for creating maximum heat transfer when burning wood.

The Finnish brand Harvia offers two types of sauna stoves. Electric ovens They are convenient because the mode can be adjusted using the control panel. Many models have automatic on and off. For rapid heating of the equipment, it is necessary to load steatite, crushed diabase or large jadeite into the heater. With sparse styling, free hot air flows through the room.

Dry heat appears due to hot stones. In order to humidify the air in the room, it is necessary to use water that flows through metal pipes onto a heated embankment.. When steam rises, it simultaneously heats up and dries. The most comfortable parameters for the steam room are 50% humidity and air temperature + 50ºС.

Wood stoves Finnish production presented a wide selection. They differ in both appearance and design features.

But all Harvia wood stoves have the following elements:

  • The combustion chamber is made of durable, heat-resistant steel, its thickness is about 10 mm. This element accelerates the heating of the room as it heats the stones.
  • Kamenka usually has an open-type structure and can accommodate up to 80 kg of stones.

Thanks to the creation of a large number of steam room warms up in less than one hour.

  • Portable firebox provides the ability to locate equipment in a separate niche. Thanks to its presence, it is possible to warm up the steam room from a waiting room or an adjacent room. The door of the firebox is made exclusively from special glass that is resistant to high temperatures. This feature will allow you to enjoy the beauty of the flame.
  • The smoke removal system is responsible for creating heat exchange in the room.
  • Combustion channels are one of the main features of Harvia Finnish wood-burning stoves.

Since the design includes separate channels, the heating of the bath or sauna occurs very quickly.

The most prominent representatives of Finnish stoves are the model Harvia M2, the Classic and Legend line. For convenience and comfort of use, some models are equipped with additional structural elements.

For example, many people like the model with a steam generator, since it independently carries out the concentration of dry steam in the steam room.Harvia M3 attracts the attention of a transparent door, so you can admire the beauty of the fire flame.

Operating principle

Wood burning

Wood burning stoves are functioning due to the presence of the usual heater.

When heating a steam room, the following actions are carried out:

  • it is necessary to put firewood in the combustion chamber located at the bottom of the structure;
  • when burning firewood, heat is released, which gets to the base with stones due to the use of a smoke removal system;
  • since the chimney is located near the stove, the stones receive additional heating;
  • Some modifications have a tank mounted type, which is responsible for heating water. The tank can be located on the chimney or stove.

Electric

Harvia electric furnaces are in high demand due to excellent quality, ergonomic design and increased safety. This option includes a housing, an electric heater in the form of heating elements and a heat-insulating layer. Some models are equipped with a remote control, while the temperature sensor itself is located in the steam room. The user independently sets the required air temperature. Undeniable the advantage of electric furnaces is the automatic shutdown function. After a certain period, the equipment will turn itself off.

For the Russian bath the ideal choice would be the model Cilindro PC 90Ebecause it is great for small steam rooms, because it can heat a room of 14 cubic meters. For larger rooms, it is better to choose a Vega BC135 stove., because its power is more than 13 kW.

Cilindro PC 90E
Vega BC135

Advantages and disadvantages

Harvia sauna and sauna stoves have the following advantages:

  • excellent quality;
  • attractive product design;
  • warranty from the manufacturer is one year;
  • Most models are spacious because they can accommodate up to 200 kg of stones. This feature helps to increase steam;
  • a large selection of models allows you to choose the best option for both personal use and for industrial use;
  • the stove is equipped with an air flow distributor, which is distinguished by a rather high power, therefore, the rooms are heated very quickly;
  • chimneys are made of superfix steel, which is not afraid of high temperature conditions.

Like most devices, Harvia stoves have some drawbacks.It is worth considering separately the minuses of both wood and electric models.

Wood burning stoves are characterized by several drawbacks:

  • Metal furnaces are characterized by hard radiation. If we consider the model in the form of a grid, then the radiation is smaller. To prevent the possibility of burns, use a protective shield. If there is no such possibility, then it is necessary to choose the optimal combustion mode, and also not to enclose too much firewood.
  • The installation of the chimney is quite complicated, since most models have a non-standard exit under it, which is 11 cm

To create a chimney fit only the pipe from the company Harvia, or it will have to be ordered according to the required size.

If we talk about the shortcomings of electrical models, it is worth highlighting the following:

  • all electrical devices are distinguished by the creation of an electromagnetic background;
  • The device is powered by electricity, creating high consumption.

Popular models

The Finnish company Harvia offers a wide range of stylish and high-quality models. The brand has developed two lines of wood stoves - Legend and Standart. Wood-burning stove from the Legend collection is presented in several versions.All options are made of durable, reliable and heat-resistant steel, which is also covered with heat-resistant paint. All models are united by the function "portable firebox", which allows you to heat the stove while in the next room. But each option is designed for a specific area of ​​the steam room.

For saunas with a size of 6–13 m³, such models as:

  • Legend 150 and Legend 150 SL. A distinctive feature of the design is the presence of an updated grate. For efficient burning of firewood, a small part of the air gets into the upper part of the firebox. Model Legend 150 SL is characterized by the presence of an elongated external firebox, so you can put firewood in the next room.
Legend 150
Legend 150 SL
  • M2, M3 and M3 SL. The power of this equipment is 13 KW. Loading of stones does not exceed 30 kg. Since all models are not equipped with a water tank, this can be done independently. To protect yourself from the possibility of getting burns as much as possible, you should use an additional safety fence. Model M3 SL is characterized by the presence of a portable firebox.
M2
M3
M3 SL
  • 16 Steel and 16 SL Steel. The housing is made of stainless steel. These models rather quickly warm up the air in small steam rooms. They are designed for a maximum load of 36 kg of stones.Modification SL allows protaplivanie from an adjacent room.

Glass door gives stoves sophistication, because you can admire the beauty of the flame.

16 SL Steel
16 Steel

For saunas of medium size will suit several options:

  • Legend 240, Legend 240 Duo and Legend 240 SL. The body of the equipment is made of strong and reliable steel. It is located on regulated legs. The addition is a door with glass made of cast iron. Lattice construction contributes effectively to furnaces. They attract attention with capacity, since they can accommodate as much as 200 kg of stone. A feature of the Duo and SL models is the presence of a portable firebox.
Legend 240
Legend 240 Duo
Legend 240 SL
  • 20 ES Pro and 20 LS Pro. The case of models is made of heat-resistant steel and coated with heat-resistant paint. A feature of the models is the presence of two legs, as well as a rather compact size. Furnaces are equipped with a water tank, designed for 20 liters.

Convenience and practicality are indisputable advantages of these models.

20 ES
20 LS Pro
  • 20 Boiler and 20 SL Boiler. These models have a capacity of 18 and 20 kW. They attract the attention of a stylish appearance, equipped with a boiler. The glass door allows you to admire the flame while the oven is operating. Ease of operation and ease of installation are important advantages of stoves.They are characterized by spaciousness, as they can fit a huge amount of stones.
20 SL Boiler
20 boiler
  • 20 Duo. This model has a water tank mounted type, which is made of stainless, durable steel. It is equipped with a remote type firebox, as well as a large glass refractory door. It can hold up to 50 kg of stones. Stylish and functional harmoniously combined in the presented model.

It is able to warm up a small steam room for 1 hour to + 100ºС.

20 Duo
20 Duo

Harvia electric stoves feature a huge selection of collections.. They are designed for compact size steam rooms, designed for both 1-2 and 3-4 people.

Among the most popular collections there are several:

  • Delta d36. This electric furnace attracts attention with a triangular shape. It has a capacity of 3.6 kW and is designed for a steam room of 2–4.5 m³. It can hold up to 11 kg of stones. The model is represented by a wall type, which allows it to be mounted on the wall. With a corner installation, the stove saves free space.
  • Alfa A30 Steel. This option is also suitable for compact steam rooms. It is characterized by sufficient power and ease of installation.The stove is made of stainless steel. To control the device is designed remote control, which provides ease of use.
Delta d36
Alfa A30 Steel
  • Globe GL110. The stove attracts attention with its original form, as it is presented in the shape of a ball. It is placed on a tripod, therefore it is characterized by the reliability of the installation. It has a capacity of 10.5 kW and is suitable for rooms of 10 m².
  • Cilindro PC110HEE. This is just one of the models of the large collection of Cilindro. It is ideal for heating saunas with a large glass area. The stove is located on adjustable legs, capable of holding up to 120 kg of stones. She is narrow but tall.

Beautiful appearance will decorate the interior of the steam room.

Globe GL110
Cilindro PC110HEE
  • Figaro FG70. This version is made of traditional materials: steel and stone. The heater is high and open, which allows you to quickly fill the room with steam. It can hold up to 90 kg of stones, located on the floor. The control panel is located below on the front side. Its power is 6.8 kW.
  • Moderna V45E-1. This model is wall-mounted, has an elegant design and is equipped with an electronic control unit. It is designed for medium-sized steam rooms, where it can freely accommodate from 2 to 6 people.Its power is 4.5 kW with a fairly compact size. The manufacturer offers this model in three colors: platinum, black, titanium.
Figaro FG70
Moderna V45E-1

Reviews

Harvia sauna stoves are in demand due to excellent quality, wide range and stylish design. Many buyers of brand products mark the opportunity to choose a model for every taste and color.

The manufacturer uses only high-quality steel in the manufacture of heaters, equips them with various functions. A large selection of modifications allows each customer to find the best option depending on the size and interior of the steam room, as well as personal preferences.

In addition to positive reviews, on the Internet there are also non-forest comments. They mainly concern the installation of the stove, as well as components. If you need to replace any element, then you need to look for it in the company's assortment, because elements from other companies will not work with Harvia heaters.

It is necessary to be very careful with the equipment, because metal rods can lead to severe burns. Many recommend further use of a protective screen.

How to make a stove for a bath with your own hands, learn from the following video.

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