To maintain the optimum temperature in all bath rooms, it is best to make heating in the bath from a stove-heater installed in the steam room. For small baths, consisting of a dressing room, a washing room and a steam room, the only stove, as a rule, is installed in such a way that the heater is in the steam room, the furnace firebox is located in the dressing room, and the storage tank for heated water is located in the washing room.
Simplified bath heating systems
The easiest to manufacture, maintain and operate is the system in which the bath is heated from the stove in the steam room. That is, the stove-heater, which provides maximum heating of the surrounding air and the production of heated steam, is located in a steam room, and its furnace part, through which combustible material is loaded, is taken out into the dressing room. At the same time, due to the implementation of such a design, the bath is heated from the bath stove simultaneously in the steam room and in the dressing room. The heating of the washing compartment of the bath in this case occurs due to the placement of a tank in it with hot water, and if necessary, an additional heating battery.
The storage tank located in the washing section of the bath is connected by pipes to a heat exchanger heated by a bath stove. The water in the storage tank is heated by circulation pump, pumping water through a heat exchanger, located either directly in the combustion area of \u200b\u200bthe fuel, or on the chimney of the furnace.
Sauna stove with heat exchanger for heating and obtaining the required amount hot water is the most efficient and in a simple way maintaining the optimum temperature in all rooms of the bath. Such a combined design is quite economical in terms of fuel consumption, generates a large amount of heat and has a relatively short time to reach the operating mode.
Sauna stoves and their features
If necessary, with a heating circuit, it can be quite universal both in terms of the mode of operation and the fuel used in it. Such a furnace can be used either in the mode of continuous combustion of fuel, or in cyclic mode, with periodic loading of combustible material. It can be fueled by natural gas, wood, charcoal or wood pellets. In addition, electric furnaces of appropriate power can also be used to heat the bath and heat the water.
For the manufacture of continuous combustion furnaces, steel is usually used. Such a furnace heats up quickly and cools down quickly when the fuel supply to it is stopped. Sometimes the surface of steel furnaces is lined with a decorative non-combustible material, which increases its safety and heat capacity.
Furnaces used in the cyclic mode of space heating must have a high heat capacity and the ability to retain heat for a long time after the fuel supply stops. They are made from refractory brick, which has a large mass and a large heat capacity. Such an oven after heating can save high temperature enough long time. The disadvantages of such furnaces include a long time to reach the operating mode, that is, a long time for heating the furnace in a cold state.
To organize the supply of baths with hot water, as well as for space heating, stoves equipped with forced circulation hot water systems, as well as heat exchangers, are used.
Furnaces with heat exchangers
Furnaces equipped with heat exchangers can successfully solve all the problems of space heating, water heating, steam generation. Heating a bath from the heat exchanger of a bath stove can include not only the main rooms of the bath, but also auxiliary ones, for example, a shower room, a relaxation room, a pool, a billiard room, etc.
When designing a furnace equipped with heat exchangers, even at the stage of bath construction, the following should be taken into account:
- the size of the bath and the area of heated premises;
- dimensions and weight of the furnace;
- specific gravity of the heating device;
- the number of heat exchange devices included in the furnace kit;
- total volume and composition of the circulating coolant;
- diameter and length of the chimney.
Sauna stoves with a heat exchanger can be connected using heat-insulated pipes:
- To a remote tank for heating water used in the washing section of the bath.
- To heating radiators located in the office premises of the bath - a relaxation room, a billiard room, etc.
- To the system of hot water supply and water heating, which includes not only the main and service premises of the bath, but also the living quarters of the house.
Furnaces for heating baths with wood come with an internal or external heat exchanger. The internal heat exchanger is located in the combustion chamber between the housing and the casing. It uses the heat obtained directly in the process of burning fuel and heating the furnace.
The external heat exchanger is arranged around the chimney. It uses the heat given off by heated gases when they are brought out. Due to the increased volume of the external heat exchanger, the efficiency of its functioning is increased. Using the heat of the gases leaving the chimney saves fuel and improves the efficiency of the furnace by reducing the temperature of the exhaust gases.
V cast iron oven heating of water in the heat exchanger is produced by flue gases and thermal radiation. The heat exchanger housing is located in the upper part of the furnace near the chimney.
A brick oven for a bath involves the location of the heat exchanger inside brickwork in close proximity to the furnace. This slightly increases the thermal inertia of the heat exchanger, and also reduces the likelihood of its overheating or oxidation of its surface under the influence of an open flame.
The heat exchanger providing heating of the bath from the furnace to the steam heat exchanger must comply with the technical parameters of the effective power of the water heating system, the operating pressure in the system, the volume and composition of the circulating coolant.
Features of a bath stove with a heat exchanger
A bath stove equipped with a heat exchanger has certain design features.
These include, in particular:
- tube supply system for coolant circulation;
- thickened body walls;
- increased volume of the heater;
- availability in without fail air distributor;
- firebox door made of heat-resistant glass.
The heat exchanger functions due to the constant circulation of water through all the devices that make up the heating system in the bath. For effective use of the heat exchanger, the length of each of the connecting pipes should be a maximum of 3 m. Especially if there is no external thermal insulation of the pipe.
Subject to, as well as in the presence of forced ventilation and thermoregulation systems, a universal stove for baths and home heating can be equipped with a heat exchanger. The stove itself can be located in the bathhouse and connected to the living quarters of the house using a heat-insulated heating pipeline and supplying the home with hot water.
To organize the circulation of water in the central heating system, as well as to supply hot water to the premises of the house and to the washing department of the bath, an automated one is used with maintaining a constant pressure in the line.
The most simple design The universal stove is an electric stove with separate electric heaters for the sections of the stove with a heat exchanger and the heater.
Such a furnace can operate in several modes, namely:
- In the mode of heating the living quarters of the house and its hot water supply (DHW) while maintaining the minimum required temperature in the bathhouse during the cold season.
- In the heating mode of the bath and the whole house with hot water in the cold season.
- Organization of heating baths and heaters in the summer.
A similar stove for a bath and heating at the same time can be created in the form of a continuous device for natural gas or fuel pellets. Use as a fuel charcoal or wood in this case is difficult and has certain technical difficulties. Indeed, in wood or coal stoves, the possibility of automatic temperature control is not provided. This can lead to sudden temperature fluctuations in the heating line.
When connected to a highway natural gas or an industrial voltage electric cable, you can make a sauna stove from a heating boiler that runs on gas or electricity, respectively. Such a furnace can perform the functions of a heating and water heating system. Together with the heating boiler in the bath, you can also install a small steel wood-burning stove in the steam room.
If the central heating system of the house has sufficient power, the auxiliary rooms of the bath can be heated with it. To do this, heat-insulated pipes are laid from the home heating system to the bath, to which radiators for heating the auxiliary rooms of the bath are connected. At the same time, the stove-heater can only be used to heat the steam or washing section of the bath, if necessary.
If the distance from the water-heating boiler of a residential building to the bathhouse is small, then heat loss with such a heating system can be minimal. In addition, the presence of an independent external heating system will allow maintaining the optimum temperature in the bath room in winter period. This is required to prevent freezing of water supply and sewage pipes, as well as the bathhouse itself. The combination of heating systems of a residential building and a bath in this case may have an auxiliary, backup character.
The bath has long been used for hygienic procedures and health promotion. Only the right interior arrangement can give maximum pleasure. Each element (steam room, washing room, dressing room) should be as comfortable and thoughtful as possible.
Consider the subtleties of the design of the dressing room.
Peculiarities
A dressing room is a room located directly in front of the steam room. Its main purpose is to be a link between the cold entrance to the bathhouse and the hot steam room. It should not let cold air through. The dressing room can be spacious or small, designed exclusively for changing clothes. More often there are dressing rooms of medium and fairly large dimensions. In addition to performing their main function, they serve as a recreation area after the bath.
Regardless of the type of bath, the dressing room must meet the following requirements:
- have good thermal insulation performance;
- be finished with moisture-resistant materials;
- be environmentally friendly.
Usually, inner part the dressing room is insulated and sheathed with decorative materials. For a log bath, finishing is not required at all. The main tasks of the owner are high-quality insulation and thermal protection of the structure.
For finishing frame or wooden bath lining is usually used; for stone construction, tiles and bricks can be used.
Finishing materials
Perhaps the most common cladding option is lining, with which you can create a cozy corner for relaxation. It is necessary to mount the strips horizontally, which prevents the accumulation of moisture in the seams between the panels. In rooms with high humidity, the installation of lining on the crate or the use of eurolining is relevant.
In the spacious bath foyer, antique rooms, as well as in rustic interiors block house will harmoniously fit in. This material is used for wall decoration. It imitates a natural log surface.
For wall decoration often use PVC panels. Fastening them is easier and faster than lining. The panels are resistant to moisture, characterized by durability. Rich color finishes and a variety of textures make it possible to turn the most unusual design ideas into reality.
Such panels cannot be mounted on heating types of surfaces.
Under the influence of high temperature, the panels are deformed and release toxic fumes.
The described materials are easy to mount, thanks to the presence of special internal grooves. It is enough to study the instructions to do the work yourself. To create modern dressing rooms, you can use rubber paint. Its main advantage is increased moisture resistance. The material is applied to any surface (wood, metal, plaster, concrete).
To increase adhesion, special penetrating compounds can be used, and rubber paint can be applied over them. However, in most cases, these steps are not required.
Appearance, cost and performance wooden materials for interior decoration depend on the type of wood used. Oak is one of the most durable types of wood.. Possessing high moisture resistance, oak boards and lining are suitable for wet rooms.
Oak wood is reliable and durable, it retains its original view for several decades. In the process of heating, the oak releases beneficial phytoncides into the air with antiseptic properties, the ability to normalize blood pressure.
If the walls of the dressing room are very hot, can be used for finishing materials from abash wood. This raw material tolerates temperature rise well, is not afraid of moisture, has a low heat capacity and low weight. On sale, in addition to the African one, you can find the Asian variety of abasha, performance characteristics which is somewhat lower. The wood has a light cream shade and goes well with cedar boards, allowing you to create interesting color contrasts in the steam room.
For people suffering from respiratory diseases, it will be useful to rest in a bathhouse and a dressing room lined with Canadian cedar. Released by wood during heating essential oils have antiseptic and strengthening action. The material is characterized by increased resistance to temperature differences, heat, moisture. Its color palette is delightful and includes hundreds of shades and undertones from golden red to reddish brown.
Lime materials for lining the dressing room for a long time retain their natural shade (honey-golden color). Other advantages include resistance to high temperatures, good sound insulation performance. In the process of heating, the linden gives off a pleasant sweetish aroma, characterized by a calming effect. It is good for health.
Surfaces sheathed with aspen lose their shade over time. This can be avoided by using a special wax. Aspen is moisture resistant, durable. However, not everyone likes the aroma exuded by her. For some, it can cause headaches.
Pine and larch have high performance properties. They are characterized by strength, as well as durability, the absence of deformation as a result of heating. Released phytoncides and essential oils help strengthen the immune system, normalize blood pressure, and reduce the risk of developing respiratory diseases.
Both types of wood have a pleasant honey hue.
It is unacceptable to use materials that quickly heat up for finishing the dressing room., as well as those that, when the temperature rises, emit harmful substances. From this point of view it is recommended to abandon linoleum and some types of paint.
It is important when cladding walls to ensure ventilation holes to remove steam. This will prevent the material from rotting.
Before proceeding with the decoration, the room needs to be insulated from the inside. First of all, this applies to brick and frame baths, as well as constructions from blocks.
Heaters
To achieve a comfortable microclimate in the dressing room is possible only through its high-quality insulation. thermal insulation material for the floor, extruded foam, mineral or basalt wool can act. Usually, the insulation is laid out in the space between the finishing and white floors. A mandatory factor is the use of vapor and waterproofing materials.
Ceiling insulation - necessary condition reducing heat loss in the bath (especially when it comes to buildings with a cold attic). For thermal insulation, you can use basalt wool, as well as expanded clay of different fractions. Large granules provide thermal insulation, small ones fill the space between them. Instead of expanded clay crumbs, clay or sawdust is suitable.
To increase the thermal efficiency of walls usually use mineral wool or foil foam. They are placed between the crate and the finishing material.
More modern version heating - installation of a floor heating system. It can be water or electric modification.
As a rule, installing one warm floor is not enough to heat a room, so it can be used to organize a heating system with convection heating. This method can only be implemented when installing a water system. The warm floor is connected to installed radiators. The heating fluid (usually water, less often antifreeze) circulates through pipes under flooring and radiators, this allows you to achieve a comfortable temperature in the dressing room.
The choice of underfloor heating system should be approached responsibly. Each of the varieties has characteristic advantages and disadvantages. If we talk about electrical models, then infrared floor preferred, as safe as possible under conditions high humidity. He is able to warm up a medium-sized dressing room in 15-30 minutes.
Another option to heat the dressing room is to use a special design of the sauna stove. Its heating part is located in the steam room, and the furnace part is taken out of the steam room (for example, in the dressing room). The firebox is made under the fireplace (use the portal, the appropriate decorative elements).
Closed fireboxes equipped with doors with a glass window allow you to enjoy the warmth and reflections of fire. Glass in such structures is thick (up to 8-10 cm), heat-resistant. This allows you to claim its safety. The presence of a self-cleaning system prevents the appearance of soot on the glass surface.
Of course, you can use household heaters in the dressing room. They especially save in the winter in the absence of other sources of heat. However, most models heat the air, which causes it to become excessively dry. In addition, the air inside the dressing room is quite humid, the failure of such a stove is not ruled out.
Layout and design
Despite the fact that each owner chooses the style of the bath foyer in accordance with his taste and budget possibilities, Russian-style dressing rooms remain classics. They most accurately reproduce the atmosphere of how the baths were decorated in the old days. For wall decoration, logs or their imitation of wood (block house) are usually used.. The floor and ceiling are also wooden, beams are usually organized on the ceiling.
A large oak table becomes the center of the room, chairs or benches are placed around it. To smooth out some of the roughness of the interior, colored paths on the floor, an embroidered lace tablecloth, similar curtains and towels allow. The interior is complemented by brooms and bunches of dry herbs suspended from the ceiling, as well as pottery, a samovar on the table.
If the soul asks for luxury and an abundance of bright colors, you can consider the design of the dressing room in oriental style. Mosaics or tiles on the walls, characteristic Turkish patterns, soft lighting - these are the components of the interior.
The center of the dressing room will be a duet of a table with low legs and a cozy sofa or ottoman with an abundance of small pillows. Thick curtains on curtains can have a rich shade. Beautiful when they are decorated with tassels or fringes. An exquisite hookah, as well as small bowls instead of cups and incense sticks, will add oriental notes to the interior.
Connoisseurs of simplicity and elegance will love the Scandinavian style.. For wall decoration, light brown or whitewashed lining is used. Wooden furniture simple geometric shapes are an indispensable element of the interior. These can be neat benches, tables, small wooden sofas covered with thin mattresses for convenience.
Modern style in the dressing room implies eclecticism. In such an interior, wooden and stone surfaces are harmoniously combined, furniture is used in simple forms.
The colors are predominantly warm, pastel (they promote relaxation), sometimes with bright color contrasts. As a rule, modern dressing rooms are characterized by practicality and versatility.
By correctly zoning the room, you can install a small pool, highlight an area with a table and dishes, install a barbecue, pool table or mini-library (it is important that the model is designed for indoor use).
For romantics, yachting style can be recommended. The dressing room is sheathed with wood of natural shades, the windows are turned into stylized portholes. Blue and white checkered curtains, fur pillows, rope rope decor and, of course, a decorative steering wheel will help emphasize the marine theme.
Furniture
Regardless of the style and size of the dressing room, the mandatory set of furniture in most of them is a table, a bench, a mirror and a hanger. This is a functional minimum that allows you to make the room practical. The installation of a sofa, a rocking chair, a small cabinet for dishes allows you to turn the space of the dressing room into a comfortable seating area. Near the mirror, it is logical to install shelves for useful little things and accessories, fix the hooks. Triangular ergonomic shelves can be placed in the corner.
It is important that benches and chairs are durable, resistant to moisture.. If there is upholstered furniture and textiles on the furniture, they should not be allowed to get wet, they must be washed and dried periodically. If space permits, you can organize a small kitchen area with a sink, a tile with a work surface or an electric kettle. The walls near the sink can be decorated with tiles or colorful PVC panels. It will turn out beautiful and practical.
In order to maintain a comfortable temperature regime in the main rooms of the bathhouse and provide hot water supply, it is important to properly organize heating in the bathhouse from a stove-heater located in the steam room, or use alternative sources. At the same time, each owner of the bath will be able to make an autonomous heating system on his own, without involving third-party help.
The need for additional heating
The classic option for heating a steam room for bath procedures is a brick or metal heater. At the same time, additional equipment is used to maintain the set air heating temperature both in the steam room and in other rooms.
It is impossible to provide fast and uniform heating of the dressing room and rest room from the sauna stove.
And if in the summer this does not cause problems, then in the winter a similar situation can lead to a decrease in comfort when organizing a bathhouse holiday. In this case, all the heat produced will be accumulated in the steam room, and other rooms of the bath will remain unheated.
Installation of additional heating equipment will ensure the maintenance of a comfortable temperature necessary for a long stay in the dressing room.
Heating stove-heater
For small-sized baths, the traditional heating option remains the current option. In this case, it is enough to purchase or manufacture a heating unit of the required power.
The calculation of the power of the equipment is determined by the formula: 1 kW of power per 1 sq. m of premises. To ensure a comfortable stay of visitors in the steam room, an additional reserve of thermal power from 35 to 55% is taken into account.
The popularity of the heating heater is due to the following advantages:
- ease of installation and maintenance;
- availability of operation;
- using available fuels.
Giving preference to the sauna stove, do not forget about some of the disadvantages of the device:
- impressive dimensions and weight;
- inability to automate the process of space heating;
- high fire hazard;
- formation of fuel combustion products.
Modern heaters run on wood, electricity, liquid and gaseous fuels. Choice suitable option depends on financial capacity and technical capabilities equipment.
To provide efficient heating the heating of the bath from the stove in the steam room is done as follows: the firebox is placed in the dressing room, the heater is in the steam room, and the tank with warm water is in the washing department.
Heating by furnaces with heat exchangers
At the design stage of heating equipment with a heat exchanger, the following data are taken into account:
- the dimensions of the building and the area of \u200b\u200bthe premises;
- design features of the furnace;
- weight of heating equipment;
- number of heat exchangers;
- coolant volume;
- length and diameter of the chimney.
The following options for connecting heating equipment using pipes are possible:
- To expansion tank for hot water supply in the washing department;
- to heating radiators installed in functional rooms;
- to hot water supply and water heating system in the main premises of the bathhouse and residential building.
Heating furnaces are equipped with internal and external heat exchangers. The inner element is located in the furnace, the outer element is located around the chimney.
Electric heating system
Electric heating is the simplest and affordable option organization of an autonomous bath heating system. When organizing it, it is worth considering the electrical wiring diagram, the total load on the network and the cross-section of wires for high-quality installation work.
The electric heating system provides for the use of the following types of equipment:
- electric stove-heater;
- electric convectors;
- infrared film;
- electrical heating cables.
Modern electric boilers of low power are equipped with automation capable of maintaining a given temperature regime in bath rooms. To heat the bath, it is allowed to use induction, electrode and stepped boilers with heating elements.
The electric heater for a bath can be used as the main and additional source of heating. If possible, it is most convenient to use electric convectors. As in the case of boilers, convectors are equipped with thermostats to maintain the optimum temperature in automatic mode.
The electrical system can be operated all year round, while there is no need for the preparation and storage of fuel material. A significant drawback is the high consumption of electricity.
Gas heating system
When connected to a gas main, heating a bath with gas is the fastest and most efficient version of the system.
The system has two implementation options:
- traditional heater equipped with a gas burner;
- gas boiler with installation of heating radiators and water pipes.
The undoubted advantage of such heating is the absence of unpleasant odors, the formation of soot and soot. At the same time, gas equipment has a compact body, low weight and does not require much space during installation. The power of a standard boiler reaches 45 kW, which is enough to heat a room up to 280 square meters. m.
Water heating system
A practical and affordable way to organize bath heating in winter is to install a water system.
Water is used as a heat carrier, gas, electricity, liquid and solid fuels are used as fuel, a furnace or boiler is used as heating equipment.
Water heating provides for fast and uniform heating of bath rooms with the ability to automatically maintain the set temperature.
There are the following options for arranging water heating:
- Radiator heating. Provides for laying pipes along the walls, to which water radiators or convectors of the appropriate size and power are connected. Hot coolant from the boiler moves inside the system, providing space heating.
- Floor heating. Its principle of operation is similar to that in the previous version. The only difference is that the installation of pipes is carried out in a concrete base after it preliminary insulation and waterproofing. This design is of a non-separable type, therefore, it requires compliance with the installation technology.
Underfloor heating system
Modern floor heating systems are represented by electric and water. Water floors – economical and affordable way space heating, requiring quality installation, since it is quite difficult to repair such a system.
To heat a rest room, dressing room or washing room, it is enough to install underfloor heating. All work can be done by hand. To do this, it is necessary to select pipes of a suitable diameter, calculate the operating resistance of the heating circuit and the required pump power, taking into account the area of \u200b\u200bthe room.
Underfloor heating can be combined with radiator, electric and air heating.
Heating system from a heating main
A private bath can be directly connected to the central heating main. To organize a similar option for heating the bath, you will need to install an additional circuit.
The connection of the circuit to the heating main is carried out in accordance with project documentation and permissions obtained from the relevant authorities.
The choice of such an option is fraught with some difficulties:
- accumulation probability ground water in places where pipes are laid;
- the need for additional insulation of the heating main;
- the need for professional installers.
Alternative and mixed heating options
Alternative options for heating the bath are becoming in demand. These include the following types of equipment:
- heaters - ceramic and infrared;
- boilers - pyrolysis, pellet, diesel, long burning;
- baseboard and ceiling heaters.
In cases where the bath is rarely used, a good option is to equip a mixed heating system: a wood-burning stove combined with electric heating; pellet boiler with electric convectors. One type of equipment provides space heating for bathing procedures, the other - hot water supply and additional heating.
Combined bath and house heating system
If the residential building is connected to a central heating system, it is recommended to install auxiliary equipment for heating the bath.
Thus, the heating main from the house to the bathhouse is a practical and economical way of heating residential and functional premises.
In this case, the connection of the bath to the heating system from the house is carried out through insulated pipes laid underground. In the bath, they are connected to heating radiators or convectors installed in all functional rooms. A sauna stove is used to heat the steam room and the washing department.
With a small distance from the heating equipment installed in the house to the bath room, heat losses in such a system are insignificant.
In this case, the heating main of a residential building can be used for additional heating of the bath, helping to maintain a comfortable temperature regime in winter. This will eliminate the possible freezing of sewer, water pipes and buildings.
Choosing the right heating system depends on design features baths and the financial capabilities of the owner.
Some owners prefer traditional electric or wood-burning heaters, which provide gentle and even heating of the premises. Others choose combined systems or advanced heating technologies.
But if you know how to make heating in the bath, following the rules and recommendations, the operation of the building is possible throughout the year under any climatic conditions.
A bath, which is used only in summer, can do without insulation. Warming, as well as ventilation in the dressing room and bath, however, are necessary if these rooms are used throughout the year.
Air ventilation will avoid the effects of high humidity (mold, fungus), which will make it possible to save wood from decay and extend the life of the bath. Also ventilation system provides fast heating of the steam room.
Arrangement of a dressing room
The room should be warm enough, so you need to insulate surfaces, including walls, floors and ceilings. You also need to organize heating and supply and exhaust ventilation system.
Floor in the dressing room
In order not to spoil the feeling after the bath, the floor in the dressing room must be made insulated. Usually, sanded and impregnated wood is used as a material for the floor. The special treatment of the wood prevents the formation of fungus and mold, which can appear in high humidity.
Floor insulation is carried out as follows:
The ceiling of the dressing room
Ceiling insulation is carried out according to similar principles used for floor insulation. However, the choice of heaters here is more diverse and allows for both cheap and expensive materials. Basalt wool is recognized as the best option, since it is characterized by high fire safety and moisture resistance.
The main purpose of ceiling insulation is to reduce heat loss, as heated air is directed upwards. Based on this goal, we use foil polyethylene to reflect heat, the seams of which are treated with reinforced tape. We attach polyethylene to wooden bars to the ceiling ceiling. We cover the ceiling with a 120 mm clapboard.
The walls of the dressing room
Warming internal walls do it by hand like this:
We do the insulation from the outside as follows:
- We use a crate made of a wooden bar along the height of the wall. We put boards below and above, to which we attach the bars with metal corners.
- We put mineral wool between the bars by surprise.
- We lay the vapor barrier, and glue the joints with adhesive tape.
- From above we arrange another crate for facing work.
Windows can be of any size. The best way- a double frame from a tree or a double-glazed window.
Causes of condensation in the dressing room
As a result of the difference between the temperatures in the dressing room and the steam room, condensate appears.
The following factors lead to the formation of condensate:
- it's too cold in the dressing room;
- the ventilation system is not equipped correctly;
- outside temperature is too low.
Thus, to overcome the problem of condensation, it is necessary to provide high-quality heating and ventilation.
Ventilation system in the dressing room
The functioning of ventilation in the dressing room is ensured both by the flow of air through window and door openings, and through special air vents made in wood. Air intake is regulated by special sliding plugs.
The size of the products is usually 15-20 centimeters. The lower air is located about 50 centimeters from the floor and not far from the combustion chamber. The second vent should be on the opposite side, approximately 2 meters from the floor level.
Forced ventilation of the room can be created using a fan installed in the exhaust opening. Such a device will make the removal of moist air more intense.
anteroom heating
Ideal scheme - if one of the walls goes into the dressing room brick oven. In this case, there is no need to create a separate heating in the dressing room. However, a small heater will not be enough to heat all the rooms of the bath. In such a situation, you can use any of the following types of heating:
- You can use pipes that are laid through the combustion chamber to the compartment with stones. The essence of the idea: hot steam air enters the dressing room after watering the stones with water, and the steam itself remains within the steam room.
- You can install a system of air channels passing through all the rooms of the bath and equipped with valves.
- If the area of \u200b\u200bthe dressing room allows, you can install an additional stove.
Advice! To prevent wood decay, it is recommended to dry the tree after each abundant moisture.
Thus, in order to avoid excessive moisture and the formation of condensate, it is not enough just to ventilate the dressing room. A set of measures is needed, where, in addition to ventilation, high-quality insulation of the room will be ensured.
Projects and construction of private houses and cottages
A real Russian bath is loved by many true connoisseurs. And they are not ready to exchange it for either a Finnish sauna or a Turkish hammam. Today there are many various ways to heat a bath - from a traditional stove to the introduction of the most modern technologies. However, not all potential owners are familiar with the nuances of additional heating of the bath in winter. And because of this, some problems may arise during operation.
Why additional heating is needed
Of course, with a very tight budget, additional heating can be waived using only classic version- a good cast-iron or brick oven. This will be quite enough to take a bath, and then dive into luxurious snowdrifts from a running start, while experiencing the whole unique range of feelings. But if you can afford to spend extra money, then your bath will become even more cozy and comfortable.
A stove-heater is the most popular way to heat a bath
Additional heating is usually understood as additional heating equipment that allows you to maintain a high temperature not only in the steam room, but also in the dressing room. Indeed, many connoisseurs of baths like to sit with a group of friends in the dressing room after visiting the bath itself, to talk about life, remember the old days and discuss plans for the future. Unfortunately, when using conventional stoves, it is not possible to heat the dressing room. And if in the summer this is not a problem, then in the winter it can cause discomfort. Almost all the heat is given off to the steam room, as a result of which being in the waiting room for even a few minutes to undress or dress is unpleasant due to the extremely low temperature. What can we say about gatherings and long conversations!
But when installing additional heating, you can always keep it in the dressing room, which is located on the same level as the steam room or in the attic. the right temperature for you.
What equipment is required for this
In general, to ensure the heating of the bath in the winter, you can use a variety of equipment. Some users prefer water heating. Radiators or water heated floors can be connected to a heating plant or a heating system from the house. However, there is a certain downside here. If you don't live in country house constantly, the water in the pipes will simply freeze, breaking them, as the heating plant may stop working for several days for some reason. As a result, you will have to spend a lot of money and time to eliminate the consequences of such a breakdown.
Stove in a bath with a water heater
Many people prefer electric heaters. Their main advantage is ease of use. No need to spend money on installation and disassemble a ready-made bath. You can bring one or two electric heaters to the dressing room at any time and turn them on half an hour or an hour before the start of the gatherings. During this time, the temperature in a small room will rise to a level that suits you. If necessary, you can easily move them from place to place or even take them into the house.
But there is also a downside here. Most often, the humidity in the dressing rooms is quite high, especially if it is located across the wall from the steam room, and the door opens and closes regularly. Electrical devices do not work well in conditions of high humidity - there is a high probability of breakage. And being left without a heater before meeting friends on cold winter days is not a very pleasant surprise.
Electric heater for a bath
Therefore, one of best solutions remain electric heated floors. Yes, you will have to spend a fairly large amount during installation - only specialists should do this work if you do not have the appropriate skills. But in this case, you do not have to be afraid of breakage and some other unpleasant consequences.
Electric cables are reliably protected from moisture, which means they will not be damaged even when working in difficult conditions. Temperature fluctuations are also not terrible for them. Even if you leave the cottage for several weeks or months, it is enough to turn off the warm floors - nothing will harm them. But when you are going to the bath, then 3-4 hours before water procedures Just turn on the heating system. During this time, the temperature in the dressing room will rise to the point at which you and your guests will feel comfortable even after a hot steam room.
Underfloor heating scheme
The possibilities of electric underfloor heating are not limited to this. Some bath owners decide to install a heating system, both in the bath itself and outside it. First of all, this is a porch. Many connoisseurs of baths are familiar with the problem of icing the porch. There may be accidentally spilled water if you carry it into the bath by hand. Thrill-seekers who dive into the snow after a steam room put their wet foot on the porch with their feet. As a result, the porch is covered with a thin crust of ice, which can cause an accident - no one is immune from trouble on ice.
But this can be avoided if, when installing the underfloor heating system, you order two circuits: one, large, for heating the dressing room, and the second, small, for heating the porch. In this case, the water will never freeze on the porch, but drain from it or gradually evaporate. Whatever it was, the ice problem will be solved.
Don't forget about safety
But in the steam room itself, it is undesirable to install electric heated floors. Yes, it will make going to the bath more comfortable. After all, true connoisseurs of the bath know that it is the floors, especially in winter, that can remain cool even after many hours of heating. All the heat rises, and near the ceiling the temperature can reach 70-80 degrees, but the floors will remain cool. When using electric underfloor heating, this will definitely not happen - they will heat up much faster than the bath is heated.
But do not forget that in the steam room every minute liters of water are spilled on the floor. And water and electricity are not compatible. Of course, the electric cable is mounted in a concrete screed, on top of which boards are laid. Yes, the cable is supplied with all the necessary insulation, which guarantees maximum security. And yet, no one can guarantee 100 percent that in five, ten or fifteen years, concrete screed will not be covered with cracks, exposing the electric cable.
In this state of affairs, an unfortunate set of circumstances is enough for you, your loved ones or guests to receive an electric shock. How could this end? The consequences can be the saddest. Therefore, despite all the persuasion of experts, you should not install warm floors in the steam room, at least electric ones.
Moreover, not all visitors to the bath equally well tolerate the heat. And the bath, in total with the laws of physics, seems to specifically provide for such an option. People who love steam and heat can sit on the top shelf, and those who just went for the company or have heart or pressure problems can sit on the shelf below - they will feel more comfortable there.
How to save time on heating the bath
Probably, every owner of the bath had to mentally swear, heating the bath on a frosty winter day. Indeed, sometimes, in order to raise the temperature in the steam room from -20 to +60 ... + 80 degrees, you have to spend quite a lot of time and effort. And even when the air has warmed up to the desired temperature, the walls and shelves will remain cold for a long time. For some, it doesn't matter, but if time is strictly limited and you need to quickly relax in the bath and go home to the city, every hour can be important.
Someone puts up with the loss of extra hours, while someone prefers to spend extra money in the construction of a bath, ordering the installation of convectors.
To date, on sale you can see both electric and gas convectors. They have their pros and cons. Gas is a little cheaper to operate, but electric is simple and definitely will not cause an explosion due to fuel leakage, which seriously scares many potential owners.
Convectors do not need to operate at maximum power. On the contrary, even when operating in the most economical, “anti-freeze” mode, they easily maintain the temperature at +5…+10 degrees even on the most frosty days. At the same time, the consumption of gas or electricity will be minimal, which means spending big money the maintenance of the convector will not be necessary. But every time, heating the bath in the winter, you will save a lot of time, which you can spend with greater benefit.
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