Steam generator for hammam. Which one to choose, rating, installation

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To create hot steam, a huge cauldron was boiled in a medieval hammam. Nowadays, creating steam is much easier. You can build a Turkish bath even in your own apartment. For this you will need a steam generator.

Where are steam generators used?

Spa facilities can be divided into three categories: Finnish sauna, Russian bath and Turkish hammam. Nationality has nothing to do with it. Each category is a combination of temperature and humidity. The Finnish sauna is dry and hot, the temperature rises to 110° and the humidity is about 10%. Russian bath is a compromise option, temperature up to 70° and humidity up to 80%. The record holder for humidity is the hammam, where it is 95-100%, but the temperature is only 35-50°.

Let's draw conclusions. There is no need for a steam generator for a sauna. To create the climate of a Russian bath, it can be useful if you have an electric stove with dry heat, or it is not possible to constantly heat it. In these cases, a steam generator will help create the necessary climate. When building a hammam, you cannot do without a steam generator. Creating the climate of a hammam or Turkish bath is the main purpose of a steam generator.

Health effect

Even in ancient times, doctors proved the benefits of visiting the hammam. Together with steam and warm water, all ailments (asthma, bronchitis, colds) are washed away, cheerfulness appears, and the soul is filled with peace.

Many spas offer a hammam along with other treatments. After all, a steamed body more effectively perceives health-improving manipulations (massage) and the use of cosmetic techniques (peeling, masks, etc.).

Heating element or electrode?

Heating element steam generators are designed on the principle of an electric kettle. The heating elements heat the water and produce steam. The main disadvantage is scale deposits. When scale completely covers the heating elements, they will overheat and burn out. Scale is formed from minerals dissolved in water, so when working with a heating element steam generator, you must use purified, softened water. It is necessary to install a special water treatment system on the water supply system. If you are going to use regular tap water, be prepared to clean the steam generator frequently.

Electrode steam generators create steam by passing current between electrodes through water. At the same time, the manufacturer, on the contrary, recommends using ordinary tap water. Excessively softened water does not conduct current well and the steam generator will not work.

Scale also forms in the electrode steam generator, but it will not break the unit. In the worst case, it will produce less steam. Even if scale completely clogs the steam generator, it will stop working, but after cleaning it will work again. The disadvantage of an electrode steam generator is that the electrodes dissolve over time and need to be changed. The frequency of replacement is affected by water quality and intensity of use. For example, on Moscow water in a public hammam with an average load, the electrodes will need to be changed once a year.

Characteristics of devices

Everyone who has ever used a similar device installed in a bathhouse at least once notes the ease of its operation. At the same time, no one needed to use special skills and knowledge. To select the most suitable temperature regime and obtain the optimal steam density, you just need to use the thermoregulation device installed on the body of the device. Having set the necessary parameters, you can be sure that a stable microclimate will reign in the steam room, the maintenance of which does not require any additional expenditure of human energy.

In modern hammams, as a rule, the temperature is maintained at 30-55 degrees, and the humidity approaches 100%. Thanks to the use of a steam generator that produces fairly light steam, a certain comfort is created in the room even for those people who cannot stand extreme heat.

Heat exchange devices with a power from 2 to 16 kW are excellent for Turkish baths. If a device with a maximum value cannot cope with a large volume of room, it is allowed to connect additional devices with similar characteristics to a single circuit. All heat exchangers are installed in a technical room, where the air is much drier than in a steam room. The presence of a certain amount of high-tech equipment in one room requires the arrangement of natural ventilation.

Service

Steam generators require constant descaling. This is best implemented in Hygromatik. Any of their steam generators can be disassembled and the scale removed. The method seems primitive, but nothing better has been invented. The only thing is that after cleaning you will need to change the set of replacement o-rings. In Tylo steam generators, cleaning is carried out only by pouring cleaning agents into the tank. An additional disadvantage is that you don’t know how much scale has accumulated, because the Tylo steam generator cannot be disassembled. In a heating element steam generator, the heating elements may burn out, but in an electrode steam generator, prepare to regularly replace the electrodes.

Manufacturer's choice

The variety of steam generator models on the Russian market today allows you to choose the equipment configuration that most accurately suits the hammam. Among the most popular brands represented in Russia and the CIS countries are:

1. Harvia
   . The Finnish company produces both small steam generators designed for home hammams and powerful equipment for professional Turkish baths. The company produces models with automatic descaling, which most competitors do not have. The most popular models are Harvia HGX 45, Harvia HGX 90 and Harvia HGD150.
2. Hygromatic
   . A German company with a good reputation in Russia produces equipment with a wide range of capacities. Hygromatic specializes in the production of devices in which the heating element is represented by electrodes. Models such as Hygromatik FlexLine Heater, Hygromatik FlexLine Plus and Hygromatik HeaterSlim have proven themselves positively.
3. Tylo
   . The equipment of the Swedish company stands out among competitors with its modern and stylish design. Many models of this brand have established themselves as the most economical steam generators on the European market. Tylo VB, Tylo Steam Commercial and Tylo Steam Home models are very popular.
4. "Paromax"
   . Today there are 2 models of the Russian company on the market: “NEO-Intellect” and the more advanced device NEO-MAX STYLE. Paromax brand equipment is in demand in the post-Soviet space due to its successful combination of price, quality and performance.
5. Hello
   . Finnish steam generators occupy a significant share of the Russian market of equipment for Turkish baths due to the large number of models and high reliability. In online stores today, the most popular modifications are Helo HNS 47 T1, Helo HNS 60 T1 and Helo HNS 95 T1.
6. Sawo
   . The Finnish company produces fully automatic steam generators, many of which are equipped with an autonomous descaling system. In Russia, such models as Sawo STN-120-3-X, Sawo STE-40-1/2 and Sawo STE-75-C1/3 are in demand.

Harvia offers a wide range of models.

Brands

A lot of them. From serious professional equipment to Chinese crafts. When choosing, remember that the stingy pays twice and that health is more expensive. For ourselves, we have chosen two brands that are convenient for us to work with - Tylo and Hygromatik. Tylo is suitable for private use. For commercial purposes it is better to take Hygromatik. Hygromatik is good because it is one of the few world-class companies that deals only with steam generators and knows its business very well.

Unit control mechanism

Using an electronic remote control, the temperature and steam intensity are adjusted. In addition, devices for monitoring the operation of the device are located on the body of the device itself. There is the possibility of automatic and manual adjustment. The presence of a display on the remote control of some models allows you to study information about using all the functions of the device. Using a timer, you can program the hammam. You just need to specify the necessary parameters and set the time to turn the steam generator on and off. By adjusting the temperature of heated, humid air, you can achieve the effects of relaxation, sweating and removal of toxins. The sensor installed in the steam room will transmit a signal about the existing temperature in the room directly to the control panel. When choosing a heat exchanger with a device for monitoring the operation of the device, you should carefully think through the options for the requests that it should solve.

Step by Step Actions

1. The funnel is prepared (take a ready-made one or make it from a stainless steel sheet)
2. A check valve is mounted and a corrugated pipe is connected using a fitting. It can also be regular tap water.
3. Using connecting elements, a device is manufactured in a shape that is suitable for placement in a stove-heater.
4. Sections of corrugated pipe will serve as steam diffusers. A series of holes up to 2 mm in diameter are drilled onto them. If water evaporates at an accelerated rate during testing, some holes can be closed with self-tapping screws.
5. The finished steam gun is placed in the oven and laid on top with stones.

During the first tests, the homemade device is filled with liquid in a limited amount, and the oven does not heat up completely. If the tests are successful, then you can test it in operating mode.

A homemade generator is easy to make, and a craftsman can make it within one day. It is impossible to completely replace the factory device, but as a result, a more comfortable atmosphere and better conditions for healing will be created in the bathhouse.

Varieties

Depending on the heating element, the equipment is:

1. Induction. The process of increasing degrees occurs under the influence of induction.
2. Electric. Tubular electric heaters are installed inside the system.
3. Electrode. Current is supplied to the electrodes, resulting in heating of the liquid.
4. Diesel. The design is equipped with a burner to which fuel is supplied. After its combustion, the water is heated.
5. Gas. To operate the unit, a connection to a central gas main is required. The fuel is a “blue” natural resource.

Depending on the type of water supply, steam generators can be autonomous or automated. The first option is preferable if the hammam is not equipped with running water. Filling of liquid is carried out manually. The devices have low power, which allows them to be used in small spaces.

Steam generators with automated liquid supply require connection to the water supply system. To purify the incoming liquid, special filters are installed.

The benefits of visiting a steam room

Especially in the cold season, our body requires more heat. The easiest way to compensate for its lack is to visit a steam room in a sauna or bathhouse. Such procedures give our body many benefits that you don’t even think about. Firstly, under the influence of hot steam the entire body warms up. This increases blood flow, the internal organs are enriched with oxygen and this improves their performance. The procedure also has a positive effect on the immune system, increasing it. Secondly, from exposure to hot steam, the body begins to release a large amount of liquid, i.e. sweat, and with this fluid, toxins and other harmful substances are removed from the body. This regimen also helps in losing weight, because at the same time the metabolism becomes higher, which helps in the breakdown of fats. Such procedures can even be prescribed by nutritionists.

But to ensure that visiting the steam room does not cause undesirable consequences, you must follow some rules. You should not be exposed to steam for more than 5 minutes, and after that time you need to cool down in the pool, shower, or just lie down in a cool place. The next visit to the steam room should be no earlier than 15 minutes later. Also, during the rest period, you should replenish the water lost by the body. Drinking various teas, water, and herbal infusions is allowed. It is not recommended to drink alcohol in the bathhouse. Don’t forget to wear a special headdress when visiting the steam room, otherwise heat stroke may occur.

Review of the products of the most famous producers

Harvia steam generator attachment.

The Harvia company is a Finnish manufacturer that produces mainly electric steam generators. The most popular models of this vibrator are:

• Harvia Helix HGX;
• Harvia SS-20.

Harvia Helix HGX is a more compact electrical device with great productivity. There is such an accessory for installation in a home hammam. The device is equipped with a manual, richly functional touch panel with touch buttons. The panel allows you to easily set up the robot and the device, and, if necessary, coordinate it.

Harvia SS-20 is another model of an electric steam generator manufactured by a Finnish company that can be successfully used at home. The capacity of the storage tank of this device is set to 6 liters, and the pressure of the steam generation system is set to 2.5 liters per year. This steam generator model is represented by two different modifications: Harvia SS-20 and Harvia SS-20 Auto. Another modification is introduced due to the first appearance of an automatic water refilling system.

Tylo steam generator attachment.

HumiSteam is a Danish company producing a popular bean chewer, a steam generator for Turkish lazni, equipped with software controls. This device produces a high level of CCD. The device for its functioning uses a vikorist main or gas bottle. When using this device, the indicator of water hardness is not of particular significance. For easy control, there is an LCD screen on the transfer device. The intensity of steam generation is set to 3 liters per year.

Tylo, a Swedish company, produces a number of lines of different steam generators.

Tylo VB is an electrical device for generating steam, which is widely used in home hamams and provides low energy benefits.

Tylo VA model includes a number of modifications of devices for steam generation, which have different technical characteristics. Apparatuses of this type can become difficult both in the treatment of individual and large Turkish resorts. The tension of the fittings varies from 2 to 18.5 liters.

How to make a steam generator for a bath with your own hands: the simplest and most obvious option

The tens need to be strengthened in the canister, or rather, placed inside it. And to do this, holes of the appropriate diameter should be drilled in the canister body. From the inside of the canister (through the large lid) we insert a heating element into them, seal it and secure it well. In a word, we remember a boiler immersed in water and do it by analogy!

After the heating elements are inside, you need to connect their electrical terminals to the wire outside, and the contacts should be securely wrapped with electrical tape and protected from accidental touch. One stage of the work has been completed, congratulations, you did it!

An excursion into history - how did the hammam appear?

The ancestor of the baths, which are now called Turkish, was not Turkey at all. For the first time such steam rooms appeared in Ancient Rome. Roman baths, as well as hammams later, were heated using huge cauldrons of boiling water. As a result of boiling water, steam was formed, which entered the bathhouse through small holes and completely heated it.

Hamams became widespread and used among Muslims thanks to the Prophet Muhammad. It was he who proclaimed that true Muslim believers must keep their bodies clean. Since then, visiting baths by adherents of Islam has become a regular and widespread phenomenon. In addition, a special philosophy of the Turkish bath has emerged, which includes various rituals and traditions. For residents of the East at all times, hammams were considered a source of pleasure and were distinguished by luxurious decoration.

In our area, the first Turkish bath was built for one of the monarchs in Tsarskoye Selo. The author of the project of this incredibly luxurious oriental building was Ippolite Monighetti. In Europe, the first hammams appeared in the 19th century. They became very popular and were considered a panacea for many diseases.

Overview of species

All existing types of steam generators can be divided into 2 large groups. The first uses various types of liquid or gaseous fuel as an energy source, the second uses electrical energy. Each option has its own advantages and disadvantages.

How to correctly calculate the power of a hammam device

From a mathematical point of view, the power indicator of the device is determined by the following formula: steam room volume (m³) x K1 x K2 = required value (kW)

, Where:

• K1=0.75 – ventilated room;
• K1=0.52 – unventilated room;
• K2=1 – acrylic steam room;
• K2=1.25 – special thermally insulated panels and tiles (mosaic);
• K2=1.5 – concrete walls and tiles (mosaic).

As a first approximation, we can assume that the required power will be approximately equal to the volume of the steam room.

If a high value is required, then, as a rule, several heat exchangers can be connected in parallel, for example, HELO HSX CD. Thus, the maximum total power will be 4x14=56 kW.

Based on this calculation, the owner of a Turkish bath can decide to install and connect several steam generators connected to one control panel. In this case, the devices can be placed on the floor or hung on the wall.

Electrical

The simplest solution is electric wired steam generators. They do not require complex connections, are easy to put into operation, and can be installed without prior preparation. In addition to standard devices supplemented with heating elements, there are also induction models that boil water using a magnetic field. They are considered less fire hazardous and energy efficient.

Electric steam generators for Turkish baths are more compact than standard models running on liquid or gaseous fuel.

They provide sufficient power levels. But it is worth considering that models over 5 kW require a 380V line connection.

Design and principle of operation

The gas steam generator for the hammam has a universal design that allows you to use the device in a separate steam room, a small beauty salon, or in the personal living space of an apartment building.

A steam generator operating on gas is identical in structure to electric models. The equipment consists of the following parts:

• a boiler that fills the system with water;
• elements for heating liquid;
• chambers for liquid evaporation;
• steam channel;
• control unit;
• body part made of metal.

Instructions for installing and connecting a steam generator for a sauna or hammam

Despite the apparent simplicity of this device, proper installation of the steam generator requires special skills and experience. Therefore, trust the installation of the device only to a specialist who will carry out correct installation in full accordance with the instructions. In addition, this process requires the installation of specific communications, the correct connection of which only a master can monitor.

What utility systems are necessary for the full operation of the steam generator:

• Cold water supply. Considering the pollution of water in the modern world, do not forget about the coarse filter.
• Sewer outlet for water.
• Don't forget about electricity. It is necessary to connect a power cable, the power of which will correspond to the power consumption of the steam generator.
• The steam pipeline itself is better if it is made of stainless steel.

The location of the steam generator is not important, the main thing is to maintain a distance within five meters from the room into which the steam is supplied. To make it more convenient for you to adjust the temperature and operating time, install the control panel right at the entrance to the room.

To more accurately determine the temperature, place the sensor at a height of a meter from the floor inside the sauna or bathhouse. The components through which steam is supplied are usually located at the bottom; you can install them under a bench or seats. STEAMTEC has a clear advantage over other manufacturers - their products are supplied fully equipped. You will not have to spend money on purchasing the necessary elements to ensure full operation of the device.

Sale of steam generators for baths, saunas, hammams, as well as other bath equipment from the German company Steamtec, which has established itself as a reliable and trusted seller, and has been successfully operating on the international market for more than 15 years. Steamtek offers devices whose power and other parameters fully meet the requirements of consumers.

Quality control at Stimtek deserves special attention, since all equipment is tested in different operating modes for 12 hours before being released for sale. The manufacturing materials for the equipment fully comply with all international standards of quality, safety and durability. Steamtec presents equipment that can be connected to an electric oven or used independently. High-tech devices that are equipped with the most modern functions, such as temperature sensor, timer, thermostat. The interface is simple and clear. With the help of a steam generator, we guarantee uniform heating of the room, as it contains special distribution nozzles. There is a built-in container for aromatic oils and medicinal herbs, which will turn any ordinary bath into a sauna. Steamtec produces steam generators with a remote control for the most convenient control.

Steamtec range of steam generators

Flow-through steam generators for baths, saunas, hammams of the most modern models from Steamtec. Prices are much lower than competitors, quality is at the highest level. On our website you will find several lines of Stimtek devices:

• TOLO PS is a universal compact device with a power from 3 to 18 kW. There is a water tank of 10-15 liters. The simplest steam generators containing multi-level protection and a solenoid valve for water supply. A control panel is included. 1 year warranty.
• TOLO KEY – new improved Steamtec steam generators have a power of 3-24 kW. There is a water tank with a capacity of 10 liters. The package includes a remote control unit. 2 year warranty.
• TOLO ULTIMATE is a line of steam generators with a power of 3-24 kW, there is a water tank of 10 liters. And also an electric valve. The device has a wall-mounted touch control panel with an intuitive interface. 2 year warranty.

Order a Steamtec steam generator

You can buy and select a steam generator from the manufacturer Steamtec on the website. The online store presents exclusively original products of the German brand with a quality guarantee. The lowest prices for steam generators for baths, saunas and hammam. You can place an order directly on the website, or by phone. Our competent and professional managers will come to the rescue to select the ideal model. It is easy to pay for your purchase in any way convenient for you: cash on delivery, cash (only in Novosibirsk), plastic card or by bank transfer. Delivery is carried out in Novosibirsk, Moscow, St. Petersburg, Krasnoyarsk, Yekaterinburg, Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Voronezh, Ufa, Volgograd, Samara, Perm, Rostov-on-Don and other cities of Russia.

Choosing performance

Specialists in the construction of hammams in Moscow advise: to choose a steam generator for use in a Turkish bath, you need to take into account a number of important details:

• volume and dimensions of the steam room;
• intensity of use;
• normal room temperature;
• compliance of the steam generator design with the general style in the interior of the Turkish bath.

The volume and dimensions of the steam room are the most important criterion for choosing suitable equipment, since if the steam room is too large for the steam generator, then there will not be good steam in it. It is also not worth buying equipment that is too powerful, so experts advise buying steam generators for a hammam at the rate of 1 m3 of steam room - 1-1.5 kW of equipment.

We will advise you on choosing the highest quality steam generator for your hammam. We will also help you choose equipment that suits all parameters. The quality of your purchase is guaranteed, so with our help your hammam will become an ideal place for relaxation and wellness.

Measure the volume of the room. For one cubic meter of room you need one kilogram of steam per hour. Let’s say the volume of the room is 12 cubic meters, which means you need a steam generator with a capacity of 12 kg of steam per hour. Not all manufacturers indicate performance. For example, Tylo writes the recommended room volume for each model. For a room with a volume of 12 cubic meters, a Tylo 9 VA steam generator (8-20 m³) is suitable.

Gas steam generator device.

• device power;
• fuel resource;
• installation dimensions;
• fame of the manufacturer;
• presence of a device control panel;
• the ability to program the operation of the steam generator;
• availability of additional options.

When choosing a device, its power must correspond to the size of the steam room: the larger the area of ​​the room, the more powerful the device for steam generation should be. The fuel resource is of great importance when choosing and purchasing a device for steam generation. In the absence of a centralized gas supply, it is recommended to purchase electric models of the device.

If there is a gas main, the choice of a device operating on natural gas is more optimal, since the cost of operating such a device is much lower than an electric one.

When choosing a device, you should decide on the type of boiler that the device should be equipped with to generate steam. The type of boiler with which the steam generator is equipped determines whether the device needs to be connected to the central water supply system or not.

When choosing a device, you should also ask your sales consultant whether spare parts for the device are available for sale. Since if the device fails, there will be a need to repair it.

Installation of a steam generator in a hammam.

When purchasing a steam generator, special attention should be paid to the degree of safety of the device during its operation, since the device will operate in conditions of high humidity. In addition, it is worth paying attention to the presence of an automatic shutdown system in the device in case of failure or overload. It is desirable that the device be equipped with a protection system capable of working in conjunction with a fire system.

The steam generator control panel may not be included in the delivery package and, if necessary, must be purchased separately. Using the remote control allows you to remotely adjust the functioning of the steam generator. Using the remote control, adjustments can be made without leaving the steam room.

If you have an additional amount of financial resources, you should pay attention to steam generators that have additional functions, such as the ability to aromatize steam, the presence of dosing pumps and some others.

Installation features

Installation of a steam generator in a Turkish bath, as a rule, is carried out only in a well-ventilated, dry room. Equally important is the installation of a bathhouse with a plumbing system, the pressure in which must be maintained at 0.2-10 bar. It is important that the temperature of the heated water does not reach 65 degrees. In addition, a prerequisite is the supply of electricity with the required power.

When installing such a device, you need to ensure that the steam line made of copper does not bend, otherwise water pockets may form with condensed liquid accumulating in them, blocking the exit of heated moist air. The shorter the length of the steam line, the less condensate will accumulate in it. It is also important to insulate the copper pipe.

Equipment must be reliable

When making your own, the choice of equipment is important.

There are no trifles in this matter; you should pay attention to the most insignificant details. Otherwise, the pleasure of visiting a Turkish bath may be very doubtful.

Ventilation and sewage systems play an important role.

Ventilation will help keep the room dry, so it should be arranged separately from the home ventilation system. The steam generator, which is the heart of the hammam, releases steam from the room after a certain time. The air humidity in the bathhouse can be 100%, so a new flow of oxygen must be supplied here every quarter of an hour. This entire system is regulated by a special valve located in the ceiling.

The heating system ensures uniform heating of the hammam. When building a bathhouse with your own hands, you can make it water or electric. Experts say that the first option is preferable. But the heating must be independent, and not in the same system with the house. A boiler is installed in the utility room, which provides the steam room with heat, and metal-plastic pipes are installed under the benches and around the walls.

As for lighting, it must first of all be safe. Be sure to use a heat-resistant electrical cable. It is best to choose lamps that have durable protection against moisture. Fiber optic lighting is used to supply light to the ceiling.

Steam generators as an important element of the Turkish bath

In ancient times, the hammam was heated using a special container that was placed under the floor. As the water in the tank was heated, the floor became warmer and the walls became hotter. The steam entered the steam room through holes made in the floor. Thus, the hall was saturated with steam, which brought health and good mood to visitors.

Steam generator for hammam

Today, even in Turkey itself they do not use this method of heating. In the modern world, steam generators successfully cope with this. Many companies produce them, but you can do it yourself. Steam generators vary in size and equipment. There are devices that have a self-washing and draining system. Such steam generators can be controlled remotely using a remote control. All steam generators have temperature sensors, and as soon as the air temperature in the room reaches 55 degrees, the equipment turns off.

In the sauna, the steam generator maintains a temperature of about 30 degrees. On the day of the visit, approximately 6 hours before the start of the procedure, the room should be heated to 45 degrees. The steam generator should be brought into operation within an hour and a half. As a rule, the service life of this equipment is quite long. Typically, steam generators fail because their heating elements wear out. These parts of the device should be replaced, and then it can serve for many more years.