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In modern conditions, solid fuel boilers (SFC) have become very popular due to their independence from communications and high efficiency. Manufacturers of Russian brands have also carved out a niche for themselves in a series of heating equipment, offering the most profitable solutions.
The presented models are distinguished by their ability to perform their functions in harsh climatic zones. They are easy to maintain and easy to install, without requiring the involvement of qualified specialists.
The simplicity of long-burning solid fuel boilers made in Russia is the key to high reliability. In order to understand the assortment on the market, it is suggested to consider the models with the highest ratings.
- 1 TTK “DRAGON”
- 2 TTK "Prometheus"
- 3 TTK "Ochag"
- 4 TTK "Zota"
- 5 TTK "Dymok"
- 6 TTK "Siberia"
TTC "DRAGON"
Dragon is one of the leading developments of Russian heating equipment. Production is established in the city of Tchaikovsky, which is located in the Perm region. Service centers providing warranty service are located in all regions of the Russian Federation. The superiority of this brand's equipment is colorfully illustrated by its technical characteristics.
- The power range of models on the market varies from 10 to 100 kW per hour. This variety allows you to choose a unit both for use in the private sector and for industrial areas. For enterprises with workshop premises with excessively large volumes, boilers with a power of 200 to 300 kW are being developed.
- Heating boilers of this brand have record performance in terms of efficiency, which ranges from 88 to 94%, depending on the type of fuel.
- The duration of fuel combustion after one filling is 8 hours, which allows you to comfortably use the unit in any weather without any extra effort.
- To create Dragon boilers, heat-resistant steel is used, this significantly improves performance, and also increases reliability and guarantees the durability of heating equipment.
DRAGON boilers are suitable for operation on any available fuel. Plus, the installations are equipped with pellet burners, which allows you to sell pellets, as well as fuel granules.
Features of the solid fuel boiler design
The most popular equipment for heating country houses are solid fuel or direct combustion boilers. Its popularity is due to its simplicity of design and reliable operation.
A distinctive feature of long-burning boilers is:
- large dimensions of the fuel chamber;
- the combustion method occurs from top to bottom;
- cylindrical chamber shape.
Combustion in the chamber is maintained by the flow of air through a telescopic tube, which, under the influence of a load, is constantly lowered as the fuel burns. Thus, complete combustion of firewood occurs within 12 hours, and coal can burn for up to 2 days or more, depending on the volume of the chamber and the fuel used.
Pellet-based equipment deserves attention; it is expensive, but quite promising. The units are automated, and the lack of inertia results in an efficiency of up to 85%, provided that dry and high-quality fuel is used.
TTC "Prometheus"
The next well-known manufacturer representing Russian solid fuel boilers is Boilers of this brand have excellent reviews from consumers. The power of the presented units of this brand allows you to heat rooms with a volume of up to 450 m2.
The main fuel for which these installations are oriented is coal, but they can also operate on other types of solid fuel; Prometheus solid fuel boilers use wood especially economically.
One of the distinctive characteristics of this brand of heating devices is their relatively small dimensions, and most of the boilers are distinguished by their energy independence.
The following advantages can be highlighted:
- dimensional loading chamber;
- long battery life;
- anti-corrosion coating of installations significantly extends their service life;
- independence from power grids.
The combustion process in Prometheus boilers uses an unusual technology. The burners of this system are located around a heat exchanger, which allows for increased efficiency and increased heat transfer. In addition, to increase the profitability of the equipment, a high level of thermal insulation of the housing was used.
An increase in fuel combustion time is facilitated by the reverse combustion principle. The flame of the combustion chamber moves from top to bottom, increasing the duration and productivity of combustion, and the air supply to the firebox is controlled by a metal damper.
Prometheus boilers are best suited for coal firing. Their body is made of heat-resistant steel, capable of withstanding heating up to 1800°.
One of the attractive features of such installations is their low cost, which is several times lower than their German counterparts.
Trademark "Prometheus" (manufacturer: SibEnergoTerm)
Solid fuel boiler Prometheus in operation
In Russia, these manufacturers of solid fuel boilers confidently claim to be the industry leader. Its products - Prometheus steel solid fuel boilers - are highly appreciated by users and are in wide demand. The popularity of this equipment is due to a combination of a number of advantages:
- affordable price;
- efficiency;
- durability;
- small dimensions;
- energy independence.
The operation of Prometheus boilers is based on pyrolysis technology. The most productive models can develop power up to 45 kW, which makes it possible to use them in small industrial enterprises. The main disadvantage of steel - susceptibility to rust - is minimized due to the use of anti-corrosion additives in its composition.
To more effectively absorb thermal energy, engineers significantly increased the outer surface of the heat exchanger and equipped the front wall of the unit with a thermal insulation layer with high thermal resistance. The design of the ash box has been significantly simplified; thanks to the ability to quickly and conveniently remove it, servicing the boiler does not cause any difficulties.
The internal surfaces are lined with refractory bricks, thanks to which the service life of the heat exchanger and boiler was made longer. The boiler power is adjusted automatically by opening or closing the damper. In this case, a mechanical thermostat is used, so the unit is able to operate in conditions of complete absence of power supply.
Video instructions for installing the entire line of Prometheus boilers:
TTC "Ochag"
Models of this equipment represent products. “Ochag” boilers are designed to heat rooms with a heated area of up to 250 m2. The installations of this manufacturer assume the use of mixed types of fuel for operation.
For this reason, gas burners are included in the boilers. In addition, the company offers dual-circuit versions with a power of 6 - 32 kW. This feature allowed a fairly new company on the heating equipment market to quickly find its supporters among consumers.
Types of long-burning TT boilers
Its efficiency and financial costs depend on the type of heating equipment.
By download method
Devices are:
- Traditional. Loading firewood, as well as monitoring the combustion process, is carried out manually. This design does not depend on the electrical network, is cheap and reliable. The disadvantage of the product is the need for constant supervision and care.
- Semi-automatic. Firewood is loaded into the chamber by hand, and the combustion process is controlled automatically. In such models it is possible to control the air supply and coolant temperature. The boiler automation operates from the mains. If there is no power, the equipment will not be able to perform its functions.
- Automatic. All operations are carried out without human intervention. The unit is equipped with a hopper that is filled with fuel. Then, using a screw mechanism, it is sent to the combustion chamber as needed. The equipment is characterized by high efficiency and the ability to fine-tune functions. But the device costs more, is dependent on power supply and is difficult to operate.
In traditional boilers, wood is loaded manually.
Traditional loading is suitable for systems with natural coolant circulation.
By fuel type
Based on the type of combustible material used, the following types of devices are distinguished:
- wood;
- coal;
- peat;
- pellet
There are different types of fuel for boilers.
The latter are the most expensive, but environmentally friendly and economical.
According to the principle of combustion
Based on the characteristics of fuel combustion, the following types of units are distinguished:
- Pyrolysis. These are modern boilers with 2 combustion chambers. In one of them, the firewood smolders and releases gas, which enters the second compartment, mixes with oxygen and burns. As a result, little soot is released.
- With upper localization of the combustion compartment. The presented devices are easy to maintain. Some models are equipped with automatic control.
The second equipment option requires careful selection of fuel.
TTC "Zota"
These Russian-made solid fuel boilers are manufactured in Krasnoyarsk. The “Dymok” and “Zota mix” models received the most positive ratings due to their efficiency and quality of workmanship.
The latest development, these boilers are made from heat-resistant steel plates. The power of the new Zota boilers allows heating even medium-sized industrial premises.
Their distinctive features are:
- two ways of supplying solid fuel materials;
- Efficiency equal to 70%;
- equipped with automatic controllers that allow you to monitor both combustion temperature and power;
- high efficiency;
- Various fuel options are acceptable.
These advantages allow boilers of this brand to confidently occupy a position in the domestic market, attracting consumers with reliability and affordable prices.
Advantages of Russian-made units
The heating appliance market is filled with products from various manufacturers.
Advantages of Russian boilers:
- availability;
- durability;
- maintainability;
- competitiveness.
Russian manufacturers seriously study the consumer market, constantly improving their products to suit the specific climatic conditions of our country.
The range of the best manufacturers of solid fuel long-burning boilers made in Russia and their prices are presented below.
TTC "Dymok"
Long-burning solid fuel boilers, which are also produced at the Krasnoyarsk plant, deserve special attention. Boilers in this line are manufactured in a wide range and are capable of heating both residential buildings and industrial areas.
Household appliances of this model are equipped with a hob, which adds additional advantages to everyday life. The design of the Dymok boilers allows the majority of the heat to be directed to the heating medium, which significantly increases the efficiency.
The combustion chamber has large dimensions, accommodating firewood up to 50 cm long. Adaptation to harsh climatic zones and attractively low cost make this model one of the most attractive in this brand.
Pellet boilers
One of the most popular and high-quality types of solid fuel are pellets. Today, pellet boilers are in demand, so owners of private houses are increasingly choosing them. And on the heating equipment market there are devices from foreign and domestic manufacturers, and what is important is that Russian boilers are in no way inferior to European ones in quality and performance, and their cost is much lower.
You can read about the features of pellet boilers in this article.
Let's look at the most popular models of Russian-made pellet boilers.
Zota Pellet
Boilers from this manufacturer are among the best on the Russian market and meet the highest requirements.
Zota Pellet
Similar units are produced by the Krasnoyarsk Heating Equipment and Automation Plant.
Advantages of Zota Pellet boilers:
- There is an air supply system to the boiler furnace, thanks to which the power can be adjusted over a wide range.
- Equipped with a control unit that allows you to control the operation of the heated floor, external heat accumulator and circulation pump.
- The operation of the unit is automated.
- Reliable.
- Safe.
Read about the design and operating principle of the heat accumulator on the page.
The Zota Pellet pellet line offers devices with a power of 15, 25, 40, 63, 100 kW.
Model | 15A | 25A | 40A | 63A | 100A |
power, kWt | 15 | 25 | 40 | 53 | 100 |
Coolant volume, l | 65 | 84 | 130 | 214 | 277 |
Efficiency, % | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 |
Hopper capacity, kg | 192 | 190 | 190 | 394 | 394 |
Average price, rub. | 162 000 | 196 000 | 227 000 | 319 000 | 379 000 |
Customer reviews of the Russian manufacturer Zota Pellet are only positive.
Pellet boilers can be equipped with automatic fuel supply.
Teplodar
Boilers from this manufacturer attract the attention of buyers, first of all, due to their high level of automation. A special system controls the amount of fuel and the presence of fire in the boiler furnace. If the flame suddenly goes out, the auto-ignition will automatically work.
appeared on the market in 1997. Its main specialization is the production of boilers and furnaces of various modifications. Currently, the company's product range includes a line of more than 100 devices.
Solid fuel boiler Teplodar Kupper OK-15
Among the company's models, Cooper OK-15 boilers are especially in demand and popular. This is a universal unit in which you can replace the burner. By carrying out such manipulations, you can easily turn a pellet boiler into a gas boiler and vice versa. The device is also equipped with a hopper for fuel pellets and a pellet burner.
The hopper with the control unit is mounted on top of the boiler and connected to the burner with a flexible screw. It is enough to set the necessary parameters and the device will begin to function.
Model | OVK 10 | OK 15 | OVK 18 | OK 20 | OK 30 |
Room area, m² | 100 | 150 | 180 | 200 | 300 |
Efficiency, % | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
Chimney size, mm | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Hopper volume, l | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 | 270 |
Average price, rub. | 90 440 | 90 830 | 95 570 | 93 590 | 101 320 |
TTC "Siberia"
Solid fuel heating boilers called “Siberia” are also produced in Russia. The products are equipped with a hob, which makes them attractive for everyday use.
The power of such boilers reaches 30 kW, they are able to operate on:
- firewood;
- coal;
- briquettes.
Some models are equipped with an additional circuit that allows hot water supply. The boiler body, made of heat-resistant steel, has an anti-corrosion coating, which protects it from rust and mechanical stress. The spacious combustion chamber allows you to store firewood up to 60 cm long.
This equipment attracts consumers with its low cost. However, it has some disadvantages; it requires frequent removal of slag formations and independent control of the combustion mode in order to avoid attenuation or overheating of the coolant.
Review of popular domestic manufacturers and prices
The most popular products for domestic consumers are boilers produced in Russia.
NCC BiyskEnergoproekt – “Orange”
“Biyskenergoproekt” is a developer of bright and economical fuel equipment under the juicy name “Orange”, working on wood, coal, and pellets. The efficiency when burning pellets reaches 92%, coal - 80%, rated power - 35–500 kW. The average retail price is 153,000 rubles.
Process management occurs automatically.
The control panel includes:
- Control block;
- fuel supply system control;
- combustion device;
- temperature sensor.
Advantages:
- automatic ignition;
- silent fan operation;
- The warranty on the body is 3 years, on the mechanics - 1 year.
Start
The Chelyabinsk-made Start product is intended for heating premises with a total area of 180 m². Available in two versions with left and right return output. The price is 49,000 rubles.
Advantages:
- easy to maintain;
- firebox volume – 42 l;
- An electric heating element is provided as backup heating;
- economical;
- not demanding on fuel (works on wood, coal);
- The warranty period is 15 years.
Zota
KRASNOYARSKENERGOKOMPLEKT supplies the market with ZOTA heating equipment designed for heating private homes and industrial premises.
Possibilities:
- Output efficiency – 73%;
- made of steel;
- convenient control panel;
- runs on solid fuel and electric heating element;
- installation of a gas burner is possible;
- The line includes models with a hob.
The price starts from 16,000 rubles.
Prices for solid fuel boilers Zota
solid fuel boilers ZOTA
Smoke
The ZOTA model range includes non-volatile boilers made in a simple design solution. Modest dimensions provide low efficiency - 70%. The originality of the model lies in the presence of two dampers, which allows for additional air flow even with a full ash pan. The case has a socket for mounting a heating element - you can use a remote control. Price - from 17,199 rubles.
Elephant
The Kirov plant for the production of the heating unit "SLON" has established itself as a reliable supplier of fuel equipment.
Advantages:
- high efficiency (92%) is achieved through a two-wire fire tube system;
- bulk type burners with removable steel grates;
- the camera is treated with a special composition that guarantees more than 25 years of use;
- The electronic remote control is equipped with an SMS notification system, which makes it possible to control work from anywhere.
Dobrynya
The Dobrynya boiler with a water jacket is designed for heating rooms up to 120 m². The body of the unit is made of steel, the chamber volume is 24 liters, and is equipped with a hob, which expands its performance. Efficiency – 73%, fuel: firewood, coal, pellets. Not intended for long-term burning. Warranty period – 12 months. Price – 18,050 rubles.
Bourgeois
Another type of heating units is the “Bourgeois” pyrolysis equipment. The operating principle is based on the method of dry distillation of solid fuel. Under the influence of high temperature, fuel decomposes into solid and gaseous components, which are burned separately.
Advantages:
- any fuel is suitable;
- Efficiency – 85%;
- operating temperature – 90°;
- heat-resistant steel body;
- automatic adjustment;
- efficiency;
- the presence of a circuit for the production of hot water.
Price from 39,000 rub.
Prices for solid fuel boiler Bourgeois
solid fuel boiler Bourgeois
Prometheus
Prometheus boilers are presented in a wide range from ordinary household appliances to serious boiler equipment.
Proven to be the best:
- 3 vertical chambers with a water jacket;
- efficient use of fuel;
- safety and air valves included;
- cast iron grates;
- automatic damper control;
- emergency fuel dump system.
Price from 31,500 rub.
Hearth
The energy-dependent boiler “Ochag” is designed for heating small spaces; it runs on wood, coal, and pellets. To maintain heat, the installation of 2 electric heating elements is provided - 4 kW each. Efficiency – 73%, price from 26,000 rubles.
Siberia
Heating devices “Siberia” from Novosibirsk manufacturers are designed for heating country houses and dachas; they are distinguished by their low price and relatively small size, with a power of 8-30 kW. They are made of heat-resistant steel and cast iron, and have proven themselves to be reliable and easy to use. The price starts from 14,200 rubles.
Prices for solid fuel boilers Siberia
solid fuel boilers Siberia
Viadrus
Czech production of Russian assembly introduces Viadrus cast iron boilers to consumers.
They have the following advantages:
- durability proven over years of use;
- not demanding on traction;
- capable of burning wood with high humidity;
- cooling of the grates with water is provided;
- ease of installation;
- Possibility of operation on gas or liquid fuel.
Price – from 57,000 rubles.
Evberg TT
A simple and inexpensive floor-mounted Evberg TT boiler is suitable as an additional heat source. The main material of the product is steel. The equipment is energy-dependent; efficient airflow allows you to burn raw wood containing up to 70% moisture in the chamber. The efficiency is 75% - to achieve it, you need to add fuel every 2-3 hours.
Cast iron boiler KChM-5-K-03M1
An excellent option for using “KChM-5-K-03M1” in houses where gas supply is expected in the foreseeable future. The boiler is easily converted to gas energy. In addition, the unit is capable of operating on electricity to maintain the temperature in the house.
Depending on the consumer’s wishes, the equipment can be equipped with various functionalities:
- heating water for hot water supply;
- draft regulators;
- blower fans.
Advantages:
- long service life;
- simple maintenance;
- possibility of conversion to another fuel;
- the increase in power depends on the number of sections;
- can work without an electrical network.
The outlet temperature reaches 95°C, the efficiency level is 80%. The price starts from 45,500 rubles. Study the automatic coal boiler at the link.