Relatively recently, a new product has appeared in the family of home and mobile steam rooms, known as the Maslova bathhouse, which is extremely interesting and unique in its essence. The system is called a new generation steam room for its comfort, controllability and rational approach to organizing the process of steaming and washing in the new bathhouse.
Banya Maslova: what is it?
Enthusiasts call the new product Maslov's Russian bath; skeptics criticize the design for being too wasteful of heat. In practice, the system is perfect for people who value comfort and the ability to customize the parameters of the steam room, its temperature and the heat transfer of the walls.
The secret of the Maslova bath, or its main feature, is maximum controllability of the heating process. Unlike conventional steam rooms with a wood-burning or electric stove, the air is heated not due to the radiation of heat from the hot sides of the heater, but through the gentle heating of the walls and floor of the bathhouse by built-in water radiators. The author of the idea is Maslov V.V. calls them aquapanels.
Structurally new bathhouse consists of four main elements:
In addition, the system uses a large number of electric valves that control the flow of hot water flowing through aluminum pipes, built into the walls of the bathhouse.
Several heat exchangers are built into the Maslov furnace, through which the hot water with different heating temperatures, so in the bathhouse it is possible to separately heat the steam room, dressing room, floor, shower cabin according to a given program. It is even possible to cool overheated loungers or the floor in the steam room without changing the oven load.
For your information! It is believed that the Maslov system acts on the human body like the steam room of a Russian bath. Gentle, diffused heat in a humid atmosphere evenly warms tissue and muscles.
The design of Maslov's Russian bath is in many ways similar to a heating system using a water-heated floor. The differences between the two schemes lie in the amount of heat generated by the oven and the design of the heating element. The only original product in Maslov’s system remains the steam generation system.
Maslov's heat generator: device
Regardless of the type of bathhouse, built-in in an apartment or mobile, there is always a massive steel box in the steam room to produce a stream of hot water vapor. Maslov's heat generator exists in two versions - electric and gas, for stationary and mobile bathhouse models, respectively.
The device works as follows:
- Inside the massive body of the heat generator made of stainless steel, two electric heating elements or a coil made of heat-resistant steel 310 are mounted, laid on a U-shaped pipe;
- Metal rods are laid inside the central pipe of the heat generator; when electric heaters operate or the hot combustion products of diesel fuel move, their surface heats up to a temperature of 350-400 o C;
- A ladle is installed at the inlet of one of the pipes, from which water drips in a thin stream into the hot pipe, releasing a stream of hot steam.
According to the author, Maslov’s heat generator creates a humid and hot atmosphere in the steam room of the bathhouse, like a regular heater. By adjusting the heating, you can achieve the most comfortable room temperature. In addition, the heat generator design virtually eliminates the risk of being burned by steam or scalded by boiling water, as happens when handling a classic sauna stove.
Advantages
The main and main advantage of the Maslov system can be considered very precise adjustment of the humidity and temperature of the bathhouse atmosphere. IN classic version In a sauna building, a stove is considered very successful if the humidity and temperature inside the steam room are adjusted no more often than once every ten minutes. In Maslov's bathhouse, most of the problems are taken care of by automation and an electronic control unit.
Water heating is ideal for mobile or portable bathhouse models. Anyone who has ever spent the night in frame buildings, in cars, in tents knows how difficult it is to provide comfortable temperature indoors.
Maslov's scheme allows you to easily adjust and maintain heating of any section of a mobile frame room, even in early spring, when temperature changes can reach 15-20 o C. Thanks to the special design of the furnace, the heat generator and the built-in valve system, the high temperature in the steam room can be maintained for an unlimited time.
Flaws
This is not to say that the Maslova bathhouse does not have any disadvantages; despite all the attractiveness of the modern approach to heating and providing heat, the Maslova bathhouse remains a problematic design for two reasons:
In addition, all elements of Maslov’s bathhouse, especially its most dangerous components - the stove and heat generator, directly depend on the availability of electricity. If the steam room loses power, the boiler, stove, pumps, and computer may fail.
We must pay tribute to V.V. Maslov, the safety and maintainability of the bathhouse were thoroughly thought out. In the absence of electricity, neither the heat generator nor the stove will cause thermal destruction of the structure or burns from boiling water. Most of the excess heat accumulated in the stove will transfer to the aluminum heating panels and be evenly dissipated indoors.
Do-it-yourself Maslova bathhouse
The design of a modern steam room with a heat generator and computer control is ideal for building a mobile version of the bathhouse. The construction estimate is quite large, since the list of things needed to make a motorbath includes:
- Car trailer with a platform size of 2x3.5 m;
- Steel corner or square with an edge of 30 mm, at least 40 m;
- Moisture resistant OSB board 8 mm thick, you will need at least 45 m2;
- Mineral wool;
- Aluminum thermal panels with an area of at least 10 m2;
- Linden lining or bamboo veneer;
- Polymer-aluminum pipes ½ inch, 70-75 m;
- Control electrovalves - 14 pieces;
- Computer;
- Heat generator and diesel furnace of an industrial model, thermal power of at least 1.5 kW.
For your information! Assembly work and construction of the Maslov car bathhouse box will cost 1.5-2 thousand dollars without installing a stove and heat generator.
Heating aluminum panels can be purchased at a price of 850-900 rubles. per m 2, the control system will cost 3-4 thousand rubles. You can make a heat generator with your own hands or order it from craftsmen for 3,500 rubles. The price of a diesel furnace driven by a car battery is 4-20 thousand rubles, depending on the condition and power.
Construction technology
On initial stage The sides are removed from the trailer platform, the frame of the future bathhouse is welded on, stiffeners are installed and the casing is sewn on. The design of the Maslov bathhouse box is no different from any other mobile steam room.
The walls are insulated with mineral wool, this is important, since the steam room is supposed to use a stove and a heat generator that burn solar fuel in an open burner. The outer surface is sheathed with OSB sheets and coated with weather-resistant paint.
Inside the box, waterproof aluminum panels are laid on the walls and floor.
Bath heating
In stationary steam rooms, heating of the walls can be carried out using built-in film carbon elements used in the installation of heated floors. For a mobile sauna, Maslov uses aluminum aqua panels connected to a solar furnace. The hot flow of exhaust gases is also used for heating internal contour heat generator.
A pump built into the subfloor of the steam room pumps antifreeze through the coil in the stove and directs it to the aquapanel. Using electrovalves, the computer regulates the heating speed and temperature.
Lighting and ventilation
For a mobile sauna, you will need to connect to a car battery or your own electric generator. Most of the light enters the bathhouse through windows and a system of LED strips stretched along the ceiling plinth.
A dual-mode ventilation system is installed under the ceiling of the steam room. In the first case, the fan takes air from the bathhouse and disperses it throughout the steam room. This ventilation system design is designed to work together with a heat generator.
The heat generator housing is located directly under the fan. After filling the heating pipe with the next portion of water, a stream of steam rises under the blades and is accelerated by the air flow throughout the steam room. According to V.V. Maslov, this is the most safe way saturating the bathhouse atmosphere with a hot steam flow.
The second mode is dehumidification of the bathhouse from residual moisture and condensation. In this case, the fan takes air from the street, pumps it through the hot body of a switched-off stove or heat generator and directs the flow to the walls and floor. That’s why the lining in Maslov’s bathhouse is made of ceramics.
Conclusion
Without a doubt, Maslov's bathhouse is one of the most interesting and promising designs. The demand for such mobile Maslovsky steam rooms is constantly growing due to the highest level comfort and good quality pair. According to the author, his brainchild has certain shortcomings, but in the future they will certainly be corrected.
PN2 wrote:
Vladimir L. I am extremely interested in your personal impressions of the RBM, whether it is possible to give a person with the help of a broom the same sensations as in classical Russian without any discounts.
Health, happiness, success in everything and of course light steam.
Let me make it clear - I am Lyakhov the younger, and Volodya the elder. And the question is most likely addressed to me, as a bathhouse attendant. The answer to this question can be found in the reviews about the RBM posted by Valentinich. Moreover, in RBM it is possible for everyone to create an individual mode, from comfortably warm to extremely hard. After the first entry, soft comfortable sweating and deep warming up, after a little rest, drinking tea, we return to the steam room. A warm shelf awaits us and warm air, that is, the situation is even comfortable to a small child. By applying stones and increasing the temperature in the steam room, I gradually increase it to what is required for a given client. I spend it at the threshold of comfortable tolerance, in order to give it as much as possible, but not “burn it.” If you are interested, I will describe the procedure in more detail after the new year.
Beekeeper.
Before leaving the exhibition in Moscow, I was invited by “Pasechnik” to taste the RBM at the Red Gate.
I share my impressions. Photos can be viewed here http://foto.mail.ru/bk/pn2/310/
First, about the location, the bathhouse is near the metro and train stations, very convenient. Located on the territory of the tea club, after the procedures I also took part in the tea ceremony. In general, the spiritual atmosphere and aromas of tea and incense are like a free addition to the bathhouse.
The bathhouse itself is small, of course, but it’s a cozy place to sit, talk, and drink tea. There is even a heated bed for massage.
The overall impression of the steam room is positive. The layout of the bed is a little inconvenient for me - there is a step for sitting on the right and you have to stretch through it when you hover your legs. It’s better to make a wooden bench instead of a permanent one with the ability to move it to the side before hovering. The tank with stones in the “Pasechnik” version ends up above the head of the person lying down, there is a risk of hitting a person when steam is released. But these are all fixable planning costs; they can be varied. The heater-thermos version itself was very impressive; the steam is high-quality, with a characteristic sound. It’s difficult to determine the weight of the stones, I suspect that it’s about forty kilograms.
The first dry warm-up had to be shortened somewhat due to the fact that Pasechnik’s partner was limited in time. However, lying down on the hot marble bed, I gave the juice very quickly. The treatment with brooms began with me. Vasily calls this babysitting. Actually, Vladimir Lyakhov described this well. My nuance of the procedure is the hopelessly tanned skin and the habit from amateur times of finishing my back to the feeling of an outright burning sensation. You understand, this combination creates some problems for the one who is taking care of me, and I always sympathize with him, in general, they nursed me together. Of Vasya’s techniques, I liked the sensations of hot poultices with brooms the most.
After the rest, I conducted my standard steam room for my partner Vasya, and received meaningful and competent comments from him. Then they gave me a massage with manual elements, then they also steamed me with mantras, in short, life was good.
Today I went to a meeting with V. Maslov with a proposal to develop together a version of his bathhouse for wood stoves. Those. garden option, not everywhere there is a lot of electricity. It turns out that he has already stumbled upon this rake, having failed to fulfill orders in hunting lodges due to “KILOWATTS”. He puzzled me with the need for fairly clear temperature gradations at different levels.
I boasted that I had discovered the reduction of a person’s temperature in a steam room to 28 degrees. The cunning Maslov did not argue, silently handed me a thermocouple and said - “responsible for the market.” I had to take off my underpants and go to the steam room with a thermocouple under my arm. He constantly keeps it in standby mode, like one of the batteries in his house. (The house is heated with electricity, if not a bathhouse, then there would be more batteries).
It turns out that within the KILOWATTS required for heating, several batteries are grouped in a different order, which gives a new property - a waiting bath, and at the same time a dryer.
So - T = 43 (after closing the door T = 49), bed 42 (warm, not burning), floor about 40, walls 50 - hand holds, under the ceiling - hand does not hold - over 60. We sit, chat, warm, good . After about 10 minutes the sweat began to “drip.” The thermocouple shows 37. I sat for about 40 minutes, still hoping for a drop, but it became 38. All wet.
I immediately rinsed off in the steam room, went out and drank tea. Cheerfulness, good.
We ventilated, the window was large 50cm*40cm, the fresh air came in well, again from 43 to 49 the air quickly warmed up. I sweated again after 20 minutes of chatting, you didn’t notice the time, it was very warm and comfortable.
We went outside, couldn’t stand it - I lay down face down in the snow, walked around, wiped myself with snow, felt good, cheerfully. T=38, no endogenous heating, no 28 degrees either. Drinking tea.
The state is cheerful, as usual after the bath before. I thought that at this stage my wife would have finished the procedure - and so good. Several times we were in bathhouses with iron stoves, after that I could no longer drag her into those steam rooms where I made bathhouse stoves (as a rule, iron stoves, built into a brick heat storage device).
We ventilate the steam room and lie down on the bed. My personal bathhouse attendant, VVM himself, lets off steam and begins to “wave his veins.”
Now I finally understand what it means to let off steam. I heard hissing, but at my altitude I didn’t feel anything until I was hit by a cloud of “waving” hot steam. I have never felt anything like this before when waving a broom at 120 degrees.
It turns out that this is a BROOM - a thrill....
Then they doused it, then they doused it with cold....
And it’s warm on the stone bed, you don’t want to leave...
Then the fog with mint and sea salt- you feel yourself inhaling.
Then I lay down in the dressing room with my back on the warm floor (22 degrees) - the floor seems so soft and comfortable.
That's all. Vigor in the body, all fatigue is relieved and there is nothing so heavy that it was after 120 degrees, and I don’t want to sleep - so, I’m writing at night.
Apparently the body did not have to defend itself and lower the temperature to 28 degrees, as in the steam room of 90 degrees.
As soon as I get to 90 degrees, I’ll check once again that the T is lowered to 28, I saw this and I basically don’t drink all my life.
This is Maslov's bathhouse.
Good afternoon, dear forum members.
I read your discussions on the forum with great interest. For a long time I couldn’t decide what kind of bathhouse to build in my house. Thanks to this site I learned about the existence of the BSR. However, having not experienced the bathhouse first hand, I did not dare to make a final decision, and I considered it a mistake to reinvent the wheel without taking into account the author’s accumulated experience. Thus, I contacted Viktor Maslov and, together with my wife, went to take a steam bath in a bathhouse 750 kilometers away (I live in Minsk).
The impressions that both Victor’s family and the bathhouse made on us exceeded all expectations.
I will not describe the process itself, since it has been discussed here several times and in sufficient detail. It’s just that at the moment I have finally decided for myself that I will have a Maslova bathhouse at home.
Maybe not everyone will have the opportunity or time to visit Maslova, so I will describe the trip in more detail.
I have to visit Moscow often. Apparently the frantic pace of life in the capital leaves its mark on its residents, so the warm welcome from the hosts was a pleasant surprise for us.
Since childhood, a bathhouse has been the norm for me because I lived in the private sector, albeit in Minsk. And even now there is rarely a week without taking a steam bath. Many of my friends have built saunas in their homes, most often in the basement. The disadvantages are obvious. A traditional Russian bathhouse should be located in a separate building. I have neither the opportunity nor the desire to build a separate bathhouse, because although I don’t consider myself an amateur, I’m also not a fan.
Now directly about the RBM. The bathhouse is located almost in the center of the house and serves as the well-known Russian stove. While resting, Victor explained that he almost never turns it off. The bathhouse is always ready for use and is used daily and quite intensively. To begin with, we were sent to warm up for thirty minutes. We didn’t expect that at such a low temperature it was possible to sweat and warm up so thoroughly. They left the bathhouse not because they were tired, but because time was up. The owners turn on the steam generator less often and heat it up daily. The benefits of this procedure are undeniable, since the atmosphere in the bathhouse resembles a well-heated Russian stove, on which more than one generation of our ancestors grew up.
After we had rested a bit, the hosts took us up. Having the opportunity to take a good steam in the bathhouse was the decisive moment for me to make a decision. You can just warm up, even if not with such pleasure, in the infrared cabin, and in Turkish hamam. It was unexpected that in a stone steam room you can warm it up so well with a broom. And you can enjoy the procedure for quite a long time because even when the parka is thrown up, it is much easier to breathe than in a traditional steam room. The feeling is simply great. Coming out of the steam room, we lay on the grass for quite a long time, which indicates that we had thoroughly warmed up.
The possibilities of the bathhouse were not exhausted there. We had a vacuum massage using blue clay, turpentine and other ingredients. The composition of the products used was explained in detail to my wife.
After another vacation, we experienced the effect of the scrub, and as we were able to see, it is very convenient to carry out any procedures in the bathhouse that usually require visiting a salon. The shower located right in the bathhouse turned out to be very useful.
Thus, more than four hours passed through very pleasant procedures and equally pleasant conversations.
More functional, hygienic, comfortable, compact bath Neither I nor my wife could imagine it. Victor answered all my questions.
The question of the name of the bathhouse was discussed on the forum. I would like to say a phrase that the Germans with whom we worked for quite a long time told me: “If you yourself do not love, value and respect yourself, then why should others do this?” In general, I would like any worthy achievements to be associated with Slavic names and surnames. There is no need to continue the Columbus tradition.
I regret that Viktor Maslov stopped visiting this forum. I will be happy to thank him again for the attention he paid to us. Even having visited the Maslov bathhouse in any bathhouse complex, we could not find out so much. I would also like to say that if Victor wants to promote his idea in our region, I will be happy to provide any assistance.
In addition to traditional types of baths, which embody centuries-old folk experience, innovative models. We are talking about modern baths created by scientist-engineers who were able to combine scientific achievements and traditional knowledge in their inventions. One of these baths that became widely known was the Russian Maslov Bath (RBM), named after its developer, Maslov.
The main idea of Maslov’s bathhouse is healing in a Russian stove
Once upon a time in villages in Rus' there was a wonderful method of healing. Its meaning was that a wooden flooring was laid in the mouth of a well-heated and slightly cooled Russian stove. A man lay on top of him, wanting to improve his health. After this, the oven damper was closed. Thanks to the warmth emanating from everyone internal surfaces stove, the person began to actively sweat, his entire body warmed up gently and healing from many ailments occurred.
This steam oven served as a prototype modern bathhouse Maslova. Its difference from other types of baths is that the heat in it comes from all surfaces: walls, sun loungers, walls, ceiling. Under ceramic cladding The baths are hidden by electric panels, thanks to which uniform heating occurs. Getting into such a steam room, a person essentially finds himself inside a large Russian stove - this is exactly the idea that the developer of this wonderful bathhouse pursued.
Temperature and humidity conditions
Soft and deep heating in the Maslov bath occurs at a relatively low temperature of 40-50°C. In this case, the humidity is 10-50%. In such a steam room you can breathe easily, there is no feeling of heat - only comfortable warmth. Surprisingly, in such a “gentle” climate a person sweats a lot, and no less than at 80°C in a sauna steam room. And he gets several times more pleasure!
However, if this climate is not entirely ideal for a steamer, it doesn’t matter. It is not for nothing that Maslova’s bathhouse is considered universal, has almost no contraindications and is suitable for all categories of the population, including pregnant women, children and the elderly. If desired, the temperature can be increased up to 80°C and “steamed” up to 100% humidity.
RBM interior: ceramics, stone, glass, metal
Maslova's bathhouse consists of one room - a kind of bath-shower cabin. The floor, walls, ceiling, sun loungers - everything here is covered with ceramic tiles, natural stone, glass mosaic. A shower is installed near the lounger so that the bathhouse visitor can wash while sitting or lying down, with maximum comfort. You can clean the steam room without any hindrance - there is a drain on the floor for water drainage.
A mandatory element of this steam room is a heat generator (steam generator), which is a rectangular stove-heater in a heat-insulated casing. To save space, the heat generator is usually fixed to the wall, at a height of 1.5 m from the floor.
Heating RBM: electric panels EINT
Maslov's original bathhouse is heated by EINT long-wave infrared panels mounted under facing surfaces. The advantages of these electrical panels are that their range thermal radiation completely coincides with the radiation of the heated wall of a Russian stove. And it is the impact of long heat waves that has a beneficial effect on human health - this has been proven by modern medical research.
The temperature of each panel can be adjusted by changing the degree of heating of the bath surfaces. It has been experimentally proven that for the most comfortable heat for the body, the floor temperature should be in the range of 35-40˚C, sunbeds - 42-50˚C, wall surfaces - 45-50˚C, ceiling - 55-60˚C.
It is important to note that when using EINT panels, energy savings reach 20-30% compared to standard heating systems.
Heat generator: stove-heater for creating steam
In principle, Maslov’s bathhouse can function perfectly without steam. Then its climate will resemble a Finnish sauna, in which it is very low humidity. If you want to plunge into the atmosphere of a Russian bath, turn on the heat generator. This is a small rectangular device filled with heat-storing stones. The stones heat up to desired temperature using a built-in steel heating element.
The heat generator does not serve to heat the room, but solely to generate steam. How? It’s very simple: to increase the air humidity in the bathhouse, you need to splash a ladle of water on the heated stones of the heat generator. Depending on the amount of water poured at a time, air humidity can increase up to 100%.
Is it possible to build a Maslov bathhouse yourself?
A Maslova bathhouse can be built with your own hands only if you can completely recreate the technology for installing this structure. First of all, you will have to buy an electrical panel and a heat generator from the company that owns the rights to install RMB. It is not advisable to replace these parts of the Maslov bathhouse with anything else, as this may lead to the fact that the wiring in the room will not withstand the load and a fire will occur. The electric panels and heat generator developed by Maslov are characterized by minimal electricity consumption and complete safety - this is their great advantage.
After purchasing electrical appliances, you will need to install them in accordance with design features baths, install communications, provide ventilation, install sun loungers and plumbing fixtures, and make ceramic or stone cladding of the surface. As you have already seen, the technology of the RBM device is not simple, therefore, if you are not confident in your abilities, then you should not engage in amateur activities.
High demand gives rise not only to high supply, but also to all sorts of scammers who make counterfeits in an attempt to profit from a well-known and respected brand. We urge you to carefully check everything you need when purchasing regulatory documentation, since frivolity can be fraught with at least health problems. Contact only official representatives:
Created by analogy with a vaulted Russian stove, Maslova's bathhouse combines all the advantages of traditional types of bathhouses, but at the same time is devoid of their disadvantages. Convenient, multifunctional, providing a unique therapeutic effect, it is considered the best invention in this area over the last hundred years. It was designed and developed by physicist Viktor Maslov, combining traditions with scientific achievements.
By appearance Maslova's bathhouse resembles a hammam, but in fact it has significant differences. In this bath, all surfaces are heated, including the ceiling; the temperature regime is set separately for each part of the room. Thanks to a special steam generator and heat cables, the steam room is heated evenly and quickly. Even at low temperatures (40-45°C), you can fully warm up and sweat in just 20 minutes. At the same time, you can breathe easily in the bathhouse, your head doesn’t hurt, and there’s no strain on your heart. The Maslova bathhouse is suitable for everyone - from lovers of hot Russian steam baths to children and pregnant women, people with poor health.
Another feature of the RBM is ventilation system. It has several operating modes, and for each of them it creates its own microclimate. The air in the steam room is regularly renewed, so even after a long stay there is no feeling of heaviness or discomfort, as happens when visiting regular bath. The steam room warms up in only 1-1.5 hours, unlike the Turkish and Russian baths.
Comparison of electricity costs and bathhouse diagram
Advantages
Health effect. Deep and uniform heating of the body, which is performed using infrared radiation, soft and bioresonance, helps get rid of many diseases, ranging from common colds to... chronic diseases musculoskeletal system. Regular visits to such a bath strengthen a weakened body, promote skin rejuvenation, and increase vitality.
Hygiene. The internal lining of the bathhouse consists entirely of ceramics, natural stone or glass mosaic, so cleaning can be carried out using any disinfectants. This finish does not absorb moisture, does not change color, does not rot, and compares favorably with wood, which is used in a traditional bathhouse.
Fire safety. During the construction of the bathhouse, exclusively fireproof materials are used, heating panels are installed under the cladding layer, the temperature is strictly controlled using sensors. Thanks to this, the need for fire extinguishing systems is completely eliminated.
Clean air. Regardless of the temperature and humidity conditions, the air in the steam room always remains fresh and clean. Regular metal stoves When heating a bathhouse, tiny particles of rust and dust are released, as well as a certain amount of carbon monoxide from the burning of oxygen. The heat generator created by Maslov is devoid of such shortcomings and ensures that the steam room is filled with light and clean superheated steam.
Ease of use. Warming up the room is very fast, and control is carried out using sensors. To warm up the bath, you need to turn on the touch panel and select a mode. If desired, the RBM is equipped remote control and connects to a tablet or phone.
The first thing that amazes is the controllability of the modes, as well as the remote tablet itself
Various temperature conditions.
Using the control panel, one of the presented thermal modes is selected.
| Mode | Description |
|---|---|
| Beach (children) | all surfaces are heated to 30-35 degrees, the ventilation mode is set to “low ventilation” |
| IR bath | heating of the room is more intense, while in the lower part of the steam room the temperature is about 43 degrees, and under the ceiling up to 65°C. The air is moderately ventilated |
| "Aroma bath" | The average temperature in the steam room is 50 degrees, the main heating is on the ceiling. The heating of the steam generator is set at 400°C, the steam is aromatized with the help of medicinal plants placed in a special container. The ventilation damper is closed and working easy mode air mixing |
| dry hammam | The steam room is heated to 50°C, the ceiling heating is turned off. Ventilation mode – low ventilation |
| wet hammam | When heating the steam room to 50 degrees, the heat generator is additionally turned on and set to 300°C, the humidity is 60-90%. Ventilation mode – low ventilation |
| Russian bath (soft mode) | the seats are heated to 42 degrees, the top of the walls 55, the ceiling 60 degrees. The steam generator heats up to 500°C, the ventilation damper is closed |
| Russian bath (hot mode) | intensive heating up to 65-80°C in the upper part of the steam room and up to 45°C on the surface of the seats. Steam generator heating 700°C, damper closed |
Switching modes, easy to select optimal temperature for every family member, including kids.
Wide range of installation options. In the RBM, the steam room is also a washing room, as it is equipped with a drain and shower mixers. This layout significantly saves space, and therefore you can install a bathhouse even in ordinary apartment, in the attic or basement of a private house, in a spa or fitness center.
Maslova's bathhouse does not require a large room
The Maslova bathhouse is a spacious cabin equipped with heating elements with temperature and humidity sensors. The cabin frame is made of stainless metal, which is covered with a layer of thermal insulation and vapor-proof material. The inside of the bathhouse is lined with two layers of gypsum panels with increased resistance to moisture. A heat-resistant heating cable, assembled in sections for convenience, is attached to the panels, wires are laid and control sensors are connected. The whole thing is covered with a galvanized steel mesh on top, onto which a layer of heat-resistant cement-based plaster is applied. After drying, the surface is treated with deep penetration waterproofing compounds.
The interior of the cabin includes one or two sunbeds anatomical shape, shower, special heater-thermos and drain. Additionally, ergonomic chairs, an ice maker and a shower bucket, foot baths and a massage shower can be installed. The surface of the shelves is divided into three parts - for the head, body and legs, and each of them has its own sensors and heating elements.
Finishing is predominantly natural materials: soapstone, shungite and marble, jadeite and basalt, as well as ceramic tile, glass mosaic.
Interior and procedures in the RBM
The adhesive mixtures used to attach the cladding must be resistant to moisture and high temperatures. Entrance door for a bathhouse they are usually made of tempered glass with a tinted coating, door frame can be either wooden or metal. The control panel for the bathhouse is moved outside of it, into a separate technical room, and the screen for selecting modes is usually mounted on the wall of the dressing room.
Bathhouse interior (dressing room)
Lighting and ventilation
To illuminate the bathhouse, 12 V halogen sealed lamps are usually used. To make the light in the steam room dim and promote relaxation, the lamps, when mounted on the ceiling, are covered with special screens with small holes.
If the lighting is mounted on walls, recesses are first made for the light bulbs. Additionally, you can install devices for lighting effects or sound background. Pleasant light music and dim light help the body to relax faster and temporarily get rid of extraneous thoughts and negative emotions.
The ventilation system design provides several operating modes when using the bathhouse:
- forced ventilation of the steam room during warming up and massage;
- blocking the exhaust vent during vaping;
- burst ventilation for airing the room after bath procedures.
For air flow into the steam room they do vent from the dressing room or leave a wide gap at the bottom of the door.
At the same time, the dressing room itself must be equipped with exhaust ventilation. When air enters the dressing room, it passes through a special low-temperature heater made of ceramic. This ensures normal air exchange in the room without lowering the temperature. The ventilation system must be equipped with a throttle valve and a condensate collector.
Long-wave infrared panels are used to heat the cabin. The housing has rectangular shape, on the back side there is heat-reflecting insulation (mainly penofol). Working surface panels warms up to 50-60°C, which corresponds to the temperature of a well-heated Russian stove.
The wavelength of these devices has the most beneficial effect on the human body. Each panel is equipped with a multichannel thermostat with sensors that allow you to set the temperature with an accuracy of 1 degree. Each section of the steam room has its own temperature range:
- sunbeds, seats – from 41 to 43°C;
- backrests of sunbeds – from 43 to 46°C;
- walls from the floor to the middle - 45-50°C;
- upper part of the walls – from 55 to 60°C;
- slopes – from 60 to 70°C;
- ceiling – from 65 to 80°C;
- flooring – from 35 to 40°C.
The technical conditions for installing electrical wiring in the RBM must be exactly the same as for standard kitchen With electric stove. In steam heating mode, the power consumption is 3 kW for a single cabin and 10.5 kW for a cabin with an area of 5 m2. About 300 W are consumed in standby mode; when operating a steam room, consumption increases to 2 kW. Compared to an electric heater used in a steam room of the same volume, infrared panels are much more economical.
It takes approximately 1.5 hours to heat up the bath, and the heaters operate at full power all this time. As soon as the temperature reaches the set value, power consumption is reduced. The thermostat maintains the temperature automatically, and by setting the parameters, you can safely enjoy your bath procedures. The control interface is very simple; modes are selected by touching the icons on the display with your finger.
The popularity of RBM contributed to the creation and development of water-heated panels - Maslov's aquapanels.
They have a rectangular shape, are filled with water through a small hole in the bottom, and are conveniently attached to flat surfaces. For production, duralumin is used. It is easier to install such panels than electric ones; they do not require additional waterproofing; the cladding can be attached directly to the duralumin using heat-resistant glue.
Thanks to the creation of aqua panels, it became possible to equip mobile saunas on wheels, where heating of the coolant is provided by a diesel oven.
But even for stationary conditions, mobile baths are great solution– assembling a RBM in an apartment or private house is now not difficult. When installing such panels on the ceiling and walls, heat-resistant wood or bamboo can be used as cladding for the bathhouse. At the same time, the floor and sunbeds are still covered with ceramics.
Heat generator device
Heat generator – photo
The heaters used in the Maslov bathhouse were designed specifically for such cabins. They were called “Heat Generator”, abbreviated as “ZhG”. It is a double metal container with heating elements and stones laid on top.
LG does not heat the room, since there is no need for it, but only produces steam. The internal tank is protected by a thick layer of insulation, so the outer walls do not heat up above 65°C. The dimensions of the heat generator and the power of the heating element are selected depending on the size of the RBM. You can put two in one steam room at once, set to different temperature conditions. Then, at the request of the steamers, they can receive steam that differs in temperature and humidity.
To obtain “light” steam, that is, very superheated steam, a steel funnel is installed between the stones of the heat generator, into which water is added in small portions. Water falls to the bottom of the hot tank and begins to boil and evaporate, and steam, passing between metal elements and stones, heats up to the required temperature.
In early models of steam generators, cast iron plates were used along with stones. They were installed close to the heating elements, in the hottest zone, increasing the heat capacity of the device and extending its service life.
Heat generator diagram 2002
And yet, cast iron has one significant drawback - under the influence of steam it rusts, and the carbon that is released turns into carbon monoxide during oxidation. All this, together with dust from collapsing stones, gets into the air of the steam room. And although the amount of carbon monoxide, dust particles and rust is minimal, the negative impact on the body is still felt, especially when visiting the bathhouse regularly. In new modifications of steam generators, cast iron is replaced with stainless steel rods. The rods are located inside special pipes, also made of heat-resistant anti-corrosion steel. Mounted on top of the pipes steel sheet with low sides on which stones are laid. To generate superheated steam, a heat dispenser is mounted on one of the pipes inside the housing - a stainless steel cylindrical container equipped with a water seal and a replaceable nozzle.
The heat generator is attached to one of the walls of the bathhouse at a height of 1.5 m from the floor. So that the steel body of the gas generator does not stand out against the background of the walls, it is lined with ceramic tiles to match the interior.
DIY BSR construction
Building a Maslov bathhouse on your own is not at all easy, because this will require certain skills not only in construction, but also in working with electrical equipment. If you have such skills and you are eager to create this miracle bathhouse at home, first you will have to purchase ready-made factory panels for walls, floors and ceilings, as well as a steam generator and other components.
You should only purchase electrical equipment for RBM from a company that owns the rights to manufacture and install it. These rights are possessed only by Bani Maslova LLC (www.bani-maslova.ru). The company has all the necessary permits and patents for the production and sale of Maslov baths, which guarantees the complete safety of the devices, their efficiency and minimal energy consumption. In addition, all baths ordered from this company are tested by the inventor, Viktor Valentinovich Maslov. Purchasing analogue equipment from other manufacturers does not provide such a guarantee and can lead to negative consequences, for example, power overload and fire.
The RBM can be located separately from other buildings, or it can be located directly in the house. The first option will cost more, since it will require the construction of a metal frame with high-quality insulation and waterproofing. Additionally, you will need to install pipes for water supply and drainage, and install electrical wiring. The second option is much more convenient and cheaper, because the bathhouse is located indoors, where wiring and sewage already exist.
Modular cabins with duralumin aqua panels for individual bath assembly have standard sizes of 2.2x2.2 m and 1.5x2 m, so they do not take up much space. Most often, a home RBM is installed in the bathroom or pantry. In addition to the cabin itself, a small area of the area will be needed for the technical room where the automation will be located. If the ceiling height is high, you can make a technical area directly above the steam room.
Prices for aqua panels
aquapanel
Step 1. Determine the most best option placement of the bath and draw up a drawing. To the dimensions of the cabin, it is necessary to add at least 10 cm on each side for heat and waterproofing of the room. An area of 1.7 x 1 m is sufficient for a dressing room, and even less for a technical room. Immediately think about where the shower with mixer and drain will be located in order to minimize the cost of laying additional pipes. That is why the location of the cabin in the bathroom is considered an ideal option: there is water supply and drainage, ventilation too, there is enough space. You can perform any hygiene and SPA procedures in the RBM, so it completely replaces the bathroom.
One more important element is a sun lounger. Depending on the modification of the bathhouse, the cabin is equipped with one or two sunbeds, which are a metal frame with a heated top panel. If desired, you can lay out the base of the lounger from hollow brick, so the structure will receive additional strength and a more solid appearance after cladding.
Faucets should be located on the side of the sun loungers, and the heat generator should be located between them, on the wall opposite the door. If there is only one lounger, the heat generator is hung on the opposite wall at a height of 1.5 m.
Step 2. According to the drawing, the exit points for pipes, electrical cables and ventilation are marked in the room, and holes are drilled in the walls. For water supply, ½ inch pipes are used, for drainage with a diameter of 50 mm, so the holes must be appropriate.
Step 3. Mark the location of the shelves and lay them out of brick. The shape of the shelves is rectangular, dimensions are 2.3x0.8x0.7 m and 2.3x0.5x0.7 m. The masonry can be solid or in the form of a bench, when brick blocks are laid out on the sides and connected with metal channels or corners. There is another row of brick on top of the metal, and then the entire structure is plastered with cement mortar.
Step 4. Next, the room needs to be completely insulated. The walls and ceiling are covered with slabs of basalt insulation or other non-flammable material. The whole thing should be covered with foil on top and secured at the seams with aluminum tape. To insulate the floor, use foil plates, since it will also be heated. When insulating, do not forget to make cutouts in the thermal insulation for holes for pipes, cables and ventilation ducts.
Prices for basalt insulation
basalt insulation
Step 5. The panels are unpacked and the cabin is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions, which must be included with the heating elements. You can pre-assemble the structure in a spacious room, attaching fasteners in order to more accurately understand its structure. This will help avoid mistakes and save time. Cables and tubes are taken out to the technical room, inserted ventilation duct, connect the drain ladder to the sewer pipe.
Step 6. Now you can start tiling the surfaces with ceramic tiles. Be sure to use heat-resistant glue, because the tiles will heat up to 50-60 degrees. When facing, maintain uniformity of seams, because in small room any defect will be very noticeable. Do not allow glue to get on the front of the tile, and if this happens, wipe it off immediately with a clean rag.
Step 7 On the wall between the sunbeds at a height of 1.5 m from the floor, a heat generator is mounted on brackets, which is also lined with ceramics on the outside. After that they hang door leaf made of heat-resistant glass, another ventilation duct with a condensate drain and a throttle valve is installed in the dressing room.
Step 8 In the technical area, a cable is connected to the automation system for controlling the bathhouse, and it is led out to the power supply panel. The control display is mounted on the wall of the dressing room at eye level. The electrical cable must be connected strictly according to the diagrams that are necessarily included with the equipment. It is best if an experienced electrician does this, because the slightest inaccuracy can damage the system or cause a short circuit in the network.
Indications and contraindications for the use of RBM
Banya Maslova can cure many diseases with the right approach. Indications to use such a bath are:
- chronic heart disease;
- hypertension in the initial stage;
- bronchitis and pneumonia;
- epilepsy, various neuroses and depression;
- problems in the endocrine system;
- allergies of various types;
- stomach ulcer.
In addition, regular visits to the RBM are recommended for immunocompromised children and pregnant women. Bath procedures with uniform heating of the whole body help get rid of toxicosis, fetal hypoxia, and help reduce blood loss during childbirth.
Of course, in order to be completely cured, it takes time and patience; under no circumstances should you abuse the bathhouse or stay in it longer than prescribed. Special attention You need to pay attention to contraindications, otherwise, instead of improving your health, you will get a completely opposite result.
Contraindications:
- all types of acute infectious diseases;
- sharp exacerbations of inflammatory processes;
- problems with cerebral circulation;
- heart attack and related conditions;
- renal failure;
- third stage hypertension.
Proper use of the Maslova bath will help restore tone, gain energy and simply enjoy life.
Video – Russian bath Maslova
Let's talk about this creation option bath complex, like Maslov’s Russian bathhouse. Let’s evaluate what exactly is different about such a bathhouse, and how you can create it on your site with your own hands. Of course, let’s not forget to find out the benefits and possible disadvantages Maslov's personal bathhouse.
Traditionally, baths are divided according to national differences. Finnish sauna, Japanese furaco, Turkish hammam... There are few named baths, they began to appear only recently, already in our century. A special version of the Russian bath was invented by physicist Viktor Maslov. He managed to combine Russian steam room traditions with the latest scientific achievements and developments.
Maslov's Russian bathhouse is, in fact, a fairly spacious cabin, which is equipped with special infrared heating elements; the system includes temperature and humidity sensors. The cabin frame is made of stainless metal, followed by thermal insulation and vapor-proof materials. The inside of the cabin is lined with two layers of moisture-resistant plaster. It is to these panels that the heating cable, already assembled in sections, is attached. On top is a layer of galvanized steel mesh, plaster and then finishing. Other options are also possible; as a separate building, the Maslova bathhouse can be built traditionally, like a log house, but infrared heating elements- a required detail.
The result is a bathhouse with the following distinctive features:
- The steam room in the Maslova bathhouse is immediately equipped with mixers and a drain. That is, the steam room simultaneously becomes a washing room, and hygiene procedures can be carried out here. This approach allows you to save a lot of space, so Maslov’s bathhouse can, in principle, be installed even in an apartment;
- Interior decoration it resembles not a traditional steam room with wooden shelves, but a hammam. Finishing: ceramic tiles, mosaics, a natural stone, including marble, jadeite, basalt, goldite, shungite;
- The Maslova bathhouse is equipped with an infrared steam-heat generator. It is closed from convection in the thermos housing. It turns out to be a special thermos heater that allows you to add steam if desired. Moreover, heating is arranged according to the zones of the shelves - for the legs, body and head;
- Ventilation in such a bathhouse is always forced, “volley”.
Controlling the microclimate in the Maslov bathhouse is very simple - there are sensors and a panel with which you can select the desired mode. Moreover, there are quite a lot of modes:
| Mode | Description |
| Children's | The temperature inside the steam-washing room is not higher than 35 °C, there is poor ventilation |
| IR bath | Under the ceiling the temperature reaches 65 °C, below - up to 45 °C. Ventilation is on moderately |
| Aroma bath | Average temperature 50 °C, steam generator set to 400 °C, healing, aromatic herbs are used, ventilation is blocked |
| Dry hammam | In the bathhouse 50 °C, ceiling heating is turned off, ventilation is poor |
| Wet hammam | The temperature is the same, but the heat generator turns on at 300 °C, humidity reaches 90%, ventilation is poor |
| Soft Russian bath | The seats are heated to 42 °C, under the ceiling - up to 60 °C, the steam generator is turned on at 500 °C, the ventilation is closed |
| Hot Russian bath | The seats are heated to 45 °C, the temperature under the ceiling reaches 80 °C, the steam generator is turned on at 700 °C, the ventilation is turned off. |
The Maslova bathhouse has many advantages:
- Heats up quickly, no firewood needed, simple controls and big choice modes;
- Fire safety, because there is simply no stove, just like wood finishing;
- It’s easy to keep clean - the steam room already has a shower mixer, and cleaning tiles or stone is easy;
- Superheated steam is light, clean, comfortable;
- Need a little space compact version combining a steam room and a washing room;
- Maslova's bathhouse gives a healing effect; soft infrared radiation allows you to get rid of colds, back pain, and rejuvenates the skin.
However, Maslov’s bathhouse is also subject to criticism. Connoisseurs note that IR radiation used to heat a steam room is no longer a real Russian bathhouse. Where is the fragrant firewood, where is the process of kindling and monitoring the stove? In addition, equipment for heating a Maslov bath will cost more than building or purchasing a conventional stove. And it’s difficult to arrange everything yourself without having the proper skills to work with an infrared radiation system.
Experts believe that Maslov’s bathhouse has more advantages. She got rid of the disadvantages of a dry sauna and a wet hammam, taking the best from the traditional Russian bath. Is this so - see for yourself by arranging such a bathhouse at home.
