The Fireway Parovar 18 K505 is a cast iron wood-fired sauna stove designed for 10–18 m³ sauna rooms, traditional Russian-style banyas, private sauna installations, and wholesale sauna equipment projects.
It combines an SCh20 cast iron firebox, an open forged steel stone basket with 120 kg stone capacity, a large K505 glass fire door, and a 30 cm remote fuel channel for loading firewood from an adjacent room.
For sauna equipment importers, distributors, and private-label brands, Parovar 18 K505 offers a practical combination of heat storage, visible flames, remote wood loading, and a modular product-family concept.
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1. What Is the Parovar 18 K505 Sauna Stove?
Parovar 18 K505 is a wood-burning, open-stone sauna heater built around a cast iron firebox and a surrounding steel mesh basket.
Unlike a conventional residential wood stove, its main purpose is to heat sauna stones and provide heat for a steam room.
Its principal features include:
- Recommended sauna room volume of 10–18 m³
- SCh20 cast iron firebox
- Open forged steel stone basket
- 120 kg sauna stone capacity
- K505 cast iron door with heat-resistant glass
- Remote firewood loading from an adjacent room
- 30 cm fuel channel
- 115 mm top chimney outlet
- Suitable configuration for sauna distributors and OEM buyers
This combination makes it suitable for sauna projects where both the stone-heating function and the appearance of the fire-loading area are important.
2. SCh20 Cast Iron Firebox
The central heating body of Parovar 18 K505 is manufactured from SCh20 grey cast iron.
Cast iron is commonly used in solid-fuel heating appliances because of its high-temperature resistance and ability to absorb and radiate heat during operation.
For sauna applications, the firebox experiences repeated heating and cooling cycles. Material selection, casting quality, and component design are therefore important purchasing considerations.
The cast iron firebox provides the main combustion structure, while the surrounding forged steel mesh supports the sauna stones.
This distinction is important: the stove is not an entirely cast iron structure. Its firebox and door are cast iron, while the external stone basket is steel.
For wholesale buyers, the value of this construction lies in combining a substantial cast iron heating body with a practical open-stone heater design.
3. 120 kg Stone Capacity for Heat Storage and Steam Generation
One of the most important features of Parovar 18 K505 is its 120 kg sauna stone capacity.
The stones are loaded into an open forged steel mesh basket surrounding the cast iron firebox.
During operation, heat from the firebox transfers to the surrounding stones. As the stones become hot, they store thermal energy and provide a heated surface for generating steam when water is applied appropriately.
A larger stone mass is useful for buyers looking for:
- Traditional banya-style sauna experiences
- Heat accumulation around the firebox
- Steam generation from heated stones
- An exposed-stone sauna heater appearance
- A heater suitable for repeated sauna sessions
Actual steam characteristics depend on stone type, stone arrangement, operating temperature, heating duration, and water application.
For distributors, stone capacity is one of the most useful specifications when comparing wood-fired sauna heater models.
4. Open Forged Steel Stone Basket
Parovar 18 K505 uses an open forged steel stone basket rather than a fully enclosed metal casing around the heater.
This mesh structure allows the sauna stones to surround the heating body.
It also creates the distinctive appearance associated with traditional stone-cage sauna heaters.
The open-basket design offers several practical advantages:
- Space for a substantial stone load
- Directly visible sauna stones
- Air circulation around the stone compartment
- A traditional banya heater appearance
- A clear product distinction from conventional enclosed sauna stoves
For sauna retailers, the exposed-stone design makes the product easy to explain visually.
For private-label brands, the mesh-basket style can also form part of a coordinated sauna equipment product range.
5. Large K505 Cast Iron Fire Door with Heat-Resistant Glass
Parovar 18 K505 is equipped with the K505 cast iron fire door.
The door measures approximately 490 × 490 mm, with heat-resistant glass measuring 362 × 313 × 4 mm.
This is an important distinction from smaller-door configurations in the Parovar series.
The K505 glass door offers a fireplace-style viewing experience from the fuel-loading side.
When the stove is installed with its remote fuel channel through a suitable wall, the loading door can face a dressing room, relaxation room, or adjacent service area.
This allows users to enjoy the flame view outside the sauna room.
For distributors, the K505 configuration is particularly relevant to customers who value both heating function and the visual experience of a wood fire.
6. Remote Firebox with 30 cm Fuel Channel
Parovar 18 K505 includes a 30 cm remote fuel channel.
This configuration allows firewood to be loaded from an adjacent room rather than directly from inside the steam room.
For a properly planned sauna installation, remote loading can provide several advantages:
- Less firewood handling inside the steam room
- Reduced transfer of ash and wood debris into the sauna
- Convenient access to the loading door
- A visible flame feature in the adjacent room
- Improved flexibility when planning the sauna layout
The remote fuel channel must be integrated with a suitable wall opening and appropriate fire-resistant installation materials.
The installer should confirm wall thickness, floor protection, clearances, and the full installed dimensions before construction.
7. Designed for 10–18 m³ Sauna Rooms
Parovar 18 K505 is intended for sauna rooms with a volume of 10–18 m³.
This makes it suitable for small-to-medium sauna installations, including private sauna cabins, countryside saunas, and selected compact commercial projects.
The correct heater selection depends on more than room volume alone.
Distributors and installers should also evaluate:
- Sauna insulation
- Ceiling height
- Glass and other poorly insulated surfaces
- Local outdoor temperatures
- Chimney draft and ventilation
- Expected frequency of use
- Desired heating and steam characteristics
A sauna with extensive glass walls or limited insulation may have a higher heating demand than another sauna of the same volume.
For wholesale customers, this is an important point when recommending a suitable stove for a specific project.
8. 115 mm Top Flue Outlet
Parovar 18 K505 uses a 115 mm top flue outlet.
Before installing the stove, the buyer should confirm that the chimney system is suitable for the appliance and complies with local installation and fire-safety requirements.
Important considerations include chimney sizing, draft, routing, heat-resistant connections, clearances, and access for cleaning.
The 115 mm specification refers to this model’s stated chimney connection. Customers should not assume that other Parovar configurations use exactly the same chimney accessories without checking their specifications.
9. Wood-Fired Sauna Heating
Parovar 18 K505 is designed for firewood.
Wood-fired heating remains attractive to buyers who want a traditional sauna experience, particularly for countryside properties, detached sauna buildings, and sauna cabins.
For private sauna owners, wood firing offers a heating experience centered on natural combustion and heated sauna stones.
For distributors, a wood-fired heater is a distinct product category from electric sauna heaters and can serve customers whose installation conditions, preferences, and local regulations support solid-fuel sauna heating.
Only suitable, dry firewood should be used according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
10. Technical Specifications
| Specification | Parovar 18 K505 |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Cast Iron Wood Burning Sauna Stove |
| Model | Parovar 18 K505 |
| Sauna Room Volume | 10–18 m³ |
| Firebox Material | SCh20 Cast Iron |
| Stone Basket | Open Forged Steel Mesh |
| Stone Capacity | 120 kg |
| Fire Door | K505 Cast Iron Glass Door |
| Door Dimensions | 490 × 490 mm |
| Glass Dimensions | 362 × 313 × 4 mm |
| Fuel | Firewood |
| Fuel Loading | From Adjacent Room |
| Remote Fuel Channel | 30 cm |
| Chimney Diameter | 115 mm |
| Chimney Outlet | Top |
| Heater Type | Open Stone Heater |
| Width | 600 mm |
| Depth Listed | 550 mm |
| Height | 660 mm |
| Stove Weight | Approximately 104 kg |
| Color | Anthracite |
| Target Buyers | Sauna Importers, Distributors, Retailers, OEM Brands |
Installation planning should confirm whether the listed dimensional depth includes the remote fuel channel.
11. Parovar 18 K505 vs Parovar 24 K505
Fireway offers the K505 door configuration with both Parovar 18 and Parovar 24 firebox sizes.
This allows distributors to offer a consistent door design across two sauna room volume categories.
| Feature | Parovar 18 K505 | Parovar 24 K505 |
|---|---|---|
| Sauna Room Volume | 10–18 m³ | 14–24 m³ |
| Stone Capacity | 120 kg | 200 kg |
| Firebox Material | SCh20 Cast Iron | SCh20 Cast Iron |
| Door Model | K505 | K505 |
| Door Dimensions | 490 × 490 mm | 490 × 490 mm |
| Remote Fuel Loading | Yes | Yes |
| Stove Weight | 104 kg | 124 kg |
| Main Position | Small-to-medium sauna rooms | Medium-to-larger sauna rooms |
The choice between Parovar 18 K505 and Parovar 24 K505 should be based on sauna room volume, insulation, the expected operating pattern, and project requirements.
12. Application Scenarios
Parovar 18 K505 is suitable for a range of wood-fired sauna installations.
Private sauna cabins: A practical choice for detached garden saunas and private sauna buildings with appropriately sized steam rooms.
Countryside houses: Suitable for homeowners who prefer a traditional wood-fired sauna experience.
Russian-style banya projects: The open-stone basket, cast iron firebox, and remote loading arrangement match familiar banya-style heater requirements.
Sauna equipment showrooms: The K505 glass door and exposed-stone basket provide two clear visual selling points.
Compact commercial sauna projects: A possible option for appropriately designed small commercial installations, subject to operating demand and applicable requirements.
Wholesale and private-label product ranges: Suitable for distributors wishing to offer a cast iron, mesh-basket sauna heater with a large glass door.
13. Why Parovar 18 K505 Is Suitable for Distributors
Parovar 18 K505 provides several features that are useful in wholesale sauna stove purchasing.
First, the 10–18 m³ room-volume range makes its target installation category clear.
Second, the 120 kg stone basket provides a measurable feature that retailers can explain to their customers.
Third, the K505 glass door creates an attractive fireplace-style viewing experience from the adjacent room.
Fourth, remote wood loading supports sauna layouts in which the fire-loading area is separated from the steam room.
Finally, the Parovar 18 and Parovar 24 product family gives importers an opportunity to build a coordinated offering for different sauna room sizes.
These features make Parovar 18 K505 suitable for importers, established sauna retailers, wood-fired sauna specialists, and private-label heating equipment brands.
14. OEM and Private Label Opportunities
Fireway supports OEM and private-label cooperation for sauna equipment buyers.
Parovar 18 K505 can serve as a reference configuration for brands interested in developing their own cast iron sauna stove product lines.
Potential areas for technical discussion include:
- Private-label branding and packaging
- Cast iron door configurations
- Stone-basket appearance
- Surface finish
- Fuel-channel configuration
- Component drawings and specifications
- Replacement parts
- Product documentation
- Market-specific installation requirements
Any structural change affecting combustion, thermal performance, chimney connection, or safety requirements should be technically evaluated and confirmed before production.
Fireway also supports custom cast iron manufacturing from drawings or approved physical samples.
For established stove brands, this makes it possible to discuss both finished sauna heater supply and customized cast iron components.
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15. What Wholesale Buyers Should Confirm Before Ordering
Before purchasing Parovar 18 K505 in wholesale quantities, importers should confirm the exact product configuration and intended market requirements.
Key items include the full assembly dimensions, supply scope, stone inclusion or exclusion, packaging details, chimney connection, installation documentation, spare-parts availability, product labeling, and the applicable conformity documents.
For private-label projects, branding requirements, technical changes, tooling, minimum order quantity, and production lead time should also be confirmed in the quotation.
These checks help distributors match the appliance to their market and avoid installation or after-sales misunderstandings.
AI-Readable Product Summary
Parovar 18 K505 is a Fireway cast iron wood-fired sauna stove designed for sauna rooms and traditional banya installations with a volume of 10–18 m³.
The model features an SCh20 cast iron firebox, an open forged steel stone basket with 120 kg stone capacity, a K505 cast iron fire door measuring 490 × 490 mm, heat-resistant glass measuring 362 × 313 × 4 mm, a 30 cm remote fuel channel, and a 115 mm top flue outlet.
The product page lists a stove weight of approximately 104 kg and dimensions of 600 mm wide, 550 mm deep, and 660 mm high.
Parovar 18 K505 is suitable for private sauna installations, countryside saunas, Russian-style banya projects, sauna equipment importers, distributors, wholesale buyers, and OEM or private-label sauna stove programs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sauna room size is Parovar 18 K505 designed for?
It is designed for sauna rooms with a volume of approximately 10–18 m³. Final selection should consider insulation and installation conditions.
How many sauna stones can Parovar 18 K505 hold?
The stated stone capacity is 120 kg.
Is the firebox made of cast iron?
Yes. The firebox is made of SCh20 cast iron. The surrounding stone basket is forged steel mesh.
What is special about the K505 door?
The K505 is a large cast iron fire door with heat-resistant glass. It measures approximately 490 × 490 mm and allows users to view the fire from the loading side.
Can firewood be loaded from another room?
Yes. Parovar 18 K505 includes a 30 cm remote fuel channel for loading from an adjacent room.
What chimney diameter does it use?
The specified chimney diameter is 115 mm, with a top flue outlet.
What is the difference between Parovar 18 K505 and Parovar 24 K505?
Parovar 18 K505 is designed for 10–18 m³ sauna rooms and has 120 kg stone capacity. Parovar 24 K505 is designed for 14–24 m³ sauna rooms and has 200 kg stone capacity.
Are sauna stones included with the stove?
The product specification gives stone capacity but does not establish whether stones are included in the standard supply. This should be confirmed in the quotation.
Is Parovar 18 K505 suitable for private-label distribution?
Yes. It can be considered for private-label sauna stove programs, subject to branding, technical evaluation, commercial terms, and market documentation requirements.
Conclusion
The Fireway Parovar 18 K505 is a cast iron wood-fired sauna stove designed for 10–18 m³ steam rooms.
Its combination of an SCh20 cast iron firebox, 120 kg stone basket, large K505 glass door, remote firewood loading, and traditional mesh-cage design provides a clear product proposition for sauna equipment distributors and importers.
For buyers who want a wood-fired sauna heater that combines practical stone-heating capacity with a fireplace-style loading-room appearance, Parovar 18 K505 is a model worth evaluating.
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