What manual work does a wood-fired sauna stove require?
- First, stack the wood logs in the stove. Start with smaller logs, as these are easier to ignite. Tip: Place the larger logs at the bottom and the smaller ones on top. In the sauna stove, the fire burns from top to bottom. Igniting the fire from the top produces fewer emissions.
- Then, open the air vent or ash pan to provide the flames with oxygen.
- Once the fire is fully burning, you can regulate the air supply down so that the fire burns continuously but steadily. Tip: The temperature in the cabin should not exceed 100 degrees. Anything above that would strain the sauna stove wood too much and also overheat the cabin. Besides the fire hazard, overheating can also lead to health problems.
Infusions on a wood sauna stove – what to consider
To keep your sauna stove in good condition for as long as possible, it is important to use water that is free of
- Salt
- Lime
- Iron.
Salt attacks the surface. The metal rusts, leading to premature erosion.
Make sure that the water for the infusion is always poured only over the designated stones. The high temperature differences could deform the sauna stove wood, and splashing water can cause burns.