Pintahiomakoneet

Pintahiomakoneet, also known as "pintahioma" or "pintahiomakone," are a type of traditional Finnish sauna stove. These stoves are designed to heat the sauna room by burning wood, typically birch or pine, in a controlled manner. The name "pintahiomakone" translates to "sauna stove" in Finnish, reflecting their primary function.

The construction of pintahiomakoneet varies, but they generally consist of a metal or stone base, a firebox, and a chimney. The firebox is where the wood is burned, and the heat is then distributed throughout the sauna room through a series of pipes or channels. Some models also include a water jacket around the firebox to help regulate the temperature and reduce smoke.

Pintahiomakoneet are often used in traditional Finnish saunas, known as "savusauna," which are typically unheated and rely on the heat from the stove to warm the room. They are also used in modern saunas, where they can provide a more controlled and efficient heating method compared to traditional wood-burning stoves.

The use of pintahiomakoneet has declined in recent years due to the increasing popularity of electric and gas-fired sauna stoves. However, they remain an important part of Finnish sauna culture and are still used in many traditional saunas.