Moonshine machines "Dobrovar": Advantages and disadvantages
The series of moonshine machines "Dobrovar" differs in a large number of models, which are designed to work with pressure cookers. The equipment is included:
- distillation columns of different lengths, which can be installed in any combination;
- dry greenhouses, usually, collapsible;
- instantaneous refrigerators;
- thermometers;
- alcohol meters.
Moonshine machine "Dobrovar" - a universal installation for home distillation of various alcohol-containing liquids and ordinary water. They allow you to get sugar like a regular moonshine from a classic brew + yeast, and alcoholic beverages from raw fruits and berries.
At repeated distillation on the additionally distillation columns established it is possible to receive alcohol of the highest purification without special pressure.. On its basis, you can make homemade liqueurs, tinctures or high-quality vodka (distilled water will come in handy here).
Model range of devices "Dobrovar"
Models are produced in a series of devices:
- "Katyusha";
- "Friend";
- "Host";
- « Кудесниця»;
- «Распутін»;
- Spartak;
- "Ermak".
They are built on almost the same principle and have capabilities, as a conventional distiller, and distillation column, with some re-equipment. But each of them differs in some feature. Consider briefly each model.
"Friend"
Structurally is a vertical instantaneous refrigerator, which is screwed onto the fitting on the pressure cooker lid. The pressure cooker itself is not included, it should be purchased separately. The refrigerator can be supplemented with a distillation column of any length - they are produced by the same company "AlkoPribor" and are suitable for all models of the series "Dobrovar". Mounting diameter of the column, as well as the refrigerator pipe, is 17 mm.
Device Dobrovar "Comrade"
Only silicone and PVC hoses are included in the delivery set, medical dropper for alcohol selection with the possibility of speed control, passport and instructions. There are no thermometers or manometers.
"Host"
Moonshine machine "Dobrovar Gospodar" is almost no different from the previous model, as well as "Spartacus", and Rasputin. The principle of operation is the same, the only difference is in the size of the refrigerator and the height of the distillation column. On "Rasputin" possibility of installation of the electronic thermometer is provided.
They can be considered modifications of the same device "Dobrovar".
"Magician"
Moonshine machine "Dobrovar Kudesnytsia" can be considered an independent model with quite decent characteristics. Although there is still the same refrigerator with reflux condenser, but distillation tanks with a capacity are on sale in a set 17, 23 and 35 liters, although you can order a distillation nozzle without a tank, for installation on any container of the corresponding volume.
Distilling cubes, included in the kit, equipped with built-in thermometers, and on the distiller it is possible to put in addition the electronic thermometer - for this purpose the special nest is established. An air pipe is also provided for operation in the rectification mode.
The size of the distiller is quite decent, but the possibility of distilling alcohol during redistillation is questionable 6 l / year. This sounds very bizarre.
"Ermak"
Device Dobrovar "Ermak" included
Yermak distillation column height 140 cm and diameter 40 mm capable of production up to 3 l / year. But its size is much larger than the "Witch" and you can believe it. Tsarga is filled with a special stainless steel mesh, which allows you to get alcohol 100 multiple stripping. Ermak is designed to work with large-capacity distilling cubes - up to 50 liters. It is sold in the form of a distillation column without a tank for brewing. But you can buy it by placing an additional order, or mount on any other cube with fitting on 40 mm.
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The device is designed to work with highly flammable raw materials - raw alcohol, therefore it is better to carry out heating by means of an electric stove with the closed spiral or on a cooking surface. Special precautions should be taken when using a gas or wood stove.
"Katyusha"
Katyusha series has the largest number of modifications. It can be found as traditional for "Dobrovar" distillation columns, and devices with dry steamers and coils, for work with stationary refrigerators.
The Katyusha series comes with distilling cubes with a capacity of 17 to 51 liters, specially made for the moonshine machine. Wide neck, cover with 8 lambs (according to users - too much) thermometer, drain cock for bard, which is especially true for large capacity cubes. There are also emergency pressure relief valves, found in moonshine machines made in Russia is quite rare.
Disadvantages of Dobrovar devices
They are not very many and can be considered not even constructive shortcomings, and shortcomings in production. Example, a characteristic fault is the leaking tap of the bard's drain, or rather not a tap, and the weld at the place of its installation. Cover fastening pins in Katyusha devices are often broken..
Design flaw, common to all models, which are equipped with silicone hoses - too thin wall. Even at normal water pressure, the elastic forces cannot hold the hose on the fitting, and they either slip, or begins to flow. And it is difficult to fix silicone with a collar, if you drag a little harder, it just cuts.
Despite the shortcomings, Dobrovar devices in the amateur class are one of the best. The declared professional level is clearly not on their shoulders.
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