Slovyanka moonshine machine is a blow to the crisis
- alembic;
- greenhouse;
- instantaneous refrigerator;
- connecting pipes.
The brew tank is equipped with a bimetallic thermometer, which allows you to control the steam temperature with high accuracy. Cube capacity - 12 liters. This is enough for home use. With proper brewing for one distillation session can be obtained before 3 liters of moonshine strength 55-60C.
Moonshine machine "Slavyanka"
The design of the device requires re-distillation. Even the presence of a dry steamer allows you to get raw alcohol insufficiently purified from fusel oils and essential components. But when re-distilled, which takes a minimum of time (the rate of secondary distillation is about 3 l / year) it turns out quite suitable for drinking.
Manufacturing materials
The moonshine machine is made of AISI stainless steel 304 (12Х1Н10Т). This is one of the best steels, designed for use in acidic and alkaline environments with a high concentration of chemically active components. Corrosion resistance is maintained up to 900C at pressures up to 2 and more atmospheres. These properties are more than enough for a household moonshine machine.
Alembic
The seams of the distilling cube leave much to be desired
The thickness of the walls and bottom is of some concern. The thickness of the bottom is stated in the passport of the device 2-3 mm, depending on the manufacturer, which is not specified, and the walls - 1 mm. With a careful attitude, the device retains its appearance and performance for a long time, but with side impacts or falls, even from a small height, dents appear very quickly. And the fall is almost inevitable. The removal of the refrigerator away from the axis of the device and its large enough capacity cause the appearance of a noticeable moment of force, aimed at overturning the installation when turning on running water. This is especially noticeable when the tank is not fully loaded.
The thickness of the bottom in the prospectus is indicated in 2 or 3 mm. This discrepancy casts doubt on the accuracy of these figures and is a belief, that it does not exceed 1-1,5 mm. At slow heating on a gas or electric stove uneven distribution of thermal energy is imperceptible, but if you turn on the gas at full power, then burning braga is quite possible.
Tank capacity in 12 liters provides an effective amount of not more 10 l. The conical shape of the upper part reduces the risk of ejection of malt or foam into the pipeline when heated too much, but the small diameter of the tank does not completely eliminate it. Another disadvantage is not too large diameter of the filler neck - 7,5 cm. When filling the tank it is necessary to use a funnel, which is not included. It is quite convenient to pour out a bard - it remains in a tank close 6-7 liters and lift the cube is easy. The side handles are quite comfortable, and the conical shape of the upper part allows you to pour all the brag without residue and wash the cube.
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Sukhoparnik
Made in the form of a cylindrical removable container with a volume of about 1 l, in the non-detachable version, it performs its functions fairly well. When distilled close 10 liters of brew, he does not have time to fill with phlegm, even half and be afraid to clog the pipes. Definitely, therefore, the designers provided for the installation of a drain cock. Although in devices of this price category, they are almost non-existent.
Refrigerator
For the device capacity 12 liters refrigerator "Slavyanka" has enough power. Five turns of tube length 1,2 m and diameter 6 mm provide excellent flowability, and quite reliable condensation of alcohol vapors and condensate cooling to 35 - 40С. The vertical location of the refrigerator eliminates the accumulation of fusel oils and the formation of sediment in the spiral of the tube.
Pipelines
The diameter of the connecting tubes is 6-8 mm They are quite able to provide normal passage of vapors and condensate, but the strength of the installation leaves much to be desired. Again, there are significant moments of strength - the removal of the refrigerator more than 30 cm away from the tank axis causes significant loads on the couplings, tube, tank lid and neck. If you use the device often, then its service life is limited.
Silicone gaskets are reliable and confidently hold the seal. They are not afraid of overheating, perfectly washable and reusable. In case of failure, due to excessive tightening of the nuts, they can be cut from a suitable silicone sheet. This is the least vulnerable part of the Slovyanka moonshine machine..
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