Mashkovsky's self-contained apparatus: the description of the device and the equipment of the system

Many former residents of the USSR appreciated the advantages of moonshine during the Gorbachev struggle against drunkenness, the so-called "dry law".

Since then, some Russians have been using it, rejecting surrogate shop vodka and cheap counterfeit wines from the retail chain.

Appeared a lot of devices designed to deal with the distillation of this alcohol-containing product in the home, among which very well established self-made apparatus Mashkovsky.

Advantages of moonshine

Moonshine attracts by the fact that for its production there are only natural products. It is also convenient that a rather large palette of sugar-containing raw materials - any jam, berries, fruits, vegetables, wheat, even sweets, is suitable for forcing out moonshine.
Moonshine is versatile: apart from its use as an independent drink, it perfectly suits as a basis for the production of alcohol, similar in quality to "noble" cognacs and whiskey, liqueurs and tinctures, as well as quality vodka.

A bit of history

About strong alcohol, manufactured at home, in Russia is known since the fifteenth century.

It was then called "bread wine", which was used not only as a pleasure potion, but also as a medicine.

The Novgorod Chronicle first mentions this drink in 1533.

This product has been called the sahmon since 1917. The term was assigned to home distillate. Before this drink of this type was called "tavern". After the October Revolution, any illegally produced strong drink began to bear the name of a brewer.

The history of Russian moonshine is conducted from the reign of Ivan the Terrible, when the first tavern was opened. Only wealthy people could visit him. Such a right existed among the oprichniks, which they were very proud of.

Samogon in these institutions was manufactured at a fairly high level. For this, spring water with a certain level of rigidity and specific taste, as well as rye of frost-resistant varieties, was used.

The beverage was cleaned with milk and egg whites, then distilled for a second, resulting in a significant cost.

It is believed that the quality of the Old Russian moonshine exceeded today's cognacs and whiskey.

The prototypes of the apparatus for making strong spirits were still among the alchemists. Private individuals at that time did not have the opportunity to establish such a device, therefore in cities there were "public self-contained devices" producing in a short time a strong alcoholic product in large quantities.

On the quality of the old moonshine

The quality of moonshine was then given great attention. Elizabeth II, this drink was presented as a gift to Voltaire, Karl Linnaeus, Frederick the Great. The yeast was made on specially grown yeast, purified with birch, linden or oak charcoal, filtered with bread, egg whites, milk.

Even the method of purification by freezing was practiced, when the ice deposited on the barrel wall collected all the harmful impurity. Given the high cost of this technology, the cost of the finished beverage was very high, exceeding the cost of French cognac.

Today anyone can afford to buy a home-made device and try at home to produce quality strong alcohol. Very well-proven self-made device "Magarach" Mashkovsky.

Originality of its construction

In this device, the quality of alcohol is given increased attention due to the use of additional devices in the distillation process. The construction of the product is distinguished by two dry-cells.

Alcohol pairs have to undergo a double cleaning: coarse and fine.

Fusel oily liquid flows down the walls of the dryers to the bottom. The design is quite compact, has high performance.

The Mashkovsky's own apparatus has several modifications, differing only in the volume of the distillation cube.

Description of the system

Taking into account the absolute fundamental identity of all modifications, the system can be viewed using the example of one of the models.

For example, consider the moonshine machine "Magarych" Mashkovsky 12-liter.
The material from which it is made is AISI 304 stainless steel. The distillation cube has two handles made of wood to make it convenient to carry it.

A special metal cartridge is fitted to accommodate the coil.

The cooler is equipped with two nozzles intended for connecting hoses, through which a flow of water for cooling is carried out.

Both dry-cells have a vertical arrangement, they are above the distillation cube, which has a volume of 12 liters.

The second supercar is equipped with a built-in bimetallic thermometer. The indicator on it is of the arrow type. Scale range from zero to one hundred and twenty degrees.

The tightness of the joints is very good. The surface of the bottom is even, which positively affects the distillation when using an induction or electric stove. In the process of operation, there are no smells.

About other modifications

Mashkovsky's 13-liter machine also has two dry-cells, a thermometer. The rectification column has been replaced by settling tanks, which purify vapors of alcohol from unnecessary impurities. The lower drying chamber is equipped with a branch pipe, along which the flowing fusel oils are diverted . It is easy to put on a silicone tube and bring it to a collection container.

The Makhachyov Moonshine Machine 20 The BKDR has a twenty-liter distillation cube. The rest of the structure is similar to the above models: the lower dry-cell is equipped with a drain pipe, running water passes through the tubes available on the cooler.

The upper drier, as on other models, has a removable cover, under which you can lay any spice to flavor the alcohol.

Somewhat different from other models is a 13-liter unit with a lid on the distillation cube, which is fastened with six latches. For laying, silicone is used.

The lid is easily removed to fill the barge, after which the container closes and the distillation process takes place.

What kind of moonshine machine Mashkovsky choose?

All modifications of the devices are made of strong food steel, they are reliable and durable in operation. Good gaskets are used for the gaskets.

The presence of a vertical design of the device allows you to save space in the room where alcohol-containing products are produced.

Distillation devices are patented, they are easy to use and externally look beautiful.

The most popular is the Mashkovsky home-brewing machine with a 12-liter capacity. With it, you can get up to 2 liters of the finished product. For two bimetallic thermometers, which are equipped with an upper drier and a distillation tank, it is convenient to control the distillation process even for a beginner.

To fill the barge, you must screw the distiller, located on the neck. It is very convenient to use similar equipment for a beginner distiller, as it turns out immediately quite a quality moonshine, which can not be cleaned and not distilled again.

The design with a 20-liter distillation tank is convenient when it is necessary to obtain a large amount of alcohol-containing liquid. For example, in rural areas, where you often have to celebrate an event with the whole village, while a lot of alcohol goes away, it's exactly this kind of moonshine machine that Mashkovsky helps out.

User reviews say that with this model for five hours, you can easily drive 10 liters of a good liquor. At the same time a villager always has raw materials to make a brag.

Mashkovsky's own machine "Export", reviews

Using the water jacket principle, the size of the cooling and condensing steam in this reflux model is expanded to 374 cubic centimeters, which favorably responds to the performance of the apparatus.

The king has a diameter of 38 millimeters, which drastically reduces the possibility of plugging the tubes with solid particles of berg (berries, cake).

Mashkovsky's own machine "Export" receives positive feedback from customers because of its ease of operation, convenience and cheapness.

Internet users point out that, given the shipment, the device can be purchased for an amount slightly higher than 4100 rubles. And the effect of its application is quite significant.

All consumers note that the product of a qualitatively purified product is only a pleasure and does not lead to unfortunate consequences if the measure is observed when it is used.

Recommendations for operating the distiller

The "Magarych" craftsman of Mashkovsky "Export", as well as other devices, as well as the accompanying goods, are manufactured at the Chelyabinsk enterprise.

To remove unnecessary impurities, after purchasing new equipment, you must turn it on with a distillation tank filled with clean water.

Beforehand, all the hoses supplied must be put on the appropriate nozzles, as indicated in the instructions.

Cold cold water is taken directly from the water pipe.

After each brewing distillation, the apparatus should be rinsed. It's good to drive the water vapor through it again.