Self-contained device: device, types, characteristics, drawings

The self-contained device (its device will be described in the article) is represented by a wide range of models. First of all it is necessary to note the well-known brands that have an attractive design and are made of high-quality materials. In addition, such units are equipped with electric heating, and their cost is quite high. The basis of such devices are stainless steel or copper. At connection of details resort to argon welding.

Varieties of moonshine machines

A self-contained device, the device of which depends on the features of a particular model, can have many designs. Recently their number has replenished with miniature distilleries. The main distinguishing feature of such devices is the uniformity of use. It is enough to connect the unit to electricity and water and fill it with brag. Temperature control and other parameters are not needed. The device turns off automatically when the spirit is ready.

Very popular are the Alambic Portuguese production. They are made of copper. The distillation cube has a circular shape. The adapter is similar to the neck of a swan. This configuration ensures that the condensate is discharged in its pure form. Due to this, the level of alcohol concentration rises many times. Alambiki are used in the production of vintage wines.

Universal designs that are assembled in 19 minutes are widely used. Such a device serves for rectification and distillation.

What is the apparatus for brewing?

Self-contained apparatus, device and characteristics Which may have different indicators, depending on the model and brand of the manufacturer, in any version includes the basic components:

• A container for a barge or a cube for distillation must be made of strong metal. Often the models of the aggregate for brewing contain a heating element, which eliminates the heating of the device. Most often, stainless steel is used as the material for making the cube.
• Thermometer. It is needed to monitor the boiling process. Otherwise, the quality of the alcoholic beverage will be low.
• Coil or connecting element. It is he who misses a couple of spirits, which fall into the dry-cell.
• The drywall acts as a cleaner for vapors from fusel oils and other harmful compounds. This device is also called a reflux condenser. He catches heavy pairs. Often this component is used as saturation of moonshine flavor. To this end, a lemon crust is placed in a dry cell.
• Fridge. There, the steam condenses into a solution of alcohol.

By what principle does the moonshine

The device operates according to different schemes, depending on what model is meant. For example, take a classic design with a coil.

In this configuration, the brew containing alcohol is brought to a boil in a sealed container to which the coil is connected. In self-made devices, the cans, a tank, a jar from 25 to 38 liters serve as a container. Often used and a pan. When boiling, the steam from the brew is discharged into the coil, where the liquid is cooled due to the constant circulation in the outer part of the cold water coil. Condensate flows into the prepared container in the form of moonshine.

At the beginning of boiling, low-boiling components evaporate from the brew, and the content of the heavy-boiling components increases. Alcohol is not extracted from the brew fully, which worsens the quality of moonshine.

To avoid this negative factor in the design of the moonshine, a dry cell or a reflux condenser is included. The device of the self-contained apparatus with a dry cell, the drawings of which are presented in the article, presuppose elimination of the heavy-boiling components by means of condensation.

The reflux condenser is located between the cube and the coil. It is represented by a capacity of 3 liters. It is the process of condensation of heavy-boiling components.

Self-contained apparatus without a coil

Basically, all types of moonshine machines and their arrangement assume the presence of a coil. But there are schemes where you can do without this component. The priority of this design is ease of manufacture, but not use. Such brewing machines are homemade and do not always give a high quality product.

Their basis is a large pan - 50 liters or more. Braga is poured into it. In the brew, the container for harvesting moonshine falls. It floats on the surface of the liquid, sometimes rises above the surface of the barge on a special stand.

Scheme of a home-brewed unit with a dry cell

The drywall is not an obligatory part of the device. The reflux condenser acts as a purification of the future alcoholic beverage from fusel oils, thereby improving its quality. The device of the self-contained apparatus with a dry cell, the drawings of which are presented above, is based on the fact that the boiling point of harmful components is higher than that of ethyl alcohol. In the dephlegmator, harmful oils condense and cease to evaporate, as the energy of heat is expended on the evaporation of light components.

Pros of a dry cell

The dry-cleaner cleans moonshine much more efficiently than chemical substances (manganese, soda, activated carbon). The installation of a dry cell is easy. It can be connected to any cube for distillation. It acts as a secondary distillation.

What do you need to make a home-made dry cell?

You will need:

• A glass jar in volume of 2 or 3 liters with a tight lid of metal;
• Two threaded connections on the outside;
• Two nuts;
• pencil;
• Adhesive with a high level of thermal stability;
• awl.

Instruction for manufacturing

The device of a dry cell in the home-made apparatus assumes the following actions:

• It should be outlined the diameter of the holes in the areas of the future connection. Fittings are applied to the lid of the can and are penciled around.
• With the help of an awl, holes are made along the planned lines, until the metal of the lid is wiped through.
• Fittings are installed, which are fastened with nuts. For quality sealing, the holes on both sides are treated with glue.
• The dry cell is tightly connected to the apparatus and the refrigerator.

In order for the brag not to get into the moonshine, it is advised to place the insertion tube 20 mm below the outlet. This extra precaution will be very useful for beginners in the brewing business. To improve the efficiency of the reflux condenser, it should be insulated. For example, from a felt do something like a glass for a can or resort to the use of other insulation material.

In the models of factory production, the bogie unit with a dry cell is made of stainless steel. The device of the self-contained device with its own hands for such a design is quite problematic.

If you do not want to waste time on making this part, you can buy a ready-made home-made device. In the modern market there is a wide choice of units of different volumes and technical parameters.

The homemade apparatus "Germany"

High German quality at a very affordable price - that's what characterizes this device. Against the background of other units it has a high level of performance and a range of innovative solutions in the field of construction. The self-contained device "Germany", the device and characteristics of which make it possible to produce quality alcoholic beverages at minimal costs of products, has been widely recognized in the domestic market. For example, from 2-3 kg of granulated sugar the unit produces 3 liters of pure beverage.

Unit construction

The device features high quality welding and no seams.

The self-contained device "Germany", the device and characteristics of which say that it is thought out to the smallest detail, has the following indicators:

• Wide connecting pipes eliminate the risk of blockage;
• Bimetallic thermometer determines the boiling time of the moonshine and the end of the distillation;
• A wide mouth allows for thorough washing of the unit from the inside;
• Steel thickness of 2 mm excludes burning of the drink.

The device is made of high-quality stainless steel. It is made according to the standard EN 1.4301, adopted in Europe. This means that the drink will be different in purity.

All compounds contain food silicone gaskets, thanks to which the distiller is absolutely hermetic during brewing. You will not feel at home an unpleasant smell of alcohol.

An arc-shaped tube ensures the flow of reflux back into the cube. Thus, the alcohol concentration at the outlet will be higher than that of the units with the outgoing tube in the form of an angle.

Crane for cleaning

The unit "Germany" is equipped with a tap for draining the bard. The thick, which remains after the distillation of the wort, pours out. The crane provides an easy pouring out of the bard. Unscrewing the top cover of the device is not required. This allows you not to interrupt the process of brewing. This feature of the design advantageously highlights the unit in a number of other devices on the market.

Wide mouth

An ergonomic tank in the form of a cone and a fairly wide mouth allow the process of brewing to be made, as well as washing after distillation simple and convenient. Removable liner made of silicone, which is located on the neck, gives high tightness to the device. At the same time, foreign odors are eliminated.

Convenience of a dry cell

The optimized design of the reflux condenser, the availability of a removable lid for the preparation of exotic beverages, the specially designed cock for draining the fusel oil make it possible to produce an absolutely safe drink.

Package Contents

The unit "Germany" consists of:

• A 12-liter tank;
• A dry-cellar;
• Refrigerator;
• Thermometer;
• Food hoses.

In addition to it, the buyer receives a book of recipes.

Self-made apparatus "Japan"

The unit "Japan" ("Varisam") - a miracle of technology produced in Taiwan.

In the domestic market, this model appeared in 2015. Its cost is quite high.

The self-contained device "Japan", the device and characteristics of which show that it sufficiently pays for the money expended on it, from the point of view of moonshakers is unusual, both in design and configuration.

Package Contents

The volume of the distillation cube is 28 liters. This is a standard figure. There are no other configuration options. The unit is placed in a small box, unpacking which you will see a lot of different parts. The device falls into your hands in a completely disassembled state. Collect it will not be difficult. The attached instruction will help in this.

In addition to the hoses for distillation, cranes and a book of recipes, there is also a hydraulic seal. It serves to convert the device device for tincture of brag. Also there is a set of measuring utensils, which will please lovers of accuracy when boiling moonshine.

Design features of the device

Japan's self-made apparatus is made of high-quality food grade steel. Its seams are ideal. Such devices are not manufactured in our country.

The unit has an unusual dry-cellar and a refrigerator. The peculiarity of the reflux condenser is that, according to the engineers, it separates all harmful components and does not allow them to get into the finished product. Due to this component, ethyl, methyl and water can be easily purified. As a filter, fillers made of ceramics, wood shavings and aromatic additives are used.

Innovative solutions are also applied when creating a refrigerator - the main component of the home-brewed unit. It has a dual configuration. Combined cooling consists of two heat exchangers - a coil and a shell and tube. Indeed, the ideal solution, which increases the productivity of distillation to 3 liters per hour.

Summing up

Units "Germany" and "Japan" deserve the highest appreciation. Self-made devices, device, design and performance level of which are very good, are designed for use by experienced brewmakers and beginners.