What induction stove to choose for home brewing

Despite the fact that all shop windows are full of various alcoholic drinks, moonshine and homemade wine remain a priority among the population. Induction cooker for moonshining is just useful for high-quality manufacturing: it does not take up much space, saves electricity, unlike other analogues, and ensures high safety of the whole process.

Plates are available in stationary form and portable, which have small dimensions and weight. Those who are interested in such products can find out all the advantages and disadvantages, as well as the technical parameters of this original equipment, by reading our article.

Induction heating principle

Such stoves differ from other household equipment by the principle of heating the dishes: induction coils located under the glass-ceramic panel create magnetic induction, as a result, eddy currents heat the bottom of the special dishes, and then heat is transferred to the contents. At the same time, the surface of the plate remains cold or slightly warms up, but from the temperature of the dishes.
Thermal and electric energy is spent economically; the greenhouse effect that is characteristic of all electric devices is not created. The calculations of the designers confirm the high efficiency of induction cookers, reaching 90%, so the losses during the transition of electric energy to heat are minimal.

Benefits

Induction panels and tiles for brewing have several advantages over similar equipment:

1. High accuracy of temperature conditions. The induction type desktop panel is better than an ordinary electric stove, will cope with the task, because when cooking moonshine, the main thing is to qualitatively separate the fractions. The product control unit with a fluid control sensor constantly monitors heating within the set mode.
2. Protection against a possible fire. Induction hob is ideally suited for moonshine still, because with an unplanned flow of alcohol-containing liquids, ignition will not occur due to low heating of the hob.
3. The best heating rate contributes to the speedy preparation of the product. Water boils in just a few minutes - this is proved experimentally, the speed is 2 times faster than on an electric stove or gas stove. Double distillation takes less time than one simple gas distillation cycle.
4. Big savings compared to other electric appliances: for example, if you take an electric stove and a similar induction panel of the same power, the latter will heat up much faster, spending a minimum of energy.
5. Wide functional abilities. Table-based induction panels have up to 10 different cooking modes, a timer, high-power burners and other useful nuances.
6. No greenhouse effect. During continuous operation, induction products do not heat the air of the room, and this is a big plus during the process of home brewing, which takes place over several hours.
   The effectiveness of induction cookers for moonshine is confirmed by such an experiment: we take a stove with a temperature control of the liquid, we install a tank of 50 liters on it. To boil 2 liters of liquid, the induction model takes an average of 5 minutes, which means that the entire tank volume will boil after 125 minutes or a little more than two hours. In an electric stove, under similar conditions, it will take 4 hours before the water boils. You can calculate the cost of electricity yourself.

Choosing quality products

Lovers of home-made alcohol try to choose a small stove, preferably tabletop placement: it is quite powerful, but takes up little space, moreover, it is easy to transport it to the cottage, where it is safe to work on stage. For the right choice, it is necessary to take into account certain parameters:

1. Power. If the tank capacity is less than 35 liters and you are in no hurry, then a 2500 W stove will do. When the tank is much larger, the best choice would be a model with parameters of 3500 watts.
2. Timer. All induction cookers have this convenient appliance, but for moonshine it is not relevant, because the process is quite lengthy, and the appliance is designed for a maximum of 3 hours.
3. Management - with the automation of the models everything is in order, they are controlled by buttons of a touch or mechanical type. Touch control is available for products with a glass-ceramic panel.
4. Lifting capacity is an important parameter: glass ceramics can withstand a solid weight, so be interested in the maximum allowable load when buying. Keep in mind that glass-ceramic coated panels are rather heavy compared to other coatings, but they are easy to care for in everyday life.
5. Operation - these plates are quite economical, safe and easy to use.

The disadvantages of induction models include the fact that you can not use any dishes - only with a ferromagnetic thick bottom and flat base.

The best models

We present you a list of several induction cooker models. This rating is based on user reviews.

Galaxy GL3053

It is not very attractive in appearance, but it is an excellent working panel for use in the country. He quickly warms up the dishes, it is necessary to deal with the modes step by step, since preparing porridge at a power of 1300 W is unprofitable, and all water can boil away. There are small flaws, but what do you require from the economy class.

ENDEVER IP-26

The timer allows you to set the time for cooking, and the digital display will show the exact temperature or power mode.
Great design and functionality. One of the users wrote that he had purchased a tile for a moonshine weighing 20 kg, during the first trial test, the distillation time was reduced from 5 to 3 hours. It works almost silently, like a PC system unit.

Midea MC-IN2101

In specialized stores of the Midea company, the average cost of this model is 2.2 thousand rubles, the power is 2.1 kW, dimensions 282x331x65 mm, and the diameter of installed dishes up to 200 mm. 8 cooking modes, 6 ranges of power changes, touch control, timer for 180 minutes, display.

A small tile, but uniquely powerful, has many cooking options, a convenient timer for 3 hours is just enough to drive out the moonshine and not to constantly monitor the process. Thanks to the Chinese manufacturer for taking care of the needs of the common people.

REDMOND RIC-4601

The Redmond RIC-4601 induction cooker with a glass-ceramic worktop has an elegant design and ease of use. The compact size allows you to place the unit on the smallest kitchen cabinet. The device has 6 modes that are manually adjusted using the membrane buttons: boiling, stewing, frying, deep-frying, cooking.
Management and functions:
• Power button
• Timer adjustable
• Pause button
• Power adjustment (8 levels)

The tile is equipped with an auto power off function - when removed from the surface of a heated object, the device turns off and starts to sound. The main heating area is in the center; there are stable rubber feet and a fan for cooling.

The maximum power of the stove allows you to heat 1 liter of water in about 6 minutes. In the "boiling" mode, the user can change the power any number of times. The timer is set up to three hours. The declared maximum power is 1600 watts, with a power below 700 watts, the stove goes into a pulsed heating mode.

Kitfort CT-107

The Kitfort single-burner induction cooker of the KT-107 series has an elegant design and a slim body equipped with an LED display. The device has a simple control without excessive functionality and 8 degrees of heating. The maximum power of 1800 watts allows you to quickly heat the contents of the dishes to the desired temperature. Using induction, the exact heating parameters are set, which is necessary for self-brewing.
Kitfort can easily withstand the weight of 20-30 liter cube. The plate has 2 operating modes: pulse and continuous. A glass-ceramic textured surface reduces the chance of slipping. The manufacturer recommends the use of metal utensils with a diameter of 12 to 26 cm.
During operation, automatic cooling takes place to avoid overheating of the device. The “lock” function allows you to disable the response to button presses. There is a function to automatically detect the presence of dishes - in its absence, the stove turns off the heat and a characteristic beep sounds.

Smile EPI 9050

The Smile induction cooker EPI 9050 with mechanical control is a good choice for home brewing. Compared with gas counterparts, it is more convenient and safe. Pleases the bright design of the case with an emphasis on red.
The advantages of the stove include ease of use, without unnecessary functions. 8 power levels are available for adjustment, with a maximum of 1600 watts. A vent is provided to protect the device from overheating. There is an auto power off function when there are no dishes on the surface.
The maximum allowable weight of the dishes is limited to 5 kilograms, the manufacturer allows the use of cast iron, enameled and stainless steel products for cooking. The size of the dishes can not be lower than 145 and above 180 mm. One heating zone is available for use.

findings

The presented induction models are produced for a wide range of customers, and not only for lovers of home-made strong drink, but the design and functionality are ideal for the production of moonshine.