Features of brass samovars

Samovars were also used by our distant ancestors. This device is a prototype of a kettle for boiling water.... There are many of these products from different materials. They all have their own characteristics and characteristics. This article will focus on about brass samovars, the advantages and disadvantages of dishes, the rules of selection and care.

Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc. There are no exact indicators of which metal should be larger. With a greater presence of copper, the body of the device acquired a red tint. A large amount of zinc gave the hull a more yellow color.

Brass models are durable and reliable... The material lends itself well to processing. And also a brass product resistant to very high temperatures.

The advantage of brass samovars is that products are practically not susceptible to rust... However, brass bodies tend to oxidize. Therefore, such products are coated with a special layer of nickel on the outside and tin on the inside. The nickel-plated samovar is similar in appearance to the iron one. So sometimes there is confusion. To make sure that the device is brass, you need to attach a magnet to the product.

Many people wonder than a brass samovar is better than a nickel-plated one? This question is improper. All samovars are brass, but they are nickel-plated or polished. The difference is that the polished models have a golden mirror shine, and the nickel-plated ones have a nickel plating, which gives the case a silver tint.

Some models of brass samovars are coated in bronze or gold.

There are several varieties of brass samovars.

This type refers to antique brass samovarsfrom which their story began. Wood, coal, cones and other wood-based combustible materials were used to heat the water in the fire apparatus.

In ancient times, not everyone used coal, since fuel was very expensive. From the point of view of antique value, coal products are still valued today.

The wood-fired appliance was used everywhere. Outwardly, it is difficult to distinguish them from coal. But true lovers of antiquity will be able to spot the differences instantly. Of the advantages of heat models, it is worth noting the slow cooling of water.

Brass samovars on wood also have some drawbacks. To melt an extinct apparatus is quite problematic. From the cooled container, you must completely drain the remaining water and pour a new one. And also before the next kindling, the fuel is changed. When heated, it is better that the samovar is full. Otherwise, the seams may become unsoldered.

Another disadvantage of refractory brass products is the price - today the cost of some vintage models is very high.

This option completely eliminates the appearance of smoke and soot during operation. Boiling water in such samovars occurs using a heating element. The design looks much simpler, without unnecessary elements.

The main advantage of electric models is considered convenience of heating with any volume of water.

Most models have thermal switch... But an electric samovar is more a teapot of a non-standard shape than a samovar. It is impossible to use the device outdoors, you cannot smell the branches and spruce cones when lighting it up. The water cools down faster than the heat model. However, electrical products are also popular for their ease of use.

Models include several types of heating. They can work both from electricity and from the heat of burning fuel. The combo brass model is a great buy.

Natural fuel can be used for kindling. If the water has cooled down, then it can be heated using electricity. The samovar can be used both indoors and outdoors. Minus of products is a cost that is significantly higher than the heat and electric models.

The main criteria for choosing a brass product are:

• view;
• the form;
• volume;
• color or pattern.

Before choosing it is worth deciding where the device will be used. An electric samovar is suitable for an apartment. Products have a volume of up to 3 liters, they retain heat longer than conventional electric kettles. When choosing, it is important that the samovar has an auto-off mode.

Frying option suitable for summer cottages and country houses. It is recommended to melt the device in the fresh air. In this case, the product will appeal to lovers of antiquity. The very process of kindling and drinking tea brings great pleasure. The volume of fire samovars is from 3 to 45 liters.

The form is selected based on individual preferences. The most popular forms are acorn, jar, glass. There are models in the form of a vase, egg or oval. Products will be a great addition to the interior. When choosing, pay attention to strength... Samovars of smooth cylindrical shape are subject to deformation. Products in the form of a glass, an acorn, a vase, on the contrary, are resistant to damage.

The choice of the volume of the product depends on the number of people who will use the device. For a family of up to 5 people, a model with a volume of 1.5-5 liters is suitable.For a large family or a company of 10 people, a product with a volume of 6 to 10 liters is required. Samovars over 25 liters are purchased for restaurants and cafes.

After polishing, brass samovars have a special color.

If the outside is nickel plated, the case will have a silver tint. Copper plating implies red color of the case.

Are very popular painted models. Khokhloma, Gzhel - the main types of painting on samovars.

The samovar is easy to clean and can serve for many years.

There are many methods for cleaning a samovar. We offer some of them.

1. Rub the walls with ammonia diluted in water, leave for a while and rinse. This will restore the shine of the brass surface.
2. Soak a piece of cloth in vinegar and rub the walls, sprinkle with salt, leave for a while and rinse. Rubbing is prohibited. Salt will damage the brass surface.
3. The body can be polished with a mixture of ammonia and chalk.
4. If there are stains on the samovar, they are smeared with toothpaste, brushed and washed off.
5. Lemon and soda will help to restore the shine of the samovar. Soda diluted with water is applied in a layer and rubbed onto the surface. After 20 minutes, wipe the body with lemon pulp, leave for an hour and rinse.
6. The walls are rubbed with ordinary serum, then washed off.
7. Coca-Cola is used to remove scale inside. To do this, pour liquid into the samovar and boil it. After that, leave the product for half an hour, then drain and wash with water and soda.
8. Potato skins will help get rid of scale. It is filled with the entire volume of the samovar, filled with water and boiled. Then leave for a day, after which the samovar is washed with water and soda.
9. Citric acid gives excellent results in the fight against scale. Several packs need to be dissolved in water, and poured into the samovar so that the liquid covers the scale. Boil and leave for a while, then rinse well with water.

You will learn how to clean the outside of the samov in the next video.