Features of Brass Samovars

Samovars were still used by our distant ancestors. This appliance is a prototype of a kettle for boiling water.. There are many such products from various materials. All of them have their own characteristics and features. This article will focus on about brass samovars, the advantages and disadvantages of dishes, the rules of choice and care.

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

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

The advantage of brass samovars is that almost no rust. However, the brass body is oxidized. Therefore, such products are coated with a special layer of nickel on the outside, with tin on the inside. Nickel-plated samovar in appearance is similar to iron. Therefore, sometimes confusion occurs. 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 nickel? This question is improper. All samovars are brass, but are nickel or polished. Their difference is that polished models have a golden mirror shine, and nickel-plated ones have a nickel coating that gives the body a silver tint.

Some models of brass samovars have a bronze or gold finish.

There are several varieties of brass samovars.

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

In ancient times, not everyone used coal, since fuel was very expensive. From the point of view of antique significance, coal products are valued to this day.

The wood burning machine was used everywhere. Outwardly, it is difficult to distinguish them from coal. But true lovers of antiquity will be able to find differences instantly. Of the advantages of flame models, it is worth noting the slow cooling of water.

Wood brass samovars also have some flaws. To melt an extinct device is quite problematic. From the cooled tank, completely drain the remaining water and pour new. And also before the next kindling, fuel changes. When heated, it is better that the samovar is full. Otherwise, the seams may be soldered.

Another disadvantage of brass heat 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 likely a teapot of an irregular shape than a samovar. It is impossible to use the apparatus in the fresh air, you cannot smell the branches and fir cones when kindled. Water cools faster than in the heat model. However, electrical products are also popular due to their convenient use.

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

When kindling, you can use natural fuel. If the water has cooled, then it can be heated using electricity. Samovar can be used both indoors and outdoors. Minus products is a cost that is significantly higher than 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 determining 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 power off mode.

Heat option Suitable for summer houses 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 tea drinking bring great pleasure. The volume of heat samovars from 3 to 45 liters.

The form selected based on individual preferences. The most popular forms are acorn, jar, wineglass. 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. Smooth cylindrical samovars are subject to deformation. Products in the form of glasses, acorns, vases, on the contrary, are resistant to damage.

The choice of product volume 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 company of 10 people, a product of 6 to 10 liters is required. Samovars more than 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 coating implies red color of the case.

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

The samovar is easy to care for and can last for many years.

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

1. Grate the walls with ammonia diluted in water, leave for a while and rinse. This will restore the luster 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. You can polish the body with a mixture of ammonia and chalk.
4. If there are spots on the samovar, they are greased with toothpaste, brushed and washed off.
5. Lemon and soda will help restore the shine of the samovar. Diluted soda with water is applied in a layer and rubbed on the surface. After 20 minutes, wipe the body with the flesh of a lemon, leave for an hour and rinse.
6. The usual serum rubbed the wall, then washed off.
7. Coca-Cola is used to remove scale inside. To do this, pour liquid into a samovar and boil. After that, leave the product for half an hour, then drain and rinse with water and soda.
8. Potato peel will help get rid of scale. The whole volume of the samovar is filled with it, poured with water and boiled. Then leave for a day, after which the samovar is washed with water and soda.
9. Citric acid gives an excellent result in the fight against scum. Several packs need to be dissolved in water, and pour into a 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 samovah outside in the next video.