The Panchenkov nozzle is a metal corrugated mesh rolled into a roll. It is used in distillers and distillation columns to increase the degree of purification. Makes it possible to obtain a pure product by filtering alcohol vapors from fusel oils and various impurities.
Copper differs from stainless steel in that it has a neutralizing effect on sulfur compounds that are formed during fermentation. Thus, the Panchenkov copper nozzle is more effective in use.
Copper nozzles are used for premium equipment. They are more expensive and require constant maintenance. They need to be washed after each use.
Universal "classic". For distillation of any mash. Unlike copper, it is easy to maintain, does not oxidize and is easier to clean.
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Thus, the on-load tap-changer in conjunction with a reflux condenser helps to increase the strength and obtain a higher quality and purified product at the output.
In using the Panchenkov nozzle there are pros and cons.
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The Panchenkov nozzle is a stainless steel or copper mesh designed for purifying alcohol vapors from harmful fractions and impurities. Installed directly into the drawer (pipe between the distillation cube and the refrigerator). Designed for column-type devices (will not work with conventional distillers). Costs from 200 to 1000 rubles, depending on the material and manufacturer.
The mesh is installed directly into the drawer and is a kind of filter. The alcohol vapor that comes from the distillation cube passes through this nozzle and is partially condensed. Some of the harmful impurities remain on the mesh and then flow back into the cube in the form of reflux, while purer alcohol vapors move on.
It turns out that the Panchenkov nozzle partially cleanses the steam from harmful fractions, taking them on itself. It serves until the weaving begins to fall apart (from 1 to 1000 distillations).
Made of stainless steel 
From copper
In our subjective opinion, The Panchenkov grid has low operating efficiency and is of little use.
Rectification is quite enough to purify moonshine from all harmful fractions, so we don’t see any point in somehow complicating the design of the column or slowing down this process due to which wire mesh.
If you have nothing better to do, you can install a grid. But it may not be delivered. That's the whole point.
The wire mesh is installed directly into the column frame.
There is nothing complicated about it. Let's take the classic grid length 30-70 cm depending on the thickness of the column and evenly twist it into a tube. Then we place this tube in a circular motion quite tightly in the drawer.
It is necessary to achieve such a density that it does not move along the pipe and at the same time allows air to pass through.
A good video was prepared by the author of the channel HANhi, who clearly explained and showed how to use this attachment correctly. It turns out that the original name of this device is: regular Panchenkov wire nozzle (RPNP). A lot of useful information that will be useful to listen to.
Copper is effective only in one case - when distilling grain mash. This metal will trap sulfur particles that form in this type of mash. Due to this, cleaning will be carried out more efficiently.
In all other situations, give preference stainless steel:
Copper, stainless steel and an alloy of these two metals.
There is also a combination nozzle, which is made of 50% stainless steel and 50% copper.
If you make grain distillates infrequently, then there will be no point in it.
Depending on the type of metal, the procedure will vary.
There is no need to use mechanical cleaning methods (brushes, sponges, etc.). There is a high probability of spoiling the weaving, which, in turn, will negatively affect the effectiveness of the mesh.
There is a hypothesis that the presence of a Panchenkov nozzle will have a positive effect on the quality of moonshine. This is justified only in one case and then with an explanation: when distilling grain mash and using a small copper mesh.
In all other cases it is useless and there is a possibility of doing everything even worse. The volume of the steam tank decreases, and this reduces the efficiency of its operation.
Disadvantages: the use of the nozzle is effective only in home low- and medium-power installations (when installed in a pipe no more than 30 mm).
When the cube is heated, alcohol vapor rises from the mash. In the pipe (tsarge) the contact area of alcohol-containing vapors is increased due to the Panchenkov nozzle. Thanks to this, they give off heat much faster than during distillation, when they only touch the walls of the apparatus. Heavy fractions with a higher boiling point condense on the wire and flow down. Alcohol-containing vapors, leaving toxic impurities on the nozzle, continue to rise upward, towards the refrigerator, to condense and flow down in the form of pure and strong alcohol into the receiver.
The use of an on-load tap-changer slows down distillation by blocking the steam from rising up the frame. If you compare the machine with and without an attachment, distillation with an attachment will take longer, but the resulting drink will be stronger and purer.
The density and length of the drawer packing are indicated by the manufacturer, since they directly depend on the structure of the column and the design features of the apparatus.
You should avoid packing the wire nozzle too tightly, as it can become a serious obstacle to the upward flow of steam and, if the unit overheats, lead to its explosion.
Laying the nozzle into the column pipe is carried out in two ways:
In practice, there are no significant differences between the methods of installing the nozzle. It’s easy to pull out the nozzle: grab it by the edge and slowly pull it out.
The wire only needs to be cleaned when it is burnt or contaminated with mash. The nozzle can be washed with any detergent, including boiling.
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Delivery methods in Moscow and the Moscow region
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Same-day delivery in Moscow within the Moscow Ring Road costs from 600 rubles, depending on the size and weight of the order.
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After placing an order, a ShopBarn manager will contact you to confirm the availability of all ordered items and agree on a pickup date for the order. Order processing occurs during store business hours; order assembly takes from several hours to several days, depending on the availability of ordered items in the warehouse of the pickup store. After agreeing on the order, the order is placed on reserve for 3 days.
If a couple of years ago there was quite an active discussion of the topic “which nozzle is better?”, Today this question is practically closed. The appearance and practical development of the SPN (spiral-prismatic nozzle) resolved these disputes quite clearly. Of course, the use of cut or uncut stainless steel sponges as nozzles remains relevant even now. But this is a “quick fix” option, and rectifiers who use washcloths sooner or later end up with SPN. However, we will mention not only these varieties. What was used before (and sometimes still used in some places today)?
1. Washcloths. Awarded first place for accessibility, low cost and fairly good results in use. When choosing washcloths, the main attention should be paid to the issue of actual corrosion resistance. Therefore, you should not buy a lot at once; you need to check the candidate first. To do this, the washcloth must be “salted”, i.e. cut into pieces, sprinkle with salt and wrap in a wet rag (or the rag should be soaked in brine), leave to lie. If after several days the rust has not appeared, everything is in order, you can start shopping. The number of washcloths should be based on the approximate packing density of 250-280 grams of washcloth per liter of the internal volume of the packed part of the column. You can stuff it either with whole washcloths or by cutting them into pieces. The density of the packing depends on the size of the cutting (there is no need to chop it too much - they crumble), and the quality of separation depends on the density. It will still not be possible to achieve maximum separation with washcloths.
Sponges can also be used as a holding “plug” when filling the column with other nozzles.
2. Raschig rings, balls, ceramics and other repeating elements. These types of packing have long been used in packed columns. The material from which the elements are made can be different - metal, ceramics, glass. The surface is better rough. In principle, a normal nozzle.
3. Sulzer attachment, Panchenkov on-load tap-changer. This type of attachment has long been presented by some manufacturers of household appliances as almost a breakthrough solution. In fact, these attachments have been used in industry for a long time. Compared to the attachments above, these two options (which are essentially the same) provide better separation and are slightly more productive.
Finally, relatively recently appeared
4. SPN nozzles (spiral-prismatic). SPN Selivanenko was the first to appear on the market. At the moment, the topic of creating SPNs has been developed by other manufacturers. A lot of work has been done to create specific SPNs to achieve various goals. Currently, this type of nozzle is the best for use in household columns. According to the results of numerous experiments conducted by rectifiers, the best option in terms of versatility, results obtained and cost is the use of a 10-sided SPN produced in Ukraine - the so-called Diogenes SPN.
You can make the SPN yourself, although for single use it is easier to buy from a reputable manufacturer. The price of a good nozzle on average ranges from 1,500 to 2,500 rubles per liter (1 liter of nozzle weighs about 1.2 - 2.1 kg, depending on the thickness of the wire). Recently I was at a construction fair, I went into a pavilion with moonshine goods, so they asked 1,500 rubles for 450 grams. This is, of course, chaos. Here is a video on how you can make the nozzle yourself
I will not consider options for using broken glass and other ersatz substitutes as a nozzle, since for those who want to save money, there are washcloths that give quite predictable results and about the use of which there are a lot of reviews.
What is the impact of the attachment on the final result? The nozzle is designed to ensure good retention of the maximum amount of reflux in the form of a film on its surface and at the same time ensure the passage of a sufficient steam flow. After all, it is during the interaction of steam and phlegm that the separation of the alcohol-water mixture into fractions occurs. Thus, the larger the surface area of the nozzle, the better, but the nozzle should not be too “tight” so that the steam path is blocked. As soon as the nozzle begins to “flood” with phlegm, steam will bubble through the phlegm and then choke will occur. Thus, there are several operating modes of the column: “film”, “emulsification” and emergency - flooding. The most profitable mode is emulsification. The main thing here is to find out at what indicators of power supply and extraction in your column it is possible to achieve a stable pre-flood, which does not turn into a choke. For each column, these indicators will be different, since it is impossible to take into account all the nuances, for example, heat loss, heater efficiency, etc.
You can write a lot about the nozzle, even just one SPN, so if you have any specific questions, ask.
