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Buying a Blender

Panouil_Moujito_37393

Hello!
I decided to buy a blender and i don't know which one should i get.

1500W 28K-32K rpm(179£)
1800W 36K-40K rpm(219£)
2200W 42K-46K rpm(259£)

I am looking at that 2200W beast! Is it worth it?

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michaelnatkin

I don't know what brand you are looking at, but you'll never be sorry getting a higher powered blender. The results are sort of non-linear - there are things a high powered one will do that you just can't achieve in a smaller one no matter how patient you are.

Mike_Minh_Truong_54120

Ive been using a 1500W blendtec for the last two years. I just cook at home and am not sure what you're using it for, but If I could start all over I would go for a 2200W.

Also, Im not sure if a standard home outlet brings in enough current to produce the maximum 2200W.

seijoed

I'll second - go as large and powerful as you can...

Panouil_Moujito_37393

Thank you all for your comments. I'll go for the 2200W. Mike it's for home use. I live in Greece and we support that Watt.

tuckatodd

I have a 2 hp vitamix and to me it is the best thing since sliced bread!! Great warranty and price with chef discount from WS can't be beat.

Jack_Mayer_85396

I'll second the recommendation for the Vitamix! I've had mine for years and love it!

Panouil_Moujito_37393

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BERG-2200W-4HP-COMMERCIAL-FOOD-BLENDER-SMOOTHIE-MAKER-ICE-CRUSHER-GRIND-RRP-449-/171000427796?pt=UK_BOI_Restaurant_RL&hash=item27d06b7514

this is the blender i'm talking about. almost identical to vitamix but more power. 4hp and more rpm than vitamix.

Brendan_Lee_56950

looks almost identical to the vitamix

merridith

I am looking at the Waring Extreme series. One of these is the blender they use at Delve and which are shown on Chefsteps. I have a feeling they will be selling them here sometime in the (near???) future. I am getting very antsy, though and have had lust for a good blender for a long while. I hope they start selling it soon cause I would like to give them the business!

seijoed

Who doesn't want an extreme blender...

merridith

The smaller (48oz) version with the variable speed control is about $370 online. That is A LOT less than the Vitamix which is a giant (20" tall compared to Waring's 16") and won't fit beneath most upper cabinets regardless of what they say (unless you hung your cabinets too high, LOL). It is also I believe at least $200 or more cheaper than the one @Panouil mentioned (Berg) above which I could not find for the American market. The Waring is 45,000 rpms in the engine and 3.5 HP. It is a more efficient machine at 1560 watts (445 watts per HP as opposed to 550 watts per HP on the Berg model). By the way, the Vitamix is way less efficient: the highest power model they have (at $690 fixed price) is 2.2 hp and 1440 watts (650 watts per HP). Having done these comparisons, I'm sold!

seijoed

You never ever want to put a blender under cabinets, art or anything else you like

Chris_Young_80640

Merridith, we are very close to getting Waring blenders up for sale of ChefSteps. But we certainly will understand if you can't wait.

Jack_Mayer_85396

@Chris sorry if this is off-thread, but any update on your efforts to offer a chamber vacuum sealer here at ChefSteps? Thanks

merridith

Thanks Chris, but I am going to try to wait for you guys. I assume/hope you will sell it at competitive prices and I would much rather pay my money to you in that instance. Any heads up on your timing will be appreciated.

Chris_Young_80640

@Jack we haven't been able to find an acceptable situation for selling vacuum sealers via ChefSteps. We're continuing to look into it.

@Merridith we expect to sell the Waring blender line at competitive prices. We appreciate your support.

Jack_Mayer_85396

@Chris - thanks for the response. I'd much prefer to buy here. Maybe with my purchase of the PS Chef series here, I'll hold off on the chamber vac for a bit longer.

Dennis_Cloutier_38122

By the way, the Vitamix is way less efficient: the highest power model they have (at $690 fixed price) is 2.2 hp and 1440 watts (650 watts per HP).

This is something that bugs me about nameplate ratings on appliances. Generally the HP ratings are inflated. I'm kind of pedantic (I guess it comes from being an engineer) but, by definition, 1 HP=746 w. On something like a pump you can make a distinction between shaft horsepower which is the power coming out of the motor and the motor's wattage. The difference between the two is the motor's efficiency, but I don't know how you would actually measure that on a blender. In any case, the shaft horsepower will always be less than the motor draw since the motor efficiency will be something less than 100%.

So both manufacturers are pumping up their horsepower ratings. I don't think you can blame them, everybody does it. But in the end I think the thing to do is look at the wattage and ignore the horsepower.

On a less pedantic note, I'm also looking forward to the Chefsteps Waring. I think you guys deserve our support.

tuckatodd

I have seen bigger vitamax blenders in the upper range of over 3 hp. But these are mainly made for making large batches of bar drinks such as margaritas. Also very pricey. Just thought I'd throw that out there.

tuckatodd

I found the link.http://www.katom.com/491-5201.html?CID=Pricegrabber&utm_source=Pricegrabber&utm_medium=CSE&utm_campaign=CSE&zmam=29342707&zmas=1&zmac=6&zmap=491-5201

merridith

@Dennis, I am not an engineer, but my understanding is that other than the issue of energy efficiency, if we are talking about a machine like a blender for which we are not concerned with heat output (as we would be if we were talking hair dryers) then we should only care about wattage as it relates to efficiency, i.e. how much energy does it take to generate that HP. ( Watts divided by HP) Please correct me if I am wrong. By the way, the Waring is not even spec'd in watts - I did that calculation my self.

Mike_Minh_Truong_54120

@Meredith

Not sure what you mean by "Watts divided by HP."

Here's a simple guideline if you're ever unsure while standing in the checkout line. I would look at the amps or watts and completely ignore the HP that they advertise. The advertised HP is misleading since it is the potential HP not the actual HP. Here's some quick calculations below to help you purchase the best blender.

WATTS = Amps x Volts (Voltage is 120 in united states of america)

Actual HP = WATTS x (1/746.26)

prince_of_porcelain

I see a blender category on the shop page now. Looks like it won't be long!

seijoed

I keep reloading and reloading - it doesn't blend :P

Dennis_Cloutier_38122

@Dennis, I am not an engineer, but my understanding is that other than the issue of energy efficiency, if we are talking about a machine like a blender for which we are not concerned with heat output (as we would be if we were talking hair dryers) then we should only care about wattage as it relates to efficiency, i.e. how much energy does it take to generate that HP. ( Watts divided by HP) Please correct me if I am wrong. By the way, the Waring is not even spec'd in watts - I did that calculation my self.

What you say is true, but the efficiency has to be less than 100% (ie the motor isn't making energy). For example, if a machine uses 2000 watts and produces 2 shaft hp, then the motor efficiency would be 746/1000=75%. But the numbers printed on most appliances would give you efficiencies in excess of 100%, which means they're padding them somehow. I think they justify them by saying the HP number is a peak number while the wattage is continuous operation, but really the continuous number is the one we likely care about.

Edward_33547

@Merridith, @Brian, and @All

Our favorite blender is now up for sale at ChefSteps.com:

http://store.chefsteps.com/products/waring-commercial-xtreme-hi-power-blender

We like it because it is powerful and efficient while also very reliable. And the simplicity of the interface makes it very easy to use. We are sure you will like it, too.

Enjoy.

Jack_Mayer_85396

To anyone considering making a purchase here at ChefSteps, I recently bought a PolyScience circulator here and cannot praise the entire experience enough! The customer service I received from @Edward is without a doubt the best I have ever encountered; he kept me informed every step of the way and was always there to answer my questions and provide advice. From top to bottom ChefSteps is a truly phenomenal organization!

merridith

@Merridith, @Brian, and @All

Our favorite blender is now up for sale at ChefSteps.com:

http://store.chefsteps.com/products/waring-commercial-xtreme-hi-power-blender

Thanks Edward. Will you be selling other models - such as the one with the same engine but with the smaller (48oz) top?

Edward_33547

@Merridith,

I believe you are talking about the MX1200XTP (List Price - $449), correct? We are not currently planning on selling this unit right now, but we are planning to add the MMB160 at $279.00 (2hp with 48oz container) and the MX1500XTX at $679.00 (3.5hp with 64 oz container and sound enclosure). If these interest you at all, you would only have to wait a few more days and we will have them up for sale.

If you are sure you want the MX1200XTP, 3.5hp with 48oz container, please do let me know. I would be happy to figure out a way for you to order it from us. Email me at edward@chefsteps.com.

Edward_33547

@Merridith,

I reevaluated our offering. You want it. You got it. I just added the MX1200XTP to our store. We'll offer both the MX1200XTX and the MX1200XTP.