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Xantrex Technologies 813-1050 XPower Plus 1,200-Watt Inverter Review

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Xantrex Technologies 813-1050 XPower Plus 1,200-Watt Inverter
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I purchased this inverter last year to install in our new Lance P/U camper for our trip of a lifetime to Alaska.Let me say the unit worked excellent.I installed the feed cables with #2 AWG after the first attempt with #8 left to much voltage drop to the unit.Like they tell you in the manual, DUH!Anyhow the unit worked flawlessly with our 19" Samsung HDTV, no retrace lines or any interference with the TV reception, something I was slightly worried about because of the "square sine" output of the unit.Using the unit for everyday AC uses, TV, laptop, digi camera and other chargers was perfect.We would often leave it on during our long day trips and everything would be charged when we got to our destinations.And while it did run our toaster and microwave, not at the same time, the unit would "whine" a bit while doing it.It does pull pretty hard on your battery according to your load.What I really like about the unit is the low amp draw in a no load condition, <0.4 A DC.Some other units pull at 1.5a or more in no load.My only wish was that it had a better remote shut off setup.The Xantrex remote SO setup only cuts off the output?Yeah shutin of your stuff does the same thing.But still I think its great.

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Factory Reconditioned Cuisinart BFP-703FR SmartPower Duet Blender Review

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Factory Reconditioned Cuisinart BFP-703FR SmartPower Duet Blender
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Despite the nay-saying of my girlfriend on the likely quality of a two-in-one appliance that was reconditioned to boot, I recently bought the cuisinart BFP-703FR combination blender/food. It has been a pleasant surprise.
First off there was no discenable wear and tear on the unit that arrived. My girlfriend's first attempt to demolish it with heavy on the ice fruit smoothies was rewarded with you guessed it, high quality fruit smoothies.Reassuringly the base had no tendency to "walk" across the counter during the blending process. The food processor is easy to swap onto the base, and performed equally well. Guys, buy one of these and you too can tell your girlfriend "I told you so!"

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Enjoy a frozen drink, crush enough ice for a crowd, and prepare hors d'oeuvres for a party with the Cuisinart® SmartPower Duet™ Blender/Food Processor. Seven speeds, one just for ice crushing and one for food processing, make this Blender/Food Processor a powerful kitchen helper. The smart choice for everyday home cooks and chefs extraordinaire!

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Replacemnt Flat Blade compatible with Magic Bullet Blender Mixer Juicer Review

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Replacemnt Flat Blade compatible with Magic Bullet Blender Mixer Juicer
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I was pleased and surprised of how quick I got my items, especially at that low price.

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This blade is a great replacement for your Magic Bullet. Does everything the original blades will! Our cross blades are made under strict supervision with top notch quality control. Our blades come with a gasket in order to allow you to use the product right out of the box.

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Oster 10-Speed Blender - White Review

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Oster 10-Speed Blender - White
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This blender does crush ice and makes my smoothies with ease (the recipe's in my book, Feeding the Kids!). I have even ground coffee with the blender a few times. Its motor is holding up well after around 2 years of heavy usage and washings in the dishwasher.

The other review mentioned leaking. The blender only leaks when you put the rubber gasket on below the blade attachment. It's an easy mistake to make--and an easy mistake to correct. There is a note engraved on the blade attachment showing just where to put the gasket, but it's not very noticeable unless you look for it.

My main complaint is that the lid of the blender is very poorly made and warped in the dishwasher. Also, the middle part of the lid fell into the blender and was pureed into my soup while I was blending it. That's a major design flaw. The lid is the main reason I give this product 3 stars.

Update: It finally died after about 4 years of fairly heavy usage. The motor still works, but the stem that spins snapped off. I did have to replace the rubber gasket, blades, lid and glass jar (my fault, I dropped it) over the years--but still, an OK blender for the price.

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The Oster 6640-022 10-speed blender is driven by a 450-watt motor that delivers the power required for heavy blending jobs. A 10-speed selection provides options to suit various blending needs. The pulse feature of the blender further ensures precise blending. The blender has PowerBlend stainless steel blades that can be easily removed for cleaning. The six-cup plastic jar is break-resistant and has a lid with a removable measuring cap. An all-metal drive system ensures added durability.

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Waring Commercial Electric Spice Grinder Review

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Waring Commercial Electric Spice Grinder
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For grinding spices this unit increased my production rate dramatically.It is very well made of quality materials. Very simple to use and required no pre-processing.

The Waring Commercial Spice Grinder
Within 30 minutes I completely ground 3 quarts of dehydrated spices (saving me 8 hours).This unit "grinds" using a high speed blending action that pulverizes the spice.Best reults are achieved using smaller quantities in the bowl, but the unit works so fast it was'nt a problem. Consistency varies with processing time from coarse to a very fine powder. Operation is simple no adjustments to make except how long you hold the button.I was amazed at how quiet the unit is during operation, easy to converse with others during use.

Dust Control
Each grinding bowl has its own knives and locks in place on the base. A clear cover, with the pulse button is then placed over the bowl, a portion of the cover is designed to prevent dust from escaping from the process.

Waring makes only one model of their commercial spice grinder(wSG30).It lists for $250.00 retail, but is available for much less on the internet as low as $126.00.(As of this writing Amazon is selling the unit for $197.00) Due to this I purchased the unit from a local resturaunt supply store.Waring is not releasing this product to normal department stores (reason unknown).

Manual vs. the WSG30 (Waring Commercial Spice Grinder)
The manual "Back to Basics" grinder took nearly 3 hours to grind a batch of spices (approximately 1 quart) which required an extra pre-processing step to ensure the dehydrated spices were small enough to fit into the grinder. (3 hours just for grinding) The "Back to Basics" grinder broke after only the fourth use due to bearing(shaft)failure, Amazon allowed the reutrn.

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This electric spice grinder has a high performance motor that spins at 19,000 RPMs to finely grind cinnamon, nutmeg, peppercorn, and more - in seconds! With a heavy-duty brushed stainless steel case, hardwearing stainless steel blades and an interlock lid for safety, these tough spice grinders are built to stand up to the high volume demands of the busiest commercial kitchens. Not only are they fast, durable and efficient- they're customizable! You can even manage the consistency of the grind with PULSE actuation. Features: Made with durable stainless steel blades. Heavy-duty brushed stainless steel housing for a long life in busy commercial kitchens. High performance commercial grade motor spins at 19,000 RPM. PULSE actuation to easily manage consistency of grind. Interlock lid for safety. Finely grinds cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, peppercorns and more in seconds. Specs: Dimensions: 4 3/4"W x 8 1/3"H x 5 1/2"D. Electrical: 120V, 175W, 60Hz. cETLus and NSF approved. One year warranty on parts and labor. Includes: (3) Fully removable and dishwasher-safe stainless steel grinding bowls with convenient storage lids.

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Replacement Cross & Flat Blades compatible with Magic Bullet Blender Mixer Juicer Review

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Replacement Cross & Flat Blades compatible with Magic Bullet Blender Mixer Juicer
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They the perfect blades and came right on time.I was very happy, I thought I had to throw my magic bullet and buy a new one until I found this site where I could buy the new blades.

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These replacement cross and flat blades will do anything that the originals will! Our cross blades and flat blades are made under strict supervision with top notch quality control. Our blades come with a gasket in order to allow you to use the product right out of the box.

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KitchenAid Artisan Stainless Steel Bowl 5 Qt. Review

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KitchenAid Artisan Stainless Steel Bowl 5 Qt.
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I ordered a back-up bowl for my mixer for "just in case" or those times I was doing lots of baking and didn't want to wash the bowl every time I needed to prepare something different.I could simply change bowls.Although this product arrived in a very timely manner and was marked as being for Kitcheaid 5-quart tip mixer, the company has apparently changed the size of the base where it screws in.This one was about 1/4" smaller in diameter than my original, so this was unusable for me and it had to be returned.

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If you're making a recipe that calls for separate mixing in two bowls, you'll find that having a spare makes life oh so much easier. Definitely worth the investment!

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