Underpowered food processors are nothing new. I don't know if that's a good or bad thing in the context of this thread! I've been burning out blender and FP motors for 30 years making soymilk, tofu, and hummus. In the world of grinding appliances, anyway, it's definitely worth the money to get a more powerful motor, all-metal drive parts, and easy-to-find replacement blades. I think the cheap ones are mainly made for pesto and margaritas and you're really not expected to use them for anything else.Originally Posted by Tuckervill
I've always drawn the line well before a Vita-Mix, although now that they come only with plastic jars, I kind of wish I'd bought one back when the jars were stainless steel...
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A test engineer at my office reminded me to
use a surge protector on appliances.
If your appliance has a computer control, use a surge protector. This is true for your TV, computer, radio, washer, microwave, gas stove with digital control, refridgerator... If you see any kind of digital readout get a surge protector. And make sure it can handle the load. Dryer and electric stove would be difficult to install a surge protector since they run off 220/240V
My new washer is plugged into a surge protected outlet.
My computer is plugged into a "line conditioner" it protects against surges from lightening strikes and from brown outs.
My fridge which will be here next week will be plugged into a surge protected outlet.
Microwave is also surge protected...
And down the list it goes. For the money, its well worth it.
my public service announcement.
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