Topic: new blender advice

[StoneCut]

I'll second that. The german discount stores (Lidl, Aldi, etc) really make no fuss about returning anything if you are not happy with a product. I assume they have the same policy in the UK. They'll just give you your money back or a direct replacement if they have one and your device got broken. I have a fairly pricey AEG stick blender that keeps getting broken (the actual blending attachment looses connection to the motor) but while waiting for an, admittedly free, replacement I also bought a really cheap one from Aldi in the meantime (15 Euros). It has the same power rating, is just as loud but also works just as good. Plus, it hasn't broken down *yet*.

[failsafe]

The Philips hand blender looks good enough for the job. I'll take your advice also Phil and look at Lidles

[Malc.]

On your budget Goncalo i'd stick to stainless, but it's your call of course. Here's another stainless blender but with the gadgets. http://www.lakeland.co.uk/13653/Lakeland-Stick-Blender?src=gfeed&gclid=CIiUjJqu97UCFc3HtAodoQ4AmA

[Peripatetic Phil]

This is the Lidl one to which I was referring :

Hand Blender Set

[DalPuri]

The problem with most stick blenders is that the shaft is too short. Not good when when making a large pot of gravy to immerse the body of the blender into the liquid.

Here's another to consider which is

[Peripatetic Phil]

The problem with most stick blenders is that the shaft is too short. Not good when when making a large pot of gravy to immerse the body of the blender into the liquid.

Here's another to consider which is

[goncalo]

Thanks guys, unfortunately I didn't see the last posts on time and the order is placed already (1h5mins ago) but I can possibly still cancel it if I get a quick enough response. Why should I go for stainless steel? (the only thing I can think of, is turmeric stains all over the shaft leaving it yellow)

[Malc.]

Its easier to clean and keep clean, more durable and will handle heat better.

[Peripatetic Phil]

Thanks guys, unfortunately I didn't see the last posts on time and the order is placed already (1h5mins ago) but I can possibly still cancel it if I get a quick enough response. Why should I go for stainless steel? (the only thing I can think of, is turmeric stains all over the shaft leaving it yellow)

"Distance selling regulations" are your friend.  You have seven days in which to change your mind.  Not sure what material the shaft is of the one you have ordered, but to the best of my belief neither aluminium nor stainless steel can be permanently stained by turmeric, and provided you give a quick spray with Dettox Mould and Mildew the risk of permanent staining is absolutely zero.  Far less true for plastic, of course, but DM&M is wonderful stuff when it comes to combatting turmeric stains.

** Phil.

[RubyDoo]

Lidl silvercrest are excellent. If it breaks then buy another at that price. Never had to buy another in three years though.