Topic: new blender advice

[RubyDoo]

Only alternative for me would be a Waring but they are silly money.

[PaulP]

Only alternative for me would be a Waring but they are silly money.

I've got a

[failsafe]

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.

Phil excuse my ignorance again, but what is DM&M?
failsafe

[PaulP]

I'd bet money on it being Dettox Mould and Mildew 

[Peripatetic Phil]

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 excuse my ignorance again, but what is DM&M?

Dettox Mould and Mildew spray, failsafe : sorry, hoped that was clear from the context.
** Phil.

[goncalo]

TBH it doesn't blend any finer than a cheaper blender and I would say the blade (as new) is not as sharp as some smaller, cheaper blenders.

So, when you say "as new", do you mean you sharpened the blades or something?

[Peripatetic Phil]

when you say "as new", do you mean you sharpened the blades or something?

I think Paul meant "when new".
** Phil.

[PaulP]

when you say "as new", do you mean you sharpened the blades or something?

I think Paul meant "when new".
** Phil.

That's correct Phil thankyou.

[failsafe]

Bought a Morphy Richards which i will hope will do. Also bought a clone for ?5 from Asda, so i'm on my way

[sp]

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

I've just used my Lidl 600W Silvercrest stick blender for the first time on base... it got very hot, very quickly, and started smoking - it's going back for a refund (not too sure about replacement  )