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Hand Blenders (boring, I know)

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Grockle · 22/01/2012 19:56

My ancient hand-blender just gave up on me. DO I replace it with a value one for £4 or a super-dooper Kenwood, as recommended by Which? for £36? Don't they all do the same thing?

I used my old one at least once a week for soup and occasionally custard -

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MmeBucket · 22/01/2012 20:00

You need to go over to the Living in America thread, and start talking there, and then you will be given the answer.

Bunbaker · 22/01/2012 20:09

The £4 will last for about 4 uses. The motor will burn out and you will have to buy another one. I would have another look at Which and also reviews on Amazon and Argos. I have a Bamix which is brilliant. I have had it for several years and expect it to last for several more, but it did cost £££££.

daenerysstormborn · 22/01/2012 20:10

errr, the cheap ones don't always break! my hinari one, which cost £5, has lasted over 10 years before finally breaking last week.

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Grockle · 22/01/2012 20:10

Mme Bucket, I haven't been over there in ages. Will pop in

I might go for the expensive one as a treat

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oreocrumbs · 22/01/2012 20:11

It was the other way round in our house! I bought the kenwood blender for weaning, and we were given the £4 asda one by HV in the weaning pack. Both had equal use and inly the cheapie is still alive .

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Grockle · 22/01/2012 20:11

Oh daenery, maybe I should reconsider!

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MmeBucket · 22/01/2012 20:23

Ok, I know that mine are American, so probably not too helpful, but once I used some vouchers I got for Christmas and bought an expensive Cuisinart one, and it lasted for maybe 3 months before it just stopped working. Then I replaced it with a cheap-o Target one, and it has been working for over 3 years.

HandMini · 22/01/2012 20:54

I got a Kenwood triblade from Argos. They had them at £19.99 reduced from £30. It's been great so far and has had daily use for about 2 months (weaning food).

bacon · 23/01/2012 16:05

I would go for a Dualit one - they are highly recommended by Which? and they have the build quality.

I went mad and bought a Bamix - I'm heavy handed and it will last as the motor is very powerful.

member · 23/01/2012 16:11

Marking place as appear to have lost my blending stick (still got working motor) but Braun have changed style since 1999 so can't get a spare.

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Grockle · 23/01/2012 17:18

I didn't see Dualit on WHich? I shall have another look. DP arrived home with an Asda value one for £4.13!

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AMAM1982 · 10/03/2013 20:44

.... and how did it work? Is it ok? Still going strong? I need to get one (for weening) and really don't know which one to get

Iwantmybed · 10/03/2013 20:49

I have a Tesco value one from years ago. Was only £5-10 still going strong after about 5 years. I use it for soups and weaning. I also have a normal blender and food processor but the hand held gets the most use as its easy to clean.

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Grockle · 10/03/2013 21:00

My cheap Asda one is still working fine. Worth the £4

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urkidding · 31/01/2014 07:13

I got a brand new metal one and it ruined my non stick saucepan which I always use for soups. The whole point of hand blenders as far as I see is to use directly in saucepans for soups and sauces, and no washing. I'm going to go back to the cheap ASDA one. I want more power though. Any suggestions? Oh and it must be dishwasher friendly,

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