Blendtec Blenders (VIDEO)

The most electronically sophisticated blenders are the Blendtec blenders. They come with 25 to 30 blending cycles pre-set. (The Total Blender has 6 blending cycle programs.) To some people, electronic sophistication is too complex. There is a slightly greater learning curve with the program settings than in manual operated blenders, such as the Vita Prep 1005. But taking the 3 hp blender power and the lower price of the blenders, than the 2 hp Vitamix blenders, for example the Blendtec HP3A blender, it may be the a better choice for you! The Vitamix 2 hp and 3 hp Blenders, and the Waring Xtreme 3.5 hp Blender Brand  to the other hand, offer total manual power operation on most of their blenders and also a mix of electronic keypads on others. If electronic buttons are too difficult for you, consider either Vitamix or the  Waring 3.5 hp commercial blenders, for example the Waring MX1200XT or the 3 hp Vita Mix Vita Prep 1005 / 3 blender.

Another consideration for you may be delivery and availability. Blendtec had a few problems with that ever since Christmas 2009. Delivery of the HP3A could be between 1 to 2 weeks. Call me to confirm (801) 623-3225. An then there is a quality or durability difference between these Blendtec blenders and the Vita Mix and Waring blenders. Waring and Vita Mix weigh between 17 to 12 pounds, depending which one you get. The HP3A and Total Blender weigh 10 pounds. The Blendtec container replacement cost is about $ 70 and Vita Mix replacement cost is about 110 to 120. The blade assembly of the Vita Mix blender containers alone costs about as much as the throw-away Blendtec container when replaced. It is true that Blendtec is not a bad brand, but in my opinion, the others, Waring, Omni, Centaur, and Vita Mix blenders are definitely sturdier. They just hold their blending-counter-top ground better while the Blendtec appears flimsy. But, don't be mistaken, for the money, especially about $ 400 with sound enclosure, the Blendtec HP3A is a powerful blending package.

Above Left: The HP3A Blender in the 123Vita Sound Enclosure Box

Does the Blendtec HP3A or Total Blender or EZ Blender need a tamper?

These 3 hp blenders are designed with pre-set blending cycles. So they don't need a tamper. The need for a tamper is then an issue when the ingredients get stuck. When users don't follow instructions clearly this can happen. And if you have trouble, don't feel bad, I receive tamper orders for the HP3A or Total blenders all the time. Problems for example, can happen when blending with ice at times. Human nature is associated to making mistakes. You have either not enough fluid in the container or you push the incorrect blending-cycle function. ... Then, what do you do if you don't have a tamper? No, don't you use a fork or your hand, EVER!!!!!!! This could be dangerous. The blades at the tip have been measured running at about 300+ MPh. You should always have your appropriate lid in place. You can make a tamper yourself or buy the after-market-made tamper / Blender Driver from us. The tamper is made to fit the Blendtec EZ Blender jars / containers, the HP3A blender containers, and the Blendtec Total Blenders. Blendtec will not get into the tamper business because its design does not require it. So, be my guest and if you find you won't need a tamper, more power to you! Actually, if you think about, who wants to put a piece of wood or plastic (stick) into a container while the blade runs at a 30,000+ RPM. That is surely crazy.. About tampers, Vita Mix has a patent on tampers or accelerators, specifically designed to cancel or resolve the formation of air pockets. In our case we are offering a tampe to touch the ingredients, the larger ones, and those that get stuck directly on the blade, and hold them or push them until the blade can grab them and emulsify these rather hard or large ingredients...

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Solutions - USE and LEARN

Although the Blendtec Total Blender and the Blendtec HP3A have a different amount blending cycles programmed and the buttons are differently named, they are really just about the same. The HP3A has the same programs accessible through its drop-down menu. So watch this Video on http://www.blendtec.com/demos.aspx. Remember, we are selling the HP3A blender and not the Total Blender and our HP3A Blendtec Blender costs less than the Total Blender at Costco...

We have found, according to a study, that over 60% of consumers buying a household appliance won't use it. Ouch, imagine you are spending $ 350.00 for a 2 hp blender or 3 hp blender and then you only use it once or twice a week or not at all... The solutions to one, the tamper challenge for some people is to use the blender and learn to use it right. You will benefit from it anyway, even if you don't like electronics. We found that most people are intrigued by the shiny electronic features but have difficulties learning to use it right. Others (the lesser amount of consumers), unpack the blender and use it as a second nature ... as if they were born with the instinct to push the right buttons.

Second, start making smoothies immediately when you unpack the 3 hp Blendtec Blender and practice, practice, practice. You will live healthier, feeding your body more nutrients, and you will learn to use the Blender how it was intended. Think about: Is sticking any kind of object into a blade that runs about 240 MPH or 30,000 to 40,000+ RPMs safe?

In comparison to the Blendtec Blender Tamper issue, Vitamix lives by its Accelerator Tool (TM). It is rather safe with instructions and if used with the lid in place. But often we hear that consumers forget the lid or are to lazy to it put on and just quickly push down on the ingredients while the blender is running on a lower speed. And then it happens: Ooops, the tamper / accelerator tool gets blended into the smoothie as well. Then they call us for a cheaper wooden after-market Tamper. The Blendtec idea of not using or needing a Tamper at all, is certainly a really good one. But for some people it is just not realistic enough, according to what some customers tell us. And why would consumers make their tamper wooden dowel safety tool purchase from us if they didn't need it?

Noise Issues

The Blendtec HP3A runs on full power about 95 to 97 dB (decibels). With ice crushing noises, the dB meter shows it over 100 to 105dB. When you make soup, and we believe you should really make a fresh raw soup three to four times a week, consider that every soup making cycle takes about 4 to 5 minutes if you start out with cold water. This represents 4 to 5 minutes of noisy soup making at 97 dB +.  Luckily with the Blendtec blenders, or any others, when adding hot water to your soup ingredients, you will be about done at about 110 degrees after 60 to 90 seconds. Regardless, to tampen the noise by about 30 percent, we now offer a solution here as well. Consider a Blender Sound Enclosure Box fitted specifically for the Blendtec 3 hp HP3A, Total Blender, and the EZ Blenders. Of course other blenders such as the Connoisseur need it too. You can shop for your sound enclosure at www.blendersoundbox.com or on this website too.

Our special offer to you during Spring 2010 is: If you buy a Blendtec HP3A for $ 399.95 from us you will get the sound enclosure absolutely free included.

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