The Home Appliance thread

dadu · 7th February 2012, 11:07

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Originally Posted by carboy

My experience with Murphy Richards (not this product but others) is that their spare parts are far too expensive as compared to Prestige. And quality is not different.

Morphy Richards is manufactured by Bajaj Aplpiances under their brand. Spare parts are no different than Bajaj as they themselves have similar line of products but different designs etc.

speedsatya · 7th February 2012, 11:28

I would say stay away from Murphy Richards.We bought a mixer grinder as we thought this is marketed by Bajaj . Big Mistake !

Poor fit and finish ( obviously we saw this when we bought ) and recurring problems .If possible stay away from Pai Traders in Koramangala,Bangalore.

creative420 · 7th February 2012, 11:33

@carboy, @dadu & @rajakumar Thanks for getting back.

I know how Morphy Richards OTG performs as one of my friend has it. And well we've been cooking all sort of stuff that Nigella Lawson or Donna Hays or participants of MasterChef Australia have been cooking. It is a pretty good OTG.

Really need someone's advise who owns a Prestige OTG.

Just found couple of reviews on mouthshut.

Prestige: http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Pres...iew-nqtoussrnm

Morphy Richards: http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Morp...iew-sulsuooqlm

Yikes!

s.prashanth · 7th February 2012, 12:26

I have prestige induction stove, man only misery since bought.It conks off every 3 months like it is scheduled, it simply makes a noise while working and then stops working, it has been going to the prestige authorised repair and comes back after 3 days all fine. they do not tell what the problem is , its repaired is all they say.I am fed up with the bickerings at home, any suggestions for a better brand or usage would be appreciated.

Latheesh · 7th February 2012, 13:02

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Originally Posted by s.prashanth

I am fed up with the bickerings at home, any suggestions for a better brand or usage would be appreciated.

Pigeon is better than Prestige but not great.

amohit · 7th February 2012, 14:06

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Originally Posted by creative420

Really need someone's advise who owns a Prestige OTG.

Just found couple of reviews on mouthshut.

Prestige: PRESTIGE OTG Review, PRESTIGE OTG Price, Service Centre, PRESTIGE OTG India, Brand, Prestige OTG 17 PC - MouthShut.com

Morphy Richards: MORPHY RICHARDS OTG Review, MORPHY RICHARDS OTG Price, Service Centre, MORPHY RICHARDS OTG India, Brand, Wish This Could 'MORPH' Into Something Better - MouthShut.com

Yikes!

We are using prestige since last 4-5 years now. Happy with it. Its the basic 17lts one.

Edit: Just realized that MS link for prestige is the review posted by me!

Regards,
Mohit

tj123 · 7th February 2012, 18:49

Do we get a 110 volt Mixer grinder in India, as one of us wants to take it to USA. Its quite difficult to get a mixer grinder for Indian cooking purpose in the US.

carboy · 7th February 2012, 19:16

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Originally Posted by tj123

Do we get a 110 volt Mixer grinder in India, as one of us wants to take it to USA. Its quite difficult to get a mixer grinder for Indian cooking purpose in the US.

In Bombay, I have seen that a lot of the big local stainless steel shops carry the 110 V Mixer. Other than that you can also order it online in the USA.
Models

Even the Oster brand in the US is pretty good & not expensive - Oster

phamilyman · 7th February 2012, 22:08

my uSa friends swear by something called the magic bullet (or such). tell him to ask around there. ordered by ebay or amazon IIRC.
Your Discount Store - YDS.com.au - Magic Bullet - Full House is one quick link i can see.

he claims the national mixie suitably modified for 110V died on 1st use.

YMMV of course

carboy · 7th February 2012, 23:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

my uSa friends swear by something called the magic bullet (or such). tell him to ask around there. ordered by ebay or amazon IIRC.
Your Discount Store - YDS.com.au - Magic Bullet - Full House is one quick link i can see.

he claims the national mixie suitably modified for 110V died on 1st use.

YMMV of course

350 W - great for blending & mikshakes & juices. But not really good enough for our Indian cooking. I would recommend a minimum 500 W.

phamilyman · 8th February 2012, 01:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by carboy

350 W - great for blending & mikshakes & juices. But not really good enough for our Indian cooking. I would recommend a minimum 500 W.

sir,

not my words, but of a kannadiga family in the USA using it daily for all their stuff. While the specs are there, am taking his perspective on what works or doesnt!

sgiitk · 8th February 2012, 13:43

My own brand preferences for small appliances are Kenwood and Tefal.

jkdas · 10th February 2012, 09:22

Looking at getting a small (220-260lit ) refrigerator. Budget is max 18k with stabilizer. I can get Whirlpool 220L, Samsung250l/LG 240l within this price. Was astonished to learn that one can get Electrolux 280l for 14k, Videocon 300l for 19k ! Would one suggest getting Electrolux?

MrinalSinha · 10th February 2012, 09:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by phamilyman

sir,

not my words, but of a kannadiga family in the USA using it daily for all their stuff. While the specs are there, am taking his perspective on what works or doesnt!

I use that myself in India. Works beautifully. Not meant for heavy weight usage (idly dosa batter) but then masala, chutneys and all work good.

phamilyman · 10th February 2012, 21:13

Black and decker in my mind is an awesome brand today for small appliances.

7th February 2012, 11:28	#2642
speedsatya Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: bangalore/manga Posts: 3,169 Thanked: 738 Times View My Garage	Re: The Home Appliance thread I would say stay away from Murphy Richards.We bought a mixer grinder as we thought this is marketed by Bajaj . Big Mistake ! Poor fit and finish ( obviously we saw this when we bought ) and recurring problems .If possible stay away from Pai Traders in Koramangala,Bangalore.
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7th February 2012, 11:33	#2643
creative420 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bangalore Posts: 573 Thanked: 720 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread @carboy, @dadu & @rajakumar Thanks for getting back. I know how Morphy Richards OTG performs as one of my friend has it. And well we've been cooking all sort of stuff that Nigella Lawson or Donna Hays or participants of MasterChef Australia have been cooking. It is a pretty good OTG. Really need someone's advise who owns a Prestige OTG. Just found couple of reviews on mouthshut. Prestige: http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Pres...iew-nqtoussrnm Morphy Richards: http://www.mouthshut.com/review/Morp...iew-sulsuooqlm Yikes! Last edited by creative420 : 7th February 2012 at 11:50. Reason: More info
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7th February 2012, 12:26	#2644
s.prashanth BHPian Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: bangalore Posts: 365 Thanked: 85 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread I have prestige induction stove, man only misery since bought.It conks off every 3 months like it is scheduled, it simply makes a noise while working and then stops working, it has been going to the prestige authorised repair and comes back after 3 days all fine. they do not tell what the problem is , its repaired is all they say.I am fed up with the bickerings at home, any suggestions for a better brand or usage would be appreciated.
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7th February 2012, 18:49	#2647
tj123 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BLR Posts: 1,148 Thanked: 680 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Do we get a 110 volt Mixer grinder in India, as one of us wants to take it to USA. Its quite difficult to get a mixer grinder for Indian cooking purpose in the US.
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7th February 2012, 22:08	#2649
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread my uSa friends swear by something called the magic bullet (or such). tell him to ask around there. ordered by ebay or amazon IIRC. Your Discount Store - YDS.com.au - Magic Bullet - Full House is one quick link i can see. he claims the national mixie suitably modified for 110V died on 1st use. YMMV of course
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8th February 2012, 13:43	#2652
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread My own brand preferences for small appliances are Kenwood and Tefal.
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10th February 2012, 09:22	#2653
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapu Posts: 9,687 Thanked: 1,492 Times View My Garage	Re: The Home Appliance thread Looking at getting a small (220-260lit ) refrigerator. Budget is max 18k with stabilizer. I can get Whirlpool 220L, Samsung250l/LG 240l within this price. Was astonished to learn that one can get Electrolux 280l for 14k, Videocon 300l for 19k ! Would one suggest getting Electrolux?
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10th February 2012, 21:13	#2655
phamilyman Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Gurgaon Posts: 5,968 Thanked: 4,642 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Black and decker in my mind is an awesome brand today for small appliances.
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