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The model is IFB Neptune. Will try and search thru earlier posts. The replacement has hardly been used like once in 15 days (just for the sake of keeping it running!). The reason is that we have a very good maid since. So machine is used only in her absence. So can't really comment on its durability. However, I must say that the replacement machine seems to be of a tad lower build quality than the earlier one. They also made the spoon basket a lot less convenient and un-detachable. The replacement also did not happen that easily. Their umpteen efforts to fix the original machine caused huge inconvenience as the repair men would come at any time... even 11:30 pm. Often they would fiddle around for couple hours at a time. Replacement happened only after dozens of such failed efforts and several dozen phone calls, etc. Overall, not terribly happy with IFB. I'd consider a Siemens or LG or something, if we were to buy another one. Quote:
![]() After market jars can be had for Rs. 200? Thats news... the repair shop where my mom went quoted 1,400 bucks! She just laughed her way out. Would have to ask elsewhere. Grinding definitely depends on the blade/jar geometry. And Philips shines there... but anybody knows how it compare to Panasonic? Last edited by Raccoon : 26th March 2013 at 15:39. | ||
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I wouldn't trust the Japs on this - they don't grind masalas. Philips doesn't make and sell mixies in Netherlands, only in India - these are designed and manufactured in India. Kenwood, Panasonic etc. sell derivatives of machines used for western home cooking, not Indian home cooking. Have you ever used a coffee grinder as a masala grinder? If you have, like I have, you will know what I am talking about. Osterizer, Moulinex, Kitchen Aid, etc. are used in professional kitchens. Lot of difference. | ||
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However, I had an Oster in the US - 50$ one. It had minor leaks after 2 years. Also it was 500W, not 600+ like many Indian ones. Quote:
The professional mixers/blenders made by these same companies are very expensive. I think it would cost 250$+ abroad. Last edited by carboy : 26th March 2013 at 20:16. | ||
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And, the Power Rating really doesn't matter, as long as the load (quantity and material being ground) is not changed. If you really go into the details, you have to look for 'continuous power rating' of the motor. Power Rating is a Sales tool. Quote:
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| ![]() ^^^If that be true, then mayhap we have Philips to thank for being concerned about our nutritional needs. ![]() Quote:
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I saw an electrolux 80L fridge for Rs 7990 at Croma on tuesday. Also there was a 60L croma branded one for Rs 7000. I guess you have to visit a store and find out the size you want to buy. i think you can give it to Big Bazaar in their yearly exchange scheme. They give ~ Rs 3000 coupons for a washing machine. i think fridge was also 2k-3k. this was running when i went ot their store around 20 days ago. i think they have it til 31 March or something. | |
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| ![]() Where do I get good meat grinders in Bangalore? What should I look for? What brand? Know nothing about this. Zilch. Apparently there's an automatic from Panasonic, that starts from 6,500 bucks and then there are some manual ones from "Choudhrys" (?) which start from a grand. Last edited by Red Liner : 28th March 2013 at 11:32. |
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Am pretty happy with this unit. Just got it a couple of days back. I put in seeded dates (didn't read the cover thinking it was seedLESS), and the unit just ground it into chunks. | |
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- Normal compressor types. These are relatively cheap - Vapour adsorption type - these have no compressors hence are extremely quiet, and that is the reason these are preferred in 5* hotels. The draw back is that they cool slower and cost much more. Electrolux was a leader in these types of refrigerators. Regarding disposal, my neighborhood "Kabadi Walla" buys all sorts of junk. Recently I sold my 10+ year olf IFB for 2K to him. Quote:
----------------------------------------------------------------------- Last week I finally got rid of my 10+ year old IFB. I did a thorough survey and here is the result IFB - These are now manufactured in India - The only WM with 4 years of warranty - The tubs are at least 50% larger compared to the Korean ones - Use belt drive, hence are louder than the direct drive LG - Direct drive motor, hence extremely quiet - 2 years of warranty on machine - 10 years warranty on the motor - Tub is 2/3 the size of a comparable IFB, hence more loads are required. On the other hand as you cannot stuff it like IFB, less chance of motor overload Samsung - Specs similar to LG - 2 years warranty on machine and 5 years on the motor - Each corresponding model costlier than LG by 2k or so. Bosch/Siemens - Same technology as IFB, hence bigger drums - Electromechanical models are in the 20-22K range, same as IFB - Higher end models are priced at stratospheric levels --------------------------------------------------------------- In spite of having IFB and the fact that it came with 4 year warranty I finally went for LG, 6kg model - F12b4ND25 (http://www.lg.com/in/washing-machines/lg-F12B4ND25) as the family liked the size and silence of the LG machine.Cost us 33K+7K for extended AMC. Now every repair & spare part is taken care of, for 6 years. My experience after 5 days and 10+ washes - Extremely quiet - A shallow drum. The machine is 2/3 the depth of IFB. - Each load is about 2/3 of the IFB we had, hence lot more loads. If you are existing user of European WM - IFB, Bosh, Siemens etc go for at least 8kg models if you want the same capacity, else be prepared to run at least twice the loads. - Cycle time is 50% longer. The longest was - cotton + prewash + intensive = 4H 30m. The shortest was 30m for woolens - IFB controls were simpler - cycle, temperature, spin speed, 1/2 load and spin stop. - LG has a cycle dial and over rides - spin speeds, pre wash, intensive, etc. So effectively you have to set up every time you use it if you want a custom cycle. - Water consumption per wash is much lower than IFB, so I guess that on the whole, as there are more loads the total quantity of water used for a medium family is the same. The lower load can benefit small families. What have I washed? My house is getting painted, hence everything is in a turmoil and is getting dirty. Add to that the fact that it is spring hence there had to be a general cleaning if woolens. - 4 loads of sheets - 2 loads of mats and towels - 2 loads of woolens - 4 loads of general cloths mix - 1 load of Holi clothes we have been running at least 2 loads a day, and yesterday it was 4 loads. The only dumb thing I could find is that . The machine displays "End" at end of the cycle for 2 minutes . It then switches the display off . The door unlocks after three more minutes. I cannot fathom why the display does not switch off after the door is unlocked? Seems that an overworked programmer was given the task and the QA was fast asleep. | ||
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Btw, can you please comment on its ability to grind masalas and stuff relevant in the Indian context? Last edited by Raccoon : 29th March 2013 at 01:59. | |
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And it does everything well as everyone else has said. Just get it :-) | |
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Distinguished - BHPian ![]() ![]() | ![]() Thanks for this input. Will exchange from BB if they still have this offer running. Will check it out over the weekend. |
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| ![]() I recently purchased a 30Ltr LG convection microwave. Here is the link I got it for 15k change including 2 yr croma extended warranty (effective for 2nd year and 3rd year. 1st year is LG's own warranty) I was inclined towards Samsung as they recently had introduced the ceramic based cavity (inside of the microwave) instead of a normal stainless steel. The good think about ceramic is that it is scratch proof. The flip side is, its just a coating of ceramic on a stainless steel. Nevertheless, Samsung is confident that this ceramic cavity will last long and hence is giving 10 yrs warranty on ceramic coating apart from the normal 1 yrs warranty on the microwave. LG had more auto-cook menus. The general feedback is 90% of the times people dont use it all be it whatever brand. Lazy bums i say. The shape of MOTORISED ROTISSERIE is different with LG and Samsung. While LG has a barbecue stick which sits on 2 holes on opposite walls and rotates (like a normal hotel grill). Samsung has an arrangement wherein the barbecue stand needs to be placed on the glass bowl first and then place the entire thing in the microwave. Both offer microwave starter kits which includes few m/w save utensils. TIP: Read the user guide of the product available online. This will help you understand various features available & then when you talk to the salesman, you shall win. Last edited by quadra : 29th March 2013 at 20:13. |
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We then bought a Morphy Richards mixer grinder that was terrible in terms of quality. Something or other kept failing in the jars. And then I started searching for another mixer grinder. Looked at everything and found that Panasonic had the best build quality and a better design than all others including Philips. It was not as qood as the Braun one, but close enough. So I bought Panasonic MX AC 400 mixer grinder with 4 jars about a week back. The cheapest online price was Rs. 4430 and this had an MRP of 5695 (old MRP 5465). I got this from a shop in Aundh (also an authorised service center for Panasonic) for Rs. 4500. I would have got another Rs. 100 off if I had given him my older mixer grinder. So far it has been quite good. We are yet to use all the jars. Hope it lasts us well. +ves - A much better coupling design than all the others - Plastic quality of the jars are better than the others - The quality of rubber gaskets also seem to be better than the others - The safety mechanism is also good (have not checked this on others) The blade locking mechanism seem to be similar to others. But hope that it lasts without issues. | |||
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