The Home Appliance thread

dre@ms · 19th May 2014, 16:35

Where can I get Tupperware products in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. They are not available in any of the supermarkets and small shops doesnt know what it is. Called up the dealer and they are of no use. Not sure why they are then called as dealers.

anuragn · 19th May 2014, 18:04

Tupperware is available through network marketing only and not in shops. Mostly housewives are their dealers.
But I have also seen it selling at online retailer: www.shopclues.com.

filcord · 25th May 2014, 12:04

Looking to replace our Samsung 310 litre frost-free fridge of 1999 vintage. My second fridge is an LG of the same size, and apart from bulb/shelf replacement, I have not had a problem with the LG for last ten years. The Samsung had to have minor service twice for some excess frost formation.
I am thinking of trying a Panasonic 350 litre as replacement. Anyone has any experience with Panasonic fridges?

sgiitk · 25th May 2014, 15:56

My son has one 400+ litre Inverter bought in Manipal. Had some teething trouble, they changed the card, and since then was working very well. Now he has moved to Gurgaon and it is just sitting idle.

siddutta · 28th May 2014, 08:39

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Originally Posted by sam003

Finally Bought Philips GC 2840 Steam iron for Rs 2800/- from Sargam Elec. First impression, works really smooth and did solved our requirements. Happy till now :-)

is the regular 5 pin socket good for this iron ??

Aroy · 28th May 2014, 12:05

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Originally Posted by siddutta

is the regular 5 pin socket good for this iron ??

A regular 5A socket is good enough for 1 to 1.5 KW appliances, if the connection time is short (less than an hour).

If the plug does not heat up after ten minutes of use, it is fine. If it heats up, then the contact area may be small, so a bigger plug is required.

ksmrsm · 28th May 2014, 13:04

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Originally Posted by siddutta

is the regular 5 pin socket good for this iron ??

Generally, the 5 amps socket (small 3 pin) would be able to take care of most of the appliances (e.g. TV, Fridge). For those appliances that need the heavier 15 amps socket, the plug provided along with the appliance itself would be big and would not fit into the smaller 5 amps socket (e.g. Geyser, Oven).

The iron mentioned here is just a regular iron with steam and the regular 5 amps would be good.

sgiitk · 28th May 2014, 18:50

Remember that often th3 problem is in the plug. Those with solid brass pins - Northwest, Crabtree etc. are much better.

siddutta · 28th May 2014, 23:57

Thanks for your replies KSMRSM, SGIITK & Aroy

Jaguar · 30th May 2014, 15:08

I am in the market for a new mixer-grinder/food processor. The 10 year old trusted philips one is showing signs of aging and I wanted to know what brand is good these days.

sgiitk · 30th May 2014, 17:52

@Jaguar; I swear by Kenwood. My K-chef lasted over 20 years and had to be dumped since the blades on the liquidizer packed up. I have a new one now. They do have a cheaper model which is also brilliant.

dre@ms · 31st May 2014, 11:19

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Originally Posted by anuragn

Tupperware is available through network marketing only and not in shops. Mostly housewives are their dealers.
But I have also seen it selling at online retailer: www.shopclues.com.

They are selling it through Flipkart. Luckily found a local saree shop owner being a seller. Got what i needed.

Jaguar · 31st May 2014, 11:54

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Originally Posted by sgiitk

@Jaguar; I swear by Kenwood.

Thanks. The couple of shops I visited yesterday didn't have Kenwood. They weren't even interested to sell Philips and were pushing Bajaj, Preeti etc. Will look around for Kenwood and then decide.

sgiitk · 31st May 2014, 18:14

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Originally Posted by Jaguar

Thanks. The couple of shops I visited yesterday didn't have Kenwood. They weren't even interested to sell Philips and were pushing Bajaj, Preeti etc. Will look around for Kenwood and then decide.

Lenwood is a Premium Product - KChef about 55k and the lower one about 15k. Check on their site, and you may get clues.

whitewing · 31st May 2014, 19:51

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Originally Posted by scarlet.fever

Hi everyone looking to buy a new microwave Owen.
I shortlisted Panasonic and IFB any suggestions which one is good.

I have an IFB... experience with it has not been that good. Have had issues periodically in the first year... including replacement of the magnetron and the disply circut. Maybe I got a lemon, and now since they have replaced most of the internals, have not had issues since about 6 months.
But one big positive is the service is prompt and they replaced parts under warranty (but the magnetron replacement took around a week to replace).

19th May 2014, 16:35	#4366
dre@ms BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: MADRAS Posts: 638 Thanked: 206 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Where can I get Tupperware products in Kukatpally, Hyderabad. They are not available in any of the supermarkets and small shops doesnt know what it is. Called up the dealer and they are of no use. Not sure why they are then called as dealers.
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19th May 2014, 18:04	#4367
anuragn BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 192 Thanked: 51 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Tupperware is available through network marketing only and not in shops. Mostly housewives are their dealers. But I have also seen it selling at online retailer: www.shopclues.com.
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25th May 2014, 12:04	#4368
filcord BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: goa Posts: 996 Thanked: 67 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Looking to replace our Samsung 310 litre frost-free fridge of 1999 vintage. My second fridge is an LG of the same size, and apart from bulb/shelf replacement, I have not had a problem with the LG for last ten years. The Samsung had to have minor service twice for some excess frost formation. I am thinking of trying a Panasonic 350 litre as replacement. Anyone has any experience with Panasonic fridges?
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25th May 2014, 15:56	#4369
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread My son has one 400+ litre Inverter bought in Manipal. Had some teething trouble, they changed the card, and since then was working very well. Now he has moved to Gurgaon and it is just sitting idle.
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28th May 2014, 18:50	#4373
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Remember that often th3 problem is in the plug. Those with solid brass pins - Northwest, Crabtree etc. are much better.
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28th May 2014, 23:57	#4374
siddutta BANNED Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: bangalore Posts: 155 Thanked: 10 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread Thanks for your replies KSMRSM, SGIITK & Aroy
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30th May 2014, 15:08	#4375
Jaguar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,208 Thanked: 2,547 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread I am in the market for a new mixer-grinder/food processor. The 10 year old trusted philips one is showing signs of aging and I wanted to know what brand is good these days.
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30th May 2014, 17:52	#4376
sgiitk BANNED Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Gurugram Posts: 7,969 Thanked: 4,788 Times	Re: The Home Appliance thread @Jaguar; I swear by Kenwood. My K-chef lasted over 20 years and had to be dumped since the blades on the liquidizer packed up. I have a new one now. They do have a cheaper model which is also brilliant.
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