does the blender come apart, like with a rubber gasket, etc? or is it one piece, such as a vitamix?
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Yes the blender comes apart. the blade can be easily unscrewed using the lid fitted to the bottom and screwed on after cleaning.
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the blades screw out of the bottom for cleaning. Be sure to read the instructions on using the lid to unscrew the bottom! I use the blender weekly.
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The model we have has a metal base with fixed blades plus a rubber gasket that prevents leakage when base is screwed into see-through blender unit. Initially we were not able to seat the base due to protruding tabs on the see-through blender unit. Had to take the blender unit to a retail store that sells Bosch. They immediately knew the problem and "ground down" the tabs slightly to fit the metal base. New unit may a solved this problem.
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Jenifer,It's one piece, but does have the rubber gasket with it.Hope this helps,Edith
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What's the rubber issue? I have owned my blender for a number of months, use it almost daily and have no issues. I'm extremely happy.
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Hi, no the glass does not come apart from the blades. Actually, there is a special way of cleaning the blades of this blender - put some dish soap and about a quarter full of water in the carafe, blend for a few seconds, then rinse. I have not had this fail to clean appropriately in the months I have owned the blender.
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I found repair parts at Amazon.com. You can also goggle your KitchenAid blender model number will probably get results for other websites as well as Amazon. I needed a gasket which cost about $10.00 - much cheaper than buying a new blender and my KitchenAid blender that I put the new gasket on works like new!
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Hi Natalie,It doesn't need any rubber gaskets on the blender/pitcher -- it mates to any of the standard Magic Bullet bases which have the gasket already in the base ...same as how the standard Mgic Bullet 'jars' mate to the base, if I'm understanding your question. If you're talking about gaskets for the top cover, it doesn't have any. Hope thishelps --Dan
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The blender has a plastic jug which is not quite as good as glass with hot foods. The main thing though is this is a cheap, low quality blender (I had two which both died on me). I DO NOT recommend it in any way. If you want a cheap blender then WalMart have ones for a third of the price with double the warranty of this one, or of course there are many here.
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This is the best blender I have ever had. Was going to buy a vitamix. Glad I didn't spend the money.
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blends any vegetable or fruit well - I makes smoothies and throw everything in -- you do need some liquid, though--actually never tried without some kind of liquid. its a great little blender - easy to clean - not a bunch of parts! I am on my second one - I dropped and broke the spinner mechanism - my fault
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The lids have a rubber gasket inside. They are very sturdy. I purchased to go with my CuiZen blender. And it fits perfect.
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It didn't come with the rubber ring and you will have to get buy one. When I bought that one, the blender was an older blender and it worked. I hope this helps.
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My blender never leaks and I've had it over 2 years. You probably didn't put the gasket and blade back on correctly. Make sure you put the rubber gasket on the glass jar first, then the blade then screw on the bottom plastic piece. Hope this helps.
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It is made of plastic...BPA free. I have had about a dozen different personal blenders, and this is, without any doubt, the best one I have had. LOVE IT!
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Hello Susan B. Yes, you are able to take the entire Blender apart to clean it. I do not think that it needs to be taken apart each time you use it. The seal is tight. You can purchase new blades on Amazon. I have not yet had the need to do that. To clean, I just rinse it out-put in some water and dishwashing soap and blend it for a few seconds. Then dry it. I sound like a commercial. Anyway, this Beehive Blender is BETTER than I expected it to be. Have a great day.
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The drive sprocket on the blender base is hard rubber--I haven't cut into it to see if it's a rubber coated metal drive gear, but it seems pretty solid. The jar has a metal gear and entire blade assembly is all metal except for a rubber sealing gasket. The drive system seems pretty substantial; I would expect it to last a long time.
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I don't think the blender uses an o ring only the gasket. My recollection is that the gasket is a seal between the container and the blade section and the base which screws onto the base.
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I've had my blender for over 3 years and it's never leaked, so it much be when you put it back together. Put the jar upside down, then put the rubber gasket, then the blade then screw on the base. Should be fine.