Does it take a lot of strength to juice oranges with this juicer? I have arthritis.
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It has a very powerful motor so hand strength is required to both press the fruit down onto the spindle as well as to keep the fruit from just spinning with the spindle rather than being juiced. You would probably be better off with the Chef's Star Stainless Steel Electric Juicer with Citrus Press. http://www.amazon.com/Chefs-Stainless-Electric-Juicer-Citrus/dp/B00FRL9JYU/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1391294595&sr=8-3&keywords=chef+star+electric+juicer
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I have arthritis in my hands and have been able to use this without any problems. Love it!
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Well every juicer will have a little foam that's called oxidation... However the faster it juices the more oxidation equals less nutrients .. which equals less storage time. I pretty much get no foam when juicing veggies And i get a little with like apples... Berry.. But none with oranges cucumbers . And yes i throw the whole thing n just chop it up. You should YouTube vids. I do not throw orange peels in it tho because i don't like the taste and it can do pineapple skin but you shouldn't consume that their really dirty lol n pesticides
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* Slower spin speeds is a definite plus.* As of, "easier/more convenient to use"? This one flies by all of the others, in my opinion. Other people I know have a vertical juicer and one person said to me, when we were juicing apples & had to clean up, that this one is a lot faster clean-up time. * My next point is that I only have one well working hand, b/c of a T.B.I. that happened in 2003. Live on my own now & this juicer takes me minimal time to clean-up, I'd say about 5 minutes or less; as long as you clean it right away, so all the juice pulp & the juice itself doesn't dry on to the juicer parts. * * Slower spin speeds is a definite plus.* As of, "easier/more convenient to use"? This one flies by all of the others, in my opinion. Other people I know have a vertical juicer and one person said to me, when we were juicing apples & had to clean up, that this one is a lot faster clean-up time. * My next point is that I only have one well working hand, b/c of a T.B.I. that happened in 2003. Live on my own now & this juicer takes me minimal time to clean-up, I'd say about 5 minutes or less; as long as you clean it right away, so all the juice pulp & the juice itself... » Read More * Slower spin speeds is a definite plus.* As of, "easier/more convenient to use"? This one flies by all of the others, in my opinion. Other people I know have a vertical juicer and one person said to me, when we were juicing apples & had to clean up, that this one is a lot faster clean-up time. * My next point is that I only have one well working hand, b/c of a T.B.I. that happened in 2003. Live on my own now & this juicer takes me minimal time to clean-up, I'd say about 5 minutes or less; as long as you clean it right away, so all the juice pulp & the juice itself doesn't dry on to the juicer parts. * « Show Less
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I think it depends on how bad your arthritis is. As Kimberlee said, you must simultaneously slide a button back & lift up the entire gate. If it's hard for you to squeeze your hand/make a fist, it might be difficult for you to lift up the gate. It's not particularly heavy, but can be awkward.
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I'm 72 and have arthritis and it was still difficult for me to use especially on soup cans. That was the reason I purchased the opener. For me it was too short and wide for my hand to hold and push it properly. My husband has arthritis too but it did wrk for him.
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No. I doubt it has the torque to juice anything with with a thick peel. The holes in the strainer are tiny. U prob would need something like the nutri-bullet for something that.
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You need to push and twist with more pressure than you would think. I was afraid I would break it at first but it works just fine. Good luck. I love this juicer!
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I have arthritis, but not in my fingers. It takes a bit of strength to open the compartments.
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I have a weak wrist in my normally "strong" hand, and I can't get this opener to work very well for me. I still need strength to open a jar, and that's what I'm lacking. I'm not sure how it would be with arthritis in the thumbs, but I would just assume it would be a similar situation because the thumbs usually carry much of the strength in twisting. I wish I could recommend something, but at this point, I'm still looking too. Good luck, and if you find something that works, please share!! :)
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If you have arthritis in your hands I would not recommend this Unit. The pressure is a little more in this unit compared to the Dyson rechargeable Vac which I also have. Hope this answer helps.
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Absolutely not. I have weaker hands every day ( 50+ women can probably relate) and I was shocked at how little effort this takes! You truly hardly touch it and the juice comes pouring out.
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I don't have arthritis, so it's difficult to answer this question. I can tell you the vacuum is easy to hold and maneuver. It is rather heavy to carry up and downstairs, and it's a pain to have to unwind the whole cord to use the hose, but this is the best vacuum I've ever owned.
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I think so. You may have to squeeze the grapefruit a little to press it against the center juicing mechanism, but I don't see a huge problem.
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A few smallish grapefruits would probably be OK, but you're going to have to work (squeezing the fruit around the juicer core). If you're doing a lot, you'll be happier with something else.
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Reading some of the recent posts its important to keep in mind that you have to take the time to Cut All veg and fruit into smaller pieces than what you may be accustomed to. The shoot is smaller than normal and I rarely use the device to push down the veg as its not necessary, this can also aid to the juicer getting jammed. On the whole im very happy with my first masticating juicer.
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Yes.I have arthritis its in my hands.Very simple to use.I love this little thing.