Does it take a lot of strength to juice oranges with this juicer? I have arthritis.
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It takes a fair amount of pressure but that is just to get the most from each lemon/lime. I think you could do it with less pressure and get results.
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No, I also have arthritis in my hands. I love this juicer,,,am going to make another 33 jars of lemon curd in Feb (we spend the winters in Arizona) and will have to juice over 100 lemons. This is a great product,,I love it!!!!!
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It is more difficult to crank than a traditional manual can opener. Don't get it if you suffer from arthritis in your primary hand. You will be awfully frustrated.
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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 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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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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I worry this product isn't the best for you. I have no problem with smaller lemons, but bigger lemons are really hard to juice using this item. Also, it's pretty heavy as far as juice presses go. I might recommend something more like this for you: Chef'n Juicester Citrus Juicer and Reamer (Small)
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I've had the most luck juicing carrots with this juicer. The pulp that comes out is very fine and isn't wet when you squeeze it. It is kind of shocking how many you have to put in to get a decent amount of juice though. I don't juice often just because it is so expensive for all that produce but I love garden fresh juicing when I don't feel like going through all the steps to preserve large quantities. Hope this helps :)
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It doesn't require a lot of pressure, but I probably wouldn't recommend it for anyone with arthritis...even my hand will get sore/tired after awhile. I also agree with Chris's analysis, but I do like it for quick jobs i.e. cat litter, but I have to use a regular vacuum for the whole house. And the mopping feature sucks.
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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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Hi George,I have been using this can opener allot. I have solved the problem with #10 cans by putting them on a turntable so as I open the can it turns. As far as arthritic hands go, I have them as well, and am able to manage quite well, but I don't think I would buy this item again. Hope this helps.
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I have no idea, but if u want a really strong juicer go for a stainless steel one, i upgrade to a metal juicer
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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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It is constructed quite well. Very heavy duty. Just be ready to get a workout it does take a lot of cranking to get the juice out. Nothing has broken so far. Easy to clean. I like it.
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I also have arthritic hands and found it a little tricky to open so I leave it on the ready. Very sturdy.
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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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Dear Jc:Well you do turn the device and that is not hard, I had to watch that I didn't get my fingers near the blade. You really have to turn the veggies and hold onto the device..there is a top and it says that it helps push the veggies down, but I did not find that to be true...I use it without the top...I guess with the arthritis it would be easier to use than a knife..oh by the way check out utube videos of soft yoga exercises for your arthritis..i found it very helpful to keep my joints from freezing up. good luck...
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I have used this juicer for many years and have gotten to like it. It juices well for certain fruit and vegetables and not for others. It also does not do well when the quantity is too much for it to handle. I judge it by the amount of residual inside the machine. 15 apples may be more than the machine can handle in one sitting. If you would empty the residual inside the machine a couple times, I have the feeling that may work.