Sometimes, you find yourself in a lemonade mood. You dust off your juicer, take out those plump lemons and start juicing. Suddenly, you hear the dreaded groan of disappointment - your juicer motor seems to have surrendered. Fear not, my DIY champions, for today, we're going on a thrilling journey into the heart of your juicer - the mighty motor.
Understanding Your Juicer Motor
The juicer motor is much like the heart of a juicer. Its job? Pumping power and speed to your machine for effective fruit and veggie mashing. Generally, juicers run on motors that range between 400-700 watts. There is, however, more to the elusive beast that's the juicer motor than simple wattage.
Different Types of Juicer Motors
The centrifugal juicer's high-speed motor, which can go up to 15,000 RPM (revolutions per minute), ensures your oranges and apples are quickly turned into liquid goodness. On the slower side, you have the masticating juicer motors. They can operate at as low as 60-120 RPM, chewing their way through leafy greens and nuts.
After the juicer type, the motor's strength and durability become salient. An overworked weak motor can overheat, which leads to