I would want to run this for up to 24hours to grind chocolate, would it be able to do this? thank you
1711789
I don't think its recommendable. Just like all other motors this also produce heat and if you let it run for 24 hrs it will kill the motor.
1670010
This is a wet grinder and is used to grind soaked rice and soaked black gram to make a batter. We usually run it for 1-2 hours and not more than that.
2236208
I have not tried it, but I would think the way it is built that you should be able to accomplish that. This grinder has several grind settings and does a great job. I am very pleased with it since I purchased it.
1162242
It runs a Compressor with a belt. I guess it depends on how much resistance there is when your grinding. It should start with no problem.
1486120
I have ground soaked rice and lentils in it and it came out good in about 3 30-60secs grinding time. As long as you follow the instructions, I think it should work fine. Hope this helps.
1972009
I can't say. I use it for espresso. So I use a very fine grind. You can adjust it for any grind size. It takes about 5 minutes or so to grind enough for espresso. But that's a really fine grind but also a small amount. It would be considerably faster on a larger grind.
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Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining... » Read More Hi, Stephanie,Let me start by encouraging you to buy something else. Anything else. This is a flimsy, cheap tool that I regret having bought. I bought it to use as an accessory for fondue dinner parties. I used it just once and it is stored somewhere.But, back to your question. It did maintain the temperature for chocolates (milk and hazelnut chocs) but it took a long time to come up to temperature. If memory serves, I plugged it in about 30 minutes before the dinner and it was not quite up to temperature at desert. By time of cleanup, the temperature was OK and the remaining chocolate was just right.As a novelty, go for it. But as an ongoing usable appliance, forget it.Jay « Show Less
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This is a bad design on an otherwise great grinder. However I have been running mine at 15 seconds twice in a row for many months without issue. If you are running a really fine grind and want to avoid overheating the motor you may want to give at least some time before running 20 seconds twice and I wouldn't advice a triple run (or more) without waiting the full 5 min.
272672
I would advise against it. I never tried it but it I think that is stretching its capability. I think a grinder would do a better job.
505225
Personally, I've only run the unit for 24 hours straight. I cannot comment on 'several days' but I believe that it should also be fine. Also, you should note that the settings can be configured for it to turn itself on and off AUTOMATICALLY. This means that, there is no need for the unit to run CONTINUOUSLY, for several days.
1707120
Always depend on the number of people expected at the event. With 2.5 kg. Chocolate flows properly, it is advisable good leveling machine. This amount of chocolate gives you up to 40 people for 1/2 hour. After no longer flows in the same way so it would fill with more chocolate, for example 1 kg. you care to 1 hour.Typically the event along with the chocolate fountain no longer than 1 hour.My last event had 150 people, two machines, and 5 kg. Chocolate in total, and for 1/2 hour fine, then turned off the waterfall but I left the machine running hot for 1/2 hour.
1984601
Depends how much quantity and what you are grinding. Something soft like soaked lentils it can easily grind 5-6 cups and soaked idli rice 3-4 cups. I don't run it continuously more than an hour. Hope this helps...
254465
it would be rather expensive to run this 24/7 but it can be used continiously (longest mine runned so far was 9hr non stop - entire house including A./C and sump and macerator pump) however if you are going to run all the time !!! pick one with a v Twin engine
1082114
No, Brent. I just used it today to steam artichokes, and it shut down after 90minutes. If you're willing to watch it snd re-set it after it shuts down, then it should be okay for you.
1783269
I do 18g on a medium grind (7 clicks from tightest setting) and it doesn't take more than a minute. I can time it next time I use it.EDIT 9/18/14: I timed it and 18g took 60 seconds.
641074
You would probably burn up the motor in less than a half a day with business use. It's not designed for that. For commercial purpose, look for a commercial grade shake-maker.
1627916
I wouldn't run it more than 12 hrs and that's pushing it. I run mine about ten hours. My plants are going nuts, and I hardly fertilize them.