Vitamix has black specs problems leaking from the base of the unit. How about this one?Has anyone tested with clear water,then put it in a white bowl?
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never done that test but I've had mine for awhile and I haven't had anything like that ...
864413
The vitamix we have is Super 5000 Model VM0103 not BMO103. And it worked for us.
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My vitamix is white...there were a few choices avail when I ordered mine, white black or stainless.
377413
i can't really speak regarding Blentec or Vitamix. I have two Waring blenders and bought the commercial one most recently. I really like it. It's the best blender I've ever had. In the past I have had a Breville (that leaked) and a Cuisinart.
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I am glad to see someone else has this problem! I have had mine replaced 4 times! Did you ever get yours working? I had an old model for 10 years that never leaked, so I know what I'm doing. Frustrating.
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Carl, I'm not sure about the model we purchased, because this item didn't fit our nut and had to be returned. Of course Vitamix would want you to purchase from them and you know how they cost. Buying from the outside market is reasonable, but may have some Q.A. issues, which is what I discovered. Good luck.
1944857
I have 2 of these and no leak issues with either. Where is it leaking? If you are sure it's a seal issue, return and get a new one.
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As another person said, the yellow tab may not have been pushed back far enough. However I ran into simillar problems of clean-up all the time. It is the reason I returned it and bought a VitaMix.
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i'm sorry. i don't know. vitamix has a helpful site. i'm sure they will help.
715879
My machine did leak a bit too. When I moved the machine forward to fill up, I noticed water underneath it. My husband opened the machine up. There is a snap on piece and draws hot water up. He put silicone grease on it and it stopped. I will get more details soon on what he did.
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I have never had/used the Vitamix but I did research both before deciding to purchase the Blendtec (read about the construction of the motor for one thing). I had a problem with the container seating correctly on the base and when I called the company about it they replaced it immediately, free of charge, and I've had no problems since then. I later purchased a Blendtec for my daughter and she has been as happy with hers as I am with mine. I have recommended it to friends.
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I have noticed a small leakage at the base sometimes, if you didn't clean it right after using it maybe it got stuck when that juice that leaked dried up, I would try pouring some hot water in the bowl and letting it sit for a few minutes and see if that helps.
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Good luck...I returned this piece of junk and finally got a Vitamix! If you are into blending hearty veggies like those (as I am), then you should invest in a Vitamix or Blendtec. You won't regret it! :)
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I've owned mine for over a year and I have experienced that seal failing once. I expect that it is going to fail again soon. This does seem to be their weak point. They replaced it with no problem but I couldn't make my daily green smoothie for more than a week.
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I used mine weekly for about 4 mos and then it started leaking. that seems to be a theme w/ this pitcher. i contacted the company and they didn't even have the decency to respond in anyway. that also seems to be par for the course w/ this item.
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Ours started leaking through a hairline crack in the shaft of the blade assembly. I've replaced two in the 9 years we've owned our Cuisinart blender. Both times for the same reason. This new one seems substantively sturdier (fingers crossed).
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Mine new improved model does not leak but one must ensure that the round disk is secure. Perhaps your particular one was defective.