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I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« on: March 04, 2009, 05:10:49 PM »
For some reason earlier today, the reason now forgotten, I decided I needed a new electric egg-beater (an appliance that one holds with the hand, not an appliance that one has in a base).

I looked.  I didn't see one I liked.  Flimsy, foreign made, plastic, that sort of stuff.

I wandered into an antique store, and there it was; what I wanted.

A Sears Kenmore electric egg-beater, serial number indicates manufactured in 1957, perfect condition, all metal, weighs 14 pounds.  Used only on Sundays by a little old lady.

Since it had been on the shelf since before the current owner bought the store in 1987, he was tired of looking at it, and sold it to me for two bucks.

Don't worry; I'll watch those new 20-amp fuses closely.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 05:19:57 PM »
An old one like that may have a nameplate and have the amp rating listed. Either way, I'm sure that it wouldn't come close to 20 amps unless there is a short or ground in it.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2009, 05:36:53 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on March 04, 2009, 05:19:57 PM
An old one like that may have a nameplate and have the amp rating listed. Either way, I'm sure that it wouldn't come close to 20 amps unless there is a short or ground in it.

The label underneath doesn't indicate amps, but it does say "60 watts," whatever that relates to in amps.

I'm not so much worried about the power consumption as I am about it developing a short and blowing the fuse, like what happened with that most-wonderful most-excellent, heavy-duty hot-water vaporizer of the Eisenhower era, which caused all this consternation about fuses.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2009, 05:42:07 PM »
That equates to about 1/2 amp IIRC the formula correctly.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #4 on: March 04, 2009, 05:44:43 PM »


It uses 60 watts, (about 1/2amp), then it is less than a light bulb used for reading, so that isn't a problem. As for the problem of shorts or grounds, you could carefully disassemble it and look for frayed wiring or loose connections. Maybe even have it checked at an electrical repair shop, they could test run it and check the amp draw to make  sure it's working right.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #5 on: March 04, 2009, 05:50:30 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on March 04, 2009, 05:36:53 PM
The label underneath doesn't indicate amps, but it does say "60 watts," whatever that relates to in amps.

I'm not so much worried about the power consumption as I am about it developing a short and blowing the fuse, like what happened with that most-wonderful most-excellent, heavy-duty hot-water vaporizer of the Eisenhower era, which caused all this consternation about fuses.


Approximately 0.5amps according to ohms law. About what the regular incandescent light globes put out.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #6 on: March 04, 2009, 05:52:44 PM »
Quote from: thundley4 on March 04, 2009, 05:44:43 PM
It uses 60 watts, (about 1/2amp), then it is less than a light bulb used for reading, so that isn't a problem. As for the problem of shorts or grounds, you could carefully disassemble it and look for frayed wiring or loose connections. Maybe even have it checked at an electrical repair shop, they could test run it and check the amp draw to make  sure it's working right.

You know, that's a most excellent idea, and as it's an excellent-looking egg-beater with heft and sturdiness, and I'd dislike it dying, I think I'll do just that.

I'll take to the big city with me tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, and drop it off at the vacuum-cleaner repairman's.  It's not quite his services (vacuum-cleaners and sewing machines), but I suspect he'd know what to do, and what to look for.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #7 on: March 04, 2009, 05:56:14 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on March 04, 2009, 05:52:44 PM
You know, that's a most excellent idea, and as it's an excellent-looking egg-beater with heft and sturdiness, and I'd dislike it dying, I think I'll do just that.

I'll take to the big city with me tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon, and drop it off at the vacuum-cleaner repairman's.  It's not quite his services (vacuum-cleaners and sewing machines), but I suspect he'd know what to do, and what to look for.

If he can repair old vacuum cleaners, I'm willing to bet he can give your beater a good checkover.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #8 on: March 04, 2009, 06:05:33 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on March 04, 2009, 05:56:14 PM
If he can repair old vacuum cleaners, I'm willing to bet he can give your beater a good checkover.

You see, the problem is, I have no idea of an "electrical repair shop."

This is the Sandhills of Nebraska; there aren't many people around.

But when I was in the backroom of the vacuum-cleaner repair shop, I noticed he had all sorts of electrical gadgets and wiring and electrical tools and all those little digital meters.  As he's been around a while (he's about 45, and been in the business since he was 16), I imagine he'd know.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2009, 06:09:49 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on March 04, 2009, 06:05:33 PM
You see, the problem is, I have no idea of an "electrical repair shop."

This is the Sandhills of Nebraska; there aren't many people around.

But when I was in the backroom of the vacuum-cleaner repair shop, I noticed he had all sorts of electrical gadgets and wiring and electrical tools and all those little digital meters.  As he's been around a while (he's about 45, and been in the business since he was 16), I imagine he'd know.

Basically an electrical repair shop (in context of how it's been used here) is just about any shop that repairs small household appliances. 

I'm sure he can assist you.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2009, 12:28:44 PM »
I use one of these:







Works like a champ.    :-)
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2009, 01:00:55 PM »
  You mash taters with that?
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #12 on: March 05, 2009, 04:07:13 PM »
Quote from: Wayne on March 05, 2009, 01:00:55 PM
  You mash taters with that?


Nope, this works wonders:


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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #13 on: March 05, 2009, 04:28:13 PM »
Okay, I took it in.

The vacuum-cleaner repairman unscrewed the cover and examined the contents, and ran a few of those little-red-light tests.

He said yeah, it was used by a little old lady only on Sundays, and is in excellent shape, good to go.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #14 on: March 05, 2009, 04:45:02 PM »
Quote from: Wineslob on March 05, 2009, 04:07:13 PM
Nope, this works wonders:


I was watching some "gourmet" cooking show on TV, and they suggested using a potato ricer instead of a masher.  It looked like a good idea.  I can't find my potato masher; I think it came apart and I tossed it into the trash.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #15 on: March 05, 2009, 05:20:15 PM »
Quote from: franksolich on March 05, 2009, 04:28:13 PM
Okay, I took it in.

The vacuum-cleaner repairman unscrewed the cover and examined the contents, and ran a few of those little-red-light tests.

He said yeah, it was used by a little old lady only on Sundays, and is in excellent shape, good to go.

Just consider it a little safety insurance.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #16 on: March 05, 2009, 06:35:25 PM »
Power (Watts)= I (amps) x E (voltage)........


so, 60 watts/ 120 Volts= 1/2 amps (+/-) because voltage isn't ALWAYS 120 Volts AC.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #17 on: March 05, 2009, 06:37:54 PM »
Quote from: Thor on March 05, 2009, 06:35:25 PM
Power (Watts)= I (amps) x E (voltage)........


so, 60 watts/ 120 Volts= 1/2 amps (+/-) because voltage isn't ALWAYS 120 Volts AC.

I've checked mine several times and it's usually @110, but has been as high as 128V.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #18 on: March 06, 2009, 12:12:07 AM »
Quote from: franksolich on March 04, 2009, 05:10:49 PM

I looked.  I didn't see one I liked.  Flimsy, foreign made, plastic, that sort of stuff.



I can testify that the newer ones are flimsy and don't last as long as the old ones....particularly when dropped on a brick floor.... :uhsure:

Seriously....everytime I replace mine...it seems like it lasts less time than the previous one did....and I use it less than ever as I usually use my KitchenAide for the big stuff like cookie or bread dough.

You will most likely be very happy with the one you found, Frank.
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Re: I was bad, but I couldn't help myself
« Reply #19 on: March 06, 2009, 10:21:20 AM »
Quote from: Chris on March 05, 2009, 04:45:02 PM
I was watching some "gourmet" cooking show on TV, and they suggested using a potato ricer instead of a masher.  It looked like a good idea.  I can't find my potato masher; I think it came apart and I tossed it into the trash.


I've always wanted to get a ricer. I'll have to find one, but I've heard they can be a PITA to clean.
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