Question For Those With Steamers

[Eland]

Who did you order from and how was the service. I ordered on online on November 12th and still haven't received it. It has been nothing but a headache since I called to inquire about a shipping confirmation.
I'm just looking for someone reliable at this point as my CC company should handle the dispute by the 4th.


Eland

 

[vcasey]

I bought mine from Mehu-Liisa a couple of years ago. Just checked the web site and the cost has doubled! Here is the web site: http://www-podunk.com/10litmehstea.html I would look at Back to Basics and ebay. Just make sure you get stainless steel.
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Edited by: vcasey

 

[Jwhelan939]

I was looking into the steamers for a while as well. I found them to be way more money then I was looking, or willing,to spend. Is the anti-aluminum sentiment purely because of the longer lifespan? I was thinking if thats so, maybe I would get a cheapy aluminum just to make sure I will use it. Then maybe a few years from now Ill get a good one.

 

[NorthernWinos]

I have a really old Back to Basics steamer....It still works like a charm.

My neighbor ordered the new and improved one...It's a dandy...really heavy and nice.

This is the best price I can find....

http://www.harvestessentials.com/batobanustju.html

 

[grapeman]

Alright!!!!!!! NW has an avatar now!

 

[JWMINNESOTA]

Eland, I also got mine from ebay, I believe you would want to go stainless, not only is the quality of the steamer better, but the aluminum over time can cause oxidation in your must, leaving a bad taste. This could come into play even more as you find more uses than just wine making for it...yes...there is more than just wine making!

 

[Eland]

The problem is I DID order one already. In fact, from the same company as the link NW provided. They did not ship as theyindicated. The have an automated message about problems with shipping. I ordered this on November 12th and that same message has been there since I tried calling on the 14th. I don't want this to be a rant about this company. I was just looking to see if someone ordered one recently as I will probably make another order from somewhere else as soon as things are squared away with the credit card dispute.

 

[NorthernWinos]

Sorry to hear you had a problem with that company....harvestessentials.com

My neighbor bought her's through the canning pantry, but they might be sold out of both aluminum and stainless...You could call them....800-285-9044 She was really happy with thie service....came before they were suppose to ship it as they were back ordered last fall.

http://www.canningpantry.com/a12.html

Here other companies to check out...

http://juicers.organic-knowledge.com/juicer-store-steam-juicers.htm

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001FT4FH4/ref=nosim/?tag=prontocom14250-20&creative=380333&creativeASIN=B001FT4FH4&linkCode=asn

Good luck on your quest....

 

[gaudet]

Eland,

This is where I got mine from this past September.

http://www.cookware.com/Back-to-Basics-N12-BTB1046.html

$120 and some change shipped. I got it in 5 days. Have used it once since I got it and I am about to employ it again on Wednesday. I have 18#'s of oceanspray cranberries. I may buy another 6 pounds to make some more depending on how much juice I can extract. I plan on using it much in the new year.

Sorry to hear about your bad experience with that company, but I had good luck with mine. I wish you better luck with whomever you choose.

 

[dfwwino]

Thanks Northern and Gaudet,


I am planning to buy a steamer before next year's fruit harvest. It looks like a great way to make fruit wines.

 

[Waldo]

You will love it dfw..check out eBay too. Thats where i got mine

 

[gaudet]

Thanks Northern and Gaudet,


I am planning to buy a steamer before next year's fruit harvest. It looks like a great way to make fruit wines.

DFW,

You will love it. I was extremely surprised how easy it was to use. Here is another thread I started back around August. http://www.finevinewines.com/wiz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=6126&KW=steam+juicer

There are a bunch of links in there to other sites that have good prices as well as further discussion on the SS vs. Aluminum

 

[pelican]

FYI for folks looking at steam juicers this Christmas, the Mehu-Liisa (yes, more expensive than the Back to Basics aluminum version...) this is the stainless steel 10 liter steamer --

Email notice today from the online store I got my steamer from said:
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Use this coupon code (copy and paste into the coupon field during check-out):

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I can recommend this seller as being strong on customer service, fast shipping, and a real person behind the website. They also carry "spare parts".