FunFlames Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I am in the process of gathering all materials to start soaping. I have been reading reviews about stick blenders but most are in regards to food. What stick blenders work better for soap making? One site said the watts wasn't as important as the RPM. Sadly, most sites don't state this information. I would like one that will stand up to liquid soap making. From the research I have done so far, I am leaning towards the Kitchen Aid KHB100. TIA for any and all information and suggestions. Have a great dayDanielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNSandSCENTS Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 I am no expert on SBs but I too am just starting in soap making and wanted a good one. While RPM's are important, its the wattage & the torque of the motor that make any motor work more efficiently, extending the life of the motor.Higher wattages allow the power of the motor to be able to do things like make contact with your mixture without losing speed but not having to use so much power that it overworks the motor. At a lower wattage, in order to do this, it would in some cases take the full wattage capacity to power the motor to work stiffer mixtures and the opposite would be true with higher wattages. This is one of the places that most companies cut corners in and why cheaper isn't always better. So when you look for a SB, will want to look at both of these.I wanted to get the KA to match my stand mixer but I could not get any info from KA about torque and wattage. Cuisinart information is more readily available than KA. In the older posts that I have read here, it was said that Braun was the better SB but I was unsucessful at finding one locally....HTH and good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jurnalynn Posted October 14, 2008 Share Posted October 14, 2008 i bought a stickblender from walmart burnt it out making my first batch of lotion..........cheaper is not better..........lol i have been using a kitchenaid for soaping and having no problems with itLaura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I have a braun one and it's a real workhorse I love it. Shoot you can even try thrift stores. I did hear the walmart one might put too much air in the soap, but I can't confirm that since I haven't tried it. Now I know not to use it with lotions though lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 Thanks for all the info... I will do some research on Braun. I am not too concerned about the price... I just want one that is a good value. If it will last a long time that makes it worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindym Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I also have a Braun. Can't kill it. LOL I also have a back up, I have had that for ohhhh 3 or 4 years.. Well worth it IMO> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FunFlames Posted October 15, 2008 Author Share Posted October 15, 2008 to the Braun owners... where did you get them?? I tried searching on the Braun site but they all say available in Canada only. The stores that carry "Braun" don't carry the SB's.TIADanielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNSandSCENTS Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 Remember what I said about wattage before you click on this thread....400W no wonder nobody is killing their Brauns!http://braun.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/1568/Braun-Blenders-And-Mixers.htmlThe reason you could not find it is because the braun immersion blender has been discontinued in the US but is still available in Canada. http://www.consumersearch.com/www/kitchen/hand-blenders/review.htmlI may have to look at this site a little further and do some more research..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CareBear Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I've said it before and I'll say it again...DONOTGETANOSTER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbren Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I have 2 KAs and love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyo Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I have a Kalorik stick blender that I bought online. Talk about a workhorse-it's the best one I have ever had. 200w's of power and have never had a problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbv1 Posted October 15, 2008 Share Posted October 15, 2008 I've said it before and I'll say it again...DONOTGETANOSTERAMEN to that! That was the first stick blender I bought and it burnt out after 3 batches and they were small batches to boot! I have been using a kitchenaid stick blender since and it has held up for the past 3 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soycrazy Posted October 16, 2008 Share Posted October 16, 2008 Remember what I said about wattage before you click on this thread....400W no wonder nobody is killing their Brauns!http://braun.factoryoutletstore.com/cat/1568/Braun-Blenders-And-Mixers.html Geez 400w my braun is only 120. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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