Roomba, Dysons, Thermomix and other household appliances

[Quickstatus]

Think of the carbon emissions from heating all that water for coffee

 

[elanshin]

We picked up the varia VS4 which was released recently its doing a pretty dang good job with pretty good retention. Definitely a solid grinder at its price point that i thinn is punching above its price point as well.

 

[QF WP]

We normally do a Thermos that lasts us for the whole day

 

[Pushka]

So glad my wife and I aren’t coffee drinkers (I’ve got Irish/English heritage and my wife is English). A cup of tea regularly through the day and now we’re both working from home, we alternate between who makes it.

Wife acquired a Thermomix from a friend who was upgrading. Don’t use it that often. I hate cleaning the fixed blades that capture various protein and veggies. I do most of the coooking so it lies fallow.

Similar with having Dysons - we have 2 stick Dyson and I’d prefer to use the barrel vacuum (industrial version). Trying to remove my wife’s and daughters hair from around the roller is frustrating

We don't have one but it makes the best soups and gravies.

I have English heritage on all sides from Grandparents and love my coffee and love my tea. I'm the only coffee drinker so it's a lash out to get a good grinder machine. I have the pods. But could embrace a machine. That's fully automatic only.

I do hate barrel vacuum cleaners. Having had spinal surgery at 32 the action needed for these still kills my back. Love stick vacuums.

 

[prozac]

We picked up the varia VS4 which was released recently its doing a pretty dang good job with pretty good retention. Definitely a solid grinder at its price point that i thinn is punching above its price point as well.

What do you use to weigh the beans?

 

[VPS]

I have a bit of instant coffee but I have so many cafes very close I can just walk out and get them a coffee if they want one

Just to clarify I don't drink tea or coffee but always have a variety of tea bags

 

[elanshin]

We normally do a Thermos that lasts us for the whole day

Have you tried Japanese Zojorushi or other Japanese vacuum bottles? They've got some pretty exceptional price to performance (out performs Thermos from my experience). Also comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes and lids.

What do you use to weigh the beans?

Scoop and small bowl with a coffee scale. The subliminal dosing scale looks nice and fancy, but can't justify a $80 single use bit of kit.

 

[elanshin]

I also recently picked up a Zojirushi rice cooker last trip to Japan. Aiming for this to last 10+ years. So far its doing the fluffiest rice ive had for ages. You can even pick up the unit post security at NRT in the duty free as carry-on. 220V designed for the Chinese market, but no problems here with Australian voltage.

 

[QF WP]

Not tried Zojirushi (had to Google them) but am going to Japan in Januuary, so will try to pick up DF.

 

[Daver6]

What do you use to weigh the beans?

I've been pretty happy with this Amazon purchase https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0BNL5JCVR?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1

 

[AuSammy]

Think of the carbon emissions from heating all that water for coffee

Not if using solar power.

 

[Quickstatus]

Not if using solar power.

Sun does not shine at night
Easier to drink just water. No need for solar or battery etc

 

[Happy Dude]

Interesting looking machine and great backstory. I always wondered how a lever compares to boiler.

My mate around the corner does excellent coffee with an automated boiler type. It's a clinical process compared to mine and he's mathematical about it. He's rewarded with consistency but it's not nearly as much fun. She shows her age every so often but I've done all repairs myself when necessary and regularly replace the seals, getting parts from Ireland I think.

 

[Denali]

I also recently picked up a Zojirushi rice cooker last trip to Japan. Aiming for this to last 10+ years. So far its doing the fluffiest rice ive had for ages. You can even pick up the unit post security at NRT in the duty free as carry-on. 220V designed for the Chinese market, but no problems here with Australian voltage.

A friend at work swears by her fancy rice cooker, invested quite a bit of money into it, but they eat rice every day so its worth it to them.

 

[Happy Dude]

I also recently picked up a Zojirushi rice cooker last trip to Japan. Aiming for this to last 10+ years. So far its doing the fluffiest rice ive had for ages. You can even pick up the unit post security at NRT in the duty free as carry-on. 220V designed for the Chinese market, but no problems here with Australian voltage.

I still have my little rice cooker I bought in Akihabara in 1998. It cops regular use/abuse and has not missed a beat. I lost the manual years ago but thankfully Google Translate has come to the rescue.

I recommend anyone travelling to Japan to put a rice cooker (with a heavy, solid bowl) at the very top of their souvenir list.

 

[Quickstatus]

fancy rice cooker,

There is no benefit from a fancy rice cooker as there is only one way to cook rice - the absorption method.
A rice cooker should only have ONE button and two lights

I recommend anyone travelling to Japan to put a rice cooker (with a heavy, solid bowl) at the very top of their souvenir list.

IMO the only requirement for the bowl is that it is non stick. - actually they all are.


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NOOOOO.... and I dont know why "Neuro Fuzzy" makes it better

 

[blackcat20]

There is no benefit from a fancy rice cooker as there is only one way to cook rice - the absorption method.
A rice cooker should only have ONE button and two lights

I like being able to tell it whether its white or brown rice, and having a timer so its cooked and ready when we get home from work.

 

[Quickstatus]

I like being able to tell it whether its white or brown rice, and having a timer so its cooked and ready when we get home from work.

Yes, a timer works if you want it to cook by a certain time and soaking brown rice can make cooking faster.

However an automatic one button rice cooker can cook all rice.
The way it knows when to stop cooking is when the temperature rises above 100C.
While there is free water in the bowl, the temp will not go above 100C The temp will only start rising after the free water is gone (latent heat of vapourisation) and the thermostat will stop the cooking. The steam will complete the cooking . That is why in the absorption method, lifting the lid and peeking is not allowed.

So in a one button auto rice cooker, brown rice just requires more water.

With absorption method - the amount of water is one trimmed fingernail length above the rice.

 

[AuSammy]

We were gifted an electric rice cooker. My Asian partner said what a waste of time and space and regifted it to someone else. Always cooks the rice in the microwave with a “rice cooker” plastic container.