Slushies

[jennyjoan]

My neighbour's kids love slushies. Last party they borrowed my blender and they thought it ok, when I got it back (I didn't realise you could crush ice) anyway I tried to crush ice and thought it was hopeless.

They have asked for a loan of it an hour ago (am thinking it is hopeless) anyway am thinking of buying them an early Xmas present as I usually give them money. So was thinking of buying on ebay what is called an ice shaver. They look good but would like a recommendation. Thanks all.

[Old_Geezer]

I believe that some blenders can cope with ice, whilst others can not. You really needed to read the manual or I think you may risk a burnt out motor.

I've no experience of them but an ice shaver seems ideal. Clearly it is designed to handle ice. Probably worth going for a quality brand.

[jennyjoan]

Thanks OG - when I tried it here at home - I crushed that much ice for too long it started to water down - to me it was hopeless. Does say on the machine "crushes ice".

[jennyjoan]

This is it - http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Household-Nostalgia-Style-Electric-Single-Snow-Cone-Machine-Ice-Shaver-F5A0-/311674741572?hash=item4891432344:g:FYkAAOSwU-pXrEGE

do you think kids will like it -

[Pooka1950]

Might you end up paying quite a bit of import duty on that item JJ? It is coming from China....

[Old_Geezer]

The American reviews seem ok. At least I think this is it; looks like it.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Nostalgia-Electrics-RSM-702-Retro-Single/dp/B00305H6UO
I'm sure they will then.

[Old_Geezer]

Outside the EU (or even the UK) can be an issue, but I'd hope a small value item should be ok. It'll probably be marked 'gift' in the hope it'd get through unexamined.

[jennyjoan]

Pooka - I was a bit aware of that but then it said Free Postage to UK - however I have been scammed before when it said that and the extra postage came out of my account.

How can I be sure that I wouldn't be charged.

[Old_Geezer]

Oh, just look at your avatar and realised who you Pooka. On my bookcase shelf I have a photo of us meeting at Disney World ;-)

[Old_Geezer]

...you are...
As typed >:-(

[Maydup]

Only buy from a UK seller. Check where they are sending from and if outside UK the postage may well be free but the tax duty is still applied. Plus you risk it not being compatable with UK sockets etc. Buy British.

[Old_Geezer]

EU plug. 220/240v.
Would need a converter, or cut the plug off and replace with a UK standard.

[jennyjoan]

Maydup if you read my link you can see details - I would appreciate if you would - the item is from China etc.

[jennyjoan]

OG - do realise about the plug but for your information it is a bad thing to cut the plug.

I remember many years ago my friend's son bought me (when staying in America) hot tongs and when I came home I cut the plug and replaced with British. Lucky I was there the tongs started to melt. Our electricity is too "strong". So that is why the converter is there obviously to reduce the danger. Hope that makes sense.

[Pooka1950]

OG I remember it well ;-)

[Old_Geezer]

The plug makes no difference. The voltage the machine needs must be the same as what we supply, and in this case it is.

[Old_Geezer]

American items expect only half of what ours does so it would burn out on our supply (unless it gas a voltage selector switch at the back).

[Old_Geezer]

...it has a...
as typed :-(

[jennyjoan]

well when the tongs melted I did indeed think it was the plug. Anyway guys took Maydups advice and found exactly same machine in John Fraser. And only £4 for delivery. Thanks for advice.

[jennyjoan]

^^^ ooops House of Fraser

[Old_Geezer]

Excellent. Worth £4 to save the hassle and have a nearby supplier to complain to in the event of any issues.