Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #3423 in Kitchen & Housewares
- Size: 50 Ounce
- Color: White
- Brand: Omega
- Model: VRT330
- Released on: 2009-08-27
- Dimensions: 8.00" h x
16.00" w x
6.00" l,
.0 pounds
Features
- Masticating juicer with 2-horsepower-equivalent single-phase induction motor
- Dual-stage juicing system; auto pulp-ejection for continuous juicing; reverse mode
- Low rotation speed of 80 RPMs means minimal heat build up for healthier results
- Accessories include fine and coarse dual-stage screens, 2 50-ounce juicing cups, tamper, and cleaning brush
- Measures 9-5/6 by 6-4/5 by 15-5/6 inches; 10-year limited warranty
Omega VRT330 Dual-Stage Vertical Single-Auger Low-Speed Juicer, White
Product Description
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
195 of 201 people found the following review helpful.
The New Generation of Juicers
By Jimmy Morelli
The first impression.Let me start off by saying the construction of this machine is impressive. There was not a flimsy piece of plastic on the entire machine. The entire set-up is heavy gauge plastic, the machine easily reflects the $350 price tag, no questions asked. The machine is a lot heavier than most kitchen appliances, which is not a bad a thing. The machine was easy to clean and easy to assemble.Performance.To use this juicer you will need to cut up the produce, such as beets, apples, anything large and round. You need to cut them up anyway with your 3" shoot on the centrifugal juicer, most apples don't fit and the larger beats don't either. I use the apple corer/cuter from Pampered Chef, you can use it for the beets as well. Carrots fit fine, I could see some of the very large carrots needing to be cut.The juicing operation is fast and effort less. They give you a pusher but you will not need it. The machine's design automatically pulls the produce into the hopper. All you need to do if feed the machine. The machine is extremely quiet, such a relief when I first turned it on, it almost sounds like a can opener but quieter. It's pretty simple, the produce gets crushed by the auger then pressed against the top metal mesh filter ring, then squeezed more then pressed against the bottom filter ring (there is one filter that consists of a top metal filter about an inch of plastic separating then a bottom ring, check the picture to get a better idea). There is also a outer self cleaning cover over the filter with three sets of three squiggy things one for the top filter, one for the bottom filter and one large one for the outer case. This thing cleans itself as it works, pour some water in the machine between juicing and it removes the remnants of what you just juiced, getting it ready for your next produce. Don't get me wrong this thing does not literally clean itself but the self cleaning mechanism makes it simple to clean at the end of juicing. The juice is separated from the pulp and flows out a spout in the bottom front of the machine and the pulp gets pushed out a shoot on the bottom side, it's actually pretty cool to watch, there is very little juice left in the pulp, much more efficient than the 3 models I tried.Quality of the juice.They advertise that by squeezing the produce you get a better tasting juice with more vitamins. I was skeptical when I read it. When I took my first sip of carrot juice I could tell the difference immediately. I couldn't figure out how to describe it though, it's both juice from a carrot, how can one taste so different. This might not make sense but this is how I will describe the taste difference. The juice from the centrifugal machines taste as if it was watered down compared to the juice from the Omega Vert. When I took my first sip of apple juice, there was no comparisons, the taste was so crisp and fresh, actually like taking a bite from an apple. I was amazed at the difference.Orange juice from every juicer I have used never tasted like the fresh squeezed store bought juice, With the Omega Vert it does, same consistency with no separation, the separation you see in the glass of juice from a centrifugal juicer is what gives it the watered down taste. I am not knocking the juice that comes from other machines but to understand what I am saying you need to find away to taste the juice this machine puts out. I guarantee you will instantly taste the difference as I have and have an entire different outlook on juicing. I guess the high rpm's actually cause flavor to be lost, my theory is the shredding and spinning not the heat as others say, the machine spins so quickly that most of the liquid that escapes is water that is missing most of the vitamins, sugars, flavor and fibers. The Omega Vert operates at very low rmp's, and squeezes instead of shreds and spinsThe one thing Omega did say was that there is no froth to the juice as it is squeezed and not spun, this was not true. There was very little froth compared to centrifugal models but it is present, but as I said there is no visible separation of the juice and it tastes absolutely fantastic.Conclusion.This juicer is expensive, but from what I have seen on my first day it is worth it just on construction alone, plus it comes with a 10 year FULL warranty, if anything breaks it is replaced. I have not dealt with their customer service department that much, I did asks them two questions via e-mail and it took 24 hours for a reply, but that's normal. They did ship the juicer out within 7 days which is good for a manufacturer. I hope I never have to deal with them enough to write about it in a review.If juicing is a lifestyle to you then this is the juicer for you, hands down. It takes a little bit longer to prepare produce and clean the machine, add up that total extra time between this juicer and a centrifugal one and your only looking at a 5 minute difference. It all depends on how you prepare and what handy kitchen tools you have. I have only used this machine once but I have been juicing long enough to know a good thing when I see it. I want to submit this review because there are very few out there. From what I have seen with the quality the juice I am convinced I found my juicer. Only time will tell regarding to the machines durability and reliability, but as I said this thing is built like a tank and has a 10 year full warranty.If you are going to purchase this juicer than purchase it through Omega's website, www.omegajuicer.com , they offer a 30 day money back guarantee. Amazon does not carry this juicer so you will not get their guarantee, every site selling on Amazon only excepts returns where the box has not been opened and the machine has never used plus add on to that a hefty restocking fee. I like shopping with the little guy but that is crazy. I like purchasing Amazon when I can as they have never done wrong by me but it was unfortunate they didn't carry this.I normally don't leave a review at least a good review until I have used the product for at least two weeks, sometimes more. There are very little reviews out there of this juicer out there and it needs more as it is worth it. I have fallen in love with this thing and am convinced this thing is golden. I just want others out there to make sure they are aware I have only used this once , I used carrots, beets, oranges and celery on this all with great results and great performance. If you check You Tube you can find videos of demonstrations and comparisons with other machines. Checkout the Alive and aware site or Ferns, both sell this juicer on Amazon, they have good info and videos. Also try discountjuicers.com they have good info as well. Just remember if you buy and want a 30 day guarantee return policy buy from Omegajuicers.com.Hope this helps.Update 4/14/2011. I have used this juicer for close to 2 years now and just wanted to let you know it still works just as good as it did the day I first used it. This is absolutely a great juicer.
167 of 174 people found the following review helpful.
good design, poor quality, SLOW customer service
By Robert R Daniel
We bought the VRT330 in May of 2010 and used it daily. For the first 6 weeks we couldn't have been happier, as was Omega and Amazon too I'm sure, because it made it past the 30 refund period. It is easy to clean, simple to assemble and the juice was great...at first. However, over time we noticed more and more pulp in our juice (we mostly juice carrots, apples, spinach, beets & occasionally kale). We attributed it to wear (all the parts are primarily plastic), and figured with the good warranty we would simply replace what we figured was the obviously worn auger when it became bad enough that we couldn't live with it.After a few months it continued to expel more and more pulp into our juice and we couldn't live with it. Additionally it had developed another nasty habit of leaking out the bottom of the clear plastic tub and running juice all over the counter. I contacted Omega and after a few emails and phone calls they agreed to replace the auger... then it took nearly a month to ship it to me! Well now we finally have the new auger and guess what? the auger didn't help and in addition juice is leaking out the unit all over our kitchen counter to boot. Obvious conclusion, at best; the basket assembly is worn as well and the gaskets are already gone. At worst, the locking mechanism is worn and can't adequatly clamp the unit together to seal the components together. There is SO much pulp in the juice (no matter which screen we use) that it is useless. Omega is saying they'll make it right. Their version of making it right is to MAYBE send an entire new unit (they have to think about it first and we as vegetarians that juice daily have to go with out a juicer in the mean time). No commitment and no hurry on Omega's part to that and no satisfaction either. At this point I simply want my money back. My opinion is that the juicer is a good design, but the quality of the components is severely lacking. Especially so, for the $350 price tag.I've read the other reviews (and believe me I read them BEFORE I purchased this unit too). I think the folks that made the good reviews jumped in and wrote their review right away after receiving the unit and trying it a few days. Had I done that (in the first few weeks) I would have happily gave an awsome review too, because the juice really really is superior in this juicer...when it is working. However, if you use this daily, or give it time if you use it occasionally... you will NOT be happy. At this point, neither will I unless they refund my money. Poor...Poor...POOR quality of components and mediocre at best (hey they do at least answer the phone and will respond to an email) customer service.
77 of 78 people found the following review helpful.Great for multiple purposes
By Matt
I bought this juicer "used-very good" with fulfillment by Amazon. It should have said "used-BETTER THAN NEW". Definitely get the "HD" version of these juicers since the inner component, made of plastic, is under a lot of pressure but does not crack now that it is made of a much harder plastic composite material.My wife and I am are on day 20 of a 30-day juice fast, and we have used this machine for everything. We've juiced whole cantalopes with the rind, 25 lbs. of carrots, and piles and piles of leafy greens like kale, spinach, lettuce, etc. We've done every hard root plant as well as things that aren't recommended, like strawberries (which come out more like a smoothie). The key is to chop things up first--especially celery and greens that are stringy. It comes with a fine mesh screen for less pulp, or a wide mesh screen for more pulp. I think the "pulpy" version would be disgusting; as it is, we strain some of our blends though another mesh strainer that we have so it's relatively smooth. We don't always have to do that though-- it depends on our mood and what stuff we have juiced.Like any juicer, you have to learn how to use it. I have used a Champion in the past, and it seemed like a lot of work to push things through. This seems much more versatile. We are also sprouting and growing our own wheatgrass, and this juicer also juices that. I am sure that other juicers do a better job specifically with wheatgrass, but we get a decent yield with few problems. Before you use the Omega VRT330 juicer, I suggest you watch any of the zillion YouTube videos that come up if you search there, so you'll have better results. It's good to see the technique that the juicing experts use with this specific model (the enclosed manual does not address "best practices" for using this).It takes about 3 minutes to disassemble and clean, which we do twice a day currently. It has clogged up on a few occasions, so you do have to make sure that it is steadily ejecting pulp to know that it's working right.I'm very picky with my purchases, especially when I'm spending more than $300 on an appliance. I wanted something that does "ok or better" with a wide range of things including wheatgrass, and there are few juicers that can do all that without additional accessories. The Omega has met the challenge for us so far on every imaginable vegetable and fruit that can be juiced, and it seems really well built. I encourage you to choose this one if you want a low-foam, consistent juicer that can stand up to heavy use.UPDATE 12/16/2012:Just wanted to say that we've continued to use this juicer regularly and heavily, and it has held up great. It's still 5-star to me. We bought another juicer that was specific for juicing wheatgrass, but we returned it when we found that we got almost exactly the same yield as with our Omega VRT!
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