Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Buyer Beware Vintage Hamilton Beach Malt Mixers

I found the review by ronstowe to be very informative and accurate.
I would like to add an additional caution. I recently purchased a model 30 mixer which had one of the black plastic brush cap broken off exposing the brass screw underneath. I plugged it in and gave it a try. It was not running but I put my hand on the motor and barely contacted the exposed brass piece and I got a small but memorable jolt.
I repaired it and wondered what would have happened if my other hand was well grounded???
I followed ronstowe's advice and rewired the mixer adding a ground wire (3 prong) plug. It may not look original but it's safer.

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