LeSaucier

[James Welker <jwelker@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

      Since my response to the question about a sauce
maker for making paste, I have had a number of
inquiries about where to buy a step-up/step-down
converter to run Le Saucier on American currency.
Rather than answer each individually, I'm posting the
response to the list.

      There are several companies that sell this
equipment.  If you are interested, you can visit one
vendor on line at:  http://www.voltageconverters.com.
When you reach that site, click on the "Products"
button.  To run the LeSaucier, you will need at least
the 1000 volt model.  It looks as though the price has
gone up since I bought one and that they now sell for
$69.

      I would recommend that you call the company
rather than ordering on line.  Have the information in
front of you from the booklet that came with the
LeSaucier regarding the electrical specifications.
Tell the person and the phone what you are using the
converter for and give him/her those specifications.
You will then be sure that you are getting something
that works.  I believe that you have to have a
converter that will handle 25% more electrical power
than the specifications for the instrument.  In any
event the customer service person at the company can
answer your questions.

      I found this converter works very well and I use
it almost every day.  It is a bit pricey if you have to
add it to the cost of the LeSaucier.  However, if you
already have LeSaucier, it is probably a bargain since
you can't use the device without the converter.

      For those who are going to try a sauce maker for
the first time, I have found that it makes the best
paste if you leave the stiring mechanism in place after
the heat is turned off and until the paste has cooled.
That seems to give the paste a stronger adhesive
quality and makes it very smooth.

      If there is anyone I can give any additional help
to, please feel free to contact me off list.

Jim

James E. Welker
The Aubergine Studio and Bindery
The Olde Towne Mall
20 South Main Street
Janesville, WI 53545

Bindery: (608)758-9950
Home:
(608)756-1040

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