Q: What processes require 3 HP?
A: No particular process requires 3 HP. Vitamix has determined that there is a benefit to a 3 HP motor in commercial applications that produce hundreds of blends of thick purees and thick drinks in a single day. Vitamix 3HP Commercial machines are designed to be used under a significantly higher daily cycle count and heavier loads than our household machines which do not require 3 HP.
Q: Does a 3 HP motor guarantee better performance?
A: 3 HP offers better performance in commercial applications requiring continuous heavy load capability. This type of performance is not needed or beneficial for household machine performance.
Q: Is there anything that will guarantee better performance?
A: When all is said and done, it is the entire machine design—including blades, container, tamper, motor, bearings and more that guarantees consistently exceptional performance in Vitamix machines.
Q: What is the difference between “input” and “output” horsepower?
A: Input horsepower, which is a term used with many 3 HP appliances, can be misleading because power is wasted in terms of heat to reach a true output horsepower reading. The Vitamix machine operates at 2 peak output horsepower.
Q: Is it true that a substance as hard as an avocado pit requires a 3 HP motor?
A: Absolutely not. The 2 peak HP Vitamix machine does a fine job of grinding avocado pits, as shown in this video: avocado pits
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