Binding: Kitchen Brand: The Helman Group EAN: 0082677135858 Label: The Helman Group Manufacturer: The Helman Group Model: MSB-585 Publisher: The Helman Group Sales Rank: 94895 Studio: The Helman Group
Features:
85-watt margarita maker with ice grinding/shaving motor
Front-mounted serving spout for easy dispensing
Insulated container holds up to 128 ounces; carrying handle
AC/DC power capabilities; car plug and power cord included
Measures 10 by 10-1/2 by 19-2/7 inches; 90-day warranty
Product DescriptionBe 'part' of the party! Now you can make a gallon of Margaritas at one time! Fill ''Margarator'' with ice, add Margarita Mix and Tequilla. Secure lid and flip on the switch. In a matter of minutes you will have delicious and refreshing Margaritas! Product Features: 1 Gallon Capacity Easy Dispensing Spout AC/DC Power Capabilities
What Others Say
Disposable Item
Got this in June for the boat. It worked great although a batch takes about 10 minutes. We ran it a few times. Probably made 30 perfect batches. Then the gears all stripped.
Unlike a blender, where you can get blades binding, this guy's exactly like a garbage disposer. Two pawls fling the ice into a metal ring with slots. Shave the ice. Therefore I was pretty amazed when suddenly the thing started screaming and the action stopped (although the motor was still running).
Contacting the company did no good. I used their form (Helman Group Ltd.) and, a week later, received a canned response telling me there was a 90 day warranty. Thanks. I asked about repair parts.
Telling my friends about my bad luck produced ... Read More
Save your money!
I have gone through two of these units and I have friend who also tried and failed. The motors can not stand up even to a 5-10 person margarita party. I ended up pulling out my 15 year old Hamilton-Beach blender to save the day (and the party). Looks cool but stay clear, unless of course you are looking to give up alcohol.
Tantalizing but Temperamental
We bought the Margarator because of its DC power feature. Thought it would be ideal for tailgating, i.e. Buffet Concerts. Used it at home the first time since we didn't have a concert on the horizon. Followed the instructions. 23 minutes of loud blending resulted in Margaritas with a thin slushy layer on top of really cold liquid. We blamed the ($1.25) 5 pound bag of ice, with large chunks of cubes stuck together, for the poor performance of the crusher/shaver. Tried it a second time the following weekend. Wanted to test ice cubes from an ice-maker. Filled the bucket 3/4 of the way to the fill line with ice cubes. Also put in 1/2 the bottle of Margarita mix. Viola, slushy Margaritas in about 12 minutes!! We were excited. It was still ... Read More
ZERO STARS - A real piece of junk - DONT BUY
so far this thing has done nothing but waste a good bottle of tequila and raise my blood pressure. It has no ability to grind ice. When i first got it, i looked at the 'grinder' and 'grinder cage' and was a bit puzzled how these two non-aggressive looking pieces could ever possibly grind ice into a slush. I was right . . . they can't. I don't see how they ever arrived at a $100.00 price tag for this worthless thing!
Cool name - over-hyped product
Summary - the margarator kinda works, with much effort during the party (oh, were you planning to have fun instead of work?). It seems cheaply constructed, and other's experiences (failures) bear that out. Those with high expectations will likely be disappointed, and I think that's why there are so many negative reviews. However, to get better than this, you have to turn to the expensive pro-machines. Welcome to your new home: Rock and a hard place and you in between. I would suggest machine rentals, except at $100 a pop, after 12 parties and you could have bought a used pro machine yourself.
What is it?
The Margarator is an insulated blender with dull blades that pulverizes the ice in a margarita mix to make a frozen ... Read More
