What is the advantage of buying ULTRA grinder here in USA, rather than bringing it from India?
The most appropriate answer is: the export model sold by iNNo Concepts Inc. is designed and manufactured to meet North American requirements. Warranty: The warranty is valid only in the country of purchase. We give a two year warranty for Grind+ and a one year warranty for Pride+. Peace of mind: When you bring it from India, the package might be mishandled, resulting in damage to the unit. The most common damages are the lock arm getting stuck and the shell, base and/or the motor support breaking. Optimum grinding time: The 110v units take only 20 minutes to grind 8 cups of rice while the 220v units used with the converter takes 40 minutes to an hour for grinding 8 cups of rice. The reason is, in India, the electrical cycle is 50hz whereas it is 60 Hz here. When you use the transformer, it only changes the voltage, not the cycle. As a result, the unit runs 20% faster, heats up quickly, and also loses it’s efficiency. Easy to clean: When the unit runs faster than it is supposed to, it c