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Brand Zulay Kitchen
Color Black
Special Feature Manual, 5-inch Citrus Bowl, Stable Base, Leverage Mechanism, Comfortable Grip Handle
Product Dimensions 7.2"D x 15.3"W x 15.52"H
Finish Type Heavy Duty Manual Citrus Press
Material
Cast Iron & Stainless Steel
Item Weight
6.3 Kilograms

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  • SQUEEZE OUT EVERY DROP OF JUICE: Our lemon squeezer won’t waste even a single drop from your favorite fruit and will also leave the seeds and pulp behind! The 5-inch diameter of the citrus press bowl makes it suitable for various types and sizes of fruit. Watch the juicy goodness of limes, lemons, oranges, grapefruit, apples, pineapples, pomegranates, and other citrus fruits come straight out of the citrus squeezer, ready to add flavor to your meals or drinks.
  • SAVE TIME AND EFFORT: Our citrus juicer makes juicing easy-peasy lemon squeezy. The comfortable grip handle of this lime squeezer allows you to squeeze all the juice from lemons, limes, or oranges in seconds for making delicious recipes like guacamole, lemonade, cocktails, and more. Unlike bulky electric juicers, you no longer have to worry about electricity or replacing batteries with this manual citrus press.
  • STURDY AND DURABLE MATERIAL: This manual juicer is made of heavy-duty cast iron that can easily withstand the pressure from continuous pressing for years to come. The leverage mechanism allows a one-time easy pull to get all the juice out. Our citrus press is designed with a heavy rubberized base to firmly keep it in place without the fear of falling, tipping, or sliding off the counter. This hand juicer is great for both professional and at-home use.
  • EASY TO CLEAN AND SAFE TO USE: Focus more on extracting fresh fruit juice than worrying about cleaning up. All parts of this juice press are detachable and dishwasher friendly, which makes cleaning super quick. The stainless steel bowl and filter cone are made using food-grade material, making the fruit squeezer safe and healthy to use.
  • HASSLE-FREE, ZULAY GUARANTEE: We love and take pride in our pomegranate juicer and back it up with a lifetime guarantee. Have the confidence that this product will last. If there are ever any issues, just contact us and we will make it right.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to clean
4.6
5.0
4.6
4.6
4.7
4.6
Easy to use
4.6
4.3
4.5
4.5
4.7
4.6
Sturdiness
4.5
4.1
4.5
4.5
4.6
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Cast Iron & Stainless Steel
Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Cast Iron, Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel Cast Iron
Cast Iron & Stainless Steel
capacity
0.5 liters
400 milliliters
0.3 liters
0.3 liters
15 ounces
0.6 liters
finish type
Heavy Duty Manual Citrus Press
Non Stick
Painted
Painted
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
blade material
Stainless Steel
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Stainless Steel, Iron
Stainless Steel, Iron
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4.6 out of 5 stars
10,349 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, ease of use, value, weight and appearance of the citrus juicer. For example, they mention it's heavy duty, well built, convenient and worth the money. That said, they appreciate the simple design and understated appearance.

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1,502 customers mention "Quality"1,269 positive233 negative

Customers like the quality of the juicer. They say it's heavy duty, durable, and works well with citrus of all sizes. They also say the press is well constructed and easy to clean. Overall, customers are satisfied with the quality and functionality of the product.

"...The smell goes away by itself. The useful device is a worthy element in a simple health-striving kitchen...." Read more

"...It's heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more

"...It's very sturdy, but you're pulling the lever in a forward arc, so you still have to place a free hand firmly on the juicer to prevent it from..." Read more

"...So, I've done lemons, oranges and grapefruits and each time, it worked flawlessly. It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top...." Read more

632 customers mention "Ease of use"587 positive45 negative

Customers find the citrus juicer easy to use and convenient for making a quick glass of fresh juice. They also say the solution is quite simple, easy to setup and get going as soon as you buy it. Some customers also mention the simplicity is astonishing and it's a beautifully designed piece of artwork. They say it'll get every drop of juice.

"...The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function...." Read more

"...It's heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more

"...Our hands are less cramped, we're juicing more limes faster, and here's a trick, we're filling ice cube trays with 1-oz pours of lime juice and..." Read more

"...I think the solution is quite simple. Use adjustable, hard rubber front feet instead of the fixed-height ones it uses...." Read more

599 customers mention "Messiness"541 positive58 negative

Customers find the juicer easy to use and clean. They mention that the removable stainless steel parts are easy to clean. Some say that the operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple.

"...I love this juicer. It’s easy to clean. There is one small thing to know about. Well, two. I bought the black one...." Read more

"...1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out...." Read more

"...'s heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple...." Read more

"...The latter two are simple to clean -- they drip of course, but you take them out, wash them off and boom, but the press is attached to the unit so..." Read more

207 customers mention "Appearance"164 positive43 negative

Customers like the appearance of the juicer. They say it has simple designs with few moving parts. Some like the funnel design, saying it's really nice and substantial.

"...The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function...." Read more

"...(like the Hiker grommet press) tend to be that way, They are simple designs with few moving parts using principles of levers going back to Archimedes..." Read more

"...It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top. Mine is black and and stainless steel and looks great with the gray granite...." Read more

"...It looks just as pictured, is easy to clean, and looks nice enough to store on my counter...." Read more

200 customers mention "Weight"144 positive56 negative

Customers like the weight of the juicer. They mention that it's a heavy unit, the handle has a decent weight, and the cast parts are heavy enough to get the job done. They also say that the base is fairly large and solid, making it very stable on the counter. Customers are also surprised at how physically large and heavy it is, saying that it seems well-built. They say that it is surprisingly compact and that it fits nicely in the kitchen.

"...can still use it because it works so well and they can use their body weight as leverage to help push the plunger down...." Read more

"...Easy cleanup, not too large, and even pur kids can squeeze their own citrus. We love it!" Read more

"...Because of its off-size and heavy weight, Amazon should triple-tape it...." Read more

"...juicer, heavy duty and durable but not too bulky and easy to store on the counter. Definitely worth the money if you like fresh squeezed juice...." Read more

190 customers mention "Value"159 positive31 negative

Customers like the value of the juicer. They mention it's well worth the money, a great buy, and a fair price for the quality materials used. Some say it'd be one of the best kitchen gadget investments they've ever made. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...I think the price is reasonable and I wish I had gotten myself one of these sooner." Read more

"...It's also what makes them generally so affordable and I think Zulay has kept its price as low as possible...." Read more

"...I wish I had thought to get one sooner. Worth every penny." Read more

"...Definitely worth the money if you like fresh squeezed juice. It's easy to use and clean." Read more

113 customers mention "Squeeze"91 positive22 negative

Customers like the squeeze. They mention that it easily squeezes every drop of juice from fruit, it's sturdy, and easy to clean. It's excellent for squeezing citrus, and it makes quick work of it.

"...up over the 4 years we have had it and while they are easy enough to tighten back it is a pain to go get the allen wrench set and deal with it...." Read more

"...This press does a great job of squeezing all the juice out of a piece of fruit...." Read more

"...It squeezes out every drop of juice." Read more

"...That said, it does a really nice job of squeezing citrus and dis(re)assembles for e z and fast cleaning...." Read more

91 customers mention "Speed"91 positive0 negative

Customers find the speed of the juicer phenomenal, easy for juicing and washing, and efficient. They say it allows them to quickly make OJ and lemonade, with moderate effort. They also say it makes quick work of doing a huge batch, and that it saves tons of time.

"Overall, we love it! It is very efficient with one stroke...." Read more

"...This is so convenient for making a quick glass of fresh juice. The product itself is very well made and super durable. It works like a charm...." Read more

"Quick and easy to use. Even easier to clean. Heavy duty product. We leave it on the kitchen counter." Read more

"...One downward push and it's completely juiced in a second. And boy oh boy, is it fantastic...." Read more

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WOO HOO!!!! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!!
FINALLY! I have wanted one of these devices for about a year after seeing one on a commercial (not for the product, but for a pharma advertisement, lol, the things we notice in the weirdest places). Well, I finally had to buy one as we are juicing so many lemons and now oranges and the electronic juicer that I purchased was just not getting all of the juice out of the fruit. Enter Zulay Kitchen. After viewing many juicers and reading 100's of reviews, I settled on Zulay and am very happy that I did. I will start by saying that this juicer is high quality and very strong as well as very well made. Keep in mind, this is not for the weak or may not be great for people with joint problems or pain in their wrists. It takes a little strength for it to be totally effective. I think people with joint issues or pain can still use it because it works so well and they can use their body weight as leverage to help push the plunger down. I use pressure to keep it against the back splash on my counter and that helps with the leverage of pushing the plunger down. Ideally, a crafty person, such as myself, will eventually find a way to mount this so it remains completely stationary, but that will come at a later time. So, that all being said, now let's discuss results. The results are the fact that this juicer get every bit of the juice out of the fruit. 3 oranges gave me 2 - 8oz cups of juice and it took six in the electronic juicer for the same amount (results are not guaranteed, keeping in mind that some oranges are just not as juicy as others and also, be mindful of the fruit size that you intend to juice). The electronic juicer I am speaking of is one that turns when you push the fruit down on it. I think it wastes juice by not pulverizing the pulp. So, I've done lemons, oranges and grapefruits and each time, it worked flawlessly. It cleans up very easily and looks kinda cool on your counter top. Mine is black and and stainless steel and looks great with the gray granite. As you can see in the picture, I have strainers to filter the pulp because this works so well. If you don't like pulp, get these screens to keep near by, they work great to remove the pulp. Also, it cleans up very very easily. Last but not least, a Pyrex 2 cup measuring cup fit perfectly under to catch the juice. I would recommend purchasing this product.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2023
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Living in Tucson we have fresh citrus available much of the year and when it’s there on the tree, picking it is not the problem. It’s peeling. I have wrecked my fingernails and tried several different fruit peeling gadgets but the benefit of the delicious fresh juice has eluded me, with oranges going to waste, even when I have been able to give some away. We either have no oranges, when it’s not the season, or we have so many they go to waste. Enter the non-electric hand operated juice press! Suddenly the rate limiting step in the processing of fresh oranges into something fresh sweet and delightful can be accomplished with ease. And no more tearing up the thumbnail beds or fumbling around with the cute little plastic peelers that end up squeezing half the juice out of the fruit while you’re trying to maneuver, which kind of defeats the purpose. I love this juicer. It’s easy to clean. There is one small thing to know about. Well, two. I bought the black one. There is something about this enamel (the enamel part does not touch the fruit at all, that’s protected from the coated finish) but there is something about the smell of this item, it reminds me of an electrical appliance that has gotten too hot. Like burning plastic. And this is 100% hand operated. The offgassing, if you can call it that has diminished over the past 3 weeks since I opened the box. Now it’s barely noticeable. I think it kind of smelled like burning electrical / plastic at first, then it kind of smelled like roof tar after a few days and now it almost smells like nothing. It’s only there for the first couple weeks. Do NOT let this report of a bad smell on the body of the device (not the part touching the fruit, just the parts touching everything else) …. Don’t let it stop you from buying this little kitchen friend. The smell goes away by itself. The useful device is a worthy element in a simple health-striving kitchen. Item number two - cleaning this thing… to clean this thing, simply remove the two shiny metal parts that can be rinsed and or washed in a tub of normal dishwater. (Could go in the dishwasher too I imagine). Wait you say, how do you get these two shiny parts unstuck from eachother for cleaning? Observe carefully there is a little slot in the one and a tab in the other. Just rotate the middle part inside the outer part and it slips out easily. If you don’t see this feature (I wear glasses so I miss things sometimes) it would be easy to think the two soap and water washable shiny parts this SOB have become jammed and impossibly stuck together. Once you catch on this tab - slot fitting feature you discover it’s incredibly easy to clean. The whole device can be rinsed off in the sink and dried with a towel or air dried. If we lose electricity from time to time we still have orange juice. The simplicity is astonishing and it’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork for those who appreciate simplicity, low tech and high function. I think the price is reasonable and I wish I had gotten myself one of these sooner.
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Got this next-day - nothing like instant gratification. It arrived double-boxed, plus Amazon's shipping box, though Amazon's tape just barely held. Because of its off-size and heavy weight, Amazon should triple-tape it.

I just used it this morning, so I will modify my rating over time if necessary.

First, why I bought this. After all, I have a very nice Omega Juicer I've been totally pleased with for over a decade, still going strong. But it's overkill and time-consuming for a quick lemon or orange juicing, plus cleanup. It's excellent for a lot of juicing, but not quick one-offs like this citrus press. And I recently decided to dump sodas in favor of iced lemon-water, and also to drink a mixture of lemon/olive oil/honey in hot water first thing in the morning. You get older, mortality is tapping you on the shoulder, and I want to say Not Yet. I wanted something quicker and easier for use in these specific circumstances.

After checking the reviews on competing products, I found the Zulay to have more people with a higher top rating than others, so sprang for it. I also liked the way it looked built and considered the pros and cons in reviews. I was afraid I'd have buyer's remorse: yet another kitchen gadget? But instead, I became convinced it was exactly what I needed and I'd actually use it.

Pros:
1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out. If you have a sprayer - that might be all you need.

2. They don't intend for you to remove the upper aluminum cone: just spritz it with a little water, wipe off. Easy.

3. While it does take a little more effort than I expected to finish squeezing the press, it's not bad. I'm pushing 70 and I can do it.

4. It certainly appears to be built to last a lifetime. It is solidly made. I love things that look over-built.

5. I bought the "gray" cast iron look instead of the painted ones. I'm not confident of any paint on most surfaces where food can come in contact with a kitchen device, and in addition, my taste in colors might change, or my kitchen colors might change. And I personally like the industrial/commercial look it has. And pretty as it might look, I would stay away from the chrome. While chrome technically doesn't rust, the underlying steel or cast iron will, and you're talking a wet environment in the kitchen, along with citrus acid.

6. I didn't realize it had a lifetime warranty. I like that, even though I know that "lifetime" really only means the lifetime of the company. Nevertheless, it gives me confidence that the company stands behind their product. Just register it.

7. Pomegranates! I'd never even considered there was a better way to deal with this fruit. I'm looking forward to trying this. Some decent reviews here on this interesting application for this press.

Cons:
1. Zulay really should include a cheap Allen wrench to adjust the screws. I already have a set, but if you don't, you're going to want one. Mine arrived a little loose, and it will probably take some time to adjust the screws to my liking for both ease of travel, while not flopping down, but without being too hard to press. The one video showing it dropping like a rock is because the screws were loose: it's not a fair concern. At any rate, ease of travel vs the difficulty of the actual press requires the Allen wrench. That's going to vary according to the customer.

2. As even the videos show and nearly everyone has said, it will tip unless you use your other hand to steady the rear of the base. I don't find this a big deal, and it's not much effort to steady it that way. Suction cups would probably be adequate, as another competitor has - but then you have to unstick the suction cups, if this press doesn't have a permanent place on your counter. Mine will stay out while at home, but I'm still happy that it's easy to move rather than more stuck to the surface. And in my particular case - I'm going camping with it in my little trailer, so it needs to move when not in use.

3. I would like to see Zulay make the upper press cone which comes in contact with the top of the fruit, stainless steel as well, and removeable. This could be a notch-and-turn similar (if a little more tight) to the bottom 2 pieces. Despite assurances to the contrary by the health system, I'm not comfortable with aluminum and food, plus aluminum warps easily if stressed. This is a personal opinion, but I'm sharing it anyway. However, the cone is designed for the fruit and not likely to get warped, and it only is in contact with the top of the fruit, which you're likely throwing away.

4. Another reviewer mentioned misalignment. This is rather interesting, and I've taken pictures to try and show what's happening. Basically, it is misaligned at the top of the travel, until you reach the point where you're actually pressing on the fruit, at which point it is almost perfectly aligned. So, yes it is - but no, it isn't, lol. So - Top of Travel = handle all the way up. Bottom of Travel, handle fully pressed down. It IS off just a touch, at least on my unit, but having seen it in action, I don't see this as much of a defect.

None of these cons are worth taking a star off for. Taken altogether, I might take a half-star off for them. But none of them came even close to being deal-killers, or make me wish I'd bought something else.

So, if you're in the market for a citrus press, or perhaps a pomegranate press, and you think you'll use it a lot, I'd say it's worth the investment. I intend mine to be twice-daily - and now that I've bought it, I need to justify the expense, lol.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2021
Got this next-day - nothing like instant gratification. It arrived double-boxed, plus Amazon's shipping box, though Amazon's tape just barely held. Because of its off-size and heavy weight, Amazon should triple-tape it.

I just used it this morning, so I will modify my rating over time if necessary.

First, why I bought this. After all, I have a very nice Omega Juicer I've been totally pleased with for over a decade, still going strong. But it's overkill and time-consuming for a quick lemon or orange juicing, plus cleanup. It's excellent for a lot of juicing, but not quick one-offs like this citrus press. And I recently decided to dump sodas in favor of iced lemon-water, and also to drink a mixture of lemon/olive oil/honey in hot water first thing in the morning. You get older, mortality is tapping you on the shoulder, and I want to say Not Yet. I wanted something quicker and easier for use in these specific circumstances.

After checking the reviews on competing products, I found the Zulay to have more people with a higher top rating than others, so sprang for it. I also liked the way it looked built and considered the pros and cons in reviews. I was afraid I'd have buyer's remorse: yet another kitchen gadget? But instead, I became convinced it was exactly what I needed and I'd actually use it.

Pros:
1. It really is easy to clean the removable stainless steel parts. Just turn to unlock them from their little notches and they come right out. If you have a sprayer - that might be all you need.

2. They don't intend for you to remove the upper aluminum cone: just spritz it with a little water, wipe off. Easy.

3. While it does take a little more effort than I expected to finish squeezing the press, it's not bad. I'm pushing 70 and I can do it.

4. It certainly appears to be built to last a lifetime. It is solidly made. I love things that look over-built.

5. I bought the "gray" cast iron look instead of the painted ones. I'm not confident of any paint on most surfaces where food can come in contact with a kitchen device, and in addition, my taste in colors might change, or my kitchen colors might change. And I personally like the industrial/commercial look it has. And pretty as it might look, I would stay away from the chrome. While chrome technically doesn't rust, the underlying steel or cast iron will, and you're talking a wet environment in the kitchen, along with citrus acid.

6. I didn't realize it had a lifetime warranty. I like that, even though I know that "lifetime" really only means the lifetime of the company. Nevertheless, it gives me confidence that the company stands behind their product. Just register it.

7. Pomegranates! I'd never even considered there was a better way to deal with this fruit. I'm looking forward to trying this. Some decent reviews here on this interesting application for this press.

Cons:
1. Zulay really should include a cheap Allen wrench to adjust the screws. I already have a set, but if you don't, you're going to want one. Mine arrived a little loose, and it will probably take some time to adjust the screws to my liking for both ease of travel, while not flopping down, but without being too hard to press. The one video showing it dropping like a rock is because the screws were loose: it's not a fair concern. At any rate, ease of travel vs the difficulty of the actual press requires the Allen wrench. That's going to vary according to the customer.

2. As even the videos show and nearly everyone has said, it will tip unless you use your other hand to steady the rear of the base. I don't find this a big deal, and it's not much effort to steady it that way. Suction cups would probably be adequate, as another competitor has - but then you have to unstick the suction cups, if this press doesn't have a permanent place on your counter. Mine will stay out while at home, but I'm still happy that it's easy to move rather than more stuck to the surface. And in my particular case - I'm going camping with it in my little trailer, so it needs to move when not in use.

3. I would like to see Zulay make the upper press cone which comes in contact with the top of the fruit, stainless steel as well, and removeable. This could be a notch-and-turn similar (if a little more tight) to the bottom 2 pieces. Despite assurances to the contrary by the health system, I'm not comfortable with aluminum and food, plus aluminum warps easily if stressed. This is a personal opinion, but I'm sharing it anyway. However, the cone is designed for the fruit and not likely to get warped, and it only is in contact with the top of the fruit, which you're likely throwing away.

4. Another reviewer mentioned misalignment. This is rather interesting, and I've taken pictures to try and show what's happening. Basically, it is misaligned at the top of the travel, until you reach the point where you're actually pressing on the fruit, at which point it is almost perfectly aligned. So, yes it is - but no, it isn't, lol. So - Top of Travel = handle all the way up. Bottom of Travel, handle fully pressed down. It IS off just a touch, at least on my unit, but having seen it in action, I don't see this as much of a defect.

None of these cons are worth taking a star off for. Taken altogether, I might take a half-star off for them. But none of them came even close to being deal-killers, or make me wish I'd bought something else.

So, if you're in the market for a citrus press, or perhaps a pomegranate press, and you think you'll use it a lot, I'd say it's worth the investment. I intend mine to be twice-daily - and now that I've bought it, I need to justify the expense, lol.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2024
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My friend bought this and has high praise on it so I also bought one and it was a good decision because I have a lot of oranges from garden and friends. It's heavy because it's very sturdy, operation is easy and clean up after squeezing is simple. Remember to put the handle down after each usage because there's no latch to hold it and it can come down and may hit you because it's very heavy.
Two improvement I would like to see:
1. Add a latch or improve the design so that the handle when it's left at the ready-to-squeeze position will not fall down
2. Add a drip pan between the stand feet to avoid dripping of juice when switching cups
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Dave
5.0 out of 5 stars Very, very happy with this professional unit.
Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
We purchased this unit from Amazon in the spring of 2022, after trying a variety of manual and electric juicers, in North America, and while we lived in Europe. We had carefully read reviews on this item.

This unit clearly rates a 5 out of 5 for a number of reasons.

I feel that most adverse comments in other reviews were either inaccurate or, if valid, did not represent the vast majority of purchases of the Zulay juicer.

EASE OF USE: From the outset, I was truly impressed with the engineering, ease of use, speed, efficiency and heavy duty quality for the price. This is, overall, a professional grade of product. For those who feel that it takes extra strength at times, I have found that this happens if if you use navel oranges with thick peels or thick navels. Simply place the orange half slightly off to one side, and you will find a dramatic difference when squeezing! Takes a little practice, so why not select oranges with a thinner skin?

EXTRACTION EFFICIENCY: There is a thin inner rim of the orange that does not get squeezed completely in larger oranges, but when I extract juice from that area using another method, it amounts to less than a teaspoon per 3 oranges. So the complaints of loss of 30% or more juice are unfounded. If you buy a #5 Allen key, you could loosen the lower cup assembly and raise it sightly to get a tighter squeeze, I suppose. I found that using small to medium oranges js the most efficient.

An important part of the design is the physics. As the operator gets to the end of the downswing, there is a final thrust that brings the squeeze cup down precisely such that the iron handle moves forward into the locking position.

COMPARISON WITH OTHER JUICERS: When a juicing method is used that basically scrapes the interior of the fruit, such as with electric units, there is far too much pulp dumped into the juice. The Zulay leaves only a small amount of pulp, absolutely ideal, in my opinion.

I also ordered a Gowintech juicer that advertised a greater height to allow taller cups to fit under the press. It looks almost exactly like the Zulay. Unfortunately, the set screw location on the vertical support is too high. This means that the operator can never bring the press arm down and back to meet the press in a lock. That last part of the swing is very easy on the Zulay. Instead, the handle is hung up much higher, making it almost impossible for my wife to apply enough pressure to squeeze even small orange. Whether this is a design flaw or poor quality control is unknown, because support does not respond to my concern. So, Zulay far outperforms the Gowintech.

CLEANING: The conical strainer and cup are very easily removed and washed quickly. The upper compression cup and base of the unit can be wiped with ease. The complaints of half of the juice squirting out of the apparatus are bizarre, in my opinion. Only occasionally have I seen a tiny errant squirt with an aggressive squeeze. So not much cleaning is needed beyond the cups.

COUNTER SPACE: The unit has a small footprint, although it is tall, even with the lever in the down position. Because it uses so little space, it is of necessity vertically oriented, and it makes sense to hold the base with one hand while pushing the lever down to keep it from tipping when juicing more dense fruit. Why anyone would complain about that is odd. The handle has to be heavy to make the process efficient. Always lower it when juicing is completed. Common sense.

MAINTENANCE: Any heavy duty mechanical device such as this, especially if used often, requires at least some minimal maintenance, so complaints about this will usually fall on deaf ears for those who understand this. Here are my comments:

The vertical steel rod attached to the plunger can be oiled occasionally, just where it travels through the mid support, using olive oil, and it makes a difference. You can test this by raising and lowering the arm with no fruit in the cup. If there is any drag at all, just apply a little oil with your finger.
Check the tightness of the lowest pair of circular nuts on either side of the bottom of the plunger, as they can loosen with rigorous use. They are fastened by stainless steel #4 Allen-headed screws, pass through a total of 4 white plastic washers, and are threaded into a horizontal steel rod. It is worthwhile to keep a small, inexpensive #4 Allen key in your cutlery drawer for tightening purposes, although hand tightening is usually sufficient. To eliminate having to do this, though, you can buy a very small tube of Locktite at a hardware store, apply some on the tips of the screws, which should keep the screws in place, perhaps forever, although you can easily remove them if needed, with a firm twist.
If you let the nuts get too loose, the entire plunger can wobble and misalign when you are juicing, and suddenly the downward force needed to extract becomes extraordinary. I have found this to be true. However, just re-tightening fixes the problem and it has not recurred.

SUPPORT: I called recently with a technical question and found the agent to be especially professional, knowledgeable, and helpful in every way.

OTHER COMMENTS: There was a concern from a bar owner about the strainer not being high enough for tall glasses. Zulay also makes an extra tall unit for the usual price.

Because of the superiority of this product, I would give it 5 stars. I am planning on buying a second unit for our vacation property. Nothing can compare with the amazing aromatics generated by using this juicer. A breakfast restaurant we frequent charges almost $5.00 US per glass, so we can do this for far less.
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Doug Shipley
1.0 out of 5 stars Not the quality of the larger juicer
Reviewed in Canada on July 2, 2022
Flimsy and poorly built and the “bonus item” broke first use
The edges are unfinished, torn and with torn protrusions. I cut myself on the edge while unpacking it. I will have to sand this edge by hand. I think that for such a price it was possible to send a well-processed product. As bordas estão inacabadas, rasgadas e com saliências rasgadas. Cortei-me na beirada enquanto desempacotava. Terei de lixar essa borda manualmente. Penso que por este preço foi possível enviar um produto bem processado.
5.0 out of 5 stars Muito bom!
Reviewed in Spain on July 15, 2024
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
A prensa espreme perfeitamente o sumo de laranja. É muito fácil e rápido fazer sumo com ele. Estou muito satisfeito.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Kundenservice
Reviewed in Germany on June 12, 2024
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Presse macht einen robusten Eindruck
Donal
5.0 out of 5 stars Solid and does the job
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 27, 2023
Color: BlackVerified Purchase
Bought it specifically for pomegranates. Previously was using electric blitzer, messy, time consuming etc. This machine works a treat, sturdy, good juice output, easy to clean, good purchase.
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