Question 1

I'm caught between the 8006 and this one. Besides the larger chute, is it basically the same, quality, functionality, and reliability wise?

Accepted Answer

I just got off a half hour conversation with a really nice lady at Omega, and I had the same question. The NC800 and NC900 are identical, by the way - the only difference is the color. The differences between the NC800/900 and the 8006 is the larger chute and adjustible end-cap. That adjustible end-cap lets you fin Omee tune the amount of pulp in your juice. The lady at Omega said some people can find there's a learning curve to using the end-cap. I just ordered the NC800 because of the wider chute. By the way, the J8004 and J8006 are identical machines, just different colors: J8004 is white, J8006 is chrome COLORED (not chrome metal). The NC8004 is cheaper because it takes an extra step to apply the chrome color.

Question 2

I have the Omega 8005 with a smaller food chute. Is it worth upgrading to the NC800 (and paying more $)? How time consuming is juicing spinach & kale?

Accepted Answer

I had a 8006 before I upgraded and I would say it's not worth it. The big difference I noticed was that I didn't have to cut cukes into four pieces lengthwise anymore, half would suffice.  Since I juiced spinach everyday for the past 3 weeks on this machine and for 1 year on my old 8006 I noticed that juicing was quicker but if I still had my 8006 at the time of purchase I wouldn't have bothered with the NC800. If you have money to burn I then buy it, it's a nice enough upgrade but if you are counting pennies, don't get it.

Question 3

Half my juice is getting stuck in the machine but pulp comes out.?

Accepted Answer

Use a soft fruit first, strawberries, peaches etc. then a hard fruit, carrots, ginger etc. alternate between the two. The hard fruit seems clean out the filter so juice keeps a coming.

Question 4

Stuck on choices.  I'm trying to decide between the 8006 and the Nc800. Are differences worth the price increase?

Accepted Answer

My neighbor had the 8006 which is why I looked at Omegas in the first place. I borrowed it and ultimately decided to get a centrifugal style juicer because of two shortcomings: clogging, difficulty with soft veggies and fruits, and the small strips you had to reduce your veggies into in order to fit them through the feed chute. So when this model came out, addressing those limitations, I purchased it without hesitation and have no regrets. Absolutely worth the higher price.

Blade Material	Stainless Steel
Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Material	Stainless Steel
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Item Weight	18.7 Pounds
Item Dimensions D x W x H	6.5"D x 14.5"W x 15.5"H
Finish Type	Silver
Color	Silver
Wattage	150 watts
Number of Speeds	1
Power Source	Corded Electric
Maximum Power	1.5E+2 Watts
Voltage	100120 Volts
Special Features	Manual

Omega NC800HDS Cold Press Juicer Machine, Vegetable and Fruit Juice Extractor and Nutrition System, Dual-Stage Slow Masticating Juicer, 150 W, Manual, Silver

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