Black & Decker CJ625 30-Watt 34-Ounce Citrus Juicer

Comment: I have grown up with citrus trees in the yard and still have a couple in my own yard. I needed a citrus juicer since the motor on a almost new Black and Decker juicer started smoking and turned quickly into trash.

THE CONS: So after a decent amount of research, I bought this one. I don't juice too often, but when I do, it is usually a few pounds of citrus. I thought this juicer would be okay for that, and it does works OK with some setbacks. I absolutely hate how fickle the pressure sensor is on this thing. Even with evenly distributed pressure, it will rotate quickly back and forth until you let up. There must be some sort of trick to this, but I would think a juicer wouldn't need tricks. I have also had this juicer get so warm to the touch that I had to stop and let it cool off: obviously you can't do large batches at a time. Only small batches.

THE PROS: Okay, so it was cheap. I wasn't expecting much. It also comes apart easily for cleaning, which is a big plus. It holds a decent amount of liquid and pours well without dribbling. I love that the cord is neatly tucked away in its grooves for storage.

Comment: This is a very handy, small juicer for those who only want to juice citrus fruits. It's easy to use and easy to clean. It's very reasonably priced too.

Comment: I does a great job juicing limes, lemons and oranges. The reverse motor feature really cleans out the hulls. However, before I even got to use it, the pitcher is so flimsy it cracked. I still use it but know its time is limited.

Comment: I would not recommend this item for anyone who plans on using it a lot. I bought this for my mom and it nearly drove her crazy. It is pretty loud so she'll wake everyone up if she wants some fresh juice in the morning. Plus, the motor is really weak...so if you push harder it just stops or keeps turning left and right constantly.
it has some nice features, but I would definitely spend $10 more and get the Cuisinart bullet looking one...which I did eventually and my mom really enjoys it.

Comment: I am replacing a Conair juicer that worked for 1 month then it started making noise. Also, the Conair product was poorly designed in that it was top heavy, would move and spill juice from what was "sluice" (it could only juice to a small height glass or container and not strain very well...)
After reading and digesting the reviews here, I went ahead and figured, heck for $19 I'll try anything..I want my juice!!! (if you have had fresh OJ, you KNOW what I mean...who can go back to carton!)
It is a simple device. Nothing fancy. Easy to take apart and pop in dishwasher to clean (top shelf, no heat dry!).
I will be critical that certain citrus oranges (bagged for Juicing) have tiny seeds (pinhead size). These get past the sliding flow limiter and if you don't want them in your glass, you should use a conical strainer.
On first use, it worked well, but wow, is it L-O-U-D! I want to yell at the 4-5 star reviewers here 'ARE YOU DEAF?' You cannot expect to make a surprise breakfast for your lover/spouse without waking them from any sleep! Should have ear plugs! Oh wait, it's made by a tool company (Black & Decker...that owns DeWalt)!
So aside from that one, critical failure of design (I'd pay more if it was quieter) I think this is a cheap replacement for now. It works and I got my juice.
High expectations, check. Inexpensive juicer, check.