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What are the differences between the Vitamix wet Containers?
Whether you’re in the market for a your first Vitamix, your second machine, or just looking to add a container, this is a must read and will narrow down your choices!
With all the different models Vitamix is coming out with to please different vendors, needless to say most people are confused! Some containers are better than others, and some containers are also interchangeable between certain models. For example, you can use a 32oz “wet” container on all models, but you cannot use the “low profile 64 ounce” on the 5200, 6300, et.
We can chat for an hour about the different containers and what took me years to learn, but it is my goal to inform you on these containers in the most efficient way as possible, to help you make a better educated choice.
With all the different models Vitamix is coming out with to please different vendors, needless to say most people are confused! Some containers are better than others, and some containers are also interchangeable between certain models. For example, you can use a 32oz “wet” container on all models, but you cannot use the “low profile 64 ounce” on the 5200, 6300, et.
We can chat for an hour about the different containers and what took me years to learn, but it is my goal to inform you on these containers in the most efficient way as possible, to help you make a better educated choice.
One "wet" container comes with every basic Vitamix package, because a wet container is what does almost all of your blending! Smoothies, ice cream, soups, peanut butter, salsa, etc - it is critical to know which one you want. Especially since not all containers are available with all models!
The 4 different Vitamix wet Containers
There are 4 different wet containers, but only 3 out of the 4 containers come standard in the box, depending on the model you pick. The 4th (the 32oz container is always a separate purchase). Everything you NEED to know below is just inches below.
The 4 Vitamix Wet Containers
Vitamix 64 ounce LOW PROFILE CONTAINER
64 ounce “Low profile” wet: This one comes with some of the newer machines (model 7500, pro 750). It is called “low profile” because it is squattier, or shorter than the tradition 64 ounce container, and fits underneath the standard cupboard. Now you may think “great”, but there are several drawbacks to this container. Since it is wider, concoctions splash around much easier, and you can get smoothie and soup plastered all over to the top of the lid. This is definitely a problem because you end up wasting more and having to clean the lid. The lid can also smell over time in any container. The traditional 64 ounce container DOES NOT have this problem.
It is true that it’s easier to get to the blades with a spatula. However, it’s not often you use a spatula for smoothies- which is the #1 thing made in Vitamix. You would think for items like mayo, pesto, salad dressings, marinades, etc, that this is the perfect container then, right? NOPE! Because of the splash problems, when you make those items that need a spatula to be pulled out, the splash effect that the low profile container makes causes you to lose a lot of substance.
Lastly with the 64 oz L.P. container, it’s not as easy to make small batches. Think, in order to reach the blade level, you have to add more liquid, more ingredients, more of everything. If you are deciding to buy this container just for the reason it fits underneath the cupboard, I think you are making a mistake. If you are just 1 or 2 people thinking about buying this container, or you want to make less than 20 ounces of smoothie frequently for yourself, then I would say you’d be making a mistake getting this container.
If you have big family, and you think you’re going to be making mainly smoothies and see yourself filling the container up easily, then this container may be a good choice.
Note that this one needs its own tamper stick. (the tamper stick for all the containers I mention below, is usable in all 3).
It is true that it’s easier to get to the blades with a spatula. However, it’s not often you use a spatula for smoothies- which is the #1 thing made in Vitamix. You would think for items like mayo, pesto, salad dressings, marinades, etc, that this is the perfect container then, right? NOPE! Because of the splash problems, when you make those items that need a spatula to be pulled out, the splash effect that the low profile container makes causes you to lose a lot of substance.
Lastly with the 64 oz L.P. container, it’s not as easy to make small batches. Think, in order to reach the blade level, you have to add more liquid, more ingredients, more of everything. If you are deciding to buy this container just for the reason it fits underneath the cupboard, I think you are making a mistake. If you are just 1 or 2 people thinking about buying this container, or you want to make less than 20 ounces of smoothie frequently for yourself, then I would say you’d be making a mistake getting this container.
If you have big family, and you think you’re going to be making mainly smoothies and see yourself filling the container up easily, then this container may be a good choice.
Note that this one needs its own tamper stick. (the tamper stick for all the containers I mention below, is usable in all 3).
The classic 64 ounce Wet
64 ounce wet (the normal or traditional container)- This 64 oz container has been the standard for DECADES! Since they came out with the newer model 5000 in 1992, this 64 ounce container is the one most people have and love. In 2008 when they came out with the beloved model 5200 (a simple upgrade of the model 5000), they kept this container (they changed the material to Tritan copolyester so it’s now BPA-FREE like all of their containers, as well as giving it a better black ergonomic handle). Overall, there is ONE drawback with this container- It doesn’t fit underneath the cupboard. To be honest, this isn’t a huge deal at all. It doesn’t mean you have to store away the entire machine, just the container. And of course you don’t use the machine when it’s underneath the cupboard, you pull out the machine away from the wall so it’s closer to you, and put the container on it. Even if you have a 64 low profile container, you will pull the machine towards you, in order to use it easier. So again, just keep in mind; they still sell this container today, it is the most common one, and unlike the low pro container, it doesn’t splash to the lid very easy at all. No matter whether you’re a big family, small, self servings, want to experiment with other things like dressings, pesto, spaghetti sauce- this is a great choice!
48 ounce Wet Vitamix Container
This container is my favorite. It seems like it has the best of both worlds above. Instead of pushing the 64 oz wet down and making it squattier and it becoming the low profile, the 48oz is shorter and it’s because it loses a little volume. At the same time, it is a little wider, but not to a point where you get the splash effect. It DOES fit underneath the cupboard. You lose only 16 ounces of volume. 48 ounces is still a lot, but if you’re thinking, “I love a huge family”, you need to do a calculation. If you’re family is so big, it’s possible that 64 ounces is not enough, and you’ll have to blend a second time. If that’s the case, you might as well blended it within the 48 ounce, if it was less than 96 ounces (12 cups) you needed. The 64 ounce does 8 cups. So again, this is up to you, and how big your family is. Once in a while, the 48 ounce container is too small for gatherings, but hey, so would have been the 64 ounce and I have no problem with making a second or third round of smoothies, each round only takes a minute. So once in a blue moon, that’s not too bad. This one is my favorite.
Important notes: If you buy a machine that comes standard with this container, it will come with it’s own gray tamper stick. This tamper can be used also in the 32 oz container since they are the same height. See below.
Important notes: If you buy a machine that comes standard with this container, it will come with it’s own gray tamper stick. This tamper can be used also in the 32 oz container since they are the same height. See below.
48 oz and 32oz with short grey Vitamix Tamper stick
However, lets say you buy this container separate; it may not come with this gray tamper. But you can also use the standard tall black tamper stick in it without touching the blades. It has a second collar so the tall tamper stick is universal in both. However, the gray tamper is better because it is more precise, and made just for these two containers. See below.
48 oz and 32 oz with tall Vitamix Tamper stick
Vitamix's 32 ounce Wet container
32 oz wet: This container never comes standard on any machine like the above three. You can only buy this container as an add-on. This container is about the same height as the 48 oz wet. Therefore, it’s skinnier (which isn't fun scraping out little sauces). Having this container is definitely better than nothing, but it’s not my favorite. Even though it’s smaller I would prefer a 48 oz again, even if I already have a 48 oz. I use to recommend 32 oz containers, but that’s before they came out with the 48 oz wet. I would say the very best benefit of a 32oz wet is that if you’re making smoothies just for yourself, you may need volume control and it will definitely help with that. Sometimes we all throw in one item after another, and before we know it we just made 50 oz for ourselves. If you struggle making too much, 32 oz wet is a small little container that allows you to make only so much, and is definitely a key feature. The last con is this container never comes with a gray tamper stick. You need to either have one from having the 48 oz container, or in most people's cases, they use the taller black tamper stick- again, however this black tamper doesn't come close to the blades as it should. That forces you to throw in more contents to make the taller tamper effective, or lets say if you only have 1 3/4 cups of peanuts left, the stick won't even reach it.
understand the difference between a Vitamix wet and dry blade/ container.
So what’s the dry? A dry has a slightly different blade that actually circulates the material in a different direction! The difference is only the blade. Vitamix now only has 32oz “dry” containers. They use to make 64oz dry containers, but they found that it’s most efficient to blend dry ingredients with 4 cups (32 ounces) or less. So you may see an old dry on Ebay that is actually 64 ounces, but not any more. A 64ounce dry container still works, but again, only if you use 32 oz or less.
The theory behind the dry is it helps to grind it more like a grain mill, since material is being pushed up the sides and it falls down the middle.
Nuts are dry! Why don’t I use a dry container for the nut butters? Because nut butters don’t end up dry. The natural oils within help it be pulled down the middle similar to a smoothie.
Think of a dry container for grinding material that goes in dry, that is intended to stay dry. Flour, flax seed, breadcrumbs, coffee beans, etc!
A dry container can be purchased separately, just like all the containers. You can also buy it included when you buy your first blender package, but you pay the premium. For example; retail model 5200 is $449 on their site. With the dry it’s $549 (and they will call this the "Super 5200 Package". I must be extra clear on this, Super 5200 package is not a better machine, just a better package because you receive the dry container. Anyway, you’re paying an extra $100. The dry by itself is $144 on their site. If you’re on the fence of whether or not you need it, I can tell you that there is still no need to buy that dry immediately, because frequently throughout the year, those dry containers are $99 with free shipping. For most people, a Vitamix machine is a lot of money, so take your time using the machine and know that you can also purchase that dry down the road!
Yes, you can put dry stuff in the wet container. Just know “wet” and “dry” are simply used to differentiate the two containers and of course, are most efficient when used as directed.
The theory behind the dry is it helps to grind it more like a grain mill, since material is being pushed up the sides and it falls down the middle.
Nuts are dry! Why don’t I use a dry container for the nut butters? Because nut butters don’t end up dry. The natural oils within help it be pulled down the middle similar to a smoothie.
Think of a dry container for grinding material that goes in dry, that is intended to stay dry. Flour, flax seed, breadcrumbs, coffee beans, etc!
A dry container can be purchased separately, just like all the containers. You can also buy it included when you buy your first blender package, but you pay the premium. For example; retail model 5200 is $449 on their site. With the dry it’s $549 (and they will call this the "Super 5200 Package". I must be extra clear on this, Super 5200 package is not a better machine, just a better package because you receive the dry container. Anyway, you’re paying an extra $100. The dry by itself is $144 on their site. If you’re on the fence of whether or not you need it, I can tell you that there is still no need to buy that dry immediately, because frequently throughout the year, those dry containers are $99 with free shipping. For most people, a Vitamix machine is a lot of money, so take your time using the machine and know that you can also purchase that dry down the road!
Yes, you can put dry stuff in the wet container. Just know “wet” and “dry” are simply used to differentiate the two containers and of course, are most efficient when used as directed.
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