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Question: Is the tap/flap have a spring that makes it automatically close when not holding it open or can you remove it from the juicer?
Document: It is a headache and pointless. The easiest way in my opinion is to juice everything. directly into the jug. then have a large container or mixing bowl nearby with a large sieve/strainer handy. Every time you fill the jug, just close the tap (so you don't drip) then pour the juice from the jug, through a large strainer into your mixing bowl.
Omega VRT400HD is a compact, low-speed juicing system that prevents oxidation and lets you control the pulp. Whether you're juicing fresh fruit or wheatgrass at high yield, you'll love the delicious quality--and you can even store your juice up to 72 hours without degradation! Mixing Juice Tap Function NON-Auto-Cleaning System Capable of Juicing Wheatgrass at High Yield. BUT it Does NOT Auto Clean well it leaks water everywhere and makes a big mess!
Better than the Breville juicer that I had, but still not any easier to clean. I love the Flap and the way it grinds the veggies.
After owning a centrifugal juicer for close to 4 years it was time to buy a new juicer. After about a year of research I decided I wanted a masticating juicer (for all of the reasons why it is better then a centrifugal). So I decided on purchasing this Omega. My husband hated it right away because you have to chop the fruits and veggies so much smaller and because it is not as quick at juicing as our previous juicer. I had to remind him that was the point. Duh.
Received today. Bought 2 sacks of oranges from Sams club to test the product. Hand peeled 12 oranges. This juicer is the Lamborghini of juicers. Performed amazingly. Got close to 3 cups of juice from 12 oranges. The pulp was ejected from pulp chute. There is a strainer supplied for segregating the pulp and fits on mouth of juice jar. I ran my mini spatula over the pulp on strainer and deposited the pulp (wasn't much) into the clear juice.
I have had this juicer now for three weeks. I love the juice that it makes. The whole juicing thing is a bit messy and time consuming, but I love the juice!
Using a juicer, and cleaning it this way, makes for a no-hassle kitchen routine, and one never feels like AVOIDING juicing to &#34;reserve space&#34; for normal dishes in the kitchen's main dish drainer.
This juicer is fantastic. We've done a ton of different fruits & veg and have not been disappointed. There is no foam and the extra straining tray makes for a completely smooth juice. Cleans very easily and is even easier to assemble. This juicer is great because it has a stopper on the juice spout, which makes it easy to strain or to make a large amount of juice at one time.
This juicer is by far superior to other vertical models. If you want to get crazy, you could buy a horizontal twin auger type; but for the money, this one does the job. I compared it with Breville's centrifugal vertical machine -- this one uses far less produce and makes richer juice that does not separate. It's quiet and has a small footprint - very easy to clean. Love this product.
also, don't shove a lot into it at once. Empty the included strainer periodically it will clog, swish the pulp around with a butter knife to let your trapped juice through, then dump the strainer out. It sounds like a lot but it's really not, it's almost as fast as my old centrifugal overall because this juicer is much easier to clean. Also read the instructions to learn how to reassemble it. there is a method and it makes life easier.
Answer: There is a removable rubber seal that keeps the tap closed.  It is hinged and can be left open as well.