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gilligan fanatic · 10-27-2012, 03:11 PM

On the radio today they said to dig out your manual can openers because of Hurricane Sandy. In my entire life, we have never had an electric can opner, I don't see the point of it. The manual one is fine and it takes up no counter space. I just don't see the point of an electric one when it takes five seconds to open up a can with the manual one. Just wondering what everyone uses.

Mr. Television · 10-27-2012, 03:35 PM

I use to have an electric one but it broke. I've used a manual one for about 3 or 4 years now.

AB · 10-27-2012, 03:43 PM

My husband bought me an electric can opener several years ago when I broke my wrist. It was kind of a necessity at that time. When it stopped working I went back to a manual one though.

mets82 · 10-27-2012, 04:05 PM

I use an electronic can opener. I have to ask do they even sell manual can openers anymore? If they do, where would you buy one?

Janice · 10-27-2012, 04:46 PM

Manual can openers are sold everywhere, Target (below), Bed Bath & Beyond, even the grocery store. I prefer manual as I like to control it.

http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=c..._ta_can+opener

Zoneboy · 10-27-2012, 04:54 PM

I prefer manual but really like any cans with the pull-top lids. The only disadvantage with those is that the ring will sometimes break off and you have to get the opener out to open it.

Fleet · 10-27-2012, 05:40 PM

I have both but always use the manual one.

I notice it takes a few times for the electric one to "catch" onto the lid. By the time it does, I could have opened the can faster with the manual one!

Coffeecup · 10-27-2012, 05:44 PM

does anyone remember when you had a key to open certain types of canned food? Sardines, canned hams, etc. OH I have a manual can opener.

Family Ties Forever! · 10-27-2012, 05:48 PM

Either one is ok. I think manual ones are a little easier for me because of my vision.

I had an electric can opener years ago that used to give me a hard time whenever I would try to use it. It became a joke that it didn't like me. I have a better one now that I have had for a few years.

Zoneboy · 10-27-2012, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coffeecup

does anyone remember when you had a key to open certain types of canned food? Sardines, canned hams, etc. OH I have a manual can opener.

I hate the key openers and they still use them on the corned beef cans.

Topanga96 · 10-27-2012, 06:45 PM

I have only used an Electric one and it has been pretty easy to use.

robyrob · 10-27-2012, 07:26 PM

i use an electric can opener, mainly for two reasons - i go through manual can openers like candy/ they don't seem to last very long for me at all because i am constantly breaking them, and if you have problems with your hands the electric can opener is just so much easier.

JamesG · 10-27-2012, 08:30 PM

Manual is what I'm used to.

tiredmike59 · 10-27-2012, 09:44 PM

The sound of an electric can opener is music to a pet's ear. Just turn it on and watch them race to the kitchen.

duckie · 10-27-2012, 10:36 PM

I'd rather have an electric, but mine broke several years ago so i've been using a manual one. They both do the trick.

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10-27-2012, 03:11 PM	#1
gilligan fanatic Born to Be Bad Forum Fanatic Join Date: May 06, 2001 Location: down by the Lagoon Posts: 9,954	Manual or Electric Can Opener? On the radio today they said to dig out your manual can openers because of Hurricane Sandy. In my entire life, we have never had an electric can opner, I don't see the point of it. The manual one is fine and it takes up no counter space. I just don't see the point of an electric one when it takes five seconds to open up a can with the manual one. Just wondering what everyone uses.
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10-27-2012, 03:35 PM	#2
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I use to have an electric one but it broke. I've used a manual one for about 3 or 4 years now.
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10-27-2012, 04:05 PM	#4
mets82 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Mar 14, 2011 Location: Connecticut Posts: 5,058	I use an electronic can opener. I have to ask do they even sell manual can openers anymore? If they do, where would you buy one?
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10-27-2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,454	I prefer manual but really like any cans with the pull-top lids. The only disadvantage with those is that the ring will sometimes break off and you have to get the opener out to open it.
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10-27-2012, 03:43 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	My husband bought me an electric can opener several years ago when I broke my wrist. It was kind of a necessity at that time. When it stopped working I went back to a manual one though.

10-27-2012, 04:46 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Manual can openers are sold everywhere, Target (below), Bed Bath & Beyond, even the grocery store. I prefer manual as I like to control it. http://www.target.com/s?searchTerm=c..._ta_can+opener

10-27-2012, 05:40 PM	#7
Fleet Mansions, limousines & H-ween Forum Star Join Date: Jan 06, 2002 Location: Northridge/Porter Ranch, California Posts: 15,625	I have both but always use the manual one. I notice it takes a few times for the electric one to "catch" onto the lid. By the time it does, I could have opened the can faster with the manual one!
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10-27-2012, 05:44 PM	#8
Coffeecup coffeecup. Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 17, 2003 Location: snoozeville Posts: 3,183	does anyone remember when you had a key to open certain types of canned food? Sardines, canned hams, etc. OH I have a manual can opener.

10-27-2012, 05:48 PM	#9
Family Ties Forever! Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 16, 2002 Location: Keaton residence Posts: 10,214	Either one is ok. I think manual ones are a little easier for me because of my vision. I had an electric can opener years ago that used to give me a hard time whenever I would try to use it. It became a joke that it didn't like me. I have a better one now that I have had for a few years.
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10-27-2012, 06:45 PM	#11
Topanga96 I <3 Cory Matthews Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 25, 2012 Location: In Cory's World :) Posts: 313	I have only used an Electric one and it has been pretty easy to use.
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10-27-2012, 07:26 PM	#12
robyrob certified wackball#3 Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Aug 03, 2003 Location: hiding under the third booth at Arnold's Posts: 58,206	i use an electric can opener, mainly for two reasons - i go through manual can openers like candy/ they don't seem to last very long for me at all because i am constantly breaking them, and if you have problems with your hands the electric can opener is just so much easier.
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10-27-2012, 08:30 PM	#13
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,179	Manual is what I'm used to.

10-27-2012, 09:44 PM	#14
tiredmike59 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 05, 2010 Location: OUTLAW STATE {MO} Posts: 1,868	The sound of an electric can opener is music to a pet's ear. Just turn it on and watch them race to the kitchen.

10-27-2012, 10:36 PM	#15
duckie Member Senior Member Join Date: Dec 13, 2011 Location: south Posts: 1,784	I'd rather have an electric, but mine broke several years ago so i've been using a manual one. They both do the trick.
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