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suggestions for quality steam iron, please Wren 07-23-2006
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Posted by Wren on July 23, 2006, 6:31 pm
Hi,

My Rowenta PowerDuo iron has started leaking from the cord receptacle
and bottom seam after only one year and a couple of months of service.
This is the second Rowenta I've had (not counting the travel iron that
works fine.) The first one was a PowerGlide that I owned for about two
hours and returned--it was an open box purchase that should never have
been put out on the shelf for sale after a return.

I need to use a lot of steam for 200 thread count muslin. I iron a lot
of it. In addition, I heat set painted fabrics (including silk) on dry
settings.

What is a high end iron that would meet my needs and last more than a
year that doesn't cost more than $100?

Thank you for your suggestions,

Renee


Posted by Kate Dicey on July 23, 2006, 7:06 pm
Wren wrote:

> Hi,
>
> My Rowenta PowerDuo iron has started leaking from the cord receptacle
> and bottom seam after only one year and a couple of months of service.
> This is the second Rowenta I've had (not counting the travel iron that
> works fine.) The first one was a PowerGlide that I owned for about two
> hours and returned--it was an open box purchase that should never have
> been put out on the shelf for sale after a return.
>
> I need to use a lot of steam for 200 thread count muslin. I iron a lot
> of it. In addition, I heat set painted fabrics (including silk) on dry
> settings.
>
> What is a high end iron that would meet my needs and last more than a
> year that doesn't cost more than $100?
>
> Thank you for your suggestions,
>
> Renee
>
I don't think there is one. For that kind of use you really need a
steam generator iron (they can be used as dry irons as well). Mine was
a cheapo job from Aldi (made by Delta in PRC), and cost less than my
dead Rowenta P2 Professional. I can't find it on line: it was one of
their weekly specials a year or so ago...

Some to look for:
http://shopping.yahoo.co.uk/b/a/ss_irons_steam_generator.html

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Posted by Wren on July 24, 2006, 10:01 am
Hi Kate,

I can't find anything by either Aldi or Delta product name for the US
market. Do you know if there's something similiar that I could find
for the American market? I went to AllBrands.com and there are some
steam generators to choose from but the lowest price is a Rowenta for
$200. I'm a bit brand-shy at the moment. What about a dry garment
press that has the 9x18" or 10x26"approx iron pad and a spritzer
bottle? http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0084.html
Have you used anything like that?

Thanks,

Renee


Kate Dicey wrote:

> >
> I don't think there is one. For that kind of use you really need a
> steam generator iron (they can be used as dry irons as well). Mine was
> a cheapo job from Aldi (made by Delta in PRC), and cost less than my
> dead Rowenta P2 Professional. I can't find it on line: it was one of
> their weekly specials a year or so ago...
>
> Some to look for:
> http://shopping.yahoo.co.uk/b/a/ss_irons_steam_generator.html
>
> --
> Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
> http://www.katedicey.co.uk
> Click on Kate's Pages and explore!


Posted by Kate Dicey on July 24, 2006, 12:52 pm
Wren wrote:

> Hi Kate,
>
> I can't find anything by either Aldi or Delta product name for the US
> market. Do you know if there's something similiar that I could find
> for the American market? I went to AllBrands.com and there are some
> steam generators to choose from but the lowest price is a Rowenta for
> $200. I'm a bit brand-shy at the moment. What about a dry garment
> press that has the 9x18" or 10x26"approx iron pad and a spritzer
> bottle? http://www.allbrands.com/products/abc0084.html
> Have you used anything like that?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Renee
>
>
> Kate Dicey wrote:
>
>
>>I don't think there is one. For that kind of use you really need a
>>steam generator iron (they can be used as dry irons as well). Mine was
>>a cheapo job from Aldi (made by Delta in PRC), and cost less than my
>>dead Rowenta P2 Professional. I can't find it on line: it was one of
>>their weekly specials a year or so ago...
>>
>>Some to look for:
>>http://shopping.yahoo.co.uk/b/a/ss_irons_steam_generator.html

I've used an Elna press: great for doing bits of garment fusing! I
didn't find it any better for pressing hand dyes than my steam generator
iron, and THAT was about £40! Cheaper by £12 than the Rowenta it
replaced! :) Over £100 cheaper than the press, and smaller storage
problems! ;)

This one is cheap, but doesn't get a good review:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000DBJ2L/102-1077734-4720959

Amazon seem to have quite a few unavailable at present, but they would
give you some brands to look for.

--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!

Posted by BEI Design on July 24, 2006, 12:21 am


> What is a high end iron that would meet my needs and last more
> than a
> year that doesn't cost more than $100?

??? Sounds to me like you want a Jaguar ("high end") at VW
Beetle prices ([under] $100). You'll have to compromise on one
or the other, either increase your budget or settle for a "low
end" iron.

For what it's worth, I am going on 10 or 12 years with my Rowenta
Professional DE 92.1 and I've never owned a better consumer's
level iron. When I sew it's on for 6-8 hours a day, and has yet
to bark, spit, or give me any problems. I would buy another one
in a heart beat, just to have a back up. It is *not* an
auto-shut-off, I wouldn't have one of those for a door stop.

Beverly



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