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Is there an iron that doesn't leak?

Old 03-23-2013, 09:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Tartan View Post
I use my iron with no water in it and keep a mister bottle handy. Until my old iron dies, I will be using this method. I will probably pick up a cheap Walmart iron after that and use it until it dies. I just can't bring myself to buy an expensive iron that may not last.
I do the same!
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Old 03-23-2013, 09:41 AM
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My old Classic B&D has been knocked off the table many times, on hard tile floor, and still works great. It's the one I take to classes and toss in the trunk of the car. I use the Reliable iron for steam and I have a dry iron that works the best when using starching and for fusing. Just like machines, I have an iron for different pressings.
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Old 03-24-2013, 04:12 AM
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I recently bought a digital Black & Decker iron....$40........I used a 20% off coupon and Bed, Bath and Beyond and got $8 off of that. I love it and so far, have not had any leaking problem.
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Old 03-24-2013, 12:22 PM
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I have had good luck with my Sunbeam Steam Master. The model that I got has a retractable cord which has kept it on
the ironing board with the falling off accidents. It also turns itself off after about 15 minutes.
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Old 03-24-2013, 01:33 PM
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Originally Posted by quilter1 View Post
I have a Reliable Digital Velocity iron, it was pricey but the heat is great and it doesn't leak a bit.
I have this one too - it's Great.
The Rowenta I had was a leaker after only 9 months.
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Old 03-24-2013, 07:49 PM
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An iron won't leak if you don't put any water in it. ..........LOL

I keep a mister bottle handy when I need to iron anything.
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Old 03-25-2013, 03:36 AM
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In a word------NO!!!!!!!!
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Old 03-25-2013, 03:47 AM
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I had one of those $100 irons which was expensive for me. Leaked like a seive. Bought one a Wal-Mart and happy with it. Then I was in Wear & Share, bought a haf size iron for $2 and now I have one just the right size for quilting no leaks.
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Old 03-25-2013, 04:17 AM
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Stay away from the Rowenta Irons. They will all leak eventually. I finally got smart and bought a cheap iron at Walmart and it has already lasted longer than my last three Rowenta irons!
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Old 03-25-2013, 04:24 AM
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Thank you all for your comments on the iron. I was going to break down and buy myself a "good" meaning expensive iron but now I think I'm just going to keep my old Black and Decker since it doesn't leak and spend that money on buying more material for a quilt.
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