Go Back  Quiltingboard Forums >
  • Main
  • Rowenta Focus at Hancocks >
  • Rowenta Focus at Hancocks

  • Rowenta Focus at Hancocks

    Old 01-30-2014, 02:24 AM
      #1  
    Senior Member
    Thread Starter
     
    Join Date: Jan 2014
    Location: Southern Illinois
    Posts: 303
    Default Rowenta Focus at Hancocks

    I finally found a good iron without a auto shutoff. Hancock's has the Rowenta Focus on sale for $79.99. It seems to have all the good things that Rowenta irons have but most of all it doesn't have a auto shutoff. I shopped around and found it cheaper at AllBrands.com but it was backordered till who knows when. I am so excited. I hate auto shutoff on irons. I realize that they are a safety thing but I can remember to unplug when I turn off the light.
    Annie Pearl is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 03:58 AM
      #2  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: Michigan. . .FINALLY!!!!
    Posts: 6,726
    Default

    Just a tip for people with irons that don't have auto shutoff : I have a floor lamp and my iron plugged into a surge protector strip right by my door. I have to pass it to leave my room. I just flip the switch on the surge protector as I am leaving the room. If the lamp is on, I know my iron is on!!!
    auntpiggylpn is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 05:51 AM
      #3  
    Power Poster
     
    dunster's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Mar 2009
    Location: Lake Elsinore, CA
    Posts: 15,163
    Default

    The Reliable V100 Digital Advantage iron defaults to auto-shut-off, but it can be placed in non-auto-shut-off mode as well, so you have your choice depending on what task you're performing.
    dunster is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 06:29 AM
      #4  
    Super Member
     
    Quiltngolfer's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2011
    Location: Kentucky
    Posts: 3,422
    Default

    Good tip, auntpiggylpn. I learn something every day on the Quiltboard. I bought 2 of the cheap Sunbeam irons at Target and they have lasted me for years.
    Quiltngolfer is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 07:31 AM
      #5  
    Super Member
     
    chamby's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Nov 2006
    Location: Clemmons, NC
    Posts: 1,055
    Default

    Just be careful with this brand of iron if it is a steam iron. Most irons in this brand leak.
    chamby is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 09:14 AM
      #6  
    Super Member
     
    Join Date: May 2011
    Location: Pacific NW
    Posts: 9,443
    Default

    You couldn't get me to use a Rowenta if it was given to me free of charge. Those things are so dangerous, seems like every week someone's posting a horror story about a Rowenta arcing, catching fire, burning hands/fabrics/ironing boards, etc.

    I have a Reliable Digital Velocity iron that is the best iron I've ever owned. As Dunster said, you can disable the auto-shutoff feature. It has a great steam generator.
    Peckish is offline  
    Old 01-30-2014, 10:16 AM
      #7  
    Super Member
     
    MartiMorga's Avatar
     
    Join Date: Jun 2011
    Location: Springville, Tennessee
    Posts: 1,123
    Default

    I have had 2 Rowenta irons and have to say I don't think they are worth the money. My "normal" iron is just as good if not better. I am not familiar with Reliable Digital Velocity iron but will look into them. But then I am okay with the auto shut off - most of the time, lol - but I do move my iron every time I walk past.

    oh just saw the price of the Reliable - I am sure now that I have done it - that I do not need to spend that much money for an iron. So many on this board are happier with their Black & Deckers.

    Last edited by MartiMorga; 01-30-2014 at 10:22 AM.
    MartiMorga is offline  
    Related Topics
    Thread
    Thread Starter
    Forum
    Replies
    Last Post
    Onebyone
    Links and Resources
    12
    07-13-2014 06:08 PM
    luvTooQuilt
    Links and Resources
    3
    12-04-2011 07:21 PM
    Quiltgirl26
    Main
    5
    11-21-2011 05:13 AM
    JuneD
    Main
    164
    12-30-2010 10:23 AM
    MaryAnna
    Main
    14
    09-01-2010 05:10 PM

    Posting Rules
    You may not post new threads
    You may not post replies
    You may not post attachments
    You may not edit your posts

    BB code is On
    Smilies are On
    [IMG] code is On
    HTML code is On
    Trackbacks are Off
    Pingbacks are Off
    Refbacks are Off


    FREE Quilting Newsletter