Thank you all for the information...I myself do not put water in my iron..i use spray bottle also...the information helps...i really do not want a heavy iron also..it hurts my hands...just want a great hot iron that will last...after having some go carpet diving I do not even set the iron on the ironing board anymore...and when my family quilters come over i have to remind no water...no sitting on board...its funny...but i have a kitchen bar top that's higher and i set the ironing board in front of it so it works out...thanks again for the help...