Originally Posted by
QuiltE
Cordless Iron questions .......
How long does it stay hot, before needing to go to its charging station?
If it is "drained" how long before it is fully charged?
For example ... when pressing a finished quilt, or the backing ... it could be off the charger for a long time.
Thank you!
The cordless irons I've seen don't have a battery in them; they are similar to cordless kettles with a base that allows them to heat up. The initial heat-up time is about the same as a corded iron. As soon as you take it off the base, it quits "adding" heat; you just get the heat that is in the iron. I find that if I'm ironing yardage, I can do a whole ironing board worth, and the iron will stay hot. Then I sit it on the base while I reposition the fabric, and it's ready to go for the next length. Basically, any time you put it down, instead of setting it on its end, you put it on the base. You can iron for hours that way.