Best Steam Iron?
#32
I absolutely love this iron. I got mine at All Brands on line and very cheap. It is what they call a returned model for any number of reasons. I thought I would give it a try for the unbeatable price and I am not sorry for taking the chance on it. The one I received had a small scratch in the finish and that is the only thing I could find wrong with it.
Love, love, love it!!! Had it for over a year now and not one drip or spurt has spewed from it.
It does have an over ride for the auto off so you can use it with or without the auto off feature.
peace
Love, love, love it!!! Had it for over a year now and not one drip or spurt has spewed from it.
It does have an over ride for the auto off so you can use it with or without the auto off feature.
peace
#33
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 727
It is a Rowenta Commesrcial Professional and is very heavy..... great for setting seams and pressing.
#34
#35
I have purchased every iron that was recommended practically and every one leaked or burnt up...so the last time I used one my husband had in the garage that he used once to attach some laminate. It cost $12...I used that one longer than any others....It did finally give up after a 2-3 years, so now I buy a cheap one and don't feel bad when it dies.
#36
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,198
I guess I didn't phrase that quite right. I didn't want the auto-turn off which irritates me, too, so the Continental is perfect for me -- no steam holes, no coating on the sole plate, no auto-turn off, and it stays hot.
I also plug in my iron, Ott light, Bernina and fan to a power strip, which is plugged into another power strip. Then, I don't just turn the power strip off, I totally unplug it from the other power strip. I have always unplugged my sewing machines when I am not using them, so unplugging the power strip made sense to me.
I also plug in my iron, Ott light, Bernina and fan to a power strip, which is plugged into another power strip. Then, I don't just turn the power strip off, I totally unplug it from the other power strip. I have always unplugged my sewing machines when I am not using them, so unplugging the power strip made sense to me.
mckwilter.........the Reliable Velocity may guarantee, but I question that he has had to replace it twice!!!!!! Late on Saturday night sewing marathon, the iron goes out, I'm IRRITATED!
I will expand my comment based on yours. I don't like the auto turn-off.....irritates me to no end. I hook my iron up to a power strip. My lamp is attached to it, too. If the lamp is on, the iron is on. No fires!
I will expand my comment based on yours. I don't like the auto turn-off.....irritates me to no end. I hook my iron up to a power strip. My lamp is attached to it, too. If the lamp is on, the iron is on. No fires!
#38
Super Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Mechanicsville, IA
Posts: 1,497
I purchased a Euro Steam at a quilt show. Does not spit if you don't over fill. But pressure builds up and you need to release a burst of steam every 10 min. Great for pressing quilt backs & clothes as the sole plate does not get hot. No scorching, and you can control the amt of steam a little or a LOT. I like it a lot but am a LA Quilter and have more quilt backs to touch up than doing piecing right now. I generally press dry with a little Best Press for piecing.
#39
I only purchase Rowenta... very reliable. I have both the steam generator and steam iron and would not trade them for anything. oh yeah..... They use only tap water too!
#40
Super Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Wis
Posts: 5,928
How timely! I too need a new iron. My 15 year old Rowenta decided to "puff out" rust onto some white fabric. Up until yesterday I had no problems with it. Thankfully the problem occurred before I sewed it into my quilt.
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