reliable velocity iron question
#1
reliable velocity iron question
Does anyone have any input about these irons. They are expensive so I am wondering if they are really worth the money. I like that you can bypass the auto shutoff and they say no leaking or spitting so I can't decide whether or not to buy one. Any guidance would be appreciated. Thanks. Jennifer
#2
I can't help with that brand iron but for Christmas I got a Panasonic cordless iron and love it!! I used my backup the other day because it was handy and quickly got annoyed with the cord! I have no issues with spitting or leaking. I found it on amazon for cheaper then listed here.
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=31-98949990-2
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...=31-98949990-2
#4
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Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: Florida
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My iron gets used for fusible web. No matter how careful, that stuff multiplies in the strangest places. With friends using it, it really gets dirty. How easy is this iron to clean? How long does it last? We all have different priorities.
#6
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Join Date: Apr 2012
Posts: 1,165
Fairly easy to clean the sole plate. I use Rowenta's cleaner. Haven't yet figured out how to get into smaller areas.
Love the iron. Doesn't spit, puts out a lot of steam. To keep the sole plate clean, I bought a teflon cover that is held over the sole plate by springs. That puts paid to any mess.
Love the iron. Doesn't spit, puts out a lot of steam. To keep the sole plate clean, I bought a teflon cover that is held over the sole plate by springs. That puts paid to any mess.
#8
I have had to send mine in twice for repair ( to Canada $ postage) they said each time it had blown the fuse. I think I figured out what caused that to happen - I think. I have it plugged into a power strip and I used that to turn it off and on. Now I make sure I turn the iron off before I push the button on the strip. Hasnt happened again. I think the surge of turning it on with the strip caused the fuse to blow. It is very powerful electrically. I have to be careful what else I have plugged in in the sewing room. It also puts out a lot of heat. It could almost pass as a space heater! I cant use it in the summer. Its my winter iron! Works great. Because of the incredible steam, it has to be refilled often.
#10
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Colorado
Posts: 3,536
I haven't had mine a full month yet only used it a few times.
But I totally LOVE the "generator" for the steaming. Plus the
1800w it has.
Haven't gotten the sole plate messy yet so I can't answer that
question.
But I totally LOVE the "generator" for the steaming. Plus the
1800w it has.
Haven't gotten the sole plate messy yet so I can't answer that
question.
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