This has been my experience exactly. The only other good thing about the
Sunbeam is that there is a blinking red light that is constant as long as
the iron is plugged in. This helps me to remember to unplug it when not in
use. ..like when I off on a trip!!
Kathleen
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From: "Katy Bishop" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 10:45 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] How do you like your iron? - again - OT
I had a Sunbeam, purchased a year or two ago, that would shut off
constantly while being used; it did steam wonderfully, and could be
used as a steamer as it even steamed when held vertically. I finally
gave up on it as it was so frustrating, I ended up having to turn off
the power strip and wait a minute before I could turn it back on.
I recently did a household iron search, specifically looking for one
with a "on" or reset button, and found a GE iron at Wal-Mart, that
actually has a reset button--no more unplugging the iron and plugging
back in to turn back on! It says it stays on for an hour.
Annoyingly, many household irons now have no on button as a "safely
feature" and are designed to turn off after 1/2-1 hour, regardless of
whether it's being used and must be reset or unplugged.
I will eventually get an iron with a separate reservoir, but for now
this one has been ok:
GE Retractable cord Iron
16934 (? Number on box)
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5924585
On Feb 6, 2008 10:25 AM, LLOYD MITCHELL <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I have had Rowentas in the past and loved them. "Spitting" was always a
problem, eventually. As a shop appliance, I presume that It got more use
than the usual iron. My present is a Sunbeam with automatic shut off.
Not
a good choice. It shuts off in about 45 seconds because it is in prone
position...even if it is moving!! Hardly time to press a linen napkin,
never
mind a garment. So far, it doesn't spit. The burst of steam is fair but
not up to the pressure of the Rowenta
If I were in the market for a new one, especially for bespoke sewing, I
would definitely get something with a separate water tank. Borrowed the
steamer from the college last year when preparing the vast collection on
the
auction block and that was such a plus!
Kathleen
If I was shopping for
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From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 9:56 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] How do you like your iron? - again - OT
>I _adore_ my Rowenta DG-980 Steam Generator, but unfortunately it isn't
> available any more :-( I use it all the time, and have had it for about
> 5
> years. It makes loud noises now when the water reservoir gets low
> (which
> it didn't used too) and very occasionally spirts rust (probably 'cause
> I
> don't remember to clean it out as often as I should...) but it makes
> ironing immensely easier. I actually like it better then most of the
> industrial irons I've worked with - it's less fussy, and the steam it
> produces gives me equally good and fast results.
>
> Good Luck!
> -sunny
>
>
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