yellman
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I just purchased the ironmaven j420 iron and the c88 ironing board.
I asked around and found that the best way to preserve the look of a ironed shirt is the following:
Heat, forced steam, then draw the water out of the gament.
These two items should do the job right. I do not like getting my clothing dry cleaned or pressed. Too many buttons destroyed, or burnt brown marks, and hate the $30 per week fee and hassle of dropping off an picking up.
History, I have looked at getting this item versus the rowenta for a long time. Rowenta is now owned by Tfal and seems to be using mostly cheap made in china materials. There is a small price difference between this and the similar item for rowenta. I realize a lot of people out there are big rowenta fans, but for those in the commercial side, they prefer the reliable products. I am using it for home, but wanted higher quality.
I also own a whirlpool steamer (big sort of closet item that encloses and steams garments), a singer iron press, a coby steamer and a pants press.
1st thoughts.
The j420 is solid, a little bit light, good quality contruction. Brass seals and the lot.
Two simple settings for the steam component.
Off, on with steam, on with just iron.
Iron does the usual gammit of settings, seems to have a little bit more variablity in temperature then usual (4 or 5 settings for cotton)
Takes about 8-10 mins for the water to boil (1 liter).
The c88 is a very heavy duty ironing board with suction and heat.
The heat is a constant low temperature heat that helps remove the moisture of the cloth.
This is solid, one piece, simple to operate. On and off switch and a pedal to use.
Decided agaisnt going for the c81 that has the optional upflow feature, spoke to several people and said that is it better to go for the stronger motor on the c88 then the rarely used upflow and lower quality motor of the c81.
Took the most difficult shirt that I have to iron. A turbull and Asser shirt that is made out of 100 % cotton and when washed becomes the most wrinkled shirt in the world.
I found that the steam comes out of the iron with strong amount of force (it is known for high psi's). I got the optional teflon shoe and it potects the clothing from shine. Easy to move the iron, very little effort. I used the ironing board suction most of the time, found it kept the cloth flat and smooth and removed steam immediately.
So far I am impressed. The shirt came out dry, pressed almost like new. Small bubbling from the cloth apparently due to using too high of a temperature. I still have to play with the settings and get things right.
The item blew my fuse twice in my house (had iron, ironing board, tv, lights etc ) all running on same fuse.
This appears to work for me. Will try the shirt out tomorrow and see how long it remains wrinkle free. Assuming all goes well, the item pays for itself in less then a year.
I asked around and found that the best way to preserve the look of a ironed shirt is the following:
Heat, forced steam, then draw the water out of the gament.
These two items should do the job right. I do not like getting my clothing dry cleaned or pressed. Too many buttons destroyed, or burnt brown marks, and hate the $30 per week fee and hassle of dropping off an picking up.
History, I have looked at getting this item versus the rowenta for a long time. Rowenta is now owned by Tfal and seems to be using mostly cheap made in china materials. There is a small price difference between this and the similar item for rowenta. I realize a lot of people out there are big rowenta fans, but for those in the commercial side, they prefer the reliable products. I am using it for home, but wanted higher quality.
I also own a whirlpool steamer (big sort of closet item that encloses and steams garments), a singer iron press, a coby steamer and a pants press.
1st thoughts.
The j420 is solid, a little bit light, good quality contruction. Brass seals and the lot.
Two simple settings for the steam component.
Off, on with steam, on with just iron.
Iron does the usual gammit of settings, seems to have a little bit more variablity in temperature then usual (4 or 5 settings for cotton)
Takes about 8-10 mins for the water to boil (1 liter).
The c88 is a very heavy duty ironing board with suction and heat.
The heat is a constant low temperature heat that helps remove the moisture of the cloth.
This is solid, one piece, simple to operate. On and off switch and a pedal to use.
Decided agaisnt going for the c81 that has the optional upflow feature, spoke to several people and said that is it better to go for the stronger motor on the c88 then the rarely used upflow and lower quality motor of the c81.
Took the most difficult shirt that I have to iron. A turbull and Asser shirt that is made out of 100 % cotton and when washed becomes the most wrinkled shirt in the world.
I found that the steam comes out of the iron with strong amount of force (it is known for high psi's). I got the optional teflon shoe and it potects the clothing from shine. Easy to move the iron, very little effort. I used the ironing board suction most of the time, found it kept the cloth flat and smooth and removed steam immediately.
So far I am impressed. The shirt came out dry, pressed almost like new. Small bubbling from the cloth apparently due to using too high of a temperature. I still have to play with the settings and get things right.
The item blew my fuse twice in my house (had iron, ironing board, tv, lights etc ) all running on same fuse.
This appears to work for me. Will try the shirt out tomorrow and see how long it remains wrinkle free. Assuming all goes well, the item pays for itself in less then a year.
