New Iron Recommendation
01-23-2019, 07:42 AM
#12
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chico, CA
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If you want an automatic shut off, look for one on Amazon. I purchased one from Belkin an Outlet Timer. It has a button on the side so you can set it to turn off in 1/2 hour, 3 hours or 6 hours. It has saved my butt a few times with my mini iron that I used for paper piecing. I ended up putting my surge protector on it that has my sewing machine, Ott lights, etc on it. That way I knew everything would be turned off in xx time.
01-23-2019, 07:43 AM
#13
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Chico, CA
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RonieM, which Reliable did you get and how long have you had it?
I love cordless irons. I don't know how, but no matter where I stand, the cord is in the way. Yes, I've tried the wire thing that sticks up in the air.
I love cordless irons. I don't know how, but no matter where I stand, the cord is in the way. Yes, I've tried the wire thing that sticks up in the air.
01-23-2019, 09:21 AM
#14
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Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 540
I got this system years ago. Not one problem, not one leak and it's used almost daily. It is a pleasure to use. I asked the local dry cleaners to order it for me after seeing the alteration lady using one. Now you can order online https://reliablecorporation.com/coll...o-iron-station. Many versions to choose from.
01-23-2019, 09:47 AM
#15
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Join Date: Aug 2013
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I've had success with three different brands: Sunbeam, GE, and Black & Decker. One was $4 from Goodwill and lasted a couple years, another was new in the $20 range probably 8-9 years ago and still going strong, another more recent is larger and hubby likes it to iron his work clothes ($30-40).
Keep in mind the weight of the iron. If it's too light, it tips over easily. If too heavy, it puts strain on your shoulder and wrist. The other features I consider are 1) how easy to see the water inside the reservoir 2) auto shut-off --a must for me 3) high wattage 4) is it cute? LOL
Keep in mind the weight of the iron. If it's too light, it tips over easily. If too heavy, it puts strain on your shoulder and wrist. The other features I consider are 1) how easy to see the water inside the reservoir 2) auto shut-off --a must for me 3) high wattage 4) is it cute? LOL
01-23-2019, 01:47 PM
#16
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Milton DE
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01-24-2019, 05:07 AM
#19
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Canadian in Minnesota
Posts: 3,078
I'm using a 30-year-old Sunbeam that I got as a refurbished from Big Lots. A couple of years ago I decided to upgrade to a Black & Decker digital, but only used it twice before it went back into the box. Couldn't get used to the fact that although it had automatic shutoff, I had to reset the temperature every single time. Really annoying when getting up and down to iron individual blocks.
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