ROWENTA DZ9080 ADVANCER: WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THIS MODEL AND THE ROWENTA DX 8800 PROFESSIONAL IRON OTHER THAN WATTAGE?
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Heavier (4lbs v 3lbs 8oz) Platinum coating over the stainless steel 50w higher holds .3 oz more water More advanced steam system Anti Calc system (Their Focus model also has this, but the Professional does not) Electronic Temp Control (again Focus has it, but Pro does not) I would recommend the Focus model for the $$ savings and similar features to the Advancer. It's cheaper than the pro even.
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I no longer have this iron. It just quit working one day about a year after I bought it and Oreck basically said too bad so sad! I now use a Rowenta and it is a SUPER iron!
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I don't know. But I have owned Rowenta irons in the past and I am much happier with the Reliable brand.
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too have the Rowenta Dz9080 -- given to me as a gift - the last Rowenta hit the ceramic tile and broke into 100 pieces - but back to the one I presently have, it truely was what I thought to be the best iron ever - then one evening while I was ironing I could smell something terrible - I thought it was the material in the slacks I was ironing but gradually the iron got cold - it actually burnt up inside. I haven't even attempted to return it because of all the bad posts I've read and I need another iron now -- not 3 months from now and I want to make sure it will work. For now I'm using an old Sunbeam -- probably about 15 years old - probably cost me about $15-20.00. too have the Rowenta Dz9080 -- given to me as a gift - the last Rowenta hit the ceramic tile and broke into 100 pieces - but back to the one I presently have, it truely was what I thought to be the best iron ever - then one evening while I was ironing I could smell something terrible - I thought it was the material in the slacks I was ironing but gradually the iron got cold - it actually burnt up inside. I haven't even attempted to return it because of all the bad posts I've read and I need another iron now -- not 3 months from now and I want to make sure it will work. For now I'm using an... » Read More too have the Rowenta Dz9080 -- given to me as a gift - the last Rowenta hit the ceramic tile and broke into 100 pieces - but back to the one I presently have, it truely was what I thought to be the best iron ever - then one evening while I was ironing I could smell something terrible - I thought it was the material in the slacks I was ironing but gradually the iron got cold - it actually burnt up inside. I haven't even attempted to return it because of all the bad posts I've read and I need another iron now -- not 3 months from now and I want to make sure it will work. For now I'm using an old Sunbeam -- probably about 15 years old - probably cost me about $15-20.00. « Show Less
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I prefer the more powerful ones like the 9280. I bought my daughter one also. It is well worth the money..
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I am a linen stylist for photography. I have found the highest wattage for an iron is 1700. I turn it up to highest setting for all natural fabrics ( cotton, linen, silk). You have to test the setting for all synthetic fabrics ( polyester, rayon, etc.). I think the Rowenta Focus is one of the best irons. I use it as a mini steamer. It has a great burst of steam vertical and horizontal.
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I can't compare the two as I haven't used the DW6080. But you won't be disappointed with the DW9280. LOTS is steam!! Ironing time is quick!
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I don't like this iron. Leaks & lacks steam power. Not the quality I'm use to from Rowenta.
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Oh my. I am a professional seamstress and have sewed for the better part of sixty years. I went through 12 Rowena irons in less than 12 years. My irons get a LOT of use four to five days a week, twelve hours a day. This is my second Reliable had the first for two years then dropped on concrete. Bad choice! This one works very well. The steam is generatd in a separate chamber so no water leakage,but great steam. You must use distiller water, if you overfill, it will leak. It is a heavy iron and does a terrific job of ironing, pressing, and doing seams for quilt tops. It is difficult to see the water level, but I can handle that minor detail. In short, the best iron I have used! You can choose to have auto shut off, or on till it is unplugged.
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Unfortunately my experience is limited to the DW6080 only. However I have nothing but praise for this iron, it works very well, no dripping it delivers good steam and gets the job done in less time than ordinary irons.
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I just read the label on the iron. It clearly says 110-240 VAC. However you will need an adaptor US &gt; Its 40Watts Work better than all previous models temp goes up to 415 degrees
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I'm a quilter and have used Rowenta for well over twenty years . . .but they're disposable. I got about 18 months out of the models I've bought in last ten years. I switched to Reliable after hearing about a number of fires from people on a quilting forum. You can google "Rowenta fire" and read for yourself. I loud recommend doing so before investing in an iron. I couldn't be happier with the Reliable. The steam is far more powerful.
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Absolutely you can use this styler iron for both, without problem. At the beginning I thought this iron was a copy of original but finally realized is a original babyliss Pro, and work excellent.
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I looked on the side of the iron and it shows 1700W. Hope this helps - it's a great iron.
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I'm not an expert on sewing machines so I can't answer if there's any type of major difference such as certain sewing patterns or button holes that one has that the other doesn't. I used youtube as my research guide and the DZ2400 beat out the XR9500PRW no problem. I'm not saying the DZ2400 was the top one all together but it was the one I liked best of the top 5 of 2014
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There is a great advantage using this DW9280 model. The weight of the iron gives extra support with removing the wrinkles and the extra steam wholes are awesome. These are what you need when you are trying to press your garments correctly. Enjoy
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Both work with steam off . . .and have the option to turn off the annoying auto-shutoff which kicks in after idle for 8 minutes.I'm convinced, after replacing my household irons every year or so, that people who sew, are experiencing much shorter lived irons specifically because of the auto-shutoff. Think about it . . .they heat, they cool, they heat, they cool, all day long, every day they're used. That can't possibly be good for irons.