I am considering this iron for sewing &amp; quilting; a friend has the V100 &amp; recommended the brand. Is the V200 truly better, and will either/both models operate without steam as well? Thanks!
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I also bought this for sewing and quilting. So far I am very happy with it. You can use it with and without steam. I also like that you can bypass the automatic shut off which is great for quilting. In the past I have had several Rowenta's and they all leaked water. I have had no leakage with this one. Very pleased.
667181
I'm not a quilter & this model offered everything I needed for ironing. I had gone through 5 Rowenta irons (spitting water, cord losing contact, one actually catching on fire!) I was sick of replacing them - this sounded like an iron I could deal with & I really like it!!! It does spit water on occasion but generally does a great job.
1070778
I have the black model which I have been very satisfied. Having no experience with the pink iron, I cannot compare their performance so I guess the only response would be to buy the black model.
43311
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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I don't know about the DW6080 and how it compares to the DW9280. If you are looking for strong steam - I recommend the DW9280. I love mine. The only drawback is it is a bit bulky. However, the amount of steam it produces cuts down on my ironing time.
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Yes. I purchased this iron specifically for quilting projects and I am extremely pleased with the performance. It does go through a lot of water, though, when steaming! Many quilters do not use the "steam" feature, but I do. This iron was recommended to me from a fellow quilter. Hope this answers any of your concerns!
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I dont know about the other irons, I have had another Rowenta and I like the DW6080 the best., uses tap water and does not spit or drip drag water on what I am ironing. This is the best iron I have had and used. It is my favorite, very smooth and small tip goes under buttons easily. Really like this iron and for me it got hot enough, most of our ironing is 100% cotton and it does a beautiful job. Hope this helps you....
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I am a quilter but I also iron all of my blouses for work. Have had many Rowenta's and have had issues with the steam spraying. The Relialble is, by far, the best iron I've ever had. Well worth the money.
810656
I bought the 9280 and I'm a guy and I found that the controls on this particular model is too close together for a guys hands. My knuckles keep hitting the heat dial which causes the heat setting to change.Otherwise I found Rowenta irons to be the Mercedes Benz of steam irons and well worth the price since they last forever. I had my last one for about 18 years before it died.
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The iron CAN be turned off completely by using the temperature setting knob. You can twirl it all the way to off. It also has "auto-off" if you let it sit without using it for awhile. As for the steam usage, it starts, as do most irons, at a low "wool" setting. The internal heater on this Panasonic, (and all the other irons I've seen,) do not have dual components that are cool enough to iron silk or acrylics, yet hot enough to produce steam. There's always the "spray" function for dampening those low temperature items, though. We love this iron!
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Frankly I wouldn't buy a rowenta again. There are better travel irons out there for quilting. Sunbeam puts out a travel iron that is solid , it seems to be the hot item amongst quilters. My sister can't keep them on the shelf at her quilt store. There are less piece's to break because its a solid piece and does everything you need for quilting. Good luck
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These are old posts but for completeness you can adjust the steam on the bar32. In fact it's the only knob on the machine. Honestly I don't think there is any difference besides the looks. I believe the bar32 is newer. Why would they go from a speak design and downgrade to a box design? Machine works great. Get a cheap burr for under 100 and you've got something to work with.
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Panasonics are the best irons ever. This is my second one - first one got tired after 10 years. I've tried FAL, Singer, Black and Decker, Sunbeam, and Rowenta. Love this iron - no leaks, easy to fill with water, retractable cord, light, and durable. Highly recommend this iron.
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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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In comparing the gauges, I think the only difference is that the V27 has stops at every 5 degrees, with stops at 22-1/2 degrees. I chose the V100 because of the stops at every degree as well as at 22-12 degrees (but not at 22 or 23 degrees). Both appear to be well made; the V27 appears to be more a bit more rugged, but less versatile. If I was to do it over, I'd probably buy the V27 because it will do most of the cuts I do.
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I was ready to buy the Rowenta Advancer, but based on your review I am rethinking this model. Do you have any suggestions for a another brand or model iron? I own a DZ1700 which doesn't get hot enough to press linen. I just want a good heavy high-wattage iron with a pointy tip for pressing the tight spots.
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Not sure about which is shown at expos, I know some of the tv/internet quilters have the higher priced ones. as far as different, I mostly saw that the higher priced ones have a higher wattage rate, so I guess must get hot faster, and some have a longer cord. But those were the significant issues I saw. Couldn't see that they were so much more necessary for the price. I was going from a very simple inexpensive iron to what I considered a high priced one & it certainly meets my needs. Only thing you might consider is the shape of the faceplate or the number of steam holes in it. It may make a difference in how you are using it. I do love mine makes a lot of difference in my work. Not sure about which is shown at expos, I know some of the tv/internet quilters have the higher priced ones. as far as different, I mostly saw that the higher priced ones have a higher wattage rate, so I guess must get hot faster, and some have a longer cord. But those were the significant issues I saw. Couldn't see that they were so much more necessary for the price. I was going from a very simple inexpensive iron to what I considered a high priced one & it certainly meets my needs. Only thing you might consider is the shape of the faceplate or the number of steam holes in it. It may make... » Read More Not sure about which is shown at expos, I know some of the tv/internet quilters have the higher priced ones. as far as different, I mostly saw that the higher priced ones have a higher wattage rate, so I guess must get hot faster, and some have a longer cord. But those were the significant issues I saw. Couldn't see that they were so much more necessary for the price. I was going from a very simple inexpensive iron to what I considered a high priced one & it certainly meets my needs. Only thing you might consider is the shape of the faceplate or the number of steam holes in it. It may make a difference in how you are using it. I do love mine makes a lot of difference in my work. « Show Less