What makes the cap create an effect of "steam"? Is there something in the cap which holds heat? Thanks!
2038824
I assume there is rice hulls or something similar which absorbs moisture and gives it off after being heated in the microwave.
2038825
Whatever is in the cap that heats up in the microwave either absorbs some moisture from the air or it is just natural moisture from your body. It is not a damp, wet "steamy" heat. Not sure how it works but it works better and quicker for me than any electric or steam rollers or curling iron I have ever used.
2038826
The cap has to be placed in microwave for few minutes to heat up. There is no steam it moist heat. Cap is placed over the rollers immediately and left on for a period of time. If your looking for something like heat rollers then this not the item for you. I hope this answers your question.
2038827
There is a natural ingredient inside of the Steam & Style Heat Cap that creates the steam when the cap is warmed in the microwave. It is the gentle warm air and steam that curl your hair. Once you remove your cap, the cooling process is what locks in your curls. The cooling process is a very important step in using the cap. Make sure that your hair has completely cooled before unrolling your curls or else they may fall. Thanks for the great question SunnyDays! Thank you Cora, Emanon, and Spdwrnch for helping to answer the questions! Have a great day everyone!
1087529
I think there is a small screw that holds the cap in place. I'm not home so I can't check mine out. Sorry.
1177268
The grey lever just above the handle is the steam release valve. When it is pushed, a strong jet of steam escapes. When it is released, the steam stops. It is very efficient. The nature of the steamer requires that you hold it to use it, so there is no continuous steam of steam. If you wanted to make a steam tent or something, you could use tape to hold it down, I guess, but the steam is forceful, so it would not be a gentle steam that would escape. There are many attachments, though, that disperse the steam in many ways. I hope this helps, although I could probably be more effective if I knew what you wanted to use it for.
795399
Well, it is only soft hot steam and I would think you would want some water pressure. I won't buy it for that single purchase.
836827
It's not actually steam per say...it's more of water being sprayed out, like a wet vac. Hope that helps!
570585
There is plastic inside and the friction creates heat. I think it relies on the liquid being pumped to cool it down and not melt the plastic. I would not use it to pump anything more then luke warm.I pumped more than 100 gal of heavy liquid 8' high in few hours and it's still working.
1299779
I refill as I go with no issue. Just have to be careful removing the cap. Pressure and heat/steam WILL escape!!!
909094
I never had a problem burning my hand from steam. Steam comes out the spout not the lid.
628974
Does not get hot, at least the few times I have used it. No adjustment for steam as far as I could tell. But the amount seemed perfect.
165720
Yes, there is a small hole to allow steam to escape. I've had mine for several years, use it regularly, and find it does a great job.
1473835
None...no real heat produced...you have to keep adding warm water to it....cools off right away
1601559
Definitely a lot of steam rises from the top as I hadn't noticed until I made a fresh pot and stayed in the kitchen instead of getting dressed. I had to move it way from my newly refinished cabinets before any serious damage was done. Needless to say I'm not very pleased with the product and am going to research and "ask" this question prior to replacing this unit. Don't they test this kind of thing? Just amazing.
2036725
The steam comes on as long as you have water in the machine. You don't have to do a "cool down" to continue. A well thought out item. Only wish the power cord was longer.
1739947
It's a plastic cap with a rubber o-ring (seal), the seal does not touch any liquid, it's on the outside. It's a good bottle, I bought it for a sauna, and have had no problems with it functioning in 180º heat
202570
Actually, around the small center disc are several open areas (inner side of the lid) which allow steam to escape.Excellent product btw.
1902731
No the steam is only warm. The way the steam is created is with the heating element inside the water. Water must be heated to a certain temperature to create steam, so really unsure if cold steam is even a possibility. If you use the ozone option, it adds a third oxygen molecule to the compound, thus producing fuller steam and having an antiseptic effect. Ozone is really great for acne prone skin.
2247702
No. It uses the water you put in the tank. There is **no** heating function to create steam.