What tempurature does it reach and maintain during continuous use? I know steam is at about 210F, but I'd like it higher.
1061653
The temperature water turns to steam ( water vapor) is 212 degrees f. To get it any higher iit must be put under high pressure. So 212 degrees is what you're going to get out of any steamer that you would use in the home.
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I believe 212F is the highest. It isn't possible to get higher temps without increasing pressure (e.g. pressure cooker) which this does not do. It does clean old porcelain toilets extremely well, as well as tile grout. I love it.
1061655
Mother Nature says 212f is the limit! Ours works fine except the heat deforms the bristles on the little round brush. Overall we are satisfied with its performance.
1061656
Don't know temp but it does get hot. I am disappointed in it for a couple of reasons. 1. It did not remove calcium in shower. 2. When using to steam my outside small window, the water ran down my arm. It was a mess. I think it is worthless. I put it in a closet never to see the light of day again. Sorry, did not think its worth more then $35.00. I spent about $100.00.
1061657
It never even reached a warm temperature for me. I tried several times and had to return the item
699116
I have the unit in my basement and wasnt watching it consistently after starting it up, but it cooled down down from the mid to high sixties at the start to the low to mid fifties (desired settings) within 2-3 hours. It has consistently remained at 53/54 degrees for the two zones respectively for the past few months. I'm very satisfied this far. Hope that helps.
606579
It will steam in any position very well. I haven't experienced any leaks but have not used it the way you describe.
1029774
No you can not add steam. I love this unit and use it 5 days a week. it is an ultra red heat system. I am at 130 degrees for 50 minutes. it really isn't a dry heat and as long as you shower just before using it you sweat and clean out your system.
1645735
The temperature is incremental, not calibrated. That said, the lowest setting is just enough to take the chill off without building up heat (it cycles nicely)
492940
It does not get super hot or tip. The only problem I have is sometimes the hose kinks so you need to stretch it to get the steam flowing.
1755767
Mine is doing the same thing. It states the max temp is 190, so setting it at the max should be safe and it operate normally. Has anyone else set there's at the max and it works fine? thanks
627045
Hi have owned for 8 months when steam setting is used does not seem to have any problem with continuous steam. Also very easy to fill tank with water as it comes off the iron to take to the sink. Good luck !
384866
I've been keeping it at room temp. But I'm not an expert. I hope the supplier answers.
537037
I've had it about 6 months now and it still works great. It's important that you clean out the steam unit to prevent rust..
1071665
I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even consider another brand. I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even... » Read More I am in same position as Charles, I haven't used mine enuf to really give a good response, however, it uses up water really, really fast which irritates me. I find I need to have the steam button pushed almost to the max to get any steam. Maybe setting it lower will help and using the button to release the steam. As I re-think this response....it must be giving continual steam when set to the higher steam setting if I am using water so fast....now, are we all confused....I need to use it more but overall, I am happy with the iron....it is my second Rowenta and, at this stage, I won't even consider another brand. « Show Less
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For it to be a personal sauna it gets pretty steamy. But I rig mine a certain way retain as much steam as possible. I sit completely in it on the floor! I close up the zips and place a towel over the hole that's for placement of the head. I haven't measured the exact temperature but as someone who loves a sauna at a gym, to have a personal get as hot as this one does, I'm pleased
1083049
We generally run at ~80% output, which is a pretty significant amount of steam, and we change out every three days or so when running continuously. During the summer we run only during the night and it lasts a week or more.
247092
It's a mixture of water and cleaner. The manual suggests using warm water. There's definitely no steam, though.
1818568
I do steam. Only put on high temp until the water boils then I lower it until I get an even boil. Any higher and you just boil off the water quicker. I.E. temp of steam is always 212 degrees no mater how much of it we make.
2161800
The steam mine emits is hot and it doesn't take very long for the unit to start emitting hot steam. There is also a cool option which is nice t finish up with after the hot steam. I am very happy with this product, I used to just do the hot water in a bowl with a towel over my head routine. I am very glad purchased this.
281703
I have a moderate amount of steam coming from mine at it seems to be working... I've never had one before so I haven't got anything to compare it with. I can only say it seems to do the job intended. hope this helps.