Steamer

[sofadoc]

I think that I would like the self-contained tank on the J-2000 model better. I have the J-2 model with the jug that sits upside down on top. It's always tipping over when I roll the unit around.
But then, I guess the J-2 jug is easier to refill.

[Vtool]

 do a search on craigslist. most owners buy to steam clothes. I found a J4000 on craigslist for 80.00. the owner had used it for steaming clothes. it was practially new.. no calcium or lime buildup. all I had to do was order a upholstery wand kit.

[sofadoc]

do a search on craigslist. most owners buy to steam clothes. I found a J4000 on craigslist for 80.00. the owner had used it for steaming clothes. it was practially new.. no calcium or lime buildup. all I had to do was order a upholstery wand kit.

Reading this post reminded me that when I bought out another shop recently, a J-4000 was included. I pulled it out today. It was unopened still "new in the box", but the shipping label said Jan. 2004. It has a wig steam head like this one:
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp07665-1306.html

My J-2 has this head:
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp07665-1306.html

Anyway, I plugged it in and compared it with my J-2 model. Even though it's 200 watts more, it doesn't seem to put out any more steam than the J-2.
With the J-2, you turn it on, and 2 minutes later you have steam. On the J-4000 model, you have a pre-heat setting first (15 minutes) and then switch the dial to steam (another 2 minutes).

So my observation is that the J-2 puts out the same amount of steam for less money than the J-4000.

[fingers]

I have the tank version but would be quite happy with a jug. Some rubber webbing with some velcro make a nice ''keeper' for that jug.

[kodydog]

Reading this post reminded me that when I bought out another shop recently, a J-4000 was included. I pulled it out today. It was unopened still "new in the box", but the shipping label said Jan. 2004. It has a wig steam head like this one:
http://www.allbrands.com/products/abp07665-1306.html

So they had a wig steamer. Don't you find that a bit odd. I didn't even know wigs had to be steamed.  ???

[sofadoc]

So they had a wig steamer. Don't you find that a bit odd. I didn't even know wigs had to be steamed.  ???

The guy's wife was a hairdresser, so the steamer probably got mixed in with the upholstery stuff by mistake. But since it was in an unopened box since '04, I don't think she'll miss it.

I played around with the wig steam head today. It might come in handy for getting into welt seam crevices.

[Mojo]

I really wish you guys and gals would quit posting threads about tools. Every time you do it costs me money.

My wife needed a steamer for the wedding dress so I ran over to Walmart and bought one of those Shark tank models.

Sorry Andrew but I cannot justify paying $ 200 for a pro model that will get used twice a year. :) I will report back on the Shark once I have used it. I paid $ 48 for it and it came with a stand which is on rollers. I would have bought a pro model if I used one alot but with my business it wont get used much at all. Actually my wife will use it more then I will.

Chris

[sofadoc]

Chris: I've compared one of those $50 Wally World steamers to the professional Jiffy model. They put out a very similar amount of steam, so I don't blame you since you'll only use one a few times a year.

[Mojo]

Actually Dennis, I bought this based on your post. I figured if it was good enough for you it would be good enough for me.

of course if it doesn't work worth a damn then I will send you the bill.  ;D I am still stinging from that dang sharpening tool you talked me into buying...... 8)

Chris

[sofadoc]

Actually Dennis, I bought this based on your post. I figured if it was good enough for you it would be good enough for me.
of course if it doesn't work worth a damn then I will send you the bill.  I am still stinging from that dang sharpening tool you talked me into buying

The fact that you're taking buying tips from me indicates that you've been "hittin' the sauce" ;)

[DDandJ]

Chris I bought one of those Shark steamers also.  The few times I've used it have been fine.  I want a Jiffy but it will have to stay on the wish list a while longer.  I want to get into making window treatments at some point.  Maybe I can justify it then. 

By the way, the Shark steamer is great for removing old wallpaper.  Ha ha.

[Mojo]

I do not have any wallpaper in this house. How is it for removing wrinkles from my old worn face I wonder ?  :)

I think it will be good for us since it wont get used much. I was thinking of using it on foam. besides foam and cloth fabric, what else has everyone used their steamer for ?

Chris

[Vtool]

I have used mine to steam my mattress. I helps also with dust mites. my wife has allergy issues. I have also steamed wrinkles out of shirt. that's about it.

[Darren Henry]

http://s40.photobucket.com/albums/e216/djh_64/?action=view&current=kettle.jpg

I really like the jiffy that the boss has; but when I was on my own this is all I could afford for a steamer. It was actually "modified" to fit the steam box we had at the sign shop for bending wood , but the hose off the shop vac and a flattened piece of boat top tubing stood we well until until I closed up.

[RocketmanMH1]

Thanks for all the input guys and gals !!!!!