In the steam generator more features than the iron and steam cleaner. They are easy to press thoroughly and disinfect the fabric. Some models can even clean the upholstery of the sofa or tile.
When you select determine important characteristics and features of the model.
The operation is based on heat transfer. Water vapor is generated at high temperature. There are two types of steam generators:
- With the boiler. The steam is produced in a special compartment.
- The steam generator without the boiler - this means instant transformation of water into steam.
Steam generator with boiler
The water is heated to boiling temperature. The steam is heated even further and fed through a hose in the iron.
Such models provide pairs with a lower humidity and higher temperature. Cumbersome design, but at the level of efficiency.
Preparing to work takes more time compared to products without the boiler.
The models are:
- one capacitance;
- with two tanks.
In products with a liquid reservoir is heated to steam generation. The steam discharged through the soleplate.
In a device with two containers, water is supplied from one reservoir into the second falling on the heating element. The resulting steam is supplied to the iron surface.
The steam generator without boiler
Liquid is supplied to the heating element through the hose. The water immediately is converted to steam and out through the soleplate.
These machines produce steam at a temperature, but they are more adapted for home use.
How to choose a type of steam generator
If ironing is more important quality, not size and speed, should give preference to models with a boiler.
If you need a mobile device and speed of preparation for work - choose among devices with instantaneous formation of steam.
Work with the steam generator should be comfortable. Learn the basic parameters, not to buy an expensive mistake for a powerful, but the unnecessary device.
Power
It depends on the capacity value of the goods. Suitable for everyday ironing product capacity up to 1000 watts. Surface cleaning power should be from 2500 watts. For professional disinfection - 3100 watts.
steam
Ironing things quite 90-140 grams per minute. For vertical steaming apparatus with suitable parameters 260 c.
The volume of the tank
Of the volume depends on the frequency of topping up during operation. There are models with a small capacity for simple tasks. In devices with a large capacity large. From this is a start, and take into account the space for its placement.
Equipment
When stripping the soleplate it does not matter. If you regularly work with delicate fabrics select the steam generator with a teflon lining.
The difference between appliances with boiler and without him in size, the principle of work and preparation time. Before buying, determine their requirements for the steam generator. Boiler in the steam generator increases the power of the work, reducing the time of its execution.
