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Our Most popular gravity-fed iron!
The Hot Steam SGB-900 steam electric Iron comes complete with a water bottle, 6.5' silicone hose, extra plunger assembly, spring, iron rest, resin, 9 foot power cord, 110 volt power and iron shoe. No need for a Lowboy or boiler. Features an electric micro-switch and temperature control for dependable operation as well as a dual resin filter system. The sole plate is hard anodized aluminum with 10 went holes. Uses standard electrical outlet and tap water. Iron weight is 4.5 pounds. Manufacturers warranty applies. Use iron shoe TF520 or TFP520. Iron should not be left unattended while on.
Features
- Electric micro-switch
- Temperature control
- Includes water bottle, hose, iron rest, resin and iron shoe
- Also comes with a spring and sole plate
- Does not require a lowboy or boiler
Product Specifications
Brand: Hot Steam
Units: Each
Size / Dimension: 8" L x 3 1/8" W, 4.5 lbs.
Material: Various
Additional Information:
48 Questions / 48 Answers
What temperatures are each heat setting? The dial has 1-5 but what actual temperature are these set to heat to?
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Hi Tenley, the dial temperature ranges are as follows: setting 1-2 is 176-230 degrees F, setting 3 is 284 degrees F, and setting 4-5 is 338-410 degrees F.
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On the steam electric gravity fed irons there are temperature settings. Is there a way to tell what the heat should be set at when using with different materials?
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The manufacture lists the temperatures and not the materials being ironed on the heat settings, because so many garments have a blend of materials. However, a good rule of thumb is as follows: 170-210°F- Poly, 210-250°F- Rayon, 250-290°F- Silk, 290-330°F-Wool, 330-370°F- Cotton, and 370-440°F- Linen.
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What would cause rusty water inside your gravity fed iron and how would you solve the problem?
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Per the manufacturer:
It could be water inside the iron sitting for a long time.
Try the following methods to fix this problem.
Flushing the iron
Set temperature on 5
1. Wait until the light goes off.
2. Press and hold on the Thumb Switch. The iron will start releasing steam at first and turn into water after 2-3 min approx. Keep the button pressed and let the water run and flush the system for another minute and then release the button.
3. Repeat the process if rusty water keeps coming out.
Keep the iron dry when not in use.
Once finished operating the iron close the valve on the water tank.
1. Press on the Thumb Switch a couple of times until all remaining water inside the system evaporates.
2. Turn off the iron
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My Hot Steam SBG-600 is not heating up. I took it apart and the fuse is good and the switch lights up, but there is no heat. What could be wrong? Thanks!
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It's possible that the termostat is bad or that the iron's heating element is not working.
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How do you clean the steam holes on my gravity fed iron? It appears that the distilled water I was using was not of a good quality and the holes appear to be clogged.
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Distilled water shouldn’t leave mineral deposits behind on your iron. Is it possible that the residue left behind is caused by starch or sizing? We would suggest using an iron cleaner, like EZ- off or Hot Melt. After the scorch marks are removed, you can use a pick to clean out the holes on the bottom of the iron. If there really are mineral deposits coming out of your iron, we would recommend using a vinegar and water solution and pumping it through the opening. You may want to also place the base of the iron in a shallow plate filled with the water and vinegar solution. You would then flush the iron with plain water and rinse off the base. Iron resin also helps remove minerals in water, which prevent buildup in the future.
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Why would water be leaking from the bottom of a steam/electric gravity feed iron?
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There are a few simple solutions to solving water problems on this particular iron: A. Make sure that the thumb switch is not being pressed continually. On this iron, the thumb switch is to be pressed using short/ quick pushes. - The reason being that inside this iron is a shallow plate that holds the water and creates the steam. If the thumb switch is continually pressed, the water will fill the shallow plate, overflow, and spill out of the bottom of the iron. B. Make sure that the iron remains horizontal. - If the iron is turned vertically, the water will spill out of the shallow plate and flow through the bottom of the iron. C. When iron is not in use, make sure that the water bottle is turned off at its base. - If the water bottle is kept open, the water may continue to seep into the iron and fill the iron body inside. Keeping the water bottle turned off when not in use will also prolong the life of the iron, as water is a corrosive material. D. At the end of the day, try to get the water out of the silicon hose. - If water sits near the hose nipple and plunger assembly, there is a greater chance of the mechanisms corroding or allowing scale build-up. If there are particles obstructing the plunger assembly, the water may continue to leak into the iron. The plunger assembly area may need to be cleaned out or replaced.
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How many amps does it pull?
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It draws 8.3 amps.
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My iron is making a light clicking sound continuously and randomly stopping from time to time since I bought it. I thought it was just adjusting to the heat at first but it won’t stop. What could be wrong with it?
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The light clicking could be coming from the thermostat. It will click on to and off to adjust the temperature on the base of the iron. The base on the iron will cool down as water is released into it.
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Can I buy the water bottle for Hot Steam SGB-600/900 alone? I don't need the iron.
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We do carry it. The part is IRN1701.
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I have the complete package Hot Steam SBG-900... but my iron slid off the iron rest and broke. Can I only buy the iron... or do I have to buy the entire package again?
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We don't carry just the iron, you would have to either buy the parts to repair it (Usually the back plates, which consist of Stock #'s IRN178 and IRN179) or purchase a new iron, Stock #: IRN17.
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Do I need to use the same kind of resin that came with my iron?
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You don't need to use the same brand of resin that came with your iron.
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Is the heating element replaceable on this iron?
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It's not a part we carry. It may be replaceable, but we're not sure how cost effective it would be to do so.
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Why is there an ”electrical humming” sound coming from my Gravity Fed Iron?
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Check to make sure the coil is not loose; tighten the nut at the base of the coil. The plunger spring may be loose, if it is, you will need to replace it. The Nipple gasket may be too tight, if it is, it will have to be replaced.
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Why is the light on my SGB900 going on and off?
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This is normal. The light on this iron comes on ONLY when the iron is in the process of heating up. Once it reaches the specified temperature, the light will go off indicating the iron is ready. As the iron is using the steam function it will cool down the iron, at which point the light will turn back on indicating it is sending heat to the sole plate.
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My Hot Steam iron jumped off the table and broke. What happened? Is the iron defective? Is it covered under warranty?
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At this time, the manufacturer doesn’t cover falls under the warranty, they would have to repair the iron themselves. We sell the replacement parts to repair the back plate (IRN178, IRN179). The manufacturer also added that the customer needs to be sure that the iron is on stable level surface and that the hose/electric cord isn’t hanging too far below the iron table as they may “pull” the iron off the table.
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When I get a new Hot Steam SGB-900, can I use the water bottle and hose from my previous iron?
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Per the manufacturer, it is recommended to use the new water bottle and hose that comes with the new iron. The main reason for this is that other water supply systems (bottle and hose) are not designed with a proper filter inside the tank and in the hose. They have found resin particles inside the solenoid valve and iron preventing the iron from steaming and working properly.
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I just purchased the Sapporo SP-527 and the light doesn’t stay on so that I know the iron is on. Is this normal?
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Yes, for the Sapporo SP-527 and the Hot Steam SGB-900 the light will go off once the iron is heated up. If looking for a Gravity Fed Iron that has an “Always-On” light try the Pacific Steam PSI-5E.
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My iron is missing the hose and accessories. What's happening?
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This is almost always right inside the water bottle. It’s not always apparent just by looking at the bottle to see them, they will have to look down inside the bottle to find them.
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My Hot-Steam SGB-900 has a big air bubble in the hose. Is this normal?
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Per the manufacturer, it is normal to see a relatively large bubble in the hose. It should go away naturally over the time. Even though it appears that the bubble will interrupt water flow, it does not. However, if the iron is clogged by mineral deposits and the steam has nowhere to go, it will shoot back up the hose. If this is the case, the customer will have to replace their iron. As long as the iron produces steam, the customer doesn’t have to worry about the bubble in the hose.
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My plunger for my Hot-Steam SGB-900 seems to be working fine, but I’m not getting very much steam. Do you know what is happening?
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Per the manufacturer, the iron may have a clog deeper inside that is very difficult to get to. If this is the case, the iron will have to be serviced as it will need the proper tools, or replaced.
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I need a longer silicon hose for my new gravity fed iron. Up to how long can the hose be?
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The water bottles should be elevated 3’ above the iron. Most hoses are 6.5’ long. If you need the bottle to be higher than that, you may be able to buy tubing at a hardware store.
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How do I use the little black clips to hold the wires from dragging while I am ironing?
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The clips should be connected to the water hose to keep the cord elevated.
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What is the best way to suspend the water tank for a gravity feed iron? Can it be hung from a rack?
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The water bottles can be suspended from a hook drilled into the ceiling. We do carry an extended counter rack with could be mounted to a work bench as well.
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Can you recommend an iron for pressing shirts without all the commercial hookups?
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Either our gravity fed irons, or a mini boiler iron would work. These are self contained, and can be plugged into a standard outlet. The mini boiler irons to provide a more powerful steam than the gravity fed irons do.
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Why would the Gravity Fed Iron make a buzzing noise when the thumb switch is pressed?
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Tighten the set nut directly underneath the black solenoid to keep the part from moving and “humming”.
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Do I still need resin if I'm using distilled water?
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Most manufacturers still recommend you use a cleaner every 6 months to insure optimum steam performance. The JIF3 is a ready -to-use product that works well. Or, simply a mixture of 1 part white vinegar to 3 parts water. Pour solution into tank and let sit for 4-8 hours. Flush well with water.
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What is the leather strap that comes with the Hot Steam Gravity Fed Iron used for?
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This is used for holding the water bottle. It secures it a little better than just a metal hook would.
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Does your Hot Steam Gravity Fed Iron have an induction valve?
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Yes, the valves function is to take the steam that is generated in the first steam chamber and send it to the distribution chamber. Since these chambers are larger that other gravity fed irons, they can hold a larger volume of steam and thus generate more steam when pressing.
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How much does the Hot Steam gravity fed iron's water bottle weigh when full?
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10 pounds.
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I just got my new iron, where is the hose for Hot Steam Gravity Fed Iron water bottle?
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The hose is inside the water bottle.
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How can you eliminate steam/ jet marks caused by irons?
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An iron shoe diffuser can be used in conjunction with the iron shoe to diffuse the steam better. Or the operator may want to try turning the nut at the base of thumb lever to the right- so that less steam is allowed to come out of the iron.
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Why does my steam electric gravity fed iron give off a buzzing noise when I press the thumb switch?
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The solenoid valve may not be secure. Under the black solenoid valve is a set nut, tighten that up and it should stop the buzzing.
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What would cause the Steam Electric Gravity Fed Irons to generate too much heat?
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There could be a problem with the thermostat or the thermal coupling. The thermostat may be going haywire, or the coupling may be giving the thermostat a bad reading.
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Why would a Steam Electric Gravity Fed Iron HYS-58 not produce steam, and not make the traditional clicking sound when the microswitch is pressed?
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The plunger assembly could be getting stuck, or it could be the solenoid. To check to see if the plunger assembly’s getting stuck, take the hose nipple off, and hold your thumb over the opening, press the microswitch. If the Plunger moves a little, then there may just be an obstruction in the plunger channel. To clean, take out the plunger and spring and use either a wire brush or a pencil with a fine grain sand paper wrapped around it to clean out the plunger channel. If there is no movement, the problem could be the solenoid.
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What iron can be used without a boiler?
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Steam electric gravity fed irons, mini boiler irons and home irons are self-contained units, and because they have their own electric cord and water source, they will not need a boiler to provide it with steam.
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What could be a reason that a steam electric gravity fed iron doesn’t light or heat up when plugged in?
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If the outlet that the iron is plugged into works and the ON/OFF switch is ON, then most likely the iron has a bad fuse or there is a bad or loose connection at the fuse.
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What will remove starch build-up on an iron?
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We recommend using EZ-Off™ (EZ1) or Hot Melt™ (MEL1) or Cool Off™(CO10).
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Why would a steam electric iron get so hot that it would start to burn clothes?
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The thermostat should be regulating the temperature of the iron, if the iron is getting hotter than specified, it could be because of the thermostat.
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Why would iron resin (RES1) start to seep into steam electric gravity fed irons?
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Make sure the screen is in place and is secure inside the water bottle.
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What is the steam pressure on steam electric gravity fed irons?
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The approximate steam pressure on a gravity fed iron would be around 15-20 psi.
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Does iron resin need to be used with steam electric gravity fed irons?
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Yes, in order to prolong the life of the iron and to get the best results when ironing, it is best to use the iron resin. The iron resin filters water and removes mineral deposits from the water before it collects and hardens inside the iron. Using distilled water provides some protection, but using iron resin is better.
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What could the reasons be that a steam electric gravity fed iron isn’t emitting enough steam?
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There could be a few reasons why the iron would not be emitting enough steam: A. Make sure when observing the steam flow of the iron, that this gravity fed iron is not being compared to the steam flow coming from an all-steam iron. – The steam flow coming from an all-steam iron is going to be much greater than that of a gravity fed iron. B. Make sure that the iron is hot enough to emit steam- When the iron is ready for use, the red light on the back of the iron will turn off. C. Make sure that the water bottle is hung from its highest possible point- This will keep the water flowing more efficiently. D. Make sure the water bottle is fully open. E. Make sure there are no kinks or air bubbles in the hose, as this will lessen the amount of steam produced. F. Make sure there is no scale, of dust build up on the bottom of the iron.- Using the tool kit, clean out the steam holes on the bottom of the iron G. Clean the steam chamber. - Take off the heat shield, take off the steam chamber lid and clean out the shallow plate as well as the bottom of steam chamber lid. H. Check the gasket or “O” ring inside the steam chamber and make sure that isn’t damaged. I. Make sure there isn’t dust or debris stuck inside the hose nipple area where the plunger assembly is located. If debris lodged inside it may not be allowing the plunger assembly to open fully and allow the water necessary into the steam chamber. J. If the iron was dropped, this may have caused the problem as well, Take off the back plate and make sure the wires are secure.
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How much water does the water bottle hold?
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It holds 4 liters.
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Is it possible to buy just the iron without the water bottle, etc.? My iron stopped heating up so need to replace it.
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Unfortunately, at this time, the manufacturer doesn't provide just the iron by itself, you would have to purchase a complete set.
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I have the HÖT-STEAM Gravity-Fed Iron #SGB-900
It's brand new, and I'm having trouble getting the steam. I have the water tank installed with the iron resin and water inside. Could you please help me out to know what the problem is?
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Hello! We're sorry to hear your having problems getting steam. Make sure the iron is plugged in and the water bottle is hung high. Make sure the valve on the water bottle is opened fully. With the iron turned on, you will need to press on the microswitch in order for the valve to open and allow water into the steam chamber of the iron. Sometimes, there is a slight delay in getting steam because of the air bubbles/vacuum in the line. Continue to press on the microswitch until the air bubbles are gone. Make sure you are not over anything that could be damaged if water came into contact with it.
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Does the iron function without steam?
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Hello. Yes, if you need a hot iron with no steam, you could operate it as such. Thanks for your question.
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Every time I hit the steam release button it trips my 15 amp breaker in the house. When I plug in a different 10 amp iron it does not trip the breaker. What could be causing this?
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Hello. There’re multiple reasons why a breaker trips, usually it occurs when exceeding the max load.
There might be a chance of overloading the circuit with multiple devices, lights, appliances etc. running at the same time through the same circuit.
We would recommend to avoid that outlet and use the one that’s not tripping the breaker off or is less loaded. Thanks for your question.
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How high do you have to hang the water bottle? Does the iron come with anything to hang the water bottle on?
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You must hang the water bottle at least 3 ft above the iron. Unfortunately, this doesn't come with anything to hang the water bottle on.
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Customer Reviews (5)
Best Iron for Sewing
I have had this iron for over a year now and use it all the time -- it's still going strong. It replaced my Rowenta when it died. I especially love that it doesn't have an auto shutoff feature -- it's always ready when I need it. It gets hot quickly and stays hot, and the steam is amazing. The non-stick sole plate that comes with it is awesome -- I've never had anything stick to it, including fusible webbing. Ironing is much more enjoyable now, too!
Great Iron
I've had this iron for a long time and it's perfect. I highly recommend it!
Hot Steam Gravity Fed Iron #SGB-900
I have had this iron for 6 years now. This is absolutely the best iron I have ever had and I have had many over the years. I frequently leave it on for hours while I am sewing and it just keeps working. It is hot with plenty of steam. I do use filtered water (from a Brita pitcher) but other than that.....nothing special. With the amount of time that I have my iron on, all the past irons would only last maybe a year. I have had some very expensive irons that lasted no longer than the cheap ones. SGB-900 is the best one and I would absolutely recommend it and buy it again should I need to. There is a lot to be said for an iron lasting 6 + years with the amount of use I give it.
Hello! Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We're glad to hear it's been working so well for you.
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Good, solid iron
I've had this iron for about 2 months. Only good things to say so far. I've never owned a gravity feed iron before and the ergonomics of the handle and the extra weight make it very nice to use. It takes a long time to warm up, but then it stays hot. There's no annoying auto-shutoff "feature" and it has enough mass to make lots of steam before it needs time to reheat. As for durability, only time will tell. I like that they sell replacement parts though- it give me hope that if/when something breaks, I won't have to spend $100+ for a whole new iron.
Thank you for your review!
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Best Iron & Best Customer Service
This is my 2nd iron, only because I dropped and broke my 1st. This is the best iron and service is extremely fast. Ordered late Friday afternoon and my iron was here before noon on Monday. Awesome!