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Jul 12, 2021 14:00:31   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Tigger1 wrote:
Exactly Jerry! To get "super heated steam" you can only achieve that condition via a pressure vessel apparatus. I'm not conversant with USA regulations concerning super heated steam, but here in Canada high pressure steam is government-controlled and only licensed operations with licensed operators may use high pressure (super heated steam) devices such as boilers etc. For example, boilers used to heat residences are by law equipped with special tamper-proof relief valves so that the boiler cannot be operated above 14.6 pounds per square foot preassure.
Exactly Jerry! To get "super heated steam&quo... (show quote)


Right. That's why manhole covers shoot up into the sky in Manhattan occasionally.

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Jul 12, 2021 15:39:16   #
boberic Loc: Quiet Corner, Connecticut. Ex long Islander
 
I have a pressure cooker. Makes a great pot roast in only 45 minutes instead of 4 hours. Is it the same. BTW.if you need a way to spend your money- send it to me, I want a Canon R5

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Jul 13, 2021 09:10:27   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
Try ABC Rental. Rent a washer and save your bucks and storage area.

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Jul 13, 2021 13:26:41   #
Bill Emmett Loc: Bow, New Hampshire
 
Hi Jerry, I'd like to chime in on your post. There is a big difference between a "pressure washer" and a "steam cleaner". The use of a pressure washer should only be to the external area of a car, or truck. The reason is a good bit of high pressure water is used, measured in gallons. A steam cleaner makes its own pressure by expanding the water using heat, which makes the water to steam. The steam is the actual cleaning agent. The pressure washer will fill your car with water. Not good for wiring, electronics, and even seating. You will also have to extract the water by some means, so more expense. The high pressure of the washer can dent, remove paint, and overwhelm window seals, and door seals. (including trunk seals) Steam cleaners usually have a extractor to suck out excess water from the condensed steam.

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Jul 14, 2021 03:12:25   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Earlier today, I posted about a pressure washer that I saw an auto detailer using online. The more I think about it, the more I think I might "need" one. I'm 77 years old, and I haven't had one yet, so maybe it's time. : ) I can see how it would be good for cleaning inside the cars, cleaning rugs and floors in the house, and whatever else I can think of.

I'm sure that some of you have steam cleaners, so what do you think? I have a carpet shampooer that gets almost all the spots out of the carpet, but a steam cleaner would do better. The detailer uses this model for his job, so it's probably a good one.

https://smile.amazon.com/McCulloch-MC1375-Canister-Steam-System/dp/B00G00BT72/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=MC1375+Canister+Steam+Cleaner&qid=1626007139&sr=8-5
Earlier today, I posted about a pressure washer th... (show quote)


I have the previous model and use it to clean my Harley. It works fine. Be sure to use distilled water to eliminate water marks if using it on nice paint. I also used it to clean other items around the house.
Mundy.

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Jul 14, 2021 12:08:48   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Bill Emmett wrote:
Hi Jerry, I'd like to chime in on your post. There is a big difference between a "pressure washer" and a "steam cleaner". The use of a pressure washer should only be to the external area of a car, or truck. The reason is a good bit of high pressure water is used, measured in gallons. A steam cleaner makes its own pressure by expanding the water using heat, which makes the water to steam. The steam is the actual cleaning agent. The pressure washer will fill your car with water. Not good for wiring, electronics, and even seating. You will also have to extract the water by some means, so more expense. The high pressure of the washer can dent, remove paint, and overwhelm window seals, and door seals. (including trunk seals) Steam cleaners usually have a extractor to suck out excess water from the condensed steam.
Hi Jerry, I'd like to chime in on your post. The... (show quote)


Yeah, that "pressure washer" was a typo because the guy on YouTube also used one of them, and it was on my mind. UPS says the steamer should arrive tomorrow by 10:00 PM. That poor driver!

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Jul 14, 2021 12:09:10   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
mundy-F2 wrote:
I have the previous model and use it to clean my Harley. It works fine. Be sure to use distilled water to eliminate water marks if using it on nice paint. I also used it to clean other items around the house.
Mundy.


Thanks. I'm looking forward to getting it.

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Jul 14, 2021 14:49:22   #
mundy-F2 Loc: Chicago suburban area
 
jerryc41 wrote:
Yeah, that "pressure washer" was a typo because the guy on YouTube also used one of them, and it was on my mind. UPS says the steamer should arrive tomorrow by 10:00 PM. That poor driver!


Enjoy!
Mundy

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Jul 22, 2021 09:42:37   #
olddutch Loc: Beloit, Wisconsin
 
Jerry. Please keep your new toy away from all computers as they are known to be harmful to their health.

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Jul 22, 2021 10:52:32   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
I got it, and I like it. : )

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Jul 24, 2021 09:45:01   #
DickC Loc: NE Washington state
 
I have a gas powered pressure washer, we use it to clean our Koi pond, it is a great machine!

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Jul 25, 2021 08:21:30   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
DickC wrote:
I have a gas powered pressure washer, we use it to clean our Koi pond, it is a great machine!


That must be pretty upsetting for the koi.

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