do you need to wait any length of time for cooling prior to adding more water/refilling the reservoir? Thanks
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My instruction sheet advised to let the steamer cool down a few minutes, and because of the extreme amount of steam from the unit after opening it, that made sense to me. You can find something else to do for just a couple of minutes. It's a safety issue I learned the dumb way. Besides, you'll probably be clearing debris steamed loose or drying windows, etc. Hope this helps. I had the smaller unit but love this one because it holds more water, don't have to stop and refill as often and it's still lightweight. Haven't found anything it won't reach or get cleaner. Particularly like the shorter attachment because it gets into tighter places like tracks on thermal windows.
1902705
You should began to feel the effects of the heat after 10 minutes or so. Did you fill up the water reservoir up completely. Sounds like the water may not be circulating ,or not heating up.
891090
No, you just need access to the regular water pipe going in to the reservoir. It has an internal heating mechanism to warm the water to 3 temp levels.
301903
Yes, do not mix with any other coolant and do not add water. Change interval from factory is 11 years. Just top off when needed.
1814050
Raise water container until you get flow (assuming the pipe and drippers are not clogged)
371145
it depends how hot you want it. I put mine for about 2 minutes and it lasts about 15 minutes. but then it cools and you redo it.
1844275
I had to experiment with amount of water to put in...also put in refrig. for an hour took out never had problem again.
1534111
From my short experience yes I did wait. First I unplugged the unit, than pressed the trigger (sprayer) to make sure all remaining steam came out of the unit before removing the pressure locking safety cap which is where you refill the unit with water. The unit heats up very quickly and I find the steam (water) last a very fair amount of time. I multi task and get distracted as I work, so that maybe why I am satisfied with the time between refills. By all means use great care wit steam under pressure. Always unplug before any refills.And after unplugging keep pressing the control trigger to let all remaining steam out. Stay safe. This is a great little machine. From my short experience yes I did wait. First I unplugged the unit, than pressed the trigger (sprayer) to make sure all remaining steam came out of the unit before removing the pressure locking safety cap which is where you refill the unit with water. The unit heats up very quickly and I find the steam (water) last a very fair amount of time. I multi task and get distracted as I work, so that maybe why I am satisfied with the time between refills. By all means use great care wit steam under pressure. Always unplug before any refills.And after unplugging keep pressing the control... » Read More From my short experience yes I did wait. First I unplugged the unit, than pressed the trigger (sprayer) to make sure all remaining steam came out of the unit before removing the pressure locking safety cap which is where you refill the unit with water. The unit heats up very quickly and I find the steam (water) last a very fair amount of time. I multi task and get distracted as I work, so that maybe why I am satisfied with the time between refills. By all means use great care wit steam under pressure. Always unplug before any refills.And after unplugging keep pressing the control trigger to let all remaining steam out. Stay safe. This is a great little machine. « Show Less
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Yes, you are supposed to dose the size of your tank before you start to refill no matter how much of a water change you are doing. For example, on my 55 gallon when I do a 30% weekly change I dose the whole tank (55 gallons.... actually I am paranoid so I double dose for 55 gallons with Prime) and then refill the tank with water. I saw some good advice about not restarting your pumps/filters until about 10 minutes after refilling, just to make sure the water is dechlorinated and that no chlorine hits your filters/beneficial bacteria material.
709156
Depending on supply water temp, flow volumn and pre-temp it will amperage will vary. Once the primary element cannot maintain the pre-set temp the secondary element will gradually start coming up. Although I've not checked it I assume with both elements at max output you're going to be close to reaching 80A.
801258
I usually wait at least an hour for cool down.And be careful about how much water you use to cleanthe outside as I over did it and the internal wires rusted out.White vinegar cleans the inside very well.
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Hey Steve, there should only be running water sound when the tank is filling after you used some of the stored water. Unless you drained the tank to fill up a big big pot, it should not take that long to refill. You might want to check to see if the psi or pressure of the tank is where it should be. You are not filling the entire tank, you are filling a portion with an air balloon providing the pressure to push stored water out to the spigot on command. This is a closed system so water cannot be running forever. If so, the sound is either from something else or you have a major leak below the sink. Hey Steve, there should only be running water sound when the tank is filling after you used some of the stored water. Unless you drained the tank to fill up a big big pot, it should not take that long to refill. You might want to check to see if the psi or pressure of the tank is where it should be. You are not filling the entire tank, you are filling a portion with an air balloon providing the pressure to push stored water out to the spigot on command. This is a closed system so water cannot be running forever. If so, the sound is either from something else or you have a major leak below... » Read More Hey Steve, there should only be running water sound when the tank is filling after you used some of the stored water. Unless you drained the tank to fill up a big big pot, it should not take that long to refill. You might want to check to see if the psi or pressure of the tank is where it should be. You are not filling the entire tank, you are filling a portion with an air balloon providing the pressure to push stored water out to the spigot on command. This is a closed system so water cannot be running forever. If so, the sound is either from something else or you have a major leak below the sink. « Show Less
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The cooler has a timer on it that you can set for 0.5 to 7.5 hours. I've never used it continually for more than about 4 hours but it only used about 1/2 the water in that time period. Of course, it also depends on what speed you have it set on, too.
471110
Not long. You want the temperature change to be slow anyways so it wont chock the system
1909328
I'd wait to put it in until it's low so it's mostly filled with the stop leak. Mine was all the way out when I put it in (my leak was obviously much faster). Others might suggest something else, but that's what I'd recommend.
2071714
No, I refill every couple of days - also necessary to keep water fresh. Theoretically, it could run dry if left for a very long time without adding water.
2259637
Hello,You should get a least a good 10 minutes before waiting for more hot water. We have not heard any complains regarding time usage of hot water. Thank you