What is the temperature of the water? I was told that it needed to be at least 212 degrees in order for it to really clean.
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Water doesn't get hot. It leaks and it is difficult to fill and set up. Don't buy it. I wish I hadnt
1708754
Oh yes, it is at least that, if your foot gets too close to the head of the steamer it can really burn you.
1708755
First of all, the manufacturer recommend distilled water but plain water works just fine. As per water temperature, it doesn't matter. It will steam as soon as you turn it on. There is no on-off button. By the way, this doesn't work well on carpets.
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In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as possible next to sterilization. Hope this helps! Good luck. In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as... » Read More In order for steam to be created the water temp has to reach a minimum of 212 F. I am unsure of the exact temp or weight, however it is lightweight and I agree with Chris's comment that it does seem hard to push only when it is steaming. I bought mine a few years back and it still works great and I would still recommend it. I have used it in three homes since I bought it with wood, laminate, vinyl, and stone. I like that it appears to kill germs from high steam heat - I am a nurse and this is a very important feature to me, I am a complete germaphobe and insist on getting things as clean as possible next to sterilization. Hope this helps! Good luck. « Show Less
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Water turns to steam at 212°. The condensate (when it turns back to a liquid) is significantly cooler. The time that it's exposed to the surface is extremely short before it condenses back to liquid form. This is key because the amount of time the surface is exposed to the steam is very short if you are moving the wand as described.
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at least 10 degree's. The water was freezing and I kept the cover on it for two days and it was perfect. Hope that helps.
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I use a mixture 50/50 of cleaning amonia and dish soap to a quart of distilled water...which cleans just fine at 105 degrees for 8 minutes
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I tested the water streaming from the unit with an instant read thermometer and it was 195 degrees. In the cup it is several degrees cooler.
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The boiling temp is 212, it takes about 15 to 20 min. Steam is not too much.
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The heater just keeps it so it won't freeze. It does not make the water hot. I think it stays about 32 degrees.
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The water is room temperature. Be sure to use filtered rather than tap water.
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I have not had any problems with water temperature. Whatever setting you leave the faucet at, is what you will get the next time you touch the faucet to turn it on. It is very consistent, in my opinion.
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Mother Nature says 212f is the limit! Ours works fine except the heat deforms the bristles on the little round brush. Overall we are satisfied with its performance.
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Make sure your dry ingredients are at room temperature and that the water temperature is between 120 and 130 degrees' have never had a problem. Let it rise in warm place, such as an oven preheated to 115Degrees and then turned of immediately.p
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I had some trouble when it was -20F. the heater that comes with the unit is adjustable. It gets very warm/ hot when you turn it all the way hot. The water still freezes over some on the top.
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I highly recommend warming the water first. Using cold water can be very uncomfortable.
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Good question! Perhaps that's a question only the manufacturer can answer as they would know if the internalals could handle the temperature. I would think that it just might, but it might not be able for an extended time. I thought of perhaps mixing hot and cold to a good warm water combination. Perhaps that would be a more acceptable combination.
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Hello Heather. I don't recall but I think it is 10 degrees. I don't pay much attention to it because when I used a thermometer, it was way off anyway. Water would boil at the 190 deg setting which if I remember High School physics correctly, we'd have to be near the top of Mount Everest for that to be possible. I control the temperature by setting the temperature I want then adjusting the power setting down to maintain it where I want it. Maybe it's just the unit I bought, but the temperature setting is nearly useless.
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Hot/warm water would be nice, but I think it would take a while to get to the right temperature. You would be blasted with cold water for a while in the beginning anyway. I have gotten use to the cold water only and don't see it as a problem.