One of the old household appliances is the iron. The device has undergone a number of changes in the process of its existence. One of the modern know-how are wireless irons.
Principle of operation
As clearly from the name, such an iron has no wires, which makes it use more convenient, especially in conditions without electricity. A wireless iron has a special "platform", when setting it to which its sole is heated. It is more correct to call the "platform" docking station, or the base. Then the iron is removed and the thing or underwear is smooth in the usual way, after which the iron returns to the base for recharging.
On average, according to research, the process of ironing lasts 23 seconds , Therefore, most wireless irons retains heat for 25-30 seconds.
The docking station is equipped with heating elements. Iron, in turn, has contacts, due to which it is connected to the station during charging.
Before starting operation, the docking station is installed on the surface for ironing. Most models assume the selection of a particular corner of fixing the base. Then the base is connected to the electrical outlet, after which the process of heating the Tannes begins. The iron is installed on the base until it stops to start heating its sole.
Important moment: The temperature of the iron heating should be installed, given the fabric features. Thermoretry should be set up before the iron is installed on the basis.
After the outlet of the iron is heated to the desired temperature, the light indicator lights up on it. From now on, you can start ironing.
pros
One of the main advantages of the wireless device is the lack of wire. This means that nothing clings and does not limit the action during the ironing process. Such irons are convenient to take on the road, and it is not necessary to choose a place for ironing next to the power grid. From this point of view, the wireless device is also useful for owners of small-sized apartments, whose owners do not have the ability to install an ironing board next to the outlet.
The lack of wires avoids another problem - their twisting. It bothers the fast ironing, but most importantly - fraught with a breakdown of the device, short circuit. It is clear that this problem disappears completely in wireless devices. In addition, the lack of a feed cord greatly facilitates ironing of small parts (for example, children's things), products with decor.
The design of the device implies the imposition of heating elements from the iron to the stand, so that the first has become much easier. This is important for fragile ladies, the elderly.
According to reviews, similar models are easy to circulation and functional. They can be equipped with a multitude of useful functions - steam generators, self-cleaning function and automatic shutdown.
Despite the concern of modern manufacturers of irons about the safety of their products, many wired irons are still potentially dangerous - the insulating layer can be pulled out. This is fraught with a short circuit, a current impact, if the wires suddenly find themselves. When using wireless devices, such risks are minimized.
First, the docking stations are not subject to large physical exertion, secondly, directly during the ironing device does not contact the source of electricity.
Minuses
The main disadvantage of wireless devices is, of course, the limitations of their time action. In this case, the ironing of a large amount of linen can take a lot of time, because it will have to periodically put the iron on the warming platform.
If during the ironing process you are used to returning the iron into a horizontal position, then when using wireless devices it is impossible - the iron is placed horizontally. It may seem uncomfortable with unusual.
If the device is equipped with a steam generator function, then after use from its reservoir, water should be drained.
However, this one cannot be called a minus of wireless irons, rather - a feature of all steam generators and similar steamers.
The disadvantages often and include a higher cost of wireless irons. On average, even a simple model is 2-2.5 times more expensive than a similar iron "without frills", but with a feed wire.
Rating models
Wireless irons can be found in product rules of foreign manufacturers of these devices. Domestic companies are not yet ready to offer customers aggregates without a feed cord.
Wireless uses the greatest popularity Iron Philips GC 2088 2400 W. The device has a ceramic sole, equipped with a steam feed function. The power of the supplied steam and its temperature is enough to smooth things in a vertical position. Of the advantages - and small dimensions of the base. Iron operation time without recharging - 30 seconds.
Users noted the optimal value for the value of the unit, moreover, it is often possible to detect the reviews where it says that wireless Iron Philips GC 2088 Excellence customer expectations.
Another favorite - Iron Philips GC 4810 Optimal for domestic use. Its power is 2400 watts, there is a digestion function. A 200 ml tank is enough to quickly disappear a few things. Couples can be supplied continuously or with a certain interval.
This model will better cope with ironing thick tissues, since it is equipped with an aluminum sole. For more convenient and long-term operation, the model has the functions of self-cleaning and protection against the course. One of the main advantages is the ability to change the type of food.
For this, the device is equipped with a cord that can be connected to the unit and use it as a familiar iron.
A decent place in the rating of wireless devices takes Tefal FV9920E0. . It has a number of the most important functions - continuous steam supply, protection against flowing, self-cleaning system. Thanks to the ceramic soles and its thoughtful form, the iron easily slides over the tissues, and the pointed spout allows stroking hard to reach places.
The main disadvantage is the recharging duration. Features of functioning can be described as 20-20 seconds, that is, the iron works in wireless mode for 20 seconds, after which the same time is required to recharging it.
German reliability and functionality - this is how you can characterize wireless devices from the German manufacturer Clatronic.
CLATRONIC DBC 3388 Model 3388 Also in the rating of popular devices. Power - 2000 W, sole - ceramics with additional protective coating. Among especially valuable functions are the possibility of horizontal and vertical evaporation. In addition, the device has a dozen more useful features.
Well thought out design design. Docking station is compact, it is possible to fasten it at any angle to the ironing board. The iron has pointed nose and expanding the bulk of the sole, as well as the rubberized handle (anti-slip).
How to choose?
First of all, determine the functionality of the device. Select 2 varieties of wireless irons:
- device for dry ironing;
- Device with sweeping function.
At the same time, the latter can be a horizontal and vertical steamer. It is clear that the function of the steam effect in the vertical position is the most convenient because it does not require the presence of an ironing board.
Such devices won both in terms of mobility - they are most convenient to take on the road.
If the choice fell on the device with a vertical sweep system, please note that it is also equipped with a binding system and self-cleaning sole. This will avoid leakage of the device and the appearance of spots on the tissues.
You should decide whether you will use the iron for dry or dense tissues. If the answer is positive, there is a sense to consider the device of high power with a metal (for example, aluminum, teflon) coating of the sole.
If you get a device, for example, for travel and not going to stroke dense matter, it is better to stop the choice on a easier device with a ceramic sole. It may not cope with strong chances or underwear, but ceramics cool slowly.
If we talk about pricing politics, then the lowest cost (with other equal capabilities) has an iron with an aluminum sole. It is right to note that the metal is not in pure form, but alloy. It is important to take care of the sole of such an iron from scratches, because with further operation such furrows can leave hooks on the tissue.
If you choose an iron with an aluminum sole, it is better to give preference to those in which the metal layer is hidden by spraying and additional layers. Such a sole will be more secure for delicate tissues.
Another popular coating is Teflon. He, like aluminum, is afraid of damage.
Even small scratches can cause damage to things during ironing.
A more durable version of the metal sole is stainless steel. Of course, such an iron will be harder, but it is more resistant to mechanical damage. In addition, the device with a steel sole is held longer than heat, and also greatly slides in almost all types of fabric. There is a variant of steel sole with chromium coating. Such an iron slides even better, but it costs more.
Excellent characteristics (quickly heats up, well slides, safe for fabrics) has a ceramic sole. However, such a coating can not be called fragile. The optimal version is metal ceramics.
Another important criterion is the power of heating elements (Tan). The higher this indicator, the faster the iron from the docking station will be heated, the more powerful will be the pairs produced by them (if this function is provided in the device). The minimum power indicators of the Tan - 1600 W. Such an iron is suitable for home use, they can smooth out not very crumpled materials. If the tools allow, it is better to choose a more powerful device (2000 W).
As a rule, the cost of wireless irons is primarily based on these indicators - the material of the sole and the power of the Tan. Regarding the availability of other functions, it is worth analyzing how much they need them.
Among the most sought-after - anticipel system, the function of self-cleaning from scale.
Reviews
A lot of reviews can be found on the network, in which wireless irons praise or criticize. Consider the reviews primarily on those devices that we are allocated in the review of devices of this type.
All of them have a fairly high rating. The Philips GC 2088 is often distinguished as inexpensive, but powerful and convenient. However, based on the words of buyers, even its capacity is not enough - strong chances and too thick tissues may be unobed.
Iron Philips GC 4810 praise primarily for the functionality and the possibility of connecting to the network. However, in wireless mode, it is noted too long to recharge, because of which the ironing process takes a lot of time.
But the Tefal FV9920E0 model has a lot of complaints. First of all, the displeasure leads a short period of work without recharging and the duration of the charging process itself. Often, you can find entries where users are neglected on an unpleasant smell of plastic appearing when operating the iron.
Contrary to the assurances of the manufacturer, it does not pass later and several months of using the device.
Another minus is the leakage of the iron, despite that it is equipped with a binding system! The manufacturer recommends that this manufacturer refuses the vertical setting of the device, it must be returned to the base in the horizontal position.
In general, the least number of users' complaints cause devices from the Philips brand.
Overview of another model - in the next video.