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   starzoe | Jan 15, 2008 10:48pm | #1

   I had a Rowenta iron for about fifteen years and in fact still have it as a standby, but when I was looking for a new Rowenta I did not have a good experience at all, had to return two of them because of leaking problems when set on steam. I finally settled on a digital Velocity, 1500 watt, the price of which was in line with the Rowentas - around $200 Canadian.

   This Velocity has several functions which I like very well, and one function I would rather not cope with: it has two steams - one for fabric flat, and one for steaming hanging clothing, drapes, etc. Both work very well except that the iron also has a automatic shut-off and this is a pain, to wait for it to heat up again when sewing. There are four settings from very hot to just warm. The iron is very heavy, something I wanted but others may find it too much to manage. It has a large reservoir and because of the really good steam stream needs filling quite often.

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   AWalker | Jan 15, 2008 10:54pm | #2

   Thanks!  I wondered about Rowenta - since I have not used this brand before.  I appreciate your feedback and your input on teh Velocity you did purchase.

   Comsumer Reports rates a Black and Decker as it's highest rated iron.

   Does anyone out there have teh B & D 2030?

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