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Reddit mentions of T-fal, Blue Steam, Ceramic Flat Iron, Scratch Resistant, Anti-Drip and Auto-Off System, 1700 Watt, 1700-Watt
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We found 1 Reddit mentions of T-fal, Blue Steam, Ceramic Flat Iron, Scratch Resistant, Anti-Drip and Auto-Off System, 1700 Watt, 1700-Watt. Here are the top ones.
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CERAMIC SOLEPLATE W/ PRECISION TIP - Consists of an aluminum layer for evenly distributed heat and steam, an enamel layer for easy gliding across different garments, and a precision-point tip for hard-to-reach areasBURST OF STEAM - Ergonomic steam trigger on underside of handle releases powerful burst of steam (80 g/Min.); 1700 W. of power50% MORE STEAM - Produces up to 50% more steam, making it easy to efficiently remove wrinkles from all types of fabric, including cotton, linen, silk, and woolUSER-FRIENDLY FEATURES - Vertical steam for hanging garments; anti-drip system; extra-large water inlet for easy filling; self-cleaning systemSAFETY COMES FIRST WITH T-FAL - Automatic shut-off system for safety and peace of mind
Specs:
| Color | Blue |
| Height | 18 inches |
| Length | 33 inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | 1700-Watt |
| Weight | 4.02 Pounds |
| Width | 15 inches |
I've owned quite a few irons looking for the best perler iron. Here are my findings, from best to worst.
I've got a kind of pricey T-Fal iron with an enameled soleplate. My old roommate had one that I borrowed often enough to eventually get my own, and he swore by it's steam feature for actual clothes ironing. But the soleplate is super slick and I can use it to get projects well fused and as flat as a card with a nice texture that other irons I've used can't seem to replicate. This is absolutely the best iron I've ever used.
The second best was a no-name brand travel iron I picked up at goodwill. The handle folded back into the body of the iron, and it had a very smooth looking plate. The handle broke after about a month of usage and I threw it out, but it could achieve melting almost at the level of the expensive t-fal. Not a helpful description, but maybe one day of thrifting you will find the fabled "weird folding iron" and all your dreams will become reality.
One step down from that is my mom's vintage Black and Decker steam iron. I've seen as many of 3 of these at a particular Savers in Tucson. They're not as flashy as modern irons but they get the job done. The temperature select lever on top is a little touchy though.
Next comes this absolutely TINY travel iron I picked up thrifting. It's got no brand name on it, and the handle actually clips off and slides over the body of the iron when not in use. It's far from ideal, and the soleplate sticks sometimes (which I suspect is a result of it's history and not an inherent flaw of the iron brand) but it gives finished products a decent texture.
At the bottom of my list, is the modern Black and Decker. The soleplate is highly textured with all sorts of grooves and holes in it, and the first time I used it, it gouged a grove in the project because it's previous owner had gotten a reinstone stuck in one of the dimples and I couldn't find it. It didn't glide well and the end products were either melted beyond belief or not melted as well as I liked (which some people might count as ideal). However everything had an odd texture, that might be a result of weathering on the soleplate and not an inherent flaw of the brand.
Overall The most important things I think are: A) It gets hot enough, B) you can tune the temperature well enough to find your sweetspot, and C) it glides smoothly. Enameled soleplates Help a lot with that last one.