Press the button - you get the result, or how the steam generator works

Hearing the word "steam generator" for the first time, a woman indifferent to technology will say that it is difficult, cumbersome, expensive and unnecessary in the household.

Seeing an advertisement for an expensive device out of the corner of his eye, he exclaims: "Yes, I have the same iron: you press the button - the steam is coming!"

How complex is it, how does it work, how does it differ from an iron and does an ordinary housewife need it? The article discusses the principle of operation steam generator, and also gives short and detailed answers to questions.

What can this household device do?

Answer: everything related to ironing... If the thing is made of a material for which ironing is provided as such, then a household appliance that works with hot steam will do it well, simply, quickly.

Other functions of the device:

1. It removes foreign objects - threads, hair, lint - from curtain fabrics, clothes, upholstered furniture with a powerful steam blow.
2. Punching the fabric with hot steam jets, it displaces foreign odors, refreshes the fabric.
3. Steams hanging items - from a shirt or coat on a hanger to heavy curtain fabrics on the cornice.

The high temperature of dry steam streams disinfects laundry, things... This is taken into account when choosing household appliances when there are children and / or pets.

Comparing appliances of different price categories, the housewife takes into account the needs of the family. If we compare a steam generator with an iron, then:

1. The iron works with a hot sole, moisturizing and softening the fabric: it is easier to smooth it this way. The opponent "iron" with dry steam, smoothing out creases or achieving clear arrows.
2. The iron reservoir requires constant topping up of water for large volumes of ironing, the obligatory drainage of the remaining liquid. The steam generating device works without refueling for 2 hours, and the excess is stored in the stand-boiler until the next batch of laundry.
3. The steam generator uses steam to iron the laundry in stacks: several T-shirts or a set of bed linen in one sitting.

How is it different from a steam cleaner?

Answer: The steam generator only partially replaces the steam cleaner. Both devices work due to the release of steam in directed jets under constant pressure.

But if for the steam generator cleaning of upholstered furniture and other fabric coverings is only an additional function, then all types of steam cleaners ensure the cleanliness of all surfaces, be it:

• the cloth,
• furniture,
• window panes,
• kitchen set,
• plumbing,
• tile.

General cleaning - this is the purpose of the steam cleaner... These household appliances do not replace each other.

However, a steam cleaner is often referred to as a steam generator. It is easy to distinguish them - the steam generator is partially similar to an iron, and the steam cleaner is more like a vacuum cleaner.

How does the device work?

All units that supply steam under pressure are arranged according to the same principle. Main blocks:

1. Stand with water tank... The container is often removable, made of heat-resistant plastic - you can visually determine the level of the liquid. The water is heated here. At the same time, the stand is almost the system unit of the computer, where all the electronics, the control panel, indication lamps are located - everything that provides the functionality declared by the manufacturer.
2. Iron. Feature - the sole does not heat up, since ironing is the task of steam. Sole materials - steel, aluminum, ceramics, cermets - determine durability and affect the price of goods. Through the holes in the soleplate, steam is supplied under pressure to the fabric
3. Hose tube... Connects the stand to the iron for hot steam.

The iron is stored on a stand. By fixing the spout, placing the connecting tube in the dedicated compartment of the stand, a compact shape is obtained that is convenient for storage.

The latest developments in steam generating appliances from industry leaders guarantee:

1. Economical power consumption... Different fabrics require different amounts and intensities of steam.

   The microprocessor itself determines the required mode, saving water and electricity.

2. Self-cleaning system... Now there is no need to prepare the water in advance. The technique itself solves the problem by collecting scale.

   Periodically, with a sound signal, it notifies: it's time to remove the sediment - traces of low-quality water.

3. Safety... The unit turns off after a few (10-15) seconds if it is on the sole, and a few (15-30) minutes if not in use. The time interval is set by the manufacturer.

The complexity of electronically controlled processes is hidden behind the external simplicity of the device, an understandable system of sound and light signals facilitates the operation and maintenance of equipment.

How the steam generator works, the video will tell you:

Principle of operation

Principle of operation home steam generators one:

• in the tank, the water is heated to a temperature at which it turns into a state of steam;
• hot (160 ° C) dry (up to 6%) steam flows through the hose-tube;
• by pressing the handle key, steam is released from the holes of the sole, smoothing the fabric.

On an industrial scale

A family of up to 3 people can postpone the purchase of a steam generator until the time when an old iron breaks down or extra money appears. But in enterprises related to sewing, cleaning clothes, working with non-household textiles, processing a large amount of fabric, a device is necessary.

Ateliers, dry cleaners, hotel service are equipped with professional ironing equipment:

1. Steam stations with iron... The boiler allows you to heat 2-3 liters or more of water for several hours of operation.

   Iron only made of steel, cork handle. These are oversized equipment weighing over 10 kg, professional ironing systems for small businesses.

2. Ironing press... Sophisticated equipment capable of ironing sheets or towels and even shaped items in seconds. The boiler heats up more than 20 liters of water, supplies steam in a triple or more volume compared to an inexpensive household counterpart.

   They put things on the desktop in small piles, close the press, which is enough for 10 seconds. for ironing. A minimum of physical effort - huge amounts of work.

Conclusion

The device of a household steam generator and its operating principle are very simple. You can also figure out how the device works visually: just pour water and turn on the device... After a while, the water is converted to steam due to heating.