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10-30-2009, 07:27 PM
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Help with my hair steamer please
I just received today and I'm excited to use! I have a few questions as the instructions or lack thereof suck.
How long should i let it heat up?
Should steam be shooting out or coming out slowly ( i have both buttons pressed down for 620w)
The vent on the front of the hood should it be open or closed. I assume close keeps more steam in which would be better?
Do i have to use distilled water? The instructions do not say?
I have the model most of you have
http://salonsrus.com/shopnow//catalo...1d3f195e30bf54
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10-30-2009, 08:12 PM
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The steam on mine comes out slowly does not shoot out. I also don't really let my steamer heat up I just go ahead and sit under it once the steam starts to come out.
I closed the vent on the front of the hood the second time I used it to keep the steam inside. I have used distilled water with mine. On the other thread someone mentioned something about bacteria building up if you used tap or spring water.
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10-30-2009, 08:42 PM
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thanks so much! i did close the vents. I'm loving it. I will use distilled water next time.
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10-30-2009, 10:39 PM
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i steam for at least 30 minutes and up to 1.5 hours...with no plastic cap. 
i use the red button...i think. you can press both buttons, but i think the steam is strongest with the red button. the yellow button's steam is light and airy...almost nonexistent...at least on mine.
i use distilled water. i recently bought several gallons because it was on sale...a gallon will last me for at 8 steams.
regarding the waste water bottle, reuse that water!
happy steaming!
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10-30-2009, 11:32 PM
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that is the best advice ever. I would have never thought to reuse the waste water.
i pressed both buttons down on the steamer I don't know if that gives you more steam than just the red button itself but I think it does. I have to try the red button alone next time.
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10-30-2009, 11:40 PM
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I use a water filter, does that mean it will have bacteria? I haven't bought any distilled water.
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10-31-2009, 12:06 AM
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I don't think it has anything to do with bacteria, but for mineral deposits and such that could clog you steamer. Just think of it like an iron; usually when you but a good iron it'll tell you to use distilled water for that same reason.
Now in regards to reusing waste water, I've looked at that water and I think there may be conditioner particles or some little micros floating around in there.  Just my opinion! |
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10-31-2009, 01:11 AM
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my waste water is clear...interesting...
has anyone's steamer started making a noise? sort of similar to water boiling with air...yes, i know water is boiling, but it didn't use to make this noise...but now it starts making it after about 10 minutes of steaming.
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10-31-2009, 01:36 AM
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i will amend my previous post...tonight's waste water was a bit cloudy...i poured it into my plant...hopefully, the water won't kill it.
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10-31-2009, 01:48 AM
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i drained the tank and refilled it water...seems to have solved the air boiling noise...i wonder if i had too much water in the tank? from now on, i will make sure to refill only when the water is gone from the container.
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10-31-2009, 11:54 AM
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my waste water was cloudy with small particles but then again i did not use distilled water. i will use distilled from now on.
my steamer is new and has been making that noise you describe.
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10-31-2009, 11:56 AM
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when you say drain your only referring to taking the jug out and emptying it right?
i wonder if i use the filtered water from my fridge if that would be the equivalent of using distilled water
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10-31-2009, 12:49 PM
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no; i removed the top water container, then removed the little black cap to drain the water into a bowl.
i then refilled the water container with water, inserted and turned off...no more air boiling sound.
if i recall correctly, mine didn't start making that noise until i refilled the water container before it was completely used.
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11-01-2009, 07:43 AM
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Windflower-
I've read and reread your post (early morning brain fart) and from what I can tell is that when you refilled your tank it may have had a trapped air bubble inside, hence the noise. 
Alsaxon-
I'm wondering about that too.... I'ma have to google it  or contact the salonsrus to see what they'd recommend, b/c if I can you my pur water filter in my kitchen or my filtered shower head would be great! |
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11-01-2009, 01:09 PM
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elegantrose,
thanks! that makes a lot of sense because it stops once i drain the water...
i recall the instructions stating that no bubbles should rise once the water tank is inserted, but no matter how i screw on the black cap, i seem to get bubbles...
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11-04-2009, 01:47 PM
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I don't know what I'd do without you ladies lol. I just looked inside my steamer and there are chalk white mineral deposits in there even though I used filtered water. So elegantrose you were right! I just went out and brought 3 jugs of distilled water and I will only use distilled water from now on.
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Last Relaxer December 7, 2009
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Current Loves are henna, hair steaming, DT's 1x a week, twists, frohawks, and dr. akbari's curly fro
Fall/Winter Keeping my hair in twists 75% of the time. On a self imposed protective style challenge for Fall and Winter hopefully I will be able to retain a lot of growth.
http://members.fotki.com/backtobasics/about mini updates 10/09
Patiently waiting for my afro mullet to grow out...
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11-04-2009, 02:58 PM
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make sure the rubber ring is at the bottom of the cap. you shouldn't be getting any bubbles rising, BUT when the water is draining to get boiled I get one giant bubble. This is normal, but if you are getting many bubbles rising, your cap is not on tightly enough or is missing the rubber ring.
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11-04-2009, 03:00 PM
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yes. use distilled water. it has no minerals in it to cause any buildup. PLUS it's great for your hair |
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