Ping G5 Irons: Reliable V100 Digital Velocity 1800-Watt Compact Vapor Generator Iron Review

I bought this iron because I liked the idea of being able to get steam at any heat setting. It was way more expensive than most irons but the iron it replaced ran super hot and wound up damaging clothes. I was hoping that by spending more, I would get a better made, more reliable (no pun intended) iron.

This iron turns on automatically when you plug it in. Steam generation though does not turn on automatically and you must turn it on manually. Thats really not a problem for me. There is a digital display that shows temperature setting and steam setting (medium or high are the only two choices) but it does not show whether steam generation is on or off. I found that to be really annoying. The only way you really know is when you start to iron, you can hear the steam generator buzzing. The amount of visible steam is much less than other steam irons I have used so it is hard to tell if it is working otherwise.

There is also a way of turning off the automatic turn off feature. I found it worked sometimes and other times not. In addition, the iron is very slow to heat up.

I am hoping over time I will get used to the lack of a steam on indicator. Ironing was easy enough, the water tank is huge and the iron seemed to work well otherwise. Not sure if it is worth the extra money yet.

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Product Description:
Quickly remove wrinkles from clothing and other fabrics with this powerful 1800-watt steam iron. Unlike traditional irons that produce steam at the soleplate, it generates steam inside, in a pre-heating chamber, which combines with a pump system to produce more continuous steam (30g/minute) than conventional irons, plus allows for adjusting the soleplate temperature to accommodate the fabric being pressed, which means lower temperatures can be used without the fear of water spitting. In fact, the iron has received the Woolmark Approval, confirming it's safe to use on delicate wool fabrics. The unit also features two heating elements and a professional stainless-steel soleplate that heats evenly and provides concentrated steam holes at the tip for quicker, more efficient ironing.
To save energy and water, its unique Eco-Intelligent system will stop the iron from steaming after three seconds of not detecting movement. To resume steam, simply pick up the iron and begin pressing--no need to touch a button for steam. For added convenience, the iron comes equipped with digital temperature control to ensure accuracy; an advanced digital display, which indicates "power on", the current temperature selection, and when the selected temperature has been reached; and an acoustic warning device that beeps when the desired temperature's been reached, the auto shut-off safety system becomes activated, and every time a selection button gets pressed. It also provides a Steam Ready function that allows users to iron continuously without the auto shut-off feature (when activated, the iron must be shut off manually). Other highlights include a 1-4/5-cup water capacity, a replaceable anti-scale cartridge, an 8-1/5-foot cord, and an ergonomically designed handle to reduce hand and wrist stress. The iron measures 12-1/2 by 5 by 6-1/4 inches and carries a one-year limited warranty.

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