Steam cleaning records 2


Continuation of large thread.
thommas

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Wondering if anyone's taken a look at the McCullouch MC1235 handheld steamer. Here's a link for reference. Continuous fill seems like a nice feature.

http://www.sewingmachineoutlet.com/mc1235.htm

I've already returned one DOA Shark back to Target.
I just ordered the Mc1235 too. I figured worst case, my car engine and BBQ grill will benefit.

I'm currently using a little Rowenta steamer. It "sort of" works but doesn't hold enough water and starts spitting pretty quickly. But even with that one my records are cleaning up beautifully. And I don't have a vac machine either. Even the "lost causes" have new life.
Forgot to mention that I get much more water when I use the angle attachment. There's probably some condensation going on. The straight one works best for me. And since I don't have an RCM I've been thinking of making a PVC contraption like the Gem Dandy. Seems ideal.
I don't have an RCM.

With the MC1235, I squeeze the trigger a couple of times pointing it into a cup or up in the air. You can hear it go to full steam. Then I listen to the pump and pull the trigger for 2-3 cycles, let go, pull trigger, etc. When I get to the rinse I let more water come out and chase the fluid off the record.