Steam cleaning records 2

Merlinman : The MC 1235 manual relates that it operates on different mode of steam making. The MC 1235 is not a traditional water boiler. The video you viewed was made using a traditional water boiler that does not apply exactly to the MC 1235.

The Perfection Steamer is a traditional water boiler that operates pretty much as most of them do , but does it as well or better than most. The shark are also water boilers . I have used them and they are certianly up to the task.

On the MC 1235 the trigger operates as a water injecter shooting a small unit of water into a micro heater that creates the steam seconds later. The manual that came with mine indicates continued trigger pulling causes the unit to malfuction sputering & spitting.

Your experience relates that for most folks the traditional water boilers are the way to go. It does appear the water boilers are easier to operate for most users.

As for the MC1235 if at all possible request a refund from where it was purchased.

Crem1- I bought it from Home Depot and was able to return it for the cost of the shipping which was fine with me. I wish some manufacturer made a high quality steamer that I could use for many years rather than a cheap plastic tool that will end up in the landfill in a year or two. That's globalization for you. Also, thanks for all your exploration in record cleaning. It has been very helpful to a number of people. Have a nice weekend. George.

George , Thanks for being a part of the a evolving & interactive group that will change the way we care for our valued LPS.

It is my opinion that the weak link(s) are water quality & heat. I have a 350A Hot Shot that is a finely crafted machine made in Italy. The water heating tank is made of solid brass , Michael Fremer swears bye his. However, early on I used tap water in mine that I learned is the death knell of a steamer. In time those mineral deposits from tap water just clogged it up and that was that. No cleaner I could locate made any real difference. I still have it and continue to fiddel with the Hot Shot w/o sucess. I agree with your view. But besides us who is willing to pay the retail cost for a lifetime steamer. Enjoy the evening. Charlie

George and all using a 16.5 i've started putting folded paper towels on the back of the unit between the glass top and back wall, to collect over spray and fluids that spill on the top of 16.5. This will help keep from getting fluid inside of the unit. I have discovered this happening when draining the reservoir by tilting and seeing small amounts of water coming from the bottom of the unit. When done the paper towels can be used for a good wipe down of your 16.5 and accessories.
Also using Perfection and i would think any of the constant flow steamers just the smallest push of the trigger is needed to get positive results.

The paper sounds like a good idea. After cleaning two records with the MC1235 there was about a 1/4 cup of water inside the RCM below the platter. I assume that the inside is treated with some type of waterproofing but I don't know that for sure. I want to prevent the RCM from de-laminating, so thanks for the tip.