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An electric iron is merely a resistance element built into a casting (normally aluminum) - the soleplate. A steam iron works by facilitating the controlled release of water onto the heated soleplate. As you know, this happens by pressing a button on top of the iron handpiece. When the button is pressed it opens a 'tapered needle valve' which then releases water from a water reservoir. This water slowly dribbles onto the soleplate. The soleplate will have been treated with a suitable surface treatment (that affects the surface tension of the water) causing it to instantly vaporize, which is the steam that is then vented through the small holes you can see in the soleplate.
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What is an appliance cord?
An appliance cord is the power cord that must be plugged into an electric outlet before a small electric appliance such as a toaster, steam iron, hand mixer, or radio will work.
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What is the work done by 9.00 of water when it is all boiled to steam at 100?
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What metal does a compass have to be away from to work?
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How do organelles in prokaryotic cell work together?
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What is the collective noun for steam engines?
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Does iron on velcro work well?
Iron on Velcro works very well. It is suited for fabrics that are hard to sew and is easy to apply. All you need is a few minutes and a steam iron set on the hottest setting.
How do steam locomotives work?
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How steam boilers work?
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Materials which contain iron, generally. These metals that work with a magnet are generally called "Ferrous" metals
What steam iron setting do I use to iron polyester?
Make sure the fabric is slightly damp, start ironing at the top and work your way down, low to medium heat
Does a steam need water to work?
steam is water
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Try steam Answer Take a damp cloth and place it on the wrinkle. Iron--but use low heat and keep the damp cloth between the dress and the iron. This may work for severe wrinkles.
What is the main part of a Dell computer?
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What occurs in a steam?
Water is heated to produce steam. The steam is used to power the engine. The power from the engine does the work or powers other instruments that do the work.
