Little help with VX5000

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Just got this steamer today, and I can't find this in the manual. I still have water in the boiler and wanted to know if I need to have to steam all of it out?

Or is it safe to keep water in the boiler and just release the pressure?
 
i would let it fully cool down then drain the water-and congratulations-let us know how you like it
 
john b said:
i would let it fully cool down then drain the water-and congratulations-let us know how you like it
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Thanks. Was just testing it inside the house. Will report back tomorrow after I test it on an interior.
 
I only use distilled water in mine and leave it in there. My steamer does get used at least a couple of times a week and is in a temp controlled garage.
 
2old2change said:
I only use distilled water in mine and leave it in there. My steamer does get used at least a couple of times a week and is in a temp controlled garage.
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Gary this sound advice!

and congrats on the new toy!
 
Congrats on the new steamer! I want one so bad! I wouldn't think it would be that bad if you left the water in there.
 
I see you trying to make some moves Gary! Thats whats up! Congrats on the new tools!!! Paint guage AND a steamer! Life is good!
 
2old2change said:
I only use distilled water in mine and leave it in there. My steamer does get used at least a couple of times a week and is in a temp controlled garage.
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Thanks! I used tap water before, but going switch to distill water next time, just to be safe.

dad07 said:
Gary this sound advice!

and congrats on the new toy!
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Thanks!

shoeless89 said:
Congrats on the new steamer! I want one so bad! I wouldn't think it would be that bad if you left the water in there.
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Yeah I'm going give a call to the company on Monday, got a few more questions to ask, now that I used it.

alko said:
I see you trying to make some moves Gary! Thats whats up! Congrats on the new tools!!! Paint guage AND a steamer! Life is good!
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Got a little back from taxes, so I went ahead and got few things before I spend it on camera gear. :) Next on the list is a extractor. Going order one today or Monday.
 
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No reason to dump it unless it is going to sit without using a week or so. It may not be in the manual but I have seen or heard it somewhere. Call Steve and he will answer any question you have. I do not use distilled water but I do put a couple of ounces of vinegar in every now and then hoping it will help keep mineral deposits to a minimum.
 
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