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    heat press duration

    Hi

    Was just wondering how long is it safe to leave press switched on for i.e in between orders as i receiving frequent orders and don't want to keep switching press off.
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    Re: heat press duration

    We leave ours on all day Matthew.

    Heat presses are thermo' controlled so I guess in a way, they stop drawing lots of current when they've reached temperature & just 'top-up' when they drop temperature.

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    Re: heat press duration

    also may be worth to lower the temp down to 140-150C. so its not so hot and it takes quicker to get to 185-195C if needed.

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    Re: heat press duration

    Thanks guys would I leave press closed with silocone sheet it or leave press up
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    Re: heat press duration

    i leave ours open but not up if that makes sense, and always leave the silicone sheet on (so i know where it is lol) but agree i drop the temperature
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