The following comparison chart is designed to provide you with what we know to be helpful information in both a specific as well as a "general" sense, so as to allow you, the consumer, to attain a better understanding and appreciation of the features and benefits of our Therma-Steem and Therma-Kleen products and how they compare to other products listed in the same equipment category within the marketplace today. |
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DRY, VAPOR-STEAM CLEANING SYSTEMS |
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Therma-Steem Portable, Vapor-Steam Cleaners |
The Competition |
The only Vapor-Steam Cleaner made in the United States |
Made mostly in Italy |
Commercial-grade |
Most are residential-grade |
The entire casing is made from heavy-duty, stainless steel |
Plastic/lightweight stainless steel |
The boiler is made from heavy-duty, stainless steel (8 lbs.) |
Aluminum/stainless steel boiler |
5 year warranty on our boiler |
Most are for only one year |
1.5 gallon boiler which is the largest in the industry |
Most boilers are .75-1 gallon |
Incaloy heating element (heavier duty than copper & stainless) |
Copper or stainless steel boiler |
Heating element can be removed to repair w/o discarding boiler |
Some can, but many cannot |
Adjustable temperature range |
Non-adjustable temperature |
Adjustable temperature gauge |
No temperature gauge |
Maximum temperature of 340 degrees, F. (highest in industry) |
Max. temp. range: 240-310 F. |
Highest pressure setting in the industry at 100 psi |
Pressure ranges: 50-90 psi |
High, Medium and Low Pressure control switches at gun |
Some are, mostly are not |
14' length of high pressure, steam hoses |
Most hoses range from 8'-12' |
All-Stainless Steel, removable handle (stores all accessories) |
No handle/cart not included |
Heavy-Duty choice of pneumatic wheels, 5" or 10" in diameter |
Mostly 3"-4" diameter wheels |
High quality, commercial grade accessories |
Some are, but some are not |
Low water alarm |
Only low water indicator light |
Low water, pressure and temperature, safety cut-off switches |
Most do |
Separate, on/off, wand switch at gun as well as on machine (for purging excess steam press. from lines for quick cool-down) |
Only at gun |
Available in 110V or 220V |
In US, only available in 110V |
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WET, HIGH PRESSURE, STEAM CLEANING SYSTEMS |
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Therma-Kleen High Pressure, Steam Cleaners |
The Competition |
Different models capable of producing 100-1300 psi pressure (can achieve the highest pressures in the industry under steam) |
Mostly between 100-300 psi |
Water volume: different
models can produce |
Mostly around 1 gal./minute |
Weight: models range from 100 - 200 lbs. |
Most heavier/300 lbs. or more |
Dimensions: 18"WX23"LX32"H - 24"WX28"LX36"H |
Most are much larger |
Manufactured in propane, natural gas and in all-electrical versions |
Some are |
Steam under high pressure, up to 1300 psi in some models |
Steam under low pressure |
Temp. ranges: 160 degrees F. - 340 degrees F. under hi-pressure |
Some units: hot water only under high pressure with high water volume, but low pressure, steam. |
Low water flow under hot, high pressure and high pressure, steam |
No, for most models |
Clean burning, LP gas and electrical versions |
Some are available, but most are in oil, diesel or kerosene |
50' of high pressure, steam hose with trigger/wand control |
Same |
High pressure, safety, cut-off switches |
Same |
| Adjustable, high temp., cut-off switch built into temperature gauge | No |