Commercial Steam Cleaners, Industrial Steam Cleaners, Portable Steam Cleaners, Propane & Electric Steam Cleaning Equipment

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.

DRY, VAPOR-STEAM CLEANING SYSTEMS
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

WET, HIGH PRESSURE, STEAM CLEANING SYSTEMS
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 .5 - 2 gals./minute	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