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When to replace heat press?
Hi, is there a rough lifespan for a tshirt press? when it gets passed it best?
Ive had a couple of issues over the last month, something that hasnt happened before, few bits peeling off after few months etc etc.
I have a secabo press, owned for 5 years and ive been very happy with it. Never had a problem. Its had heavy use i estimate 7k logos pressed. Would it be time to play it safe and replace? do the heating elements become less reliable?
Like always donts want to spend the money but this is an important part of my business so would rather be safe than sorry.
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We had a similar issue with our Europa Leisure press. It seemed to develop a cold spot! I spoke with the manufacturer and they said this was impossible as it only had 1 element which either worked or didn’t. We bought and fitted a replace pad but to no avail. When pressing a garment the transfer wouldn’t stick properly in the same place time and time again. You had to move the garment and repress. Twice the time to do each one so bought a replacement from xpres. Have a swing press now rather than clam press and must say their alot easier to do now. No more sore shoulder lol
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Yes i would like to upgrade to the swing away but the extra 350 euros :yikes: i think id rather pay the physio bills 😆
i might bite the bullet and replace. id probably do it in next few years anyway just incase.
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David, how much use had your press had when it developed issues?
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In all honestly it hadn’t done any more than a couple of thousand. In our town t-shirts aren’t that profitable, we’ve guys making hen and stag t-shirts for £5. By the time you take design, material, and time it’s wasn’t worth it. We changed the press, created much better designs, and charge more now on a take it or leave it basis. We’ve a Xerox press and a couple of wide format machines so don’t want customers straying else where if they need a few t-shirts.
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