I use mine about 1" from the record while it is spinning on a VPI RCM. To alliviate your fears about warping the grooves on your records, steam across your open palm at different distances. You will be surprised to find it is not that hot.
Shark Super steamer distance while steaming record
Hi, I just replaced my garment steamer with a Shark supersteamer. It is the 1000w continuous steamer with the angled attachment. I was wonder how close Shark owners are holding the spout from their records. I had one record that had slight streak sections which were not as black as the rest of the record, due to the uncontrolled steam disbursement of the garment steamer. I cleaned the record with the Shark a few times, going a bit closer to the record each time. It wasn't until I got to about 1" away, that the streaks were removed.
I obviously don't want to ruin any records, but I don't want to waste my time by not steaming them closer enough for the best results. I have read ( I can't remember the brand of steamer) that some guys recommend 3/4" and others 4-6"
Is 1" too close? What do you do?
Mike
I obviously don't want to ruin any records, but I don't want to waste my time by not steaming them closer enough for the best results. I have read ( I can't remember the brand of steamer) that some guys recommend 3/4" and others 4-6"
Is 1" too close? What do you do?
Mike