[Jewelry making - Article 00558] - [Orchid] Cappucchino maker as a Jewelry Steamer

[johnmorra]

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    OK, I was intrigued by past mentions of using a cappucchino maker as
    a jewelry steamer. I purchased one ( krups) from the thrift store
    for 5 bucks. I took it home and dismantled it for the core system. I
    figured I had to plug up the coffee drip part so it can be used
    completely for steaming. It looks to hold a pint of water. My
    question is this. I have to plug the hole where the drip comes out
    and I figure i can tap the hole for a bolt. But then I thought how
    much steam pressure can this hold, I certainly do not want it to
    blow up in my shop area. Should I put in a pressure regulator (
    something like on a pressure cooker?) or is the pressure limited by
    the size and heating element? The coffee maker is stripped down to
    the basics. I plan on making a wood or plexiglass box to hold the
    unit, since the plastic housing is no more. anyone have experience in
    this? Plans? ideas? is it worth doing? How much pressure can I
    expect?? Certainly due to the price of steam cleaners someone else
    has ventured this route? 

Thanks


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