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RhineOnline · August 2nd, 2007

Basically people the most important piece of equipment i require right now is a heat press, i want to be heating materials onto large sections of t-shirts so ive decided to go with a 16 x 20 heat press.

Looking at all the brands on the forum i like the look of the PhoenixPhire 16x20 however i cant seem to find any UK retailers who sell it (or anything like it).

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction?

Thanks for the help

Rodney · August 2nd, 2007

Check out these threads I found in a popular tag search for united kingdom:

Heat Presses in the UK

UK Heat Press

RhineOnline · August 2nd, 2007

Thanks for the reply rodney.

After looking at all UK sites the only thing i can seem to find are these two presses. Wondered if people can give there opinions on them and the prices offered?

http://huddstar.com/Sprint.jpg

Thanks!

Rodney · August 2nd, 2007

That press looks like my 16x20 Phoenix Phire. I think it might be manufactured by the same company (Stahls). If so, it's a good press.

RhineOnline · August 2nd, 2007

I thought that, allthough it seems abit expensive compaired to the US prices ive seen.

Whats your opinions on the blue model in the picture?

Anyone else from the UK with info on heatpresses please leave a post

Rodney · August 2nd, 2007

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Originally Posted by RhineOnline


	I thought that, allthough it seems abit expensive compaired to the US prices ive seen. Whats your opinions on the blue model in the picture? Anyone else from the UK with info on heatpresses please leave a post

I think equipment, supplies are generally more expensive in the UK from what I've seen.

Both presses are made from a quality manufacturer.

The blue press just has a few less features (no automatic open release, no magnetic lock when you close the press).

RhineOnline · August 3rd, 2007

From coastalbusiness.com it appears i can get the following for $3,068.85 delivered.

Roland GX-24 Vinyl Cutter
16 x 20 Auto Opening Digital Press
16 x 20 Teflon Bottom Table Wrap
18 x 20 Teflon Cover Sheet

What you think of this Rodney? In the UK it would cost me around £1000 for just the heatpress but for £1500 i can get the vinyl cutter and teflon products included.

Also, what vinyl would you reccomend i order with the above, to get me started? So i can get a feel for things.

Thanks for the help

M-BLaze · August 3rd, 2007

The vinyl I use is from a company called Victory Design, they have Easimark cotton which is really easy to weed and nice and thin on the shirt with good colours. I also tried Econofilm which I think is made by Stahls and I personally hated it, really thick and a nightmare to weed smaller stuff.

Rob

Rodney · August 3rd, 2007

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	From coastalbusiness.com it appears i can get the following for $3,068.85 delivered. Roland GX-24 Vinyl Cutter 16 x 20 Auto Opening Digital Press 16 x 20 Teflon Bottom Table Wrap 18 x 20 Teflon Cover Sheet

Delivered to the UK? If you're 100% sure the shipping charges are correct, then it sounds like a good deal.

You can even get a discount from Coastal for being a T-ShirtForums member.

Throw in the low US dollar, and it sounds like it might be worth it to get it from a reliable US supplier like Coastal.

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	Also, what vinyl would you reccomend i order with the above, to get me started? So i can get a feel for things.

It looks like the packages they sell come with some vinyl, so that should be a good amount to get you started with.

eggplant · August 4th, 2007

www.subli-nation.co.uk do larger ones, I got my geo knight dc16 from there, they also do the dc20. The geos arnt cheap though..

Dave_S · August 4th, 2007

Try Welcome to Xpres 2007 or The Magic Touch (GB) Ltd - Full Colour Image Transfer Paper, Heat Press, Transfer Printing, Heat transfer paper, both have the Adkins 15x20 press if thats near enough..I have had one years, rock solid..best bit of kit I bought, reliable as hell............

Beware of import duty if you buy from the USA........you'll get stung big time for something of that value........

just my 2 penneth

Dave

eggplant · August 4th, 2007

theres also the voltage difference, if I recall they are on 110V 60 hz

RhineOnline · August 4th, 2007

Yeh ive considered the import duty, however i think even with that it would still be saving me money when considering buying the products within the UK.

Ive got loads of converters so the power won’t be a problem.

Beneddie1112 · December 26th, 2007

Just so you know, You can not use a travel adaptor for a time period longer than 14 days. If you leave it longer it becomes a criminal offence. Also importing all of that from America the total cost should be £1871.00 including VAT and duties, Still considerably cheaper than the UK price.