How Important is the Presses Wattage?

Yonko · Mar 27, 2016

Hi, I'm looking into sublimating mugs as my first venture into sublimation and was looking at different mug presses, trying to balance price with quality. Anyhow, I've narrowed it down to a couple presses and would like to know how important the wattage of the machines. The four I was looking at advertise 300 watt, and 350 watt in their product description. One of the 300 watt one says it has a max temp of 430F, the other only 400f. The two 350 watt ones advertise 430f and 500f. Is the wattage such a big deal? Any advice to this newbie would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
John

binki · Mar 27, 2016

List the brands and model numbers

Yonko · Mar 27, 2016

I was looking at these models:
HPN Signature Series 4 in 1 (HPN-SIG-MUG-4)
Joto Digital Mug Press 2 in 1 (E-HP-JMP-21)
ProWorld TransPro 3 in 1 (MGP6051)
Coastal Mug Master Pro (BJ860)

and maybe even this one:
BestSub Multi-functional Mug Press (JTSB06-6)

Some of these models look a lot alike with slight differences so maybe they are basically the same, I don't know. I just don't want to buy a piece of junk my first time getting a press but don't want to spend a whole lot either.

John

olga1 · Mar 27, 2016

I don't think the Wattage make any difference. Is just to give you some idea about the power consumption

Yonko · Mar 27, 2016

Thanks Olga, I thought it might have something to do on how fast and easily it could get up to temperature.

Printor · Mar 27, 2016

I've seen a lot of presses that when tested, read 10-30 degrees lower than the digital display is set at. If you want a true 400 degrees, You may want to make sure you get one of presses that claim 430 or more, for luck.

Yonko · Mar 27, 2016

Thanks Jay,
That is why I was discounting in my mind the press that advertised its top temperature as only 400F.

How Important is the Presses Wattage?

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