Anyone use one?

I was thinking about getting one to clean up some of my engine bays.


Something like this?
HAAN HS-20 Deluxe Hand Held Steam Cleaner - Walmart.com

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Tried hand steamers in the past and found they don't have enough power to do much more than a solvent or degreaser.

What's wrong with a car wash?

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Every carwash I've seen has signs stating no degreasing chemicals may be used. I'm pretty hesitant about pointing the high pressure sprayer at it.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

I haven't tried one in a few years but I haven't had much luck with degreasers.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

I've been high pressure spraying my engine bays since the early 70's. Gasser and diesels. Do it routinely. Only problem I've ever had is water inside the distributor cap now and again. No need for degreasing chemicals.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Probably a waste of time and money for that hand held unit.

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

Grainger had a couple nice ones that had a kerosene heater/pressure wash. Cost a bit.Worked real well.

The cheapest steamer cleaner I found on Grainger was $1650. Pretty certain I could get all 4 of my cars engine bays detailed at a shop for that price.

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2009 ML320 Bluetec
1985 300CD
1981 300TD

Past Mercedes
1979 300TD
1982 300TD
2000 E320 4Matic Wagon
1998 E430
1984 300SD
1980 300SD

Places like Harbor Fgt have pressure washers that work for not much more.

A good soaking with something like Purple degreaser before pressure washing sure makes a difference too.

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1985 300D 198K sold
1982 300D 202K
1989 300E 125K
1992 940T

"If you dont have time to do it safely, you dont have time to do it"

"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."

ah just soak it in anti-freeze.that stuff breaks up grease like no tomorrow.

and no environmental issues at all!

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1982 300SD " Wotan" ..On the road as of Jan 8, 2007 with Historic Tags

hmmm just where does old anti-freeze go??i know of no one that recycles it.does it just mysteriously float off into space.