I've been having trouble with my Philips Steam Generator iron for some time now, and last week it gave up steaming altogether.
I ordered a new one, a Philips GC8715/20 PerfectCare , Optimum Temperature (doesn't burn), and it arrived on Friday.
I have to say, initially I had mixed feelings about this. There is no temperature regulator, none, and no back stand to rest the iron on.... different.
But, it has a 1.8 ltr reservoir, which takes tap water!
I've used it all weekend, and I have to say, I am coming round. It was the lack of a back stand which threw me - you just leave the iron, face down on the ironing board!
For example, for Lilya's dress, the top is taffeta, and the bottom, cotton - and no temp adjustments needed!!
Also, a saving grace for me, and one I missed with my last steam gen, is that it switches off after 5 mins if it isn't used.
I will report back when I have used it a bit more, but up to now, it's promising.
Jessie