The Framers Forum

Steve Goodall on here may be able to help. Otherwise I would suggest calling Hotpress/Drytac in Bristol UK and ask to be put through to the technician in the basement. He services and builds hotpresses and should be able to help you. 0044 117 958 6500 Thank you. I appreciate the number for HotPress...

Put a sheet of paper on the seal between the gasket and lid where you think it might be leaking. Close the lid, with the press turned off. If the seal is tight the paper won't move. If the paper can be pulled out then that's the problem area... repeat around the seal. Try tightening the latches, or...

I've been dealing with inconsistent vacuum issues in my HotPress. When I first start the press in the morning, it won't create a vacuum unless I take everything out (foam blanket, release board and release paper). If I take everything out, it will pull a vacuum fairly quickly, up to 28. Then sometim...