PRODUCT DESCRIPTION Use the Earlex Steam Generator to bring new ideas to life and create unique furniture designs and woodworking projects with bent wood. The Steam Generator is the ideal steam source when used in conjunction with a steam box. It also features a new, enhanced casing that improves the surface touch temperature. This compact steam machine holds up to 1.3 gallons of water to provide up to 2 hours of continuous steaming, making it a great addition to any woodworking workshop. When you need to refill, the unit heats up in as little as 23 minutes (fill with warm water to reduce this time). The steam generator also includes instructions on how to build your steam box and a steam box connector kit so you can be bending wood the same day. FROM THE MANUFACTURER Bring your new ideas to life and create new furniture designs and woodworking projects with bent wood. The Steam Generator works great for many wood bending projects. This compact electric steamer runs on a standard current with built in thermal protection, automatic suck back valve and pressure relief valve. Receive over two hours of steam per fill with the 1500-Watt element and the 1.3-Gallon capacity tank. The steam generator also includes instructions on how to build your steam box and a steam box adaptor.