Dedicated wheeled stand
The included upright stand places the boiler beside your work area and makes repositioning easier once the system is cool and unplugged.
Battistella Barbara 31P | Boiler + EOS iron + wheeled stand
Barbara capacity on its own movable pressing station
The Barbara 31P combines the portable 4.5L stainless boiler, 3.4L usable capacity and weighted EOS iron with an included upright wheeled stand. It keeps the boiler beside your workstation and off the ironing surface while making it easier to position the complete setup where you need it.
- Approximately 4–5 hours of steam use, depending on the steam setting and how frequently steam is released.
- Included upright wheeled stand creates a dedicated home for the boiler beside the ironing table.
- 2.8-bar working steam pressure delivers controlled steam through the EOS iron.
- Visible water level and no-water indicator make boiler status easier to monitor.
- 3.4L usable water capacity supports longer sessions between fills.
3.4Luseful water capacity
2.8 barworking steam pressure
2250Wtotal installed power
Approx. 4–5 hrsdepending on steam use
More boiler capacity without using the ironing surface
3.4L usable fill
The larger usable capacity means fewer interruptions during extended sewing and garment-finishing sessions.
Weighted EOS iron
The NZ listing specifies a 2kg iron, combining heat, weight and adjustable steam for seams, hems and garment shaping.
Flexible floor-standing setup
The portable Barbara boiler, elevated and organised
The 31P uses the compact 25 × 29 × 37cm Barbara boiler body on its own upright trolley. This frees the ironing table, keeps the pressure gauge and controls accessible, and gives alterations, dressmaking and embroidery workrooms a tidier dedicated steam station.
For work that benefits from sustained, controlled steam
Alteration shops
Keep the boiler beside the work area while moving through repeated repairs and finishing.
Dressmaking studios
Open seams, set hems and shape garment sections throughout construction.
Embroidery finishing
Press finished garments and stabilised projects with adjustable steam output.
Serious home sewing
Create a dedicated steam station without placing the boiler on the ironing table.
A clear six-stage start-up
Set the stand
Assemble as directed and position the wheeled stand upright on a level, stable surface.
Secure the boiler
Place and secure the Barbara boiler on the stand, then fit the cable support.
Fill cold
With the unit off and unplugged, add distilled water to no higher than the MAX mark.
Connect
Secure the safety cap and connect directly to a correctly earthed 230V outlet.
Heat
Switch on the boiler, then the iron, and wait for the gauge to reach approximately 2.8 bar.
Prime
Point the iron safely away from people and fabric and release four or five short steam bursts.
4.5L vessel, 3.4L usable fill
| Specification | Guide | What it means | Important qualifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boiler vessel | 4.5 litres | The physical stainless boiler volume. | This is not the amount of water to pour in. |
| Useful capacity | 3.4 litres | The usable water volume stated by Battistella and Direct Sewing. | Fill only to the MAX mark; the boiler needs headspace for steam. |
| Steam use | Approx. 4–5 hours | Longer pressing sessions before refilling. | Actual time depends on the steam setting and how frequently steam is used. |
| Working pressure | 2.8 bar | Pressurised steam delivery through the EOS iron. | Wait for the gauge and ready indicator before pressing. |
| Total power | 2250W | 1450W boiler plus 800W iron. | Connect directly to a suitable, correctly earthed 230V outlet. |
A complete, organised pressing station
Barbara portable boiler
Stainless boiler vessel with 3.4L usable water capacity.
EOS steam iron
800W weighted iron with cork handle and steam microswitch.
Upright wheeled stand
Dedicated support that keeps the boiler beside the ironing surface.
Cable support
Raised support and spring help keep the hose and cable clear while pressing.
Steam hose + rest
Steam connection and supplied rubber resting pad for the EOS iron.
Gauge + indicators
Pressure gauge, boiler-ready light and no-water indicator keep status in view.
Use distilled water and flush the boiler weekly
Simple care for reliable steam
Distilled water helps minimise scale and residue from minerals and treatment chemicals found in tap water.
- Drain and flush the boiler once a week.
- Drain only when the generator is cold, unplugged and the gauge reads 0 bar.
- Wait at least one hour after switch-off before draining.
- Follow the supplied manual’s method for safely emptying the portable boiler.
- Never add fragrance, starch, special ironing water or chemical treatments.
- Never fill above the MAX mark or spill water onto the machine.
Safe everyday operation
Connect the Barbara 31P directly to a correctly earthed 230V outlet suitable for its 2250W load.
- Avoid multi-boxes and unsuitable extension leads.
- Never move the stand while the unit is hot, operating or pressurised.
- Never open the safety cap while the generator is operating or pressurised.
- The gauge must read 0 bar before the cap is carefully removed.
- Always return the hot iron to its supplied rubber rest.
- Stop using the unit if the machine, stand, hose, iron or cable is damaged.
Barbara 31P, portable boiler or freestanding 31FS?
Barbara 31P + stand
The portable Barbara boiler and EOS iron supplied with a dedicated upright wheeled stand.
Review 31P SpecsBarbara 31 Portable
The same boiler and iron without the wheeled stand, for a suitably supported tabletop setup.
View Portable BarbaraBarbara 31FS
An 89cm-high freestanding Barbara with its own integrated base and standard drain valve.
View Barbara 31FSThe quick reference
| Brand / model | Battistella Barbara 31P |
|---|---|
| Product type | Portable steam generator and EOS iron with upright wheeled stand |
| Power supply | 230V / 50Hz |
| Total installed power | 2250W |
| Boiler power | 1450W |
| Iron power | 800W |
| Boiler vessel size | 4.5 litres |
| Useful water capacity | 3.4 litres |
| Estimated steam use | Approximately 4–5 hours, depending on steam use |
| Working steam pressure | 2.8 bar |
| NZ-listed iron weight | 2kg |
| Boiler-and-iron system weight | 12kg |
| Boiler-body dimensions | Approximately 25 × 29 × 37cm high |
| Stand | Upright wheeled stand included |
| Recommended water | Distilled water |
Complete the Barbara pressing station
EOS Teflon shoe
Compatible anti-sheen shoe for delicate, dark or shine-prone fabrics. Confirm that the iron is marked EOS.
View EOS Teflon Shoe →Eolo Maxi vacuum table
A heated vacuum surface helps remove excess steam and reduce water marking during pressing.
View Eolo Maxi Table →Battistella Barbara 31P FAQs
What is included with the Barbara 31P?
This combination includes the portable Barbara 31 boiler, EOS steam iron and an upright wheeled stand, plus the boiler’s cable support, steam hose and rubber iron rest.
How is it different from the portable Barbara boiler?
The boiler and steam performance are the same, but the 31P combination includes a dedicated wheeled stand. This keeps the boiler off the ironing table and creates a more organised station beside the work area.
Is the capacity 3.4L or 4.5L?
Both figures describe different things. The stainless boiler vessel is 4.5L, while 3.4L is the published usable water capacity. Fill only to the marked MAX level so the boiler retains the space required to generate steam.
How long can it provide steam?
Allow approximately 4–5 hours of use from a correctly filled boiler. The actual time depends on the steam setting and how frequently steam is released through the iron.
Can I move it while it is operating?
The wheeled stand makes positioning easier, but the system should be moved only when switched off, unplugged, fully depressurised and cool.
Can I refill it while hot?
Never open the safety cap while the generator is operating or pressurised. Switch off, unplug, follow the manual’s pressure-release procedure and confirm the gauge is at 0 bar before opening the cap carefully.
Why is distilled water important?
Distilled water reduces the minerals and treatment chemicals entering the boiler, helping limit scale and residue. Do not add perfume, starch, special ironing water or chemical treatments.
How often should I drain the boiler?
Drain and flush it once a week. The machine must be cold and unplugged, the pressure gauge must read 0 bar, and at least one hour should have passed since switch-off. Follow the supplied manual’s method for emptying the portable boiler.
What electrical connection does it need?
The Barbara 31P is rated at 230V / 50Hz and 2250W. Connect it directly to a suitable, correctly earthed outlet and avoid multi-boxes and unsuitable extension leads.
Larger boiler. Dedicated stand. Weighted EOS iron.
Give regular pressing work its own movable steam station.
Keep Barbara capacity beside the ironing table for crisp seams, smooth hems, garment shaping and confident finishing.