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Casaberth

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385 PowerLight PAR1213 (Rosso Red)

Bought my 385 on line 3 days ago and I am a bit concerned. It states 4 temperatures and I am assuming the cold button is one, but as for the three switch positions my hairdryer doesn't have much heat in any of them. It is cold in the first position, barely noticeable luke warm in the second and warmer, but not hot, in the third (I can hold my hand up to 1cm in front of nozzle comfortably). My hair roots are still damp after considerable drying time and I feel cold while using it. I am used to a hairdryer that bathes you in warmth. Is there something wrong with my unit or is this normal? i am happy with the resulting silky feel of my hair but don't enjoy being cold in the process.



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Casaberth
Casaberth

Hi guys, found my own solution. Using the "concentrator nozzles" retains control of the heat so It doesn't dissipate and leave me cold, I use one all the time now. My online retailer also provided the following regarding settings
Parlux Switches:
the two nozzles are very similar, but they are a slightly different size, if you put the thin edges up against each other, you will see the slight difference. The thinner the flow of hair the more concentrated.
1. red switch is OFF + blue switch is MAX = high speed heat
2. red switch is MAX + blue switch is OFF = high speed heat (very similar, if not the same as, in case 1))
3. red switch is MED + blue switch is OFF = medium speed cold air
4. red switch is MED + blue switch is MAX = maximum speed to get medium heat
5. Red and blue switch is MED = medium speed, cold air
I am very happy with my parlux, it is quick and effective, but just a bit pricey!

Aus Reviewer
Aus Reviewer

In Australian released models both switches perform an identical function, heat + speed in one switch, ignore the colour coding

For single operation:
First position is off
Second position is 1 speed no heat
Third position is 1 speed and adds 1 heat
Because you are only using one switch the hair dryer will not go over medium speed and medium heat

Think of using the switches as "doubling" each other, so when you use two switches you are doubling the input with the same logic



Two switches in second position = 2 speed no heat (heat isn't added until a switch is in 3rd position)

Two switches in third position = 2 speed + 2 heat (two switches in 3rd position equals double the heat)

One switch in second position and one switch in third position = 2 speed plus 1 heat
(Two switches are adding speed but only one is is in the 3rd heating position)

I'm a hairdresser and I use this dryer everyday and most professional hair dryers operate this way and it is hard for many to get their head around if you are used to using one switch for speed and one switch for heat, with these dryers bother switches are combined speed and heat even though they are colour coded so the combination of them is what gives a certain setting, just remember that 3rd position = heat, so one switch in 3rd = medium heat, and two switches in 3rd = maximum heat, two switches in second would equal no heat



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