Abstract: Rotatably engaged to the filter (4, 104) of a pressurized-steam container (5, 105) is a closing member (2, 102) provided at the upper part thereof with an operating cap (6, 108). Through 180.degree. rotations of the closing member (2, 102) the fluid communication between the container (5, 105) and the surrounding environment via a filling header (8, 109) having a supply opening (110) at the upper part thereof, is selectively opened and closed. The closing member (2, 102) is driven in rotation by means of a grip element (20, 117) that, upon command of a diaphragm (17, 113) submitted to the inner pressure of the container (105), is moved to an embedded condition in the presence of pressure in the container, thereby being inaccessible to the user.

Abstract: The apparatus comprises a boiler (2) provided with an electric resistance heating element (3) arranged to heat and vaporize water, a water reservoir (6) independent of the boiler and a pump (8) designed to transfer water from the reservoir to the boiler. In the boiler a predetermined amount of water substantially corresponding to 50% of the overall capacity of the boiler itself is kept constant, thereby maintaining the steam amount unaltered and making the steam use always immediate. A steam control valve connected to the boiler (2) is driven by a magnetic float switch (14) housed in the water reservoir (6) to stop the steam emission when the cold water reservoir (6) is empty.