Steam cleaning records 2

Crem'
I'm using the VPI 16.5 with my Perfection steamer(no lead poisoning yet that I can tell) Have you heard of the new Walker Vortex wand for the 16.5? It's available at Elusive Disc and comes with two rubber O-rings around the center spindle to "suspend" the disc off the platter. This appears to be more likely to lead to warping of the disc if steam is applied while it's suspended in the middle and not the sides. Any thoughts?

Sonofjim : I did view the Walker Wand . The "O" rings do concern me .

Some unanswered questions come to mind: What if a record already has a slight warp ? Will the wand scrape against the raised surfaces ? Do the "O" rings cause the LP to be unstable when revolving ? Will steaming w/ the "O" rings cause the LP to heat-up to the extent that warping is possible? The old addage "buyer-be-awaire" seems to apply at least to the "O" rings. As for this tweak , please advise me of your success or challenges , should you purchase.

Perhaps, an email to Mr. Walker might resolve the matter. Perhaps he has already thought this thru as far as steaming is concerned. I know he is awaire of steam cleaning because I personally informed him in a phone call several years ago.

As for the lead business , I prefer to follow the recommendations put out by Researchers @ Johns Hopkins regarding lead exposure, keeping that as matter of choice rather than discussion. See an old dog can learn new tricks. All the best.

Crem1, the o rings go under the tube holder, not the LP.

Headsnappin: Thanks.

Wand Owners: I would appreciate users comments to understand what improvement the wand & rings make. If your a steamer all the better.

Sonofjim : Is your understanding the same as Heads ?

Readers: Do you think it possible to re-use the VPI wand , put 2 O rings under the tube holder and achieve the same results as the Walker tweak? I guess the rings can be had for about a buck , once its understood what they are composed of .

Headsnappin, here is what is posted on the Elusive Disk site:
"Two included rubber rings hold the record above the platter, removing unwanted contact and reducing the risk of additional contaminants coming into contact with the surface."

Now that tells me that the rings go under the lp, next to the cork mat. Or am I reading things incorrectly?