How do you test this? I don't know what the test tab is and it's not on the instrustions. Mine isn't going off even when warm so I may need to retur
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The test tab is located in the same place as the thermostat which is in the plastic near the plug end. You should be able to see a switch to press (not a button but a switch underneath the plastic). If this is being depressed it would keep the system activated so you can't have it compressed with tape or anything.
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It looks as though you got a device that went through QA only on paper. I personally would take a pic and send it off to the manufacturer.However, if you want to save a lot of time put a continuity test and just use it as it is. It's ac current so it really shouldn't matter.
2150879
Make sure you do not have it inserted in the neutral prong of the receptacle or it will not show voltage. You should always test it on something you know is hot first to make sure It is working before you rely on it
2177043
Hey Larry, When I turn off the A/C manually while it is on, it does not turn ON automatically when the on tab comes around. You have to turn it ON manually.
2150878
Sometimes these testers (not just this fluke) flicker due to physical contact with something. If you rub it back and forth on your pants it will probably flash on and off. That is not an indication that there is a live voltage source. If a receptacle is energized and you insert this in the prong corresponding to the hot wire this tester will stay lit up. But you do have to be wary of the tamper resistant receptacles as those can prevent these testers from contacting the voltage source.
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I have been trying to figure out why mine will continue to say .OL any time i try to test any AA or AAA battery. Often times i have to play around with the settings and remove and reinsert the testers on the device. Not sure if it's the batteries, tester cords or the device is not sturdy enough to work properly.
265871
did you pull the little tab out? There's a tab that needs to be taken out to activate--something to keep the light from working while in the box...HTH
2008711
If the light is on and it's not heating... it sounds like the kill switch was triggered. If you bought it recently through Amazon, you still might be able to return it and get a refund. The warranty policy seemed like a raw deal, but you could also go that route and hope to have it back before the end of winter...
2281447
That is absolutely a faulty warmer, I'd get a functional replacement ASAP. Mine exhibits none of those characteristics when switched on.
1182319
Like others said pull the paper tab out. It took mine two days of full sunlight to work. I don't recall putting in any batteries, but next time I have to add tablets to it, I'll check. Peal the plastic coating off the solar panel! That might help!
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I am not real knoledgable on it and the only thing is to make sure the wires off the panel are correct posative and negative and as I am thinking try putting a meter on it to see if panels are puting out power then check conrctions doen to the battery to see where the problem might be. Hopefully this is some help.
1051177
I would say turn it to the off button for awhile and then try it again. There is no thermostat, so it might be it's way of saying turn me off for awhile I'm too hot.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
217744
You should take apart and reassemble.. Those little silver tabs are very important and may not have a good connection. Try rubbing them down a little better
140830
Hit reset button. Turn off unit for about 30 minutes and when you turn it back on make sure it is on the low (I) setting and that its not set beyond the medium mark on the temperature gauge. It should work. I have had several units and threw one away only to later discover that doing the above steps work.
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Hi Rhonda, when you plug it in and the light flashes you need to push the button to the right of the one flashing that will set the temp and start the melting. If you did that and it still doesn't work send it back, my aunt had one that didn't heat and was able to replace it no problem. Ann
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I am guessing you have a defective one. Mine works perfect; on/off and nothing more.