Does anyone use this outside for Hot Tub towels? Does it keep them warm outdoors even in the cold of winter? How many bath towels warm at once?
204285
I've never used it outside, it doesn't get really hot , like in the European built in house towel racks, but I like my rack, it fits one large towel 2med size towel.
204286
That was my intention with this purchase, but I was very disappointed. According to the instructions, it is supposed to stay on 24/7 more maximum efficiency. Well, I'm not doing that. As far as outside in the winter....it had to be completely covered with towels and then something large over the top of that to keep the heat in. Otherwise, the inside was lukewarm and the outside of the towel was cold. Only the parts of the towel that were touching metal were actually warm. It works okay for the bathroom, but it's another appliance to step over/around.
204287
I bought this thinking I could use it for my hot tub. It will not even keep a hand towell warm inside. Save your money. I lost mine.
1823949
Only holds four towels at once..it stays plenty warm before and after warming towels..would go quickly
1003835
I warm 2 towels, and a hair twist towel plus my gown at the same time. I also use it to dry the towels and wash rags before turning it off. It does pull some BTU's so either use a timer or don't forget to turn off after about 30 min. Love my towel warmer!!
287531
I have a couple of these in horse stalls with the cords put through a hole in the wall to the plugs outside. We're in our fifth season now and they are holding up well. I would think it would work fine outside if your animals don'tfool around with the plug or cord. I think the water heats to about 40 and I would guess that it would just heat more consistently to melt snow or sleet that might accumulate.I did an experiment a couple of weeks ago leaving a regular water trough and the heated one in the horse stalls. Neither animal drank the colder water but drank from the heated water.with all horses getting collect in the changing weather here in California, and dehydration perhaps being a contributing factor when the temperatures go from cold to hot, I think these are good investment. Good luck
449234
I used it for the winter in Wisconsin, during our many freeze-thaw cycles. I bought it to keep pooling melt water from going down the space between my driveway and house. It has worked well for one season so far.
1122600
I use mine outdoors. It works very well. I think it would also work fine for a smaller dog if placed in the bathtub but would be too messy otherwise.
389515
D S glembin' s idea (posted here) on how to position tub might work well and would b nice during winter time. However, I would still be worried about bathroom getting dirty from doggies shaking off water from their fur, the bigger the dog, the worse.
1010363
The point of a towel warmer is not to necessarily use it to dry towels after they are used (which seems to be in the implication of question/comment), but to warm up one you are about to use (as, for example, you exit a shower on a cold winter day).
1003838
This will do the job...I have fluffy towels also... I warm 3 at all times... I leave the towel warmer on all of the time...
1118974
I use IT to warm up an outdoor jacuzzi and it works fine. Depending on the size of your hot tub it may take a while to heat it. Since this heater has no temperature control you have to watch it from time to time.
2027818
I only hung bath towel and the thin plastic backing (that holds the plastic hook) broke off. I do not recommend for winter coat. You cannot use the hook without plastic backing. Hope this helps..
898154
We've had ours for several years. Little electric power used and it won't warm up the room. It just helps the towels to dry a little faster and gives them a little warmth when you grab it from a shower/bath. If you want just warm towels for shower, then turn it off after shower, and on again the morning/evening before your next shower. It takes several hours before the towel will feel warm.
1024824
It doesn't get very hot. It makes our pajamas comfortably warm when stepping out of shower. Thick towels and items hardly get warm. Its best used for thin items.
1503837
I see no reason why it can't be used outdoors. However, be aware that it's designed to hold only a few light items - I doubt the string would last long if, for example, you put large wet bath towels on it. Also, the string might quickly deteriorate from outdoor exposure to UV light, and it's not at all clear if it can be easily replaced.
901904
Not sure but I can tell you that i am very disappointed with mine, it does a poor job of warming towels. I would suggest you look into the container style if what you are looking forward to is warm towels
1765897
I use cold for everything. I use a tennis ball in the dryer for every load. It keeps things fluffy and cuts down on drying time. Especially good for towels, pillows, rugs and blankets.
567231
Yes you can keep the towels warming in there all the time no problem. It takes about 5 minutes for them to get warm.