Who can tell me the comparisons of the heat in the automatic switch versus the dead man switch heating pad? Do both of them get just as hot or not?
337255
Both are awesome and very powerful compared to the cheap OTC heating pads. For this reason I think the dead man switch is much safer because if you fall asleep on the pad it's going to shut off and not overheat on your body.
337256
The thermophore heating pad is therapeutic moist heating pad and gets as hot as the ones at physical therapy that are heated in the hot water baths. This gets extremely hot and the "dead man switch" is a safety feature in the event you were to fall asleep etc. it is phenomenal. With that being said, the type of switch doesn't determine the heat output of the pad, the pad itself determines that. The automatic switch simply turns itself off in 20 minutes where the dead man switch shuts off when you let go of the switch. I have had both and they are equally effective.
105540
I asked the The Kitty Tube manufacturers about this for myself a few weeks ago because they had had a low voltage heating pad on their website and then it wasn't there. I was told they will be offering a new, improved version soon. Contact them directly and they could tell you more.
955641
I searched on Amazon for a heating pad that does not automatically turn off. This one popped up. It does have an auto shut off but it supposedly could be disabled or turned off. I waited on pins and needles for these (I ordered two), when they arrived, the first thing I looked for was how to turn off the auto shut off. NOT POSSIBLE. I had to return them and go search for what I wanted. What a waste of my time!
1559840
The only setting this heating pad have is, on and off. The pad stays on, which is a good thing because most of the inexpensive heating pads, shut off in 2 hours. I purchased many for the stray cats, that come into my garage. I kept one for myself, which is in my favorite TV chair. It keeps my back comfortably warm. I have no complaint about this inexpensive, continuous running, comfortably warm heating pad.
1077676
Yes, the pad will automatically shut off if it gets too hot and/or after 2 hours of being on idle so to speak. This can be avoided by changing the heat setting up or down or shutting it off and turning it on again before it cools for continuous heat.
416788
I think (repeat, "think") one automatically switches to "warm" when water is boiled away, and the other requires you to flip a "warm" switch yourself. (If you don't flip the switch the cooker just turns off.)Mine is the "non-automatic" kind. The difference is very small in my opinion, because even with no "warm" function at end of the boil cycle the cooker stays warm for quite some time.
1077677
This heating pad has three settings, low, medium, and high. On any setting, even "low", the heating pad will shut off automatically if it gets too hot. To prevent possible injury to a sleeping person, there is no settable override of this feature. But a user can turn a just shut-down pad back on if he/she wishes. So anyone who is awake can in practice keep the pad producing heat.
1023597
Yes you hold the switch down to heat. I release it when warm enough and then as it gets cool I hold switch down again. This is to keep you from burning yourself if you fall asleep.
2103886
I have the battery powered version of this. But I assume it works same as the battery version which does auto switch from heat to cool mode.
1436379
Don't use mine very much, but never had a heat issue. If the switch isn't working I would return it.
2057648
Not a big difference but it kind of seems like it. Love mine, especially the dual controls and auto shut off.
1990826
Actually I did not pay attention if it automatically switch off once reached the chosen temperature, but it has thermostat. I will see in the next days if it stops or it keep on heating. I can say it is a nice and very good quality item.
338526
Hi, there are several sizes, make sure you are selecting the size you want. If this is your first time with this heat pad I will explain a little. The Thermophore Classic is the largest. It is different from the MAXHeat models. The classics utilize a safety switch system. You must be holding the switch continually to keep the pad heated. The pad gets VERY VERY hot. I like Hot & it's too hot for me to keep on. I keep it on my bed & lie down on it at night. The pad heats up almost instantly, this feature is fantastic. I hold the switch down a few times before going to sleep. On a rare occasion I have taped the switch to the on position but doing this can be very dangerous. The MAXHeat pads come in sizes like the classic. I have one of those also. The difference is the switch. It will turn on, then has an internal timer that cycles off then on again. I believe it's every 20 min. I have neuropathy in my feet. I put this heating pad on top of a blanket to keep it from touching my feet or skin directly. It would cause burning for sure. I recommend the 14 x 27 sizes.
857759
Yes. Unfortunately, like all heating pads now, it goes off after a certain time. Thankfully, with this one it lasts an hour or two. Just love how we're all "protected" now because we're apparently too stupid to use things correctly. Sorry. Venting. :)
272667
Not sure about the watts. I checked the box it doesn't say. The auto turn off cannot be changed. I think it's a safety measure. It can be adjusted from 86 - 168. It is a great heating pad. I really like it.
1379961
I don't use Save Smart mode because the constant on/off annoys me, as well. That's my only complaint about this heater, but I gave it a five-start review nevertheless. I just run mine on thermostat control, which means it always runs on high when it kicks on. Auto thermostat control only works in high (as you might have noticed). Even if you set the stat while on low power mode, the unit switches to high. I don't see this as a drawback, since the heater would just have to run longer on low to reach the desired temperature. After all "watts is watts," whether you draw them slowly or quickly. I don't use Save Smart mode because the constant on/off annoys me, as well. That's my only complaint about this heater, but I gave it a five-start review nevertheless. I just run mine on thermostat control, which means it always runs on high when it kicks on. Auto thermostat control only works in high (as you might have noticed). Even if you set the stat while on low power mode, the unit switches to high. I don't see this as a drawback, since the heater would just have to run longer on low to reach the desired temperature. After all "watts is watts," whether you draw them slowly... » Read More I don't use Save Smart mode because the constant on/off annoys me, as well. That's my only complaint about this heater, but I gave it a five-start review nevertheless. I just run mine on thermostat control, which means it always runs on high when it kicks on. Auto thermostat control only works in high (as you might have noticed). Even if you set the stat while on low power mode, the unit switches to high. I don't see this as a drawback, since the heater would just have to run longer on low to reach the desired temperature. After all "watts is watts," whether you draw them slowly or quickly. « Show Less
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Seems great to me. This is the best heating pad i have ever had. It has lasted through several years of almost daily use! I had a very expensive one the died on me twice in a row in a few months. The cords are stiff on cheaper models. Not this one.