(1) Is the AC to DC transformer noisy? (2) Can I keep this pluged in all day? (3) Does it get too hot for the pet?
895201
The transformer is not noisy. I leave it plugged in all day. It does not get too hot. BUT, it has started to make a noise every time the thermostat turns it on and off, after a couple of months of use. It's like a weird "beep" sound. I don't like that. Apart from that it works well.
895202
I don't hear any noise, I like this bed so much I got a second one- I have a 14 year old Shitzu and she absolutely loves it- I leave both plugged in all day - 1 bed is upstairs & 1 bed is downstairs- I had to get a second one because she was staying in the upstairs bed all the time- I do have a light blanket over the heater pad- you can feel the warmth through it- I unplug the downstairs at bedtime as we sleep upstairs- if I don't preheat the downstairs she goes back upstairs:) hope this helps
895203
you don't hear nothing.and yes i had it plugged in all day long.fantastic.my cat and my dog love it its not to hot very mild.sense it is outside for my cat i cut not to without it.
895204
Not at all noisy, I leave mine plugged in all day and I've got a dog that always freezes so never to hot for him. Actually I bought a second one and I use it myself. It doesn't auto turn off like "people heating pads", and is a nice 102 degrees. Perfect
895205
I haven't noticed any noise. I leave it plugged in overnight, it is outside for a feral cat. It doesn't seem to get to hot, the cat won't get off of it:) I'm in Las Vegas and it can go down into the low 40's at night here and the cat loves the heating pad.
895206
I keep it plugged in all day, every day and have for months. My cat stays on it much of the time since I am keeping my kitty in the basement due to allergies. It is not noisey in the least. The mat does not get at all too hot. I think it is regulated to the pet s body temp. The mat does not even feel warm until you place your hand on it for a bit. I highly recommend.
895207
The transformer is not noisy at all. I keep it plugged in 24/7 with no problem. The mat heats to my cats body temp and does not overheat. Great product!
895208
I can't answer the AC Dc question but as to the other two Yes, you can keep it plugged in day and it does not get too hot for my cats. I have owned others in the past and they too were never too hot. P.S. my cats love them...
1840656
It runs off of 110AC power to the transformer and then it drops it down to 18V DC 2.0Amps. I hope that helps
614949
I haven't had any troubles with it yet. I've kept it on overnight and for 24 hours at a time a few times. The adapter doesn't seem to get very hot. Its just powering an electromagnet so its probably not enough energy to cause much of a problem. I've had this for about 2 months now and it seems to still work fine.
1059199
the unit is low voltage (a transformer is provided with the unit to convert AC to DC), is rack mounted and designed for recording and live sound. so, it would be a stretch to make it work. I do not know what DC voltage the unit runs on nor do i know if the voltage dips and spikes experienced in a car would damage or impeded the performance of the unit.
132954
No problem, Susan. In point of fact, it *is* grounded, in a manner of speaking. Grounded to the grid, as it were. Suffice to say (and avoid allot of chatter about how AC differs from DC) that you're not going to get zapped by your sprouter. Or if you do, your electric company is to blame. The sprouter has a litany of faults all its own, but if it's certified by Underwriters Labs (which it must be), electrocuting its owners isn't among them (that I'm aware of). In all likelihood your motor will die long before any of this becomes an issue. Mine died within a month as I recall.
337842
No, never. We are very pleased with this transformer. It runs noise free. What I can tell you though is that the one we had before this one got fried, as someone hooked an appliance up to it that was exceeding the allowed maximum wattage. That one did make a loud humming noise before it blew. If you are certain that your wattage is a match, it might be defective. The only other thing I can think of is try setting it on the floor, that is where I keep mine. Somethimes transformers can make surfaces vibrate and cause a humming sound while running.
1567982
So why in 2 years has no one answered this question? I'm looking for a quiet unit and the DC capability will be cool too. The photos remove the cord; so that's no help to tell. Can anyone answer?
1998520
It does get quite warm. Does he have room to move off it for awhile. I think I read good for 2-3 hr. Will recharge when weight is gone. My dog uses it only intermittently and I periodically put it .in the frig to quick charge. Don't think I would buy this if the dog is always on it
5042
While it is not recommended to leave it plugged in all the time, I have for the past seven months. It makes zero noise and I've never smelled it. Just make sure you are not over loading it. Rule of thumb is to not load more than 80% of the rated wattage. In this case don't put more than 800 watts on a 1000 watt transformer.
1394467
I leave mine plugged in continuously since the cold weather started without any problems. The outside cat that decided he lives on my porch LOVES it. It doesn't feel really warm to the touch but must be warm enough to feel good.
1427181
If you feel uncomfortable with the units power transformer, then you should return it or just get a new one. I have measured my transformer heat output and at in house temptress of 75°F, it is around 95°F They are designed to get hot and have vent slots to allow cooling, unit is reducing your household current from 120VAC/60Hz/10VA down to 12VAC/6VA. That in itself causes the unit to get hot. A bad pump will also cause unit to over heat. My unit has worked fine for over a year, but I clean it monthly including build up that tends to clog pump. Enjoy
1059187
I not recommend using ac-dc converters unless you have noise suppression circuits. The radio sensitivity is one of the best I've found (I have Grundig and JVC) and power line noise interferes with the weak signals in some cases. Best charging batteries apart and use on your radio. This recommendation should be followed with all sensitive equipment.
1649972
It should be easily converted. The transformer is external. It can't be drawing very much. Since it is electronic I suspect it is converted to DC inside the unit. I was able to download a manual from the companies website. You might do likewise to confirm it just needs to be fed 18vac, then pick up the correct corresponding transformer off amazon.
1300987
The food gets hot. I leave it under my desk for about 2 hours and sometimes I wish I had an ice cube for my soup. It is not high amp, I have it hooked up on a power strip at my office with other things plugged in and it is fine.
1299118
No, it is not. I have set it up for company about 4 times now and no one has complained. What I do sometimes is have them only plug it in before they go to bed to get enough air in it for comfort. Then they unplug it. I was afraid of the noise also. But now, I have had the same company use it for a while and they said it is not noisy and they leave it plugged in all night long. Hope this answers your question. I absolutely love this bed and it is so easy to set up and tear down. San
1220874
No, our Transformer has not caught fire, it does get warm but not alarmingly warm
1034051
I plug mine in at the beginning of winter and leave it plugged in until spring. It goes "off" when the cat is not sleeping on it. When the cat gets back on it, it warms back up. It is not totally off, but on a sleep mode, not very warm (best way I can describe it.)