Is this to be plugged to an electrical outlet? If so, are users exposed to magnetic field hazard?
1983826
The remote is wireless, the pad itself uses the same heating element you would find in a rear window defrost in your car, and no none of this technology uses magnetic/Eddie currents.
1983827
It does get plugged in to an outlet. I don't know about exposure to a magnetic field. You will need to call Sunbeam for that.
1176859
It can be plugged into an outlet; no electrician required. Easy to install, a great lamp (we have 2)
1363241
I'm not an electrician so I can't give you a professional answer. From my understanding, however, any outlets outside should have a special cover made for outdoor use.
169020
The device does plug into an electrical outlet. Is that the question you are asking?
53185
no it cannot be plugged in- my mistake, i thought it was a plug-in. has wire for hard wiring
1982362
No, it needs to be plugged in. However, you can put it on a built in timer so that it is not always using electricity. This is a purchase that holds NO regrets for me. Use it everyday and bought one for our daughters with small children who say that it is invaluable for heating food quickly, warming baby bottles, etc.
11744
Yes, as it is not battery operated. Works plugged in to an electrical outlet only.
1486747
I think you could safely use a heavy duty grounded extention cord with it. It has a grounded 3 prong plug. I leave mine plugged in continuously to an outside grounded outlet. I assume that it's the typical "cover your butt" safety warning that says not to use an extention cord.
790589
I had no problem with plugging into my house outlet. I would make sure to protect counter top; it does get HOT.
1308173
Hi, I would like to know if you need the probe plugged in to detect EMF. I see two conflicting answers below. Is it a yes or a no?
2218453
I think you could plug in with no problem but I dont know if it would affect the way a surge protector works? Product worked great for outdoor lights for holidays so I did not have to go out in the cold to turn them all off!
786348
It is designed to be plugged in. It has a cord not visible in the picture. (It is a great little personal lamp.)
2128793
If you don't want a magnetic cord, you should get a built-in unit. Having a gallon of hot oil 350 degrees+ spilled on someone will permanently ruin his/her life or possibly cause a fatality.
1625240
I can not say that it is, or is not, a magnetic switch. I can tell you that it performs the same function for me. I use these on my woodshop tools. I have tested them by turning on a tool, then turning the circuit off to simulate a power outage. When the breaker is switched back on, the tools do not re-start. You must physically turn the tool back on. Great, and necessary safety feature.
250797
yes, it comes with electrical cord to be plugged into an outlet. Battery can be used also.
2154338
I would not recommend it for outside use, its for indoor items that you constantly have to plugin and unplug, like cell phones, coffee makers, things like that. Outside have ground fault, if it gets wet if trips the fault. This item is not made for being exposed to the elements as far as I can see.
20688
It's electric so, yes, you have to plug it in. But the cord is quite long so you don't have to sit on top of the outlet.