Can i leave this on 24/7? It moved the temperature up steadily and nicely but was afraid to leave it plugged in 24/7.... is this ok?
844848
No. You will need to keep an eye on the temperature of the water. It is better to buy a preset heater for the tank or use the timer.
1394468
I leave mine plugged in constantly. It is pressure sensitive and heats up once your cat goes inside. The cord is designed for outdoor use. I feel safe keeping it plugged in.
704650
Yes, you can leave it connected all of the time. It'll automatically stop charging when the battery is full. But why would you want to? The charger is always converting 110v AC house current to 12v DC battery charging current. That produces heat and wastes electricity (aka $$$). I unplug mine when the light goes green meaning the battery is charged.
28724
You don't have to unplug it. I keep mine plugged in with no problems. Nothing remains running. I'm not even sure why it says that.
899783
If properly maintained it should be fine. I would not leave it out 24/7. Hope this helps
136005
My mother-in-law has one she leaves on 24/7; no problems. My mother turns hers off occasionally. It's a personal preference:)
503416
You *can* keep it plugged in, but it's not good for the battery. It's better to charge it, then let it run on battery. It warns you about 9 days before the battery goes (when you go to take your temp in the morning, you get a "BA09"... the next day "BA08" etc. But it still functions on those days. I think I charge mine overnight about once a month? So, you COULD leave it plugged in, and it would still function, but my understanding is that you'll reduce the longevity of the machine. (When you need to rely on the battery, the battery life might be compromised.)
1943871
I usually keep it plugged up on my desk. I have only used it for a short time unplugged. It didn't seem to get any hotter then what was expected.
579286
I have not had any problems with it. The main suggestion is to be sure that the unit is pushed to the "off" position before laying it down after you have finished with it. Like anything else, left unattended it could burn someone or something, especially while still hot. Listen for the "hiss"--no sound, it is usually off. When in doubt, remove the thermal unit. It's great not being restricted to using an outlet.
1539284
I leave my camera plugged in 24/7 and it works perfectly. I have to periodically readjust the camera position because it gets moved when we do housecleaning.
1665363
I would have it plugged into my truck 12v outlet all day while driving, but I would unplug it in the evening and let it maintain whatever coolness it had. However, I didn't want to run down my truck battery, so I never attempted to leave it plugged in for too long without the truck running. Sorry I can't answer your question.
51656
I leave mine on 24/7 and haven't had any trouble. I was concerned when I bought this that it wouldn't get warm enough based on customer reviews. It gets plent warm. Not hot enough to burn you, but pretty darn warm. I love mine. Much better than the one I had before.
1963600
I leave mine on 24/7 for the purpose of being able to access my media while I am traveling. It will sleep after a period of inactivity and you can set it up to go into deep sleep on a schedule.
1643309
There's no problem with running the device 24/7. I've done it for about a month and have had no problems. Just set your monitor to sleep when you're not using the computer.
10176
It is possible to leave it on 24/7. The only disadvantage would be a higher power bill as it would continuously draw power. I usually turn it off at night though.
896851
I always leave it on charge overnight. Sometimes a little longer, and it seems to be ok. It is a very powerful light, but the instructions say to only turn it on for 30 seconds at a time, I guess it's because the drain is high, and it gets hot. So, for a quick look around, it's great. But not for continuous use.
564675
I often leave mine on continuously overnight and for several days. Just ensure your heat setting is not too high.