can the gel leak? If I use this on a hard surface under another topper, do I need to worry about it getting a hole in it?
1187607
Nothing to worry about. Its not actually a gooey gel, its a gel infused memory foam. I'm not a scientist but my understanding is the gel is mixed with the foam when its made (I assume) and the final product is a foam with cooling properties that the gel brings to it. BOTTOM LINE NO GOO, NO MESS, NO LEAK.
2201782
Robert, to date, mine is not leaking! But I would certainly contact Tuff Guard about it.. Not sure how long you've had yours? Mine is sitting out in the Yuma, Arizona sun for a few months now and seems to be fine..
1629692
I bought a mattress cover (just a cheap one) at walmart just to save it from getting dirty. It worked well. Mine was a little padded and I think it help firm up the topper. I love it actually.
1542103
I had to re-do some of the seals over with a Selly's wet area silicon (http://www.selleys.com.au/), but I then put our punch directly into it and it did not leak all night, it was great for our themed birthday party
740503
I think it will have some leakage from the seams. I think I had read in the directions before we set it up, it stated that it would have a little leakage from the seams. We've had no problems with ours yet, the only thing I noticed was fading of the colors from the sun!!
329839
If the rubber sealant is tightly in place inside the lid, then there is no leaking at all. I filled it with water to test and it did not leak.
1365570
Yes it will leak. Only good as long as it is upright. The top has a slider type opening.
1624577
I used our regular mattress cover...it was deep enough and the elastic goes over our mattress and the topper. We have no noticeable smell. Love the topper. How disappointing for you as it is a bigger purchase. Maybe the zippered covers they sell for bedbugs would be less permeable with smells?
1659216
I haven't tried that. But I have had two of these under my bed for emergencies. They've been there for many months now, maybe more than a year, and I've had no leaks.
311323
I also didn't have any leaks, I also didn't have the slipping issues other had. If you are worried, at first you could put a tarp underneath until you are confident that you won't have leaks.
1228658
I have a hypoallergenic topper on top of it..then a bed sheet over my topper....so I am not lying on top of mattress cover.. So I really can't answer your question....
1200838
It's just ok. The Fisher & Paykel cushion is much thicker and more "cushiony". This one is more rigid and thin, which makes it less comfortable. On the positive...I have had no trouble with leaking. Hope that helps.
28076
The only thing I can suggest is to use duct tape around any openings especially the top. It may not look pretty, but it should seal it for you. Since it is meant to be outdoors it should not leak if put together properly.
976667
I have not had any leaks in my bed but they give you a piece of the plastic to use if you get a leak and just get latex glue and i am sure it would seal it depending on how big the leak is. hope this helps
441521
The gel is just some little blue beads scattered throughout the foam. I don't think it makes much difference one way or the other. This is our first mattress topper, so I don't really know if non-gel would be warmer.
1500539
Jean M. The pillow leaked immediately upon filling it. We never had the opportunity to use it as it became soaking wet on the opposite side of where you fill it as we were filling it. I hope this makes sense. We have a friend who has several of these pillows and has never had an issue. This was our first pillow and it will be our last too. The whole return process is becoming frustrating.
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I use the canvas topper all the time. Its a bit of a struggle to put on due to the elastic but you do need a tight fit so it's worth it. It's not that bad at all. I also sprayed my canvas "box" and top with several layers of water repellent over the course of a week when I first got it "just for the heck of it" since most of my grocery shopping (the main use of the trailer) is a few miles away from my home and here in Florida, the rain can come and go without any prior warning.