Would the Easy Heat be suitable to control a heat pad in a dog house? When does it come on and when does it go off?
1942139
yes. I use it to control a heating pad to keep my propane tank regulator from freezing.
1942140
I have not personally measured the on/off temps, but they claim it comes on at about 38F and then off in the mid 50sF. I would hesitate to trust it for a pet and would test it first. Check the details, but I believe this device is intended for INDOOR placement only. So it must be in a dry area that monitors the outside temp.
1942141
If I remember correctly, there were at least three temperature ranges. You have to be careful when you order to get the range you want. I believe the one I have is supposed to come on at 36 or 37 degrees Fahrenheit.
1942142
not for a dog house...get a heating blanket pluged into a ground fault plug...keep it dry...just a suggestion and not sure of this is safe for the dog...
1529672
This heating pad works pretty well. I was looking for a larger one than the usual size. This fit the bill, though I do wish it was a bit shorter and wider (it's a little narrow). The cover does slide around some, but I don't know if that's at all unique to this pad; my guess is it's not. I think any good heating pad will have an automatic shut-off these days.
69091
3 heat settings plus off. So...low, med, high. I found the low setting is hot enough. Unfortunately within 24 hours the light on the control stopped working. This is dangerous as could be inadvertently be left on as no timer and cut off switch on this pad. I now keep it as a backup and bought a different make with a timer! I consider this pad very dangerous as if it is left on it could burn someone who did not have the mobility to turn it off. Hope this helps.
254391
Most heating pads have the auto shut-off. But, whether it's an auto shut-off or you shut it off, the control element should go cold. The one in this extra large heating pad, not king size, stays warm even when turned off. Therefore, you cannot leave it plugged in, it has to be unplugged for the control element to cool down. That's a step backward in technology!
1502381
I don't know. It might be expensive because the electricity would be on constantly. Also, I think there are HeatTrak mats with thermostats that turn off the mat when a certain temperature is reached. This would be more cost effective. Your best bet would be to contact the manufacturer to see if this is a possibility.
1450620
These heating pads need to be kept on low because they can get too hot and then they have to be watched. An electric blanket can be controlled easier as far as the heat. You can put a blanket on low and the settings is just that even tho these are nice little heating pads in my opinion.
6543
This heater has a Low/High toggle switch and a dial from lower to higher temperature. I usually unplug mine when I don't need the heat. I have left it on continuously for days and my dog likes to lay in front of it. The heat is distributed up instead of straight out.
1877029
I would not get this for your puppies. I felt no heat when I used it. There is only a cord to plug in. No thermostat.
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. :)
1390280
No. It does not get as warm as a regular (human) heating pad, however, so this is not a problem. My frail old dog loves it. I put it under a blanket on top of her dog bed. A great product!
2133240
The mattress pad has settings from high to low but I don't think it would work right on a couch .If you go on E-bay you can find a pet heat bed pad for real cheap .. I found one for less than $10 and its the kind that only turns on if the pet is actually lying on it , I bought it for my elderly dog and cat and it slides inside a felt covered pad to keep them off the plastic heated pad itsself , had for 3 years and still works fine ..
2133241
You can set this on the lowest temp on the dial. It should be good. Mine is set a little higher, but I get up during the night and turn it off as I get too warm. I could adjust the temp control, but I use it to warm my bed, then after I get warm, I just switch it off. I also have a mattress pad over this pad, so I do not lay directly on the pad. You shouldn't have any problems, because it definitely has a "low" setting. Just keep checking it until you find the comfort zone.
1412801
I have been using this heating pad since summer last year, every night and sometimes days too. I do not care about the wattage as long as it is working. It does not auto-shut off. It never shuts off unless you shut it off. I don't know what the manual says. I'm a real user - not a spokesperson.
1207563
It doesn't get hot just warm. It's the same temperature as the low/medium setting on a heating pad. If you put your hand on it it feels like a spot your pet has been laying in for a few hours. It won't burn them or damage any surface it's on, just wrap a towel around it.
955638
This Model is auto OFF according to the Directions (Red LED in upper left corner of switch)I bought this based on the fact that the first 2 people said it was not auto off.. I got it for a baby pet. It turns out the unit Does not shut off, or is bad, which is good for me as I wanted the pad to stay on, on Low. Maybe at hire temps it auto shuts off, I'll find out some other time. for $13, what do want?...
1565688
It is pet friendly , does not get hot just slightly warm enough to met snow. Warms up very slow and will take a while to melt snow if snow is allowed to build up on mat before turning on. Best to turn on when it is about to snow, I have mine on a timer and it turns on about an hour before I leave for work. Hope that helps, will not get hot enough to burn dogs feet.
168793
I have Thermophore Maxheat (model 155). You don't have to hold the switch down continuously, but it does shut off after 20 minutes and one touch of a button starts another 20 minutes, if you wish to continue. Thermophore doesn't have a model that goes on and on like a regular heating pad because it gets so hot. The shut-off is a safety feature to prevent burns.