How is this different that a regular heating pad (one for humans) set on low?
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When I researched last year in re to purchasing a heating mat for seed starting I came across a warning to NEVER use a "for human use" heating pad as it is too warm, even on a low setting. They are not manufactured with a controlled heat setting that is low enough for seed starting. I would not try it. I bought 2 of this Viagro mat & it worked great for me.
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Mine doesn't heat up like a heating pad does,but just that subtle cozy warmth creates a wonderful feeling.You have to realize that this is a warming pad and doesn't work like a heating pad.I have had no problems with mine yet,and I love it. Please make sure you have it connected in the plug correctly,and the controls are working properly.I hope you have many warm days ahead of you,and I hope my answer helps you. God Bless
210156
It is actually a dry heat...probably could just dampen a towel and place underneath the pad, if you wanted it to be moist.
783629
You can adjust the heat pad temperature by using a Zoo Med Rheostat or a Zoo Med Thermostat along with it.
837448
I purchased the BodyMed Digital Moist Heating Pad for my wife who has a lot of back and neck pain. It works very well for her. The nice part is, the control allows you to adjust the temperature in increments of 3 degrees up to 148 (I believe) and the time is adjustable up to 60 minutes with an auto shutoff. The cover is washable. A bonus, it's not made in China. Overall this heating pad has worked great for my wife.
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I never noticed that! I can assure you that they listed it backwards. I have this model, and it works as you suggested, 8-10 for low and 4-5 for high. After those times have passed, it will automatically switch to the warm setting, for ultimate set it and forget it ease. Amazon goofed it appears!
1051176
I did not do anything special. I unplugged it for a short time, switched it off, plugged it back in, and switched it to low. I haven't tried that one on high again since low seems to do the job of providing heat.
423655
There's a high and low heat setting. I find the low heat setting to be the equivalent of cool.
930418
I have noticed the pad is warmer on the bottom than the top. I tried turning it over with the same results. My only conclusion is the pad gets warmer when the animal is laying on it. As for the coils, did you inflate the pad? I personally haven't sat on mine, but my orange cat seems to find it quite comfortable.
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I have this pad. I recommend always following the usage directions because if anything goes wrong, you have not a leg to stand on with the company who gave you warning. You might try lying down to put the pad on your back and cover it with a blanket or something to hold in the heat. I use the pad to cover my cold feet. It can get quite hot to touch. I keep it at around 155 f. Higher and I have to fidget to keep it from being uncomfortable. Well, I hope this was helpful. Happy heating.
635023
I experimented on the heating time starting with a minute at a time. I found that heating the pad no longer than 4 minutes on high to be sufficient. Also do not heat the pad inside the blue cover.
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The K&H; Lectro-Soft Heated animal pad came with a 3-setting temperature gauge. Low, medium and high. It is an electricity saving pad that gets cooler, not cold, when the animal gets off of it. It will get warmer, depending on the temperature it has been set at, when the animal returns to the pad. As far as the coils being uncomfortable, at the time I purchased it, Amazon recommended a sheepskin top cover that contain elastic holders on the sides. This makes it very comfortable for the animal.
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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!
337256
The thermophore heating pad is therapeutic moist heating pad and gets as hot as the ones at physical therapy that are heated in the hot water baths. This gets extremely hot and the "dead man switch" is a safety feature in the event you were to fall asleep etc. it is phenomenal. With that being said, the type of switch doesn't determine the heat output of the pad, the pad itself determines that. The automatic switch simply turns itself off in 20 minutes where the dead man switch shuts off when you let go of the switch. I have had both and they are equally effective.
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I bought an electric pad like that and I sent it back as the cloth is too thin and the wiring is too close to the cloth. I wouldn't trust an electric pad like that with anything. I wouldn't trust it on high, or low or any in between. I think the pad would be too dangerous. Read in between the lines with all the other answers.
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I had this one for years and finally it died and I bought this same one again. It heats to the exact temp that you want for the exact amount of time you want. I keep it in my bed during the winter and have it set to shut off after 20 min. It is a large somewhat flexible pad - you can place it how you want it. It is moist heat and not dry heat. I love my pad. I made my own cover for it out of a towel because I liked the terry cloth fabric better than the one that came with it.
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It's very quick to heat up. I have bought over 100 heating pads in my lifetime and most don't last a year. This one is really good and I like how it goes off automatically after one hour unless you reset it which is easy. Plus you put it on the degrees you want not just low medium and high. I highly recommend this item