Can it be left on for long periods of time?
1034051
I plug mine in at the beginning of winter and leave it plugged in until spring. It goes "off" when the cat is not sleeping on it. When the cat gets back on it, it warms back up. It is not totally off, but on a sleep mode, not very warm (best way I can describe it.)
1034052
Yes. I leave it plugged in all day and night. The heat isn't triggered until there is weight on the mat (their weight). When there isn't weight, the heat doesn't kick in.
1034053
I leave mine on for days or weeks at a time - depending on the weather and have had no problems
2136672
I am told you can but they hold charge for so long and charge so quickly it should not be required. I would not leave it on for an extended period. So far the battery has performed well.
899783
If properly maintained it should be fine. I would not leave it out 24/7. Hope this helps
2168763
You can leave it on forever.ine has been on for more than 6 months but you cannot turn off the LEDs. Alan
2283841
No, it is too dangerous to leave on constantly. You must use it responsibly and follow the directions.
1679403
I don't know that I would leave anything running 24/7 but don't see why you couldn't. What I did was get a timer so it would go on and off regularly without any effort on my part. That way it can run at the most important times for four hours three times a day.
1629819
I don't know. It was in my house for an hour and then back in the box. I think it can stay on. The timer may just be an option...
468370
I'm quite certain it does not turn off after a period of inactivity. If it does, the time period is rather long.
1778655
Have had ours for 5 months. Leave it on all day and sometimes all night too. No problems so far.
210923
It will stay on all night long if you want it to. The timer is optional to use.
365260
Afraid not. It can be set to stay on for a certain amount of time (1-8 hours) then turn off (similar to a sleep timer on a clock radio).
1940931
No you can't just leave it on. There is no real on and off switch for that. BUT it does turn on once movement is detected. It is very sensitive. Right now, mine is set for movement up to about 50'. I don't know how long it will run with constant movement. Light is very bright. I was impressed for a solar LED light. It is excellent when used as a security light or when needing help to find your way in the dark. Only had it up for about a month so can't say much about how long it will last.
994668
Yes, we leave ours on all the time. It takes too long to warm up otherwise. I might shut it off during the summer if I don't need it as much.
1691543
I don't see why not. I wouldn't leave it on while I'm not around the area for long periods though, indoor or outdoor.
1592115
I wouldn't leave it on for 6 days unless you have a real problem with oder. If you have a timer, you may think about letting it run for 10 or 12 hours. This unit is real strong.
660938
Leaving it on continuously in a light-use situation, I doubt I was able to get it more than 4 hours.
550650
May be, but it depends how you use it. If you turn on/off many times usually it lasts less, if you keep it on more constantly it may last more hours.