how does this product work? I don't understand how it gets activated without refrigeration and then recharges?
1097603
Well I am not sure how the product cools without the frig or charging it. I am going to say it has to do with the chemical make up of the material inside it. But it does work :) We got one for our then GSD puppy. We purchased the small one to see how it was and he still loves it. Even though now he is a little big for it. He still loves it.
1097604
Weird that they don't put the detailed description Green Pet Shop has on their own site. But here it is for you guys.. "The pad is activated by your dog's weight. You can get a larger bed for a smaller dog if they move around a lot. Every area that their body comes into contact with will be cooled because the pad absorbs your dog's body heat to cool him or her down."
1097605
It keeps the dog cool while lying on it by pulling the body heat from the dog. When the dog gets up, the pad releases the heat into the air & cools itself back down. I use mine when traveling & at dog shows. It is not "ice cold" just keeps them cooler.
1097606
I dont know how it works, but it does stay cool to the touch and my dogs enjoyed it last summer.
1097607
I don't know how it recharges on it's own, because doesn't get cool. I put mine in the freezer so when my dog goes to her bed it's nice & cool. I do put a light little blanket over it.
32254
It can be recharged by boiling it in hot water. Not sure how long the solution takes deteriorate... It comes in clear liquid and when activated, it turns hard/slush and produces heat. Probably be able to recharge infenate amount of times. Takes 10-20 min to recharge.
1870433
Unit is fully charged. I did not have to add any refrigerant. Hoses are flair type.
1367034
Its like a gel pack - You put it into the freezer - It will freeze down the part of your back to were it gets numb so be care full I leave it on for 1/2 hour and wow nothing like itHavent used the warm part - You just stick the same Gel pack into the microwave Iam sure it will work as well as the coldThe pack has like 4 chambers its used either for heat or cold
1274030
Yeah, I saw where it said "drained" battery, but while researching these types of rechargers I saw another one that said "recharges drained batteries" but a few sentences later says, "don't use on discharged batteries" which I'm assuming means don't use this on dead batteries. Why can't they just SAY this works on completely drained batteries or not? Or am I just being too cautious? I'd hate to get this and have someone I love depend on it getting them out of a jam only to find out that welllll, it's not QUITE that good, yanno?
1701042
the battery will need to cool for 15 minutes or so after using ( especially after complete discharge ) . then put battery on charger ( if you still have battery on charger take it off and put it back on ) . blinking red light indicates battery is too warm to recharge . this is normal for lithium ion batteries . this is a great tool and i hope my answer helps .
643337
It comes with its own rechargeable battery. Just make sure you install it properly to charge first use, and let it run right down before charging it again.
1914847
It is charged using a USB connection like cell phones get charged. I got this as a gift for someone else so I don't know exactly how long the charge is but he told it me it last quite a while. The myblueant website says 20 hrs of talk time and 600 hrs of standby time. I don't know what kind of battery it takes because it is sealed, but I imagine it is some sort of lithium rechargeable battery. The one thing I can speak on about this is when my friend calls me on it from his car, I cannot tell it is a speaker phone. It is so clear and easy to understand him on it I was amazed. I hope this helps. It is charged using a USB connection like cell phones get charged. I got this as a gift for someone else so I don't know exactly how long the charge is but he told it me it last quite a while. The myblueant website says 20 hrs of talk time and 600 hrs of standby time. I don't know what kind of battery it takes because it is sealed, but I imagine it is some sort of lithium rechargeable battery. The one thing I can speak on about this is when my friend calls me on it from his car, I cannot tell it is a speaker phone. It is so clear and easy to understand him on it I was amazed. I hope this... » Read More It is charged using a USB connection like cell phones get charged. I got this as a gift for someone else so I don't know exactly how long the charge is but he told it me it last quite a while. The myblueant website says 20 hrs of talk time and 600 hrs of standby time. I don't know what kind of battery it takes because it is sealed, but I imagine it is some sort of lithium rechargeable battery. The one thing I can speak on about this is when my friend calls me on it from his car, I cannot tell it is a speaker phone. It is so clear and easy to understand him on it I was amazed. I hope this helps. « Show Less
1636999
You don't. It's a recharging unit. When it no longer charges you throw it away and get a new one. My last one lasted two years.
889574
I've had it for so long that I can't remember exactly. As best I can remember, it came charged or partly charged because I wanted to make sure that it worked. Once I found out it did work, I just let it charge overnight and it's worked perfectly ever since. Could have come 100% charged or 10% charged as there was no way of knowing but an overnight charge for sure made it 100%. I'm happy with mine.
2225623
most maintenance-free models come as a "fresh pack", which means the battery and the acid are separated until it is time for installation. this way the customer can be sure the battery is totally fresh and not used. activation procedure is simple and instructions are included. after activation the battery needs to be slow-charged and then is sealed with included permanent cap.
1274033
I agree with what's been posted. I'd like to get it for a gift for someone, but have several unanswered questions. How long does it retain it's charge? How many times can it be used before being recharged (ie, can it jump start your car twice on the same day)? Does it have to be recharged by plugging it into a wall outlet, or can it be recharged though the car's cigarette lighter when the car is running normally (ie, the reverse of what it does to jump start the car)? Anyone know this stuff? :)
1280342
Refrigeration is only needed after opening this product to maintain its high potency. However, this product is not shipped refrigerated. Thank You,Customer Service I saw this answer to a customer's question. Where does it say that on the bottle that refrigeration is only needed after opening product?
2230309
After the initial 24 hour charge, we recommend using the product unplugged until the battery is low and then plugging it in for 20 hours to recharge. For warranty assistance, please contact customer service directly. You can send us an email through our website at www.foodsaver.com/contactus.
2087833
If you mean without opening the package, then it's indefinite. They don't activate until they hit the air and you physically mix the contents within the bag. After that they will be active for 6-8 hours and if they start to cool, you can remix the contents and they will warm again. My wife has cancer and as a result of all the drugs and treatments, she's always feeling cold.These are a wonderful for her.
31335
I checked the manual and it states battery can only recharge when power off state and continuos power supply, the red light will be on and the light will turn yellow when fully charged I turn it off when using power cord. also when not in use do not have power cord pluged in this helps to keep battery healthy, if need more info I will be glad to answer. it is a great unit I am 69 and I use it in bed and very portablity
2079125
That's a good question. I THINK it works by either charging the connected device from its battery, or by charging the battery. There's an on/off switch that powers the USB connection. So that's a way to differentiate this from a true solar charger. With this you can charge and store, with a solar charger you have to leave the device connected to the solar charger and in the sun to charge. I could be wrong about that. I may ahve to test that the next sunny day.