Does this get hot? Can it stay on indefinitely? As long as it has the correct power source. Thanks
1093609
It will not get hot if it is in contact with the metal plate if it isn't contacting the plate it may get hot and burn out. Yes it can stay on indefinitely but it will shorten the life span of the magnet.
1157263
It is suggested to turn it off every time. It does get very hot after about 30 mins. I think it would continue to take power. I am happy with it as it will really warm you, but i worry about it, so as soon as i am very warm i turn it off and unplug it. It works very well with two seats also. It is great for those miutes when the car heater isnt hot yet or you are still defrosting the windows, you will be warm.
654336
I use mine as needed, it stays on for about 15 minutes then turns off, if needed just start it again.
554584
It stays on all the time if it's plugged in, I think. There's no on/off switch. It might have some type of internal shut-off when the temp. hits a certain point. I don't know.
1112209
I notice that my machine gets a bit hot but has never shut down as a result. I have not had it on for more than a minute - usually much less.
94795
It stays on for as long as you have it plugged into an outlet. I even plugged it into a timer and had it go on and stay hot for several hours until the timer shut it off.
2063358
It works everywhere you go & since it's LED it never gets hot. Honestly I don't know if plug it & unplug it every 10 mins is going to mess it up or not. But for me it works just fine & I love it! I had it running for at least 4 hours straight & never gives me a problem.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
1643636
Just saw this, and I think you already got your answer. I agree with the first response--Yes, nice & hot if the unit is left on. Enjoy.
2282508
Mine doesn't shut off unless I tell it to, or it gets unplugged. But the time for the keep warm function turns off after 12 hrs I think.
1370624
Yes it does stay hot. It does not turn off automatically, and I like that. I will get another one when this hits the dust.
577309
Becky, I am sorry it would only stay hot 30-60 minutes at the most if not plugged in. Diane
260566
Although I keep the enclosure permanently connected to a computer, that computer isn't powered on 100% of the time. If your question is in regards to the reliability of this enclosure, there shouldn't be any problem with it. It is extremely quiet and never gets even warm to the touch.
614949
I haven't had any troubles with it yet. I've kept it on overnight and for 24 hours at a time a few times. The adapter doesn't seem to get very hot. Its just powering an electromagnet so its probably not enough energy to cause much of a problem. I've had this for about 2 months now and it seems to still work fine.
706207
I would say mine gets warm, but not hot. There's a fuse in there that should blow if it's pulling too much current.
199229
it stays lit until turned off or batteries die so if plugged in it will run constantly
186552
Its been my experience that leaveing it plugged in after dark the charge likes to feed back through the carge controler and heat up why i dont know but it does i would reccomend unplugging it as soon as it gets daark just to be safe..it does get kinda hot!