Can you feel if the heat is working by touch? We can't feel the heat, trying to determine if it's working or not.
1640255
It is a 4 watt heat source which very minimal. But yes - when place your hand toward the back of the pillow - near the electric cord you should feel a tiny warm spot. My 15 year old cat, who is always cold, happily curls up for hours in the thermo- bed. She did not seek the heating vents at all this winter so I assume that tiny heat source was all she really wanted.
1640256
We put a pillow in the bed for 15 minutes and were then able to feel the warmth. Our cal loves the bed!!
1640257
If you hold your hand on it awhile or after your cat has been in bed for a little time you can feel it. My cat loves it.
1640258
I couldn't feel heat either but cat loves it. It is on top of a low chest and has become her favorite place ...spends hours there.
1640259
The wattage on this heater is very low at 4. You may not be able to feel the heat
1048291
I haven't used it yet but, the instructions state "Occasionally upon application, a temporary warming or stinging sensation may be felt". Hope this helps.
1701771
Yes, same experience with the interior element not heating. We returned ours.
374864
I am not sure if it is supposed to be hot. Mine, I just checked, is warm. I'm afraid I can't help you anymore than that.
1287885
Not that I've noticed. I've never touched the bulb while it's on, and don't feel any heat while it's in use.
10105
No. Please make sure you have appropriate power pluged in. Heat is usually a sign of over amped supply
1392938
I haven't tried but based on your ability to set the temperature as low as 150 I can't see why touch couldn't if you're looking to cook whatever it is during the same process.set shorter time at lower temp, no steam and check it after 5 minutes etc. Then reset for normal cooking
1550892
Honestly I haven't timed it but it didn't seem long. You have to lie on the bed to feel the heat in my opinion. It's difficult to feel the warmth with your hands.
2178223
If you touch the area of concern and you find that it is warmer than surrounding areas that could indicate you have a problem. This product is good if your looking for a precise temperature reading. If your looking for a simple all or nothing reading and you expect the temperature difference will be more than 2-3 degrees you can use your hand and just feel for the difference in temp
278319
Yes, the unit works off of passive infrared, which means the unit needs to see a change in temperature in motion to detect. So anything with a heat signature and moving within the detection area will be picked up.
1672633
I really don't know. At the moment my spa is not filled, so I can't test that idea.
1163225
press it? I'm not quite sure what you are asking, because I press mine and it works.
1938444
it gets hot. if you touch it by hand, you probably can't touch for longer than a second
729869
The one that I have is warm to the touch when it's not in the bowl. If it's not warm at all or the warmth is barely detectable it might be defective.
1964912
I NEVER use the heat. Because the longer you use it, the more warm the device becomes. But yes, there is a heat element.
1312257
I think he is referring to heat onto an acrylic top, I have mine with no top.... Just went and touched the fixture which has been on all day and it's cool to the touch
1902705
You should began to feel the effects of the heat after 10 minutes or so. Did you fill up the water reservoir up completely. Sounds like the water may not be circulating ,or not heating up.