Who can tell me the comparisons of the heat in the automatic switch versus the dead man switch heating pad? Do both of them get just as hot or not?
337255
Both are awesome and very powerful compared to the cheap OTC heating pads. For this reason I think the dead man switch is much safer because if you fall asleep on the pad it's going to shut off and not overheat on your body.
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.
366997
Not that I have found...however, it does not turn off totally, so if you wake up and the red light is blinking, it does reheat really quickly. I don't know why, but I am glad this feature is available. I have horrible arthritis complicated by disease that doesn't allow regular blood supply to my extremities, so they are always cold. What I really love about this heating pad is that once it has been used and the red light is still blinking hours later, you can heat it up much quicker than if it had been manually turned off. It is really important to me year round that I can warm my hands and feet quickly. This is the best heating pad that I have found for the purposes that I need heating pads for...plus, it is really large so I can wrap my hands and even my feet up in pads for extra warmth. I have not seen a heating pad without the "auto off" feature in years...I think there have been too many law suits. Have you thought of an electric blanket or heated mattress pad? I hope this info helps you make a safe decision. I understand your point, but would also suck if you woke up with a major burn or an electrical fire!
1691826
I've used several of these switches and never had them get "hot". Check on what size wire to use with this particular switch.
130863
Just to clarify... The product being sold here the Themofore MAXHEAT pad, does NOT have the switch that requires being held down. They have another pad that they call the "Classic" that has this feature. This one has an on/off switch with Low, medium, and high settings. The pad heats up and automatically turns off in 20 minutes (as a safety feature) and if you want it to continue heating you turn off and back on again.
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Hi, there are several sizes, make sure you are selecting the size you want. If this is your first time with this heat pad I will explain a little. The Thermophore Classic is the largest. It is different from the MAXHeat models. The classics utilize a safety switch system. You must be holding the switch continually to keep the pad heated. The pad gets VERY VERY hot. I like Hot & it's too hot for me to keep on. I keep it on my bed & lie down on it at night. The pad heats up almost instantly, this feature is fantastic. I hold the switch down a few times before going to sleep. On a rare occasion I have taped the switch to the on position but doing this can be very dangerous. The MAXHeat pads come in sizes like the classic. I have one of those also. The difference is the switch. It will turn on, then has an internal timer that cycles off then on again. I believe it's every 20 min. I have neuropathy in my feet. I put this heating pad on top of a blanket to keep it from touching my feet or skin directly. It would cause burning for sure. I recommend the 14 x 27 sizes.
1015579
your dead man switch has to be good for 120v right? You run heavy leads to the contactor, a light lead with 120 source to the coil, and from the other side of the coil to the dead man switch which connects back to neutral right? As for the contactor itself, I think it is heavy enough to work ok. If not only 10 bucks gone & get a heavier motor starter.
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Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not real deep-seeded, disabling pain... Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not... » Read More Yes it is weighted or heavier than the cheap store bought heating pads (which are NOT anything like this moist head pad). Two totally different kinds of pads here. This is for deep, penetrating muscle heat on a physical therapy level not just for an ache or pain. The comment about holding onto the switch, that is for your safety because you hold onto the activate switch until you cannot stand it any hotter. You never want to fall asleep with a heat pad that is on. And the other comment about the bag with beads that heats up in the microwave, that is for an ache or pain once in awhile. Not real deep-seeded, disabling pain... « Show Less
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I have four of the 24 port versions of this switch, and none of them have fans. I have had the oldest of these switches running for a bout 2 years with no problems. These switches barely get warm. I have never had to restart any of these switches due to a glitch or a problem. The version I have is the DGS-1024D
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Not at all noisy, I leave mine plugged in all day and I've got a dog that always freezes so never to hot for him. Actually I bought a second one and I use it myself. It doesn't auto turn off like "people heating pads", and is a nice 102 degrees. Perfect
969147
Not sure. The complete circuit through the switch, may be calibrated to total the resistance (ohms) of all the circuit components. Omitting the backrest portion of the heating elements could lead to overheating and fire in the seat cushion or worse...the seat of your pants! I'd consult with the manufacturer on that issue.
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I have Thermophore Maxheat (model 155). You don't have to hold the switch down continuously, but it does shut off after 20 minutes and one touch of a button starts another 20 minutes, if you wish to continue. Thermophore doesn't have a model that goes on and on like a regular heating pad because it gets so hot. The shut-off is a safety feature to prevent burns.
2057648
Not a big difference but it kind of seems like it. Love mine, especially the dual controls and auto shut off.
1490236
They do Julia. You can go to the Thermophore website and order it. I personally prefer the manual switch because I tend to fall asleep with the heating pad on. However, after posting my last comment raving about this heating pad, the manual switch has broken and since I made the purchase 6 weeks ago I have been unable to get either Amazon or Battlecreek to help me with regard to a replacement. I am very disappointed.
1077676
Yes, the pad will automatically shut off if it gets too hot and/or after 2 hours of being on idle so to speak. This can be avoided by changing the heat setting up or down or shutting it off and turning it on again before it cools for continuous heat.
834416
This heating pad does not have an automatic off feature. I used it for a half hour to one hour and then shut off so I don't know how long it would stay hot. 50 watts is printed on the pad. It is very basic but it was fine for a sore back.
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With auto changeover, the thermostat automatically switches itself from heating to cooling, or vise versa, based on the setpoints. When setting up the thermostat you have to enter both a cooling setpoint and a heating setpoint. The thermostat will also prevent the user from setting the cooling setpoint lower than the heating setpoint. If it did, the thermostat would get confused and not know what mode it should operate. The temperature difference between the heat mode and the cool mode is known as the deadband. Almost all auto changeover thermostats have a minimum deadband of two degrees. So the cooling setpoint must be at least 2 degrees warmer than the heating setpoint. Additionally, most thermostats today allow the contractor to adjust this deadband (the most common setting is 4 degrees). As an example, let's say the building owner wants a cooling setpoint of 72 degrees, with a 4 degree deadband; the maximum heating setpoint the thermostat will allow is 68 degrees. http://www.altenergymag.com/emagazine.php?issue_number=05.10.01&article=stats
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I think (repeat, "think") one automatically switches to "warm" when water is boiled away, and the other requires you to flip a "warm" switch yourself. (If you don't flip the switch the cooker just turns off.)Mine is the "non-automatic" kind. The difference is very small in my opinion, because even with no "warm" function at end of the boil cycle the cooker stays warm for quite some time.