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.
23319
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
733427
Just wandering if you ever bought this heating pad? Does it have the auto-shutoff or not? 4 answers....2 say yes, 2 say no. I'm looking for one without an auto-shutoff. If you could let me know, it would really help. Thank you! :)
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.
1697854
The range is from slightly warm to very hot. But the heating element is very inconsistent. This is my second heating pad the first one stopped working altogether. So sometimes it works just as the element says and other times it doesn't hardly get hot at all and then sometimes it's too hot even on the lowest setting. So you're taking a risk purchasing this one.
110273
I use a silicon rest pad when I iron and place the iron horizontally on the rest pad when I reach for water and starch or make adjustments and hanging.. I have used many various brands of irons. Some that had "auto turn off" that I found frustrating. When the iron is rested on the silicone pad it does not automatically turn off or cool down. I am not talking about this iron pad. I have 2 and each is the same.
534153
Check your dip switch settings are correct, see table 3, pg 5, you might have the heat on dip set (depends on model you are replacing) https://customer.honeywell.com/resources/Techlit/TechLitDocuments/69-0000s/69-2252EF.pdf
38667
It should switch automatically based on your set temp. If it needs to cool down it will switch to cool and vice versa.
1447102
It's very quick to heat up. I have bought over 100 heating pads in my lifetime and most don't last a year. This one is really good and I like how it goes off automatically after one hour unless you reset it which is easy. Plus you put it on the degrees you want not just low medium and high. I highly recommend this item
1077677
This heating pad has three settings, low, medium, and high. On any setting, even "low", the heating pad will shut off automatically if it gets too hot. To prevent possible injury to a sleeping person, there is no settable override of this feature. But a user can turn a just shut-down pad back on if he/she wishes. So anyone who is awake can in practice keep the pad producing heat.
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.
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.
2134646
It's automatic. As soon as you unplug it the unit stays hot for one hour. There is no on off switch
1048543
I have both of them in one room and on 1 breaker. They heat much better than any ceramic heater I have ever owned and they do not use as much electricity as the other people have said. They do use power, but what do you expect when it is 5 degrees outside?
416788
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.
168793
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.
975805
Ours doesn't. Not at all. Our Sunbeam heating pads, however, had multiple power supply failures after a week or two. This Paraheat pad works well.BTW, you should avoid falling asleep on a heating pad that doesn't have an automatic off mode just to make sure you don't get scorched. Mark