Does this get hot?Can it stay on indefinitely? As long as it has the correct power source.Thanks
1818224
It gets a little warm but not hot at all. I have mine on all the time and it works fine. Had it connected to 12v and I could still pull it apart. I have it connected to 19v now and works awesome. Good little magnet, will be buying more.
1818225
I use one of these to hold a sliding barn door closed. It hangs from rollers off the top, and I have a weight attached to the end of it with a pulley system rigged so that when the maglock is released the door slides open. So, it's not holding a bunch of weight, the counterweight is only ~4-5 pounds. I leave it off most of the time but it will stay on for an hour or so at a time, I don't notice any heat or any problems. It's been in place for 5 months and is still working fine. I'm using a very random, old 24v 250mA power supply I dug out of a box.
1818226
Has not gotten hot in my experience. They are meant to be powered indefinitely, or else the door they are used on would unlock.
1818227
In my experience, the maglock does not heat up. I've had it continuously running for 45 days with no issues.
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.
20974
yes the unit stay on ,you need to fit a kill switch so it does not draw power overnight
414282
Mine does not. I use it frequently with various devices and it has never got hot. Even when I have left something charging overnight.
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.
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.
199229
it stays lit until turned off or batteries die so if plugged in it will run constantly
369638
YES! Almost too hot! It is does not have auto shut off though. Don't forget and leave it on! (Trust me!) love it though!
1427183
Mine gets hot too but i have had it running for a year and never had any problems
654336
I use mine as needed, it stays on for about 15 minutes then turns off, if needed just start it again.
1811354
It stays on as long as it is plugged in and turned on. I plugged mine into a wall timer and set it to warm Towles an hour before I arrive to work and turn off at closing time. That way it doesn't overheat or I forget to turn it on. Works great.
699846
Mine is hot too since I started to use it. I have to unplug it when I don't use it.
1983913
Not at all, Ive had mine for a while and it stays cool. its just a lil led in there so it doesnt get hot.
1318713
It will stay on warm until unplugged. It is powered on with the switch when plugged in before use.
1486252
My experience is, it does not get hot at all. I have two batteries on charge all the time in this, as well as one on the original charger. Based upon my experience - Yes it is defective.
1427182
Mine does get hot..not really hot hot. It sounds like yours might be defective..perhaps you'll have to return 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.
334117
The unit stays powered all the time. I not checked excessive heating (only a slight heating, that's normal).