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.
1721225
It was extremely hot, but this is the second unit i bought the first unit got hot, but not "scalding" hot. I believe the extreme heat was of the second unit was a malfunction and what caused it to fail after the first use. I previously had a moist heat heating pad that put out much more heat to the point of being almost too hot. Look for units like Moist Heating Pad Digital Electric 14"x27" by Reliamed or other similar moist heat pads. good luck.
1028734
Unless the manufacturer has changed the product, this heating pad does not shut off. I bought mine 10/2013 and it has no auto shut-off.
797410
The temp control is automatic and perfect in my opinion. My thermometer said it was 375-385, which is what I manually set my old fryer to. It wore out. I like the frydaddy better. It barely makes the olive oil smoke which is normal, but it does not burn the olive oil. Just unplug when done frying and the oil will last a long time. It heats up very quickly! Great fryer.
716273
Well I have a heated which comes with a heat pad. I'm not sure about the non heated version. But my cat loves it very much especially in the cold. If you live where it gets cold indefinitely recommend one.
955641
I searched on Amazon for a heating pad that does not automatically turn off. This one popped up. It does have an auto shut off but it supposedly could be disabled or turned off. I waited on pins and needles for these (I ordered two), when they arrived, the first thing I looked for was how to turn off the auto shut off. NOT POSSIBLE. I had to return them and go search for what I wanted. What a waste of my time!
897308
Hi my name is Steve Alsworth, I've responded earlier and somehow lost the email on my phone. The thermal switch turns on or closes the circuit at 35 degrees, and turns off or opens the circuit at 46 degrees, give take a degree. I hope this is helpful, perhaps if there's anything else I could do for you just ask me at stevealsworth@q.com
494049
There is just a high and low switch that changes the speed. It stays roughly the same temperature on both, the high might be a smidge hotter.
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.
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.
254391
Most heating pads have the auto shut-off. But, whether it's an auto shut-off or you shut it off, the control element should go cold. The one in this extra large heating pad, not king size, stays warm even when turned off. Therefore, you cannot leave it plugged in, it has to be unplugged for the control element to cool down. That's a step backward in technology!
2024913
It happened to me after two years. I called the manufacturer and was told that means it is done for, dead. Still I like it better than any heating pad I have had, and despite that, and the unlit dial, I. Might purchase one again.
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.
842736
Yea the pad is hot to touch when plugged in. Works great for heating thick oil in cold climates.
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.
1412801
I have been using this heating pad since summer last year, every night and sometimes days too. I do not care about the wattage as long as it is working. It does not auto-shut off. It never shuts off unless you shut it off. I don't know what the manual says. I'm a real user - not a spokesperson.
1000307
The main reason I bought it was to plug in my 80 year old mom's heating pad. I was afraid there might be a problem, so originally I only let her do it at highway speeds. Since then we have used it on the low power setting while idling and found no issue. We have also used it while plugging in my GPS and or phone. I have had no issues at all.