I have intense problems with my legs and am looking for practically scalding hot. Can you nail down how hot it can get? Like almost painful?
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Hi Kiri, yes it will get that hot. Sounds like a good fit for you and good shape for legs. Good luck. Susan
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This unit gets good and hot. I don't know if I would say painfully because I'm certain the manufacturer would not have the highest setting be one that could possibly burn you. The side that is supposed to face away from the body has a clear strip of plastic tape like covering which is maybe 3"x7" and it gets pretty darn hot. This unit will turn itself off if left on high too long.
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Hm, let's see. I never used it on the highest setting because it was too hot. I never went higher than 4 or 5. Mine goes up to H which is one more than 7. For judgement purposes, I have quite high pain tolerance, I can put my hand into near boiling water and take something out. I don't use tongs when making sausage, I just turn them with my fingers. That said, my back is slightly less high tolerance. I tried it with my under the tongue thermometer and the heating pad on 7 (it's working again). The thermometer shut off at 110F, so I used a meat thermometer wrapped in the heating pad. I got 141F.Thanks for asking. It made me get the pad out and try it and now it's working again. Hm, let's see. I never used it on the highest setting because it was too hot. I never went higher than 4 or 5. Mine goes up to H which is one more than 7. For judgement purposes, I have quite high pain tolerance, I can put my hand into near boiling water and take something out. I don't use tongs when making sausage, I just turn them with my fingers. That said, my back is slightly less high tolerance. I tried it with my under the tongue thermometer and the heating pad on 7 (it's working again). The thermometer shut off at 110F, so I used a meat thermometer wrapped in the heating pad. I... » Read More Hm, let's see. I never used it on the highest setting because it was too hot. I never went higher than 4 or 5. Mine goes up to H which is one more than 7. For judgement purposes, I have quite high pain tolerance, I can put my hand into near boiling water and take something out. I don't use tongs when making sausage, I just turn them with my fingers. That said, my back is slightly less high tolerance. I tried it with my under the tongue thermometer and the heating pad on 7 (it's working again). The thermometer shut off at 110F, so I used a meat thermometer wrapped in the heating pad. I got 141F.Thanks for asking. It made me get the pad out and try it and now it's working again. « Show Less
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There is no dial on this to turn up the heat. The new body shaped heating pad has a unique design which conforms to your body. It provides CONSISTANT, therapeutic heat where you need it most. MINE NEVER GETS HOT ENOUGH TO BURN ME.
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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.
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Yes it is very hot - even the low setting. You would get burnt if you put you hands or other body part right within the steam path.
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Yes! Definitely gets hot to the touch. I was surprised because a number of reviewers indicated that it was only warm, etc.
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Yes it gets pretty Damn hot just don't put anything too close hope this helps
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Sorry- I played with one in Brookstone at the mall- don't have the funds to get one, but I will. I did not try the heat function- I was too busy drooling while it massaged my whole foot.
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Not a huge area, ankles to knees is good, that also keeps it from sensitive areas. This was for my wife and full legs were fine but seemed a little overpowering. The back of the neck and shoulders seemed to burn.
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Just vibration + heat - various levels of both vibration & heat - Have had several types of foot massagers and this is the best we have had. Had a reflexology one just prior to this one and was one of the worst we have ever had - - plain discomfort ! ! Hope this answers your ? ?
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Do NOT use this one on your face. I did, and it's irritating, and left scabs. It's amazing on legs, but this one isn't made for face.
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It gets pretty hot. You can actually burn your hand/fingers if you are steaming too close, like at the bottom of a shirt. As far as killing bed bugs, I have no idea if it can do this or not. I strictly use mine for my clothes.
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I don't know mine want very hot. I accidently passed my hand under it and was surprised that it didn't feel very hot at all. Slow for steam as well... I returned it. Hated it.
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It is much stronger than icy hot...you want to wear rubber gloves to apply it unless you have arthritis in them as it really burns after rubbing it into the skin. It feels amazing on sore joints ad muscles though and works quickly.
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I have not tried to get it as hot as it would go but I hit 380+ when setting it around 190C by the gauge as measured with a thermometer.Using a mix of pure pressed palm oil, non hydrogenated, mixed with sunflower oil (as I did not have enough palm oil to fill).
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It can get pretty hot, it depends on your heat tolerance. Sometimes I don't let it sit near my scalp because it can get hot.
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Good morning! I am so sorry that I don't have that information for you as the settings are merely numbers (1 - 5) and have no temperature indications. If you go to the seller's website, I believe there is a customer service number. Perhaps they can provide you with an answer. I hope you find what you are looking for. For me, this works perfectly. I have actually taken the chair out and completely enclose myself in it now. The sweat I get is amazing and I feel so energized after the sauna and shower. Have a greatly blessed day!
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I need to correct my statement to you. Yes, it is hot to the touch. Apparently I hadn't noticed until you asked and after I responded to you. Sorry about that.
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It gets hot enough where if I am drying something small and my hands are near the tip (heating area-coils) it's burning hot! But it's not dangerously hot as long as you use it correctly. I love mine! And bought 12 more for my students!
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I tried applying full strength as mentioned, because I have been in some terrible pain for some time & need to work & work well. Boy am I sorry. I did not feel a mere "stinging SOME on the skin". I felt intense BURNING for hours. And my fingers are still all crinkly & 1/2 numb from the DMSO. My feet also are crinkly & weird. I will be sure to dilute next time... or put less on.. rub less... or SOME thing... but won't do THAT again. ;-)I recommend G. Tate's suggestion to use sparingly... ;-) -Sounds like full strength can be do-able, but go lightly on it... it just takes a little. It's easy to over do it, and then you get weird, burning hot, crinkly skin otherwise, for awhile, so take it easy! :-) I tried applying full strength as mentioned, because I have been in some terrible pain for some time & need to work & work well. Boy am I sorry. I did not feel a mere "stinging SOME on the skin". I felt intense BURNING for hours. And my fingers are still all crinkly & 1/2 numb from the DMSO. My feet also are crinkly & weird. I will be sure to dilute next time... or put less on.. rub less... or SOME thing... but won't do THAT again. ;-)I recommend G. Tate's suggestion to use sparingly... ;-) -Sounds like full strength can be do-able, but go lightly on it... it just... » Read More I tried applying full strength as mentioned, because I have been in some terrible pain for some time & need to work & work well. Boy am I sorry. I did not feel a mere "stinging SOME on the skin". I felt intense BURNING for hours. And my fingers are still all crinkly & 1/2 numb from the DMSO. My feet also are crinkly & weird. I will be sure to dilute next time... or put less on.. rub less... or SOME thing... but won't do THAT again. ;-)I recommend G. Tate's suggestion to use sparingly... ;-) -Sounds like full strength can be do-able, but go lightly on it... it just takes a little. It's easy to over do it, and then you get weird, burning hot, crinkly skin otherwise, for awhile, so take it easy! :-) « Show Less