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?
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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.
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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.
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You can use the switch for the fan on "automatic"--on-and-off or "on"--where the fan stays on all the time. I actually use that to keep the temperatures more moderate. But my mom and mother-in-law like the automatic better. Maybe that is what you are experiencing?
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It should switch automatically based on your set temp. If it needs to cool down it will switch to cool and vice versa.
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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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i have no problem. A little bit make a noisy. YES, about 20 minutes overheats, i do like this. main switch turns off and then onand use.
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Hi Peg, I'm sure the Black and Decker is a fine product, but I know nothing about it. My Mantis has been wonderful, though. I've given it rough usage over three summers, cutting through hard turf and rocky soil, making flower and vegetable garden spaces. No overheating ever, and when it does get stuck on a root tangle, or fist-sized rocks, its breaker stops the Mantis instantly. Your question has reminded me how much I like and trust it.
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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?
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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
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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.
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This Model is auto OFF according to the Directions (Red LED in upper left corner of switch)I bought this based on the fact that the first 2 people said it was not auto off.. I got it for a baby pet. It turns out the unit Does not shut off, or is bad, which is good for me as I wanted the pad to stay on, on Low. Maybe at hire temps it auto shuts off, I'll find out some other time. for $13, what do want?...
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3 heat settings plus off. So...low, med, high. I found the low setting is hot enough. Unfortunately within 24 hours the light on the control stopped working. This is dangerous as could be inadvertently be left on as no timer and cut off switch on this pad. I now keep it as a backup and bought a different make with a timer! I consider this pad very dangerous as if it is left on it could burn someone who did not have the mobility to turn it off. Hope this helps.
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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.
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I don't know if an auto switch is available BUT, I view the switch as a safety device so that if you fall asleep you will not burn yourself. Each individual has a different tolerance to heat what may be too hot may not get jot enough for someone else. I have found the switch as is just fine.
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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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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 have the battery powered version of this. But I assume it works same as the battery version which does auto switch from heat to cool mode.
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#8 is the highest and now the remote control only allows#6 and no higher. It is a nice heating pad despite this problem. I did not program it for everything so I cannot answer honestly about automatic turn off, etc. Mine is never on more than 30 min. at a time.