Is the pad temp controled or is the thermo cube needed to turn it off during warmer days ?
650915
You can't turn it off unless you unplug it. It's the same temperature while plugged in.
650916
It stays at a specific temperature until something lays on it then it warms up more.
650917
These pads do not turn on and off. You plug them in and they are on until you unplug them. You have no control over the temp. They just stay warm. Not hot enough to burn.
447738
Well the thermostat does turn the unit on or off depending on the ambient temp.
266722
It has a manual on/off but does have its own thermostat. The pad does not heat up like a "human" heating pad. It maintains a comfortable temperature based on the pet's body temp. It never feels "hot" to the touch. I don't know if it would work with an external timer. It may have to be manually turned on & off. I could give it a try & let you know later.
569272
There is a dial on the outside of the unit. I started with the temperature high but kept reducing it until comfortable and that was the low setting.
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.
130863
Just to clarify... The product being sold here the Themofore MAXHEAT pad, does NOT have the switch that requires being held down. They have another pad that they call the "Classic" that has this feature. This one has an on/off switch with Low, medium, and high settings. The pad heats up and automatically turns off in 20 minutes (as a safety feature) and if you want it to continue heating you turn off and back on again.
806218
no, there is no temperature control. nor does it have a fan. the heat rises out thru the adjustable top vent plate.
317269
No temperature control. I think once it reaches a certain temperature it stays there. Provides quite a bit of heat. When I don't want so much heat I put something heavy between the tray and the food.
69091
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.
1153087
No, that's the good feature about this heating pad. Most pads shut off in 2 hours. It just have an on and off switch but it's a comfortable warm setting.
858917
No, it doesn't turn itself off, however it is not a hot heat - it doesn't get so hot as an electric blanket, even... but it's a very low and consistent warmth, so we don't worry about turning it off until we are up and about the next morning. My husband has had some neuropathy in his feet, and this little blanket at the foot of the bed has been very therapeutic for him, and I enjoy the warmth too! I gave this sunbeam foot pad five stars!
1519193
Hi Rinda, just so you know, there is no temperature control! It just heats up to a certain temp and stays there. Hope that helps!
721169
No, you can turn the temperature down to the lowest setting -1. You have to unplug it to turn it off.
55080
There is no temperature control- it is just an on and off switch. Kept a nice steady heat during use- not too fast like my previous raclette from another manufacturer, and not too slow to make dinner last forever.
330209
No, it is an electrical unit with a short cord. The temperature control is built into the cord like a fry pan. Works great but you need to plan your table or fondue area so it can be plugged direct to an outket.
391314
Sorry, but no. It does have temperature control which I like but it does not turn off by itself.
90515
No direct temperature control. You can alter how much of the mat is covered and how high over the mat the box sits.