does this pad require adding water
749594
No, it requires no maintenance. It's really amazing that it works so well. I was skeptical when I bought it, but it seriously works! My English Bulldog loves it! The pad gets cool when pressure is applied.
749595
Nope, It's ready to use. My dog loves it, as soon as she could be coaxed onto it.
1949777
No. I bought the pad that is made for it and it is easily removable. If you don't have the pad you could easily spray out w a hose or reach in and wipe it out.
621931
No pads----I just put it on my finger tips and mildly scrub. It works well for me.
500758
The pad is waterproof as long as the fluid doesn't fill it up. If too much fluid it will run over the sides. But the bottom part is waterproof, provided you follow the washing and drying instructions. (In nice weather I hang dry mine outside, which I believe helps the bottom part last longer.) They do eventually wear out - but I've had some last for over 3 years now.
2139206
You want to get pad damp first prior to putting on. It heats pretty fast but if you wanna wait a minute or two that's fine. I normally just start right away.
2129689
It seems like the felt pad would soak up the water so you are probably better off using a glide that is all plastic without the felt.
1318410
You do not soak in water before use, as you heat it in the microwave the moisture is drawn out of the beads inside the pack. I place my pad on a paper plate before putting in the microwave to heat up and there is always a small amount of moisture on the plate before I wrap it on myself. This heat pad is washable. Follow the directions on the packaging and make sure that it is dry before you heat to use it again.
347953
I don't remember it's been too long since I ordered it but you will want more than one pad anyway. I would say you need at least two. That way when one is dirty you have another one accessible.
1115549
You need a cover or it will get dirty. I use a waterproof pad over it (but under the cover) also because it doesn't have a water barrier.
1687078
I have never tried wetting the pad and so far I have not had to. A gentle circle motion over the surface seems to always do the trick. Great product!!
1489691
Yes, all you need is a drill. The instructions direct that the pad be flat when Used. Works great just take your time.
1502534
No. The instructions that came with mine indicated that no water is needed.
970979
it comes with a the pad but i wouldnt buy it. Its a piece of junk, at 90 psi it acts like it is getting about 30
113255
No, the pad has raised sides (think mini bathtub) so it will stay in the pad. All you have to do is wipe it up afterwards and hit it with a Clorox wipe and you are good to go (I'll usually then wipe with another baby wipe so no harsh cleaner is left on the mat).
1458475
For those self-watering solutions, you'll need the lift tray to keep the water mat and your plants from sitting directly in the water. The water soaks into the water mat gradually. If you set it up you'll see. The heat pad just gently warms up whatever you put on top of it, regardless of whether it's self-watering or not.
1155043
No, these pads work much better wet or at least dampened. Ater use, and when left to dry, they can become hard as a rock!
2218449
In my experience no. We put a little sand down to level the bottom then the pad and installed the liner. We used less sand becsuse of the pad. I am not sure if that was the right thing to do but so far so good with us.