Are you aware that this pad must NOT be used in warm weather? Not thermostatically controllled
1738459
I don't need it to operate when the temp is above freezing. I got a thermostatically controlled plug which turns on at 20 and off at 30. Works great!
1738460
That is correct - this pad is not thermostatically controlled and, generally speaking, should not be used in above-freezing conditions. I solved that issue by adding a thermostat to the circuit. My pad now comes on and off around 25 degrees to keep my battery warm when it's cold but doesn't cook it when the weather is nice.
1738461
Yes, I don't use in warm weather. I take out wash pad, where possible, store and use next winter.
1738462
Yes - You are correct. The battery will overheat and it can be damaged! Try using a thermostatically controlled outlet like Farm Innovators model TC3-3545 as long as the 120V receptacle (or thermostat) in the same general area as the battery.
1738463
I powered it with a thermostatically controlled plug which goes on at zero and off at 10 degrees
1422002
I don't use a cooler pad and mine gets pretty warm. Note: I run Linux, which may or may not be a factor...
2216291
I live in Lima, Peru, so I understand your concern. Luckily, this pad works on any voltage up to 220!Also, as an aside, the unit runs for 20 minutes and then shuts off automatically. I didn't like that, so I took the control box off, which required some cutting of wires and re-soldering some connections, but now it stays on as long as it's plugged in.
1562546
In my experience it doesn't create "ambient" heat. Its good only if the animal sits on the pad.
199990
Yes, there is just on and off. No way to adjust the temperature except by putting layers on top of the pad. I always leave it on. I put it away in the summer and plug it in and turn it on in the fall. I'm in my second winter with this pad. It still works perfectly.
1529380
yes . I was introduced to this, by a physical therapist and this pad has served very well.I especially, like to be able to control the heat and time.This has really helped me.I bought one for my daughter as well.
1716558
Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the control to Thermophore. I own both. I prefer BodyMed controller. Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the... » Read More Manufacturer states you are not to sit or lay on it. But my doctor said it was fine for me to lay on it as long as I don't program temperature too high and DONT FALL ASLEEP. The pad needs to CONFORM to your body. I find laying on my foam mattress topper is perfect for my back. Manufacturer wants you to lay it on TOP of your body. My doctor told me they have to say that or people, if they fell asleep could get burned if the digital control malfunctioned for instance. I've been using this pad regularly and it produces very good moisture! I'm happy with this pad. I prefer the control to Thermophore. I own both. I prefer BodyMed controller. « Show Less
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Hi Nadia, It's a nice pad in all respects, and I can't imagine it promoting any extra heat.
1413106
This device is a rheostat, not a thermostat. It cannot sense the pad's temperature. A rheostat is not as intelligent as a thermostat. A thermostat involves feedback (such as of the pad's temperature). It sounds like this is not the device for you.
1441335
I use it at night on my bed and put it under a mattress pad. I still only use it on the 2 or 3 setting and can feel the heat. I will say that with the fleece on this pad, it is not necessary to put anything over the pad ... you can not feel the wires when you lay on the pad like you can with other pads.
910955
I am in a desert, so cool is never really an option. I can say my blanket makes me sweat before this pad ever does. I believe if you are in a comfortable tempurature that you will not sweat any more than usual.
169709
We haven't noticed any temperature problem. Overall we have been very pleased with the pad.
958890
It's very cozy now since the weather is quite chilly. I ordered it because it's supposed to be cooling and until the weather changes I won't be able to tell. However, manufacturer info included with the pad does not state it to be cooling.
2199623
The only answer I can give for that is that it turns on at the allotted temperatures and it turns off automatically. If you are asking if it would change on its own if the room is hot, my answer would be no. I suppose that kind of pad would require much more money to design and sell.
60409
You can definitely use this pad during the summer. What will influence if you're hot or not will be the bag you use.
594513
I beleive it is thermastically controlled and will turn itself off when there is no water. Temperature (&lt;32 degrees) and moisture need to be present for device to function.
257999
I had an older one that I recently replaced with the newer model. Both the new one and the older one did that, but I found that it usually meant I needed to change the pad, it wasn't damp enough any longer. I lover my newer one because it is longer, not any where near as short as my first one was.