 This is not your average heating pad |
| Review Date: December 1, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Careful shopper, United States |
This is our second Thermophore 14 x 27, first one lasted about ten years or so, and we liked it enough to replace right away.
With temperatures up around 165 degrees, this will get in deep to your muscles and joints. A few rounds of 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off will work wonders.
One of the best features is that this pad is weighted all over with many flat metal weights that make it conform to your body for great contact and heat transfer.
Use with caution and read the instruction manual for warnings. See the Thermophore web site for more details.
Seems a bit expensive compared to standard heating pads, but it's in a class by itself and worth the investment.
Note, Don't be confused by the "Automatic" wording, it has a hand operated normally OFF switch. The Automatic refers to the moist heat since you don't have to wet it at all.
They now make the same unit with an automatic timer shut off switch if you might like that better than the manual switch that this one has. This one you have to hold the switch down to keep it hot, that way if you doze off it shuts it off.
The other is called "Automatic" with "Automatic switch"
BTW, the shipping service by 'The Therapy Connection at HPMS, Inc' was outstanding and it arrived in just a few days time. I'm sure that can vary, but my order shipped fast!
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User for over 10 years
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| Review Date: January 26, 2009 |
| Reviewer: M. Varner, Merced, CA United States |
| I have used Thermophore Moist Heating Pads for over 10 years. Nothing can compare. I will be purchasing my third heating pad today. I absolutely love the instant heat and pain relief I receive. Considering I use my heating pad throughout the year it is the best deal by far for instant relief. Each Thermophore heating pad I have owned averaged 4-5 years of use. |
Great Product
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| Review Date: March 6, 2008 |
| Reviewer: K. Wladyka, |
| Definitely much better than any other heating pad I have used as nothing is able to match this amount of heat. I'm not fond of the manual switch and I use a small strap to keep the switch down. |
Fantastic
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| Review Date: April 5, 2008 |
| Reviewer: B. Guillory, Houston TX |
| I've been looking for a heating pad that would actually get hot enough to do some good, after waisting my money on several of them that claimed to be the best I finally found one. Thermophore Moist Heating Pad is absolutely the best I've every used. I just wish they would make one that gets this hot in an automatic version. |
thermophore pad is wonderful
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| Review Date: February 5, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Bucklin, Gig Harbor, WA |
Comparing this pad to an ordinary drugstore pad is like comparing a rowboat to a battleship. I became aware of this product by visiting a friend who said to me "you are walking as if you are really in pain". I acknowledged that I was and he said "try this". Within 15 minutes I was searching for one for me on my phone internet browser while I was still using has pad...if you like a deep heat on your sore shoulders, don't even hesitate.
You will notice that the information says it has a "trigger" switch you have to hold down to have the unit on. Trust me, within 3 minutes you will understand and appreciate that switch.
Simply, it's more money, but it is worth it. |
Best Heating Pad Out There
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| Review Date: October 5, 2007 |
| Reviewer: E. Hall, |
I purchased the model BC-076 14"x14" w/manual switch along with the optional Stupe pad with a waterproof internal pouch for use with a damp cloth. The pad itself is made of a very substantial canvas cloth material and the cover is soft fleece. It all has a satisfying weight to it and feels like it will last a lifetime. It is also made in the good old USA. You can get this pad with two different switches.One is a four stage switch that cuts the pad off when the desired
heating level is reached. The other is a manual switch you must hold down constantly until your preferred heating level is reached and then release it. According to the manufacturer, the four stage switch will reach a maximum temperature of 160 degrees. The manual switch will go up to 180 before the internal thermostat cuts it off. Having to hold the switch down was not nearly the inconvenience I thought it would be.It is for this reason I would recommend getting the manual switch and don't bother with the optional stupe cover. The standard feece cover provides plenty of moisture by itself when placed directly on the skin. I found the best deal including shipping was with Pro Therapy Supplies. They ship fast. |
Best Heating Pad Ever
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| Review Date: April 7, 2006 |
| Reviewer: BooneBuyer, Boone, NC United States |
I cannot recommend the quality of this heat highly enough. It's a convenient way to get moist heat into the muscles, and the size of this pad (14x27) covers the entire back and hips. There is no temperature adjustment. The pad is either on or off, and is designed for short heat treatments. Therefore, it has a switch you actually hold to keep it on. The 170 degree heat is far hotter than other heating pads, however, meaning you only need the heat treatment for a short duration to receive the benefits. I use this heating pad in my massage therapy office, and I highly recommend it for home use as well.
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They Don't Make 'Em Better Than This
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| Review Date: January 7, 2007 |
| Reviewer: A. Tomaselli, |
Simply put, you won't know how you lived without it. The relief is virtually INSTANT. It heats up rocket fast with automatic moist heat that has been cranking like brand new for years. I own two myself and have purchased many others as gifts for friends/relatives. There is no way you will be disappointed. The cover is thick and quality-made and washes up beautifully.
The only issue you might have is the hand control. You must depress constantly for the pad to continue to heat (this is a safety in case you fall asleep). Keep in mind that once this comes to the heat level you like, it will maintain that heat for at least 5-10 minutes even when you stop depression However, they now make them without this feature so really, there's nothing negative here. |
Thermophore -The only excellent heating pad
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| Review Date: January 2, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Still Kicking, Maryland usa |
| This is the only heating pad I have found that gets hot enought to really help if you have chronic muscle pain. I have one that I have been using for years. Inside the pad the heating wire is looped around pieces of lead and it has 3 fusible links that will melt if it overheats. That never happened but over the years the connections at these broke on my old pad - easy enough to fix if you dont mind a little soldering and sewing. I have fixed my old pad a couple of times and am still using it but just bought a new one since my daughter has started using the old one. For me this pad is better than anything and I have used them all. |
heating pad
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| Review Date: October 4, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Jeffrey D. Weinberger, New York |
| This brand of heating pad is by far the best I have ever used. The only issue is you have to turn it back on every 15 minutes or so. But that is better then the old way that never turned off. |
Thermophore Automatic Heating Pad
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| Review Date: December 24, 2007 |
| Reviewer: W. Burstein, Florida, USA |
| We have used the Thermophore pads previously, when I was a Battle Creek distributor in NYC. We sold many of the pads in the three sizes, and almost never had returns. The pads last for many years, and can provide a high level of heat, which can be regulated by a switch on the cord. I would recommend the Thermophore to anyone who needs a sturdy, dependable heating pad, that also provides moisture. |
Very different from any heating pad we have owned before.
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| Review Date: June 30, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Michael S. Noel, |
Pros: Heavy Duty (has the feel of equipment rather than a toy). Nice big size. Moist heat is nice. Every indication is it will last a long time, Though we have only had ours a couple of months.
Cons: Size though listed in pros, can be a con in some cases. I figured that bigger was likely better , not always true, consider the medium size as well. It is much closer to a normal heating pad size. The Manuel (dead man switch) on this model must be gripped in your hand to keep it on, so if you go to sleep it turns off. This is a necessary safety feature because this baby does get hot. And turning it on and off is the only way to control the heat. So no real temp control. It is designed to put out a very warm 180 degrees and that is what you get.
At first I rated it 3 stars. But then I realized it was because maybe what we needed was just a heating pad and not a therapy appliance. It does exactly what it says it does and just by handling it you will know it is well built. If you want timers, temperature controls and so forth you may wish to look elsewhere.
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our third generation of thermaphores
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| Review Date: January 4, 2009 |
| Reviewer: joseph b. faulkner, san diego, california USA |
| thermaphores have been in our family since first invented back at the Battle Creek Sanitarium.to have one for sciatica,musclo-skeletal issues,etc. is a blessing! sadly they do wear out.like after ten or so years.lol. just purchased a new one from a great seller and i paid less this time then i did ten years ago.DANG!thanks amazon! |
Best Ever
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| Review Date: January 10, 2009 |
| Reviewer: D. Doyle, Sammamish, Wa. United States |
| After about 10 years, the manual switch broke and I got a new Themophore. I use it daily and there is no better or more effective heating pad available. |
Super Duper heating pad
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| Review Date: March 8, 2007 |
| Reviewer: Mr. D, SANTA MARIA, CA USA |
| I was looking for a pad that actually got hot and covered a large surface area. Most of the ones from drug stores remind me of plastic wash rags. This one is awesome. Its huge!, and the sucker packs some serious heat. I have to turn it off after a few minutes because the heat is almost unbearable. It does its job. The best heating pad I have ever tried. |
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