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9/5/2008 9:03:58 PM EDT
Any one know where I can find a large (14"x27" or larger) electric heating pad that does NOT have an automatic shutoff on it?

I've been looking for more than an hour.  Many of the review comments express disappointment that the product descriptions did not include reference to the automatic shutoff feature.

I want one thats big enough to wrap around my shoulder from the blade to the front of my chest that won't turn off just as I get to sleep.  

So far my only thought are to get a twin size electric blanket, fold it up & run it on the lowest setting.

Ideas?
9/5/2008 9:05:50 PM EDT
[#1]
Garage sale.

I think there are Government regulations after some people woke up and realized they were on fire.
9/5/2008 9:08:27 PM EDT
[#2]
I found a 12"x12" on amazon.com that has the continuous on feature but none larger than that.  So I know it hasn't been regulated completely out of existence yet.

Size fixed.
9/5/2008 9:24:27 PM EDT
[#3]
Buy a full size one and rewire it.

SS
9/5/2008 9:30:34 PM EDT
[#4]

Quoted:
Buy a full size one and rewire it.

SS


I have one that has the auto shutoff feature.  I opened up the controls and found a block of epoxy with two AC wires in two control button wires in and two output wires.  I'm not even sure the output is 110 VAC yet but, even if it worked, I'd lose the heat control if i tried to bypass the control block.
9/5/2008 9:35:00 PM EDT
[#5]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Buy a full size one and rewire it.

SS


I have one that has the auto shutoff feature.  I opened up the controls and found a block of epoxy with two AC wires in two control button wires in and two output wires.  I'm not even sure the output is 110 VAC yet but, even if it worked, I'd lose the heat control if i tried to bypass the control block.


Hook up a somewhat beefy rheostat?
9/5/2008 9:35:48 PM EDT
[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Buy a full size one and rewire it.

SS


I have one that has the auto shutoff feature.  I opened up the controls and found a block of epoxy with two AC wires in two control button wires in and two output wires.  I'm not even sure the output is 110 VAC yet but, even if it worked, I'd lose the heat control if i tried to bypass the control block.


well do you have a meter?
9/5/2008 9:36:07 PM EDT
[#7]
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Buy a full size one and rewire it.

SS


I have one that has the auto shutoff feature.  I opened up the controls and found a block of epoxy with two AC wires in two control button wires in and two output wires.  I'm not even sure the output is 110 VAC yet but, even if it worked, I'd lose the heat control if i tried to bypass the control block.


Hook up a somewhat beefy rheostat?
Sounds safe.
9/5/2008 9:42:00 PM EDT
[#8]
Wire direct and plug into Variac ??
9/5/2008 9:46:07 PM EDT
[#9]
I have a DVM.  

Just seems like someone should make what is needed for injured arthritic limbs rather that have to resort to drugs.