Technical Guidance -
Heaters
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After 10 years of Experience managing under-mattress condensation, we have learnt the issues. Namely:
- The condensation build-up can be partly managed with expanding under mattress mesh
- People with allergies are more affected by moisture build-up in mattress bases and mattresses
- Moisture is difficult to manage when the humidity is high (or raining)
We have developed our own under mattress heater that automatically eliminates condensation.
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We have developed our own under mattress membrane heater that:
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Is based on the same technology used in heated car seats - a di-electric membrane with only 2 12V wires embeded in the edges.
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The heater uses only 14W for each side of the bed (there are 2 sections). This means for 6 hours use, the power consumption is only 7 Amp Hours per side.
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There are INDIVIDUAL controls for each side that has a timer with a programmable start and stop time or a simple manual start/stop.
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Each side can be used for different lengths of time
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There is no thermostat needed. The di-electric material "open circuits" at the required temperature automatically regulating the heat.
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By running in the afternoon before going to bed, the pre-heated bed will be very comfortable on cold nights in the dessert!
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Optional LED Stalk Reading Lights
The ex LED Flexible Chart Lights With 8 X LEDs LED flexible chart light with 8 x LEDs and 400mm chrome flexible arm. On/off switch located on base. Base is wired for power connection. Available in white light LED
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About Membrane Heater
Sealed black (to radiate heat) membrane heater is impervious to water and is sewn onto a fabric liner which acts as an insulator to the bed base.
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Controller
This is a timer / controller for each side of the bed. The programmed time is stored with its own battery independent of the heater power.
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Power Consumption
AS a guide, most deep cycle batteries are in a range of 70 to 100 Amp Hours
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One Side |
Both Sides |
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per Hour
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14W or 1.2Amp Hrs
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28W or 2.4 Amp Hrs |
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to Pre-warrm the bed
(6 hours)
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7.2 Amp Hrs |
7.2 Amp Hrs |
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to run all night
(10 hours)
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12 Amp Hrs |
24 Amp Hrs |
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