heated floor mats

The floor mats are great for applications like the floor for the recieving dock clerk who stands there filling out paperwork all day. Or the machine operator. If you lathe is in a poorly heated shop, you will appreciate the comfort. But they are definately NOT designed to heat a major space.

They will work under a rug as l> I saw the previous posts for heated floor mats

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I bought one for my SO last fall. We pack apples in a cold room and she needs the heat on her feet due to poor circulation.

At least for use on a concrete floor in a cold room, these things are completely useless. I got one for sale, cheap.

Karl

Thanks for the replies - greatly appreciated. From your responses, I don't believe they're worth the money. I work at a computer. I'd do just as well with a heating pad under my feet.

snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com wrote:

Do you suppose the heated jackets are not worth it either? These are hefty prices to pay for something that's useless. I'd hate to buy it and find it out it wasn't worth it.

snipped-for-privacy@hotmail.com wrote:

How about putting on TOP of a piece of carpet? Insulates it from the floor

Gunner

"If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're around."

"Democrat. In the dictionary it's right after demobilize and right before demode` (out of fashion).

-Buddy Jordan 2001

Blink blink...how cold does it get where you need a heated jacket?

There are a myrid of decent jackets at the second hand stores that will keep you warm for very very little money. In the cold states..the selection is even better for sub zero coats.

Gunner

"If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're around."

"Democrat. In the dictionary it's right after demobilize and right before demode` (out of fashion).

-Buddy Jordan 2001

We tried that, some help. Until she tripped on the edge and fell down. If such a thing as one of those machinist floor mats was made with a little insulation and the heaters built-in, then you'd have something.

Karl

How about a thin sheet of plywood? Even cheap wood paneling would add some insulation without adding much height.

So you guys think $150 is worth it for a floor mat? We'd be putting it on the rug as the rug is wall-to-wall not an area rug.

Michael A. Terrell wrote:

I have felt insoles in my boots.

LOL :o)

Stupendous Man wrote:

I'd insulate below it! - Put a small wood pallet - and it on top. Then it isn't heating the whole slab. Just the top of a chunk of ply and the feet.

Martin

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Karl Townsend wrote:

My mouse hand gets cold in the winter when I work at the computer for a long time. A $25 electric heating pad pinned to the backrest of my desk chair takes care of that. A side benefit is that I can lower the thermostat and still be comfortable.

Ned Simmons

Get one of the heated MC jackets. They provide so much heat you have to have a shirt or sweater between them and your skin or you'll get burns. They run off 12v so you can use them in your car, on a backhoe or anywhere else you might want some additional warmth. They also make electric gloves, chaps (kinda like pants.) and socks.

Look for Widder electric vest on Google to see what I'm talking about.

I run the chaps and vest on a 1995 900cc Triumph and it isn't a strain on it's little battery and it doesn't exactly have a huge charging system either.

Just a thought...

Bart D. Hull snipped-for-privacy@inficad.com Tempe, Arizona

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I was raised on the tip of the Keweewanah Pennisula..on the tip of Northern Michigan. Surrounded by Lake Superior. Average snow fall is

Not the flat land country in the "northern michigan" often used, but actually Southern Michigan..but in the cedar swamps and bays and coves of the Superior country.

I learned really young on how to stay warm. The only time I took cold for granted..it was touch and go as to whether nor not they were going to cut off all the toes on the right foot, and 3 on the left. For 10 yrs..all my toe nails were on the bottom side of my feet, from the twisting effects of extreme frost bite.

Now I live in the desert.

But still have to stay warm in the winter..cold winds, tule fog and desert nights.

Second hand stores, particularly in spring and fall are when there are great selections of all sorts of cold weather gear. It depends on what you consider "cold" to actually be...and how cold it really is at your place.

Its commonly known that Im a "survivalist"...and have a pretty decent selection of clothing for all climatic conditions, most of which is very high end, high quality stuff..and virtually all of it being purchased for $5-15 at second hand stores. Here in California..lots of folks get the sking bug, but there is little sking here..but that doesnt stop them from buying the Best Stuff..using it for a season, or even a couple trips, then stashing it away in the closet..finally getting tired of having it around and donating it to the GoodWill etc etc. Same with high quality sleeping bags, lanterns, stoves, tents, etc etc.

Brigade Quartermaster sweaters...I usually pick up for $3, in like new condition. Fabulosly made, very warm,

Always remember in cold weather..Cotton Kills. Wool is warm, wet or dry. Layer layer layer. Gortex and Polypro are better than sliced bread.

Gunner

"If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're around."

"Democrat. In the dictionary it's right after demobilize and right before demode` (out of fashion).

-Buddy Jordan 2001

I wear a snow mobile suit when winter motorcycle riding. Designed for this sort of use, wind proof, water proof, zippers in the legs, sleeves, so you can go inside and not overheat and sweat.

Skiers bibs and matching coats are great for winter work/riding too. often padded knees, elbows and seats.

Often less than $10 at secondhand stores

Gunner

"If I'm going to reach out to the the Democrats then I need a third hand.There's no way I'm letting go of my wallet or my gun while they're around."

"Democrat. In the dictionary it's right after demobilize and right before demode` (out of fashion).

-Buddy Jordan 2001

Hi Gunner,

This reminded me to ask if you've been to see the Redridge Steel Dam? See:

It's been a few years since I was last there...

I had no idea it got that cold in Tempe ... but then most folks don't realize it gets that cold in Memphis too . I upgraded my alternator to 32 amps (stock is 19) so I can run some 'lectrics along with more lights . Now I'm too broke to buy the 'lectrics . But the lights work fine !