March 13, 2008 Subscribe Last night I slept in my own bed after several days in the road and realized that the hotel beds were much more comfortable and rejuvenating than my own. How can I replicate the hotel-bed experience at home?Ah, summer: Sun, BBQs, scantily-clad people gallivanting about for your viewing pleasure. And hot, sticky nights that transform your bed from the restful haven you love into an oppressive heat-coffin. Sleeping in the sumer sucks. But it doesn't have to—or, at least, that's the promise of the Chilipad.What Is It?A dual-zone, climate-controlled mattress pad that uses circulating water to manage the temperature of your bed.Temperature-sensitive sleepers, people who hate cranking up the A/C at night. (My nose gets cold and I wake up with the sniffles.)DesignThe Chilipad fits over your mattress like a nomal mattress pad. Sorta: It has large elastic straps on either end that keep it in place. Oh, and then there are the two hoses that come out of either side, each of which leads to a control unit where water is cooled and heated before being pumped through tubes that course through the pad.
That's how the Chilipad controls temperature.Using ItWhen you first get the thing, you have to fill each control unit with water (which you should also periodically drain and replace) and then plug each hose in. From that point on, it works like any other temperature-control device. Dial in your number, set it, and go.The Best PartSlipping into a freshly chilled bed—that doesn't heat up from you lying in it.Tragic FlawYou get used to it, but you can feel the tubes through the mattress pad. I stopped noticing them within five minutes, but it might annoy pea-sensitive princesses.I haven't left my bed since this heat wave started.Test NotesComes with two remote controls, one for each control unit.In my bed—and YMMV fo sho, depending on your sheets, climate, etc—it averaged a degree of temperature change every 21 seconds.Can also heat your bed, though I didn't try it because it's been so damn hot.Control units emit an audible hum, but it's barely noticeable—especially if you have the A/C running."
Chili Technology Chilipad" hahahahahhahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahhahahahahahahahahahaThe control units vent out quite a bit of air. It didn't seem to make much difference in the temperature of the room, but, thermodynamically, wouldn't it have to? I am not a scientist.You can set a timer that will turn the pad on or off within 1 to 12 hours. There's an auto mode too, which changes the pad's temperature an hour after you turn it on—the idea being that you like to go to sleep in a cold bed and wake up in a warm bed, or vice versa. I found both of these features to be functional, but utterly useless.Should You Buy It?If the concept appeals to you and you can afford the $900 sticker price (yeah, I know—this is definitely a luxury item) then go for it. Products like this rarely work as advertised, but this one really does. Aside from the price, I can't really think of a knock against the Chilipad. Chili Technology Chilipad• Size: Queen (as tested; other sizes available)
• Temperature Range: 46 - 118 degrees F • Price: $900 (as tested) • Gizrank: 4 starsSkip links Skip to primary navigation Skip to content Skip to footer Vibrant health means you can live life to the fullest. Empower yourself with the steps I used to free my life of chronic disease and medications. I’m an author, entrepreneur, and nutritional therapy practitioner (NTP). I began this website at 19, to share the steps that freed my life of chronic disease and medication. Now, Empowered Sustenance has reached 30 million readers with healthy recipes and holistic resources. Essential Oils for Brain FunctionBurn 600 Calories Sitting, and 6 other Infrared Sauna BenefitsThrive Market: The Netflix of FoodMeal Plans, Customized Exactly for YOUHolistic Hair Care Tuft & Needle T&N Mattress This queen-size foam mattress is 10 inches high and weighs 64 pounds. It has no grips for handling. to get immediate access to our unbiased reviews and ratings
The Tuft & Needle T&N Mattress is part of the Mattress test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Mattress models like the T&N Mattress are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Petite side sleeper: Sleepers small in both height and weight. Average side sleeper: An average of both the petite and large scores that applies to many people. Large/Tall side sleeper: Side sleepers who are above 6 ft 2 inches tall and/or 220 pounds.The coveted Four Seasons sleep experience begins with the design of the guestrooms, which are created as true sleeping sanctuaries, with double-walled windows for soundproofing, in-room temperature controls, blackout shades and top-quality bedding. But of course, the bed itself is always the focal point. Four Seasons understands better than anyone that a great night’s sleep leads to vitality and wellness. That’s why the company spent the last 50 years in partnership with experts and in consultation with guests to perfect the mattresses.
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