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Safety of an unattended Packtite
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bedwarrior
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Posted 4 months ago
Fri Oct 23 2009 12:59:40
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When we first got the packtite I viewed it like I would a portable electric heater- something which should never be left to operate unattended. However, we are finding it frustrating that it can take as long as it does- sometimes as much as 4 hours plus- to get the core of something- such as luggage- up to 120+ F just to start a session. I know there is a safety shutdown mechanism in case of overheat, but that doesn't prevent a fire hazard from something falling below the bottom grill. However, placing items in there carefully can prevent that danger, so I was wondering if anyone just timesets it and leaves it unattended?
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MyWorstFear
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Posted 4 months ago
Fri Oct 23 2009 13:52:16
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Bedwarrior, by unattended, do you mean leaving the house for several hours while the Packtite is going? I wouldn't do that, but perhaps that's just me. I unplug the toaster oven when it's not being used, just so you know my level of "rather be safe than sorry". I do not run the Packtite when we're sleeping either. It's a lot of time (sometimes days worth) but it's still less time than would be if I didn't Packtite suitcases and their contents and had to launder everything in the house should there be any stray bed bugs in the suitcases!
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Posted 4 months ago
Fri Oct 23 2009 14:29:38
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I may also be overly cautious but you are basically running a portable electric heater, and like MyWorstFear I think it should not be left running unattended (when you're out or sleepting, etc.)
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watkinsnewan
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Fri Oct 23 2009 15:44:46
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So would this would not be good for some one who has small children like me !! Cause what if I have to go to the bathroom!! so I don't know how to word this right now but how is someone with small children suppose to keep an eye on the pack tite and the child all the wile keeping them seperated!!
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Posted 4 months ago
Fri Oct 23 2009 15:56:07
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I think you might want to keep small children or pets out of the room if the Packtite is in operation. It might be okay to leave it working in a room with the door closed (even locked) while they do other things -- I would just check it from time to time personally. You would not want a kid or a cat pouncing on it. You would not leave a small heater plugged in for kids to fall on or cats to knock over.
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stricken
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Posted 4 months ago
Fri Oct 23 2009 17:19:31
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I ran mine a few times while I was out of the house or sleeping and it was fine. But a couple of times I have been home not using it, and it suddenly turns on by itself. So now I have gone to the other extreme and taken to unplugging it whenever it's not in use, whether I'm home or not, sleeping or awake.
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watkinsnewan
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Fri Oct 23 2009 18:07:02
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GOOD tips for when I get mine!! do you know why it turns on by it self!! have you contacted the manufacture to see what they say!!if you did of are going to please post here an let me know!!
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Our instructions state that you should not leave the packtite unattended. Yes it does have two separate safety shut off features and the heat inside the unit can only reach that of a sauna, but still.
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Thank you, David!
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watkinsnewan
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Posted 4 months ago
Sat Oct 24 2009 7:32:15
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djames1921 - 7 hours ago »
Our instructions state that you should not leave the packtite unattended. Yes it does have two separate safety shut off features and the heat inside the unit can only reach that of a sauna, but still.Safety always first use conman scene!! When around children!! Right~~oops and animals!!
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Sat Oct 24 2009 13:32:34
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And following the label instructions is a good idea.
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watkinsnewan
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Sun Oct 25 2009 12:28:30
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I got ya!! Will do!! when I get mine!! also I have never been inside of a sauna!! I never go anywhere I cant take my children!! I was told by there DR It was dangerous so I followed there directions!! I have however been in the bathroom with the shower on hot for my daughter when she is sick!! Is it kinda like that?but hotter!! cause the temp in the water in the faucet can reach over 160 degrees!!!! I am just curious!! If you cant answer in post because of some kinda reason it is fine!!just let me know you cant answer!!
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