Solid-State 170W Softside Waterbed Heater
Solid State waterbed Heaters by Calesco of Sweden are the safest best designed heaters on the market today. Made in Europe to exacting standards these etched copper foil low watt density heater pads feature soldered copper to copper power cord connections. Etched foil copper circuits deliver superior heat distribution. When you purchase Calesco you get Swedish quality and safety. The precision solid state temperature controls will deliver years of trouble free service. Calesco makes the best waterbed heater available in our opinion at any price.
Calesco Waterbed Heaters
- Safe and Reliable
Calesco Norells has been in the heater making business for 30 years, 20 of them as a supplier of waterbed heaters to the European market, as well as having become a world leader by supplying over 20 million heaters per year to the Automotive Industry across the globe. Our design and manufacturing capabilities are driven by a philosophy of excellence, utilizing most stringent standards to test and engineer in the highest quality and safety features for your heating needs.
- Easy Installation
Install the heater pad right side up, under the safety liner. Remove wrinkles in the mattress and liner over the heater pad. Locate the heater pad so that blankets or sheets will not be tucked in over the heater pad. Place the heater pad on a firm flat surface, not over cracks or across the gap between deck boards or split foundation bases
- Easy to Use
You can check or change the tempreture setting on your control box even in the middle of the night. When your Calesco heater is creating warmth, a small diode is lit., telling you the unit is in heating mode. By turing the knob, you can adjust the tempreture setting. The small control unit is integrated with the heater making it watertight, and there are no extra cords to worry about or try to reach in the dark. ONE PLUG AND YOUR SNUG!
- Temperature Selection
Once you select and set the Calesco electronic thermostat, the Control Unit maintains the water temperature within +/- 1 degree F, i room temp, to keep you cozy and comfortable until you decide to change it. The Control Unit monitors your comfort level and maintains the life of your mattress. Our solid state construction prevents those "clicking" noises so irritating in old mechanical style heaters. And with no moving parts in the temperature control unit, the expected lifetime and accuracy is greater than most competition models.
- Patented Circuit Design
The Calesco Waterbed heater, with its patented circuit design and generous polyester insulation operates with one of the lowest electromagnetic fields available on the market today
- Highest International Standards
Both the heater and control unit have been designed to UL 1445 standards and certified by ETL for USA and Canada. Calesco Foil adheres to ISO 9000:2000 standards to ensure quality is maintained in production and testing of our products.
- Control Unit
The smaller design of the solid state Calesco control unit allows for passage through most waterbed frame gs with ease. Our unique control system is designed for greater comfort and lower energy consumption. The control unit is designed to resist electrical spies up to 1500V. *Note: The control unit does generate some heat and should NOT BE LEFT in contact with the mattress.
- Longer Life
The patented design of teh Calesco Waterbed Heater maintains low, even surface temperature and low thermal expansion -prolonging the life of the heater and the mattress. Calesco heating elements have been tested according to UL 1445 standards and CSA C22.2 No.200 standards.
- Overheat Protection
Calesco elements are protected again overheating by an automatic cut-off which is actuated by abnormal circumstances. PLEASE NOTE THAT DURING EMPTYING OR FILLING THE WATERBED. THE ELEMENT MUST BE UNPLUGGED.
- Limited Warranty
Calesco heaters are covered by a 5 year limited, warranty to the original purchaser against product failure due to defects that are the result of labor or material. Damage that is the result of improper installation or customer abuse is not covered. Warranty covers product replacement only and is exclusive of freight charges or subsequent damage. The factory reserves the right to inspect the product before making the final determination.
* Note: Dual mattresses require 2 heaters
Heater Certifications
Technical data, Heating element
| Type: | WB 6403 Softsite/Tube |
WB 6405 Hardside |
| Rating: | 170 W |
325 W |
| Dimension: | 11.8x24" | 11.8x24" |
| Temperature control: |
Electronic |
| Power supply: |
120 V AC 60z |
| Heating Circuit: |
Etched Copper foil. US Patent No. 4,908,497 |
| Element insulation: |
Double insulated, with an outer sheath of wate-tight, Polyester tested to UL 1445 by independent test authority |
| Power cord: |
Integrally moulded. Watertight. Tested for tensile strength |
| Over heat protection: |
Automatic Protector incorporated in the element |
| Cord Length: |
5.9 ft + 4.9 ft |
| Warranty: | 5 Years limited |
Thermostat
| Temperature control: |
Electronic thermostat with Thermistor transducer |
| Material: | Fire resistant plastic |
| Temperature range: |
70-100 Deg F |
| Temperature variation at PVC mattress: |
Electronic Thermostat +/- 1 deg F at normal comfort room temperature |
More about Calesco
Waterbed Heater Product Information
Calesco Norells has been in the waterbed heater business for over 30 years. Calesco heaters, with its patented circuit design and generous polyester insulation operates with one of the lowest electromagnetic fields available on the waterbed heater market today. The smaller design of the solid state Calesco control unit allows for passage through most waterbed frame openings with ease. Our unique waterbed heater control system is designed for greater comfort and lower energy consumption.
Competitive Advantages of Calesco Water Bed Heater:
Safety:
1) Calesco making heat since 1949
2) Calesco making water bed heaters for 30 years
i) Leading supplier in Europe for WBH for over 20 years
ii) Worldwide leader now for WBH since entered North American market in 2002
Design:
1) Heating is the only products Calesco produces
2) Engineering done exclusively in Sweden where heat is a way of life
Circuit:
1) Patented design for low electromagnetic field
2) Generous polyester insulation
Overheat Protection:
1) Automatic cut off safety thermistor not available in competitor’s bulb & cap design
2) Permits 325 watt Hardside WBH to be used on large Softside water bed mattresses with minimum of 6
inch fill which can not be done with competitor’s models
3) Permits 170 watt Softside WBH to also be used on Tube Mattress Beds which can not be done with
competitor’s models
4) No BULB & CAP to potentially put in wrong location causing overheating situation
Solid State/Electronic Controls:
1) Utilizes Texas Instruments components
2) Monitors comfort setting with on/off as needed and save electricity when heat not needed
3) Provided at same competitive pricing as competitors bulb & cap design
4) Resists electrical spikes up to 1500 volts
Ease of Use:
1) Watertight integrated control unit
2) One piece control unit small enough to fit through bed frame so no need for multiple plugs
3) ONE PLUG AND YOU’RE SNUG
4) Instructions in English, French & Spanish
Approvals:
1) To UL 1445 Standards for USA
2) To CSA C22.2 No. 200 Standards for Canada
Coverages:
1) Fire Resistant Coating on each WBH
2) 5 Year full term warranty limited to original buyer and limited to product failure or manufacturing
defects and product replacement
This Information is Intended to Introduce You to the Advantages of Calesco Water Bed Heater and is Not Additional Warranties.