How is the HOT FOOT different from the other boot heaters?

 It is the only one that automatically regulates (wattage) heat output. The others require you to turn a dial (or the battery pack) to change the heat setting. 

How does the HOT FOOT regulate temperature?  With a thermostat?

 The HOT FOOT heater does not have a thermostat or any solid state regulating device. The heating element is a special alloy that increases in resistance as it heats up. This automatically adjusts the power output of the heater as your foot (boot) gets warmer, thus preventing the heater from getting too hot. 

What is the best way to use the HOT FOOT III heater?

 When your feet feel cold (usually when waiting in a lift line), push in the on side of the on/off switch. You can feel the positive action of the switch through your ski pants with your glove or mitten on. There is no need to remove your glove or mitten or to pull up your ski pant leg. After you exit the ski lift, your feet should be warm. Simply reach down and push in the off side of the switch to preserve the battery. You usually do not need the heater on while you are skiing. 

How many minutes of usable heat will I get before I have to recharge the batteries?

You should get approximately 200 minutes of heating time depending on the outside temperature. If used as described above this should be more than enough for a full day of skiing. If you ski frequently at below 0^o F. you may want to purchase a set of our extensions. This will allow you to take the battery off your boot and put them on a belt or in a pocket. This will keep the battery warmer and give you up to 10% more heat and 15-20 more minutes of heat. 

What about the HOT FOOT III PRO heater?

 This is a 4-battery heater kit for use in extremely cold conditions or for those that want to leave the heater on constantly. All you have to do is switch batteries at midday to get up to 400 minutes of quality heat that you can really feel. This is 75% more heat than any other boot heater yet our batteries are the thinnest available so they will fit under even the tightest fitting ski pants.  

 Do the HOT FOOT batteries have a memory, making it necessary to completely discharge the batteries each time?

 No,  HOT FOOT was the first boot heater manufacturer to use Nickel Metal Hydride no memory batteries. 

How many times can the HOT FOOT batteries be charged/discharged?

 You should be able to recharge our batteries at least 250 times.

Do I need to charge the batteries with the switch in the “ON” position?

 Yes 

If I buy HOT FOOT heaters for my children’s boots or for my trial boots, will I be able to remove the elements and reinstall them into other boots without ruining them?

 Yes. Be sure to use duct tape to attach them to the foot bed instead of removing the adhesive release paper until you want to permanently install them. 

How long should I charge the batteries?

 The batteries need to be charged 10-12 hours if completely drained. Less time would be required if not completely drained.

What is the recharge procedure?

 Unplug the heaters from the batteries. Plug the charger leads into the battery packs. Turn the battery switch ON and plug the charger into a 120 volt outlet. The light will usually glow dim (unless the battery is completely discharged) and gradually get brighter as the batteries recharge. If the light glows bright initially, just check to be sure you have the switch in the ON position and it will recharge. 

Can the heaters be used in applications other than ski boots?

 HOT FOOT offers custom grooved insoles (sm., med., & lg.) for use in any shoe or boot. The insole has a groove in the bottom for the wire. The heater is attached to the toe area of the insole and the wire is taped into the groove and comes out at the heel. The batteries are usually belt or pocket mounted and our extensions are used to connect the batteries to the heater elements. If the boot is stiff enough, the battery can be mounted directly on the boot. 

What happens if the batteries are overcharged?

 The batteries will not be harmed if overcharged by up to 48 hours. If left on for a week or more, the number of recharge cycles may be reduced. 

What if I have other questions?

 Call HOT FOOT @ 413-596-2435