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Rechargeable battery powered. A lightweight intelligent rechargeable battery pack using one of the safest available lithium rechargeable battery technologies provides the power to the heated clothing and is quickly charged using an special AC wall charger. The battery pack is located in an interior pocket of the heated clothing for easy access. One standard battery pack gives you up to five hours of continuous heating.
Is it safe to use? What about electrocution? A common concern about heated clothing seems to be a misconception about electrocution, particularly when it rains. It's virtually impossible to be electrocuted by portable heated clothing. Since all the rechargeable heated clothing systems such as heated vests and heated jackets run on low voltages less than 12V, you could jump into a river and the worst that could happen is you'd feel a mild buzz. The ActiVHeat clothing runs at voltage of only 7.4Volts which is lower than used in many children electronic toys. What about that High Frequency EMF radiation? All battery powered electric heated clothing is also safe from high frequency EMF. The voltage operating any battery operated heated clothing is less than 13V DC, and the frequency is 0 Hz so there is no EMF. Workmanship is another story. In 2007 at least one maker of heated clothing recalled their products due to the risk of it overheating or catching fire. As with any product, all heated clothing is not created equal. Bad wiring design and workmanship can cause “hot spots” which do have a safety risk. You need to be confident the product you are buying is a safe one. So how can you develop this confidence? Firstly, check if the manufacturer has recent independent tests to verify safety. For example, the ActivHeat range was rigorously tested in 2007 by an internationally renowned independent testing laboratory company. More details of these tests can be found at the bottom of our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page. Secondly, if a big retailer is carrying the line, it’s a good indication that you’re going to be fine. These big retailers often have stringent testing requirements so they have done the quality evaluation for you. National US retailers Hammacher Schlemmer and Brookstone buy ActiVHeat heated clothing. Range - The ActiVHeat line currently includes heated jackets and heated vests. Easy care —The ActiVHeat garments are washable.
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How it works — a new solution in cold weather clothing! |
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The ActiVHeat cold weather clothing heating system uses a new technology employing very thin carbon microfibers, a hi-tech material invented for the aerospace industry. These carbon microfibers are integrated into your ActiVHeat clothing to actively warm to your core and also stimulate blood circulation in your chest and back. It uses safe, low-power far-infrared rays to radiate heat from the integrated carbon microfibers. |
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Simple to use. You adjust the heat level on the heated jacket or vest using a simple one-button heat controller that is connected to the heated clothing by simple detachable connectors. Switch a cold shiver into warm comfort. Windstopping. ActiVHeat heated cold weather clothing warms without being bulky. The premium-grade windproof micro-fleece fabric limits air permeability and increases insulation and comfort because of a laminated fabric bonding layer embedded in the fabric.
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