After much searching and many read reviews I decided for this heating pad. That was not so easy, because basically is at most the same heating pad "They are not as hot as before, they are going more quickly broken, etc.". I was looking for a heating pad that quickly is as hot as possible. Of course it is not so burning hot like my very old pillows, but I have not been disappointed. Contrary to my fears that it is just warm, it brings into being at the highest level a pleasant heat and also no need for long. The detachable supply pipe does not hurt, so I am fully satisfied to date.