Hand warmer review

[HappyHippyDad]

My hands get extremely cold very quickly even though the rest of me is fine. I have spent a small fortune on different hand warmers, trying them all out for myself as you can't trust the information that comes with the product.

If your hands get cold then read on!

I first tried the zippo hand warmers (left of picture) zippo hand warmer review - Google Search - https://www.google.com/search?q=zippo+hand+warmer+review&oq=zippo+hand&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l6.4704j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8,

When they work they work for a long time (approx 6 hours)and get to a good temperature. However, they are very unreliable, sometimes they don't light at all and sometimes they go out very quickly. I have tried all the advice on line to keep them going, it did not work. I would not recommend them at all as they will let you down when you most need them.

I used the charcoal hand warmer as well (middle of picture) Charcoal Handwarmers - https://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Strider-Charcoal-Handwarmer-Case-sku36901601.asp

I used the charcoal hand warmer for a couple of years. It worked 9 times out of 10 as opposed to 6 times out of 10 for the zippo, but that still means 1 in every 10 days of use they let you down leaving your hands cold.

They lasted for around 6 hours and the heat was no where near as good as the zippo, better than nothing though. I could create more heat by lighting both ends of the charcoal stick but this halved the life span of the heat. I now use it as a spare and use the electric one regularly (see below).

The hot rox electric hand warmer is the one I now use (right of picture) Hot Rox Electronic Hand Warmer - Double Sided Heat With Power Bank - https://www.uttings.co.uk/p130821-hot-rox-electronic-hand-warmer-double-sided-heat-with-power-bank-hrds1/?option_id=117107&adwords=true&gclid=CjwKCAiAxMLvBRBNEiwAKhr-nIv465BB3lw5w6ja52huTv9wLKGGTm8lOU8QzGpmYI1-nXD02AntARoCtM0QAvD_BwE

It takes perhaps 2 hours to recharge. It lasts for around 3 hours on high temp and perhaps 4-5 hours on medium temp. Medium temp is just about OK but you really want to use high temp. They work every time! I would recommend this hand warmer. It's important not to get this 'newer model' hot rox mixed up with the older model which is still widely sold. The older model only warms up on one side and is more of an oval shape. The newer model fits in your hand far better and warms up both sides. I have bought 2, one for each pocket! Plus it can be used as a power bank although I have not tried this yet.

Hope this keeps your hands warm over winter

 

[Pete999]

My hands get extremely cold very quickly even though the rest of me is fine. I have spent a small fortune on different hand warmers, trying them all out for myself as you can't trust the information that comes with the product.

If your hands get cold then read on!

I first tried the zippo hand warmers (left of picture) zippo hand warmer review - Google Search - https://www.google.com/search?q=zippo+hand+warmer+review&oq=zippo+hand&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l6.4704j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8,

When they work they work for a long time (approx 6 hours)and get to a good temperature. However, they are very unreliable, sometimes they don't light at all and sometimes they go out very quickly. I have tried all the advice on line to keep them going, it did not work. I would not recommend them at all as they will let you down when you most need them.

I used the carbon hand warmer as well (middle of picture)
I used the carbon hand warmer for a couple of years. It worked 9 times out of 10 as opposed to 6 times out of 10 for the zippo, but that still means 1 in every 10 days of use they let you down leaving your hands cold.

They lasted for around 6 hours and the heat was no where near as good as the zippo, better than nothing though. I could create more heat by lighting both ends of the carbon stick but this halved the life span of the heat. I now use it as a spare and use the electric one regularly (see below).

The hot rox electric hand warmer is the one I now use (right of picture) Hot Rox Electronic Hand Warmer - Double Sided Heat With Power Bank - https://www.uttings.co.uk/p130821-hot-rox-electronic-hand-warmer-double-sided-heat-with-power-bank-hrds1/?option_id=117107&adwords=true&gclid=CjwKCAiAxMLvBRBNEiwAKhr-nIv465BB3lw5w6ja52huTv9wLKGGTm8lOU8QzGpmYI1-nXD02AntARoCtM0QAvD_BwE

It takes perhaps 2 hours to recharge. It lasts for around 3 hours on high temp and perhaps 4-5 hours on medium temp. Medium temp is just about OK but you really want your Put your tools downPPPP. to use high temp. They work every time! I would recommend this hand warmer. It's important not to get this 'newer model' hot rox mixed up with the older model which is still widely sold. The older model only warms up on one side and is more of an oval shape. The newer model fits in your hand far better and warms up both sides. I have bought 2, one for each pocket! Plus it can be used as a power bank although I have not tried this yet.

Hope this keeps your hands warm over winter u

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My hands get extremely cold very quickly even though the rest of me is fine. I have spent a small fortune on different hand warmers, trying them all out for myself as you can't trust the information that comes with the product.

If your hands get cold then read on!

I first tried the zippo hand warmers (left of picture) zippo hand warmer review - Google Search - https://www.google.com/search?q=zippo+hand+warmer+review&oq=zippo+hand&aqs=chrome.2.0j69i57j0l6.4704j0j8&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8,

When they work they work for a long time (approx 6 hours)and get to a good temperature. However, they are very unreliable, sometimes they don't light at all and sometimes they go out very quickly. I have tried all the advice on line to keep them going, it did not work. I would not recommend them at all as they will let you down when you most need them.

I used the charcoal hand warmer as well (middle of picture) Charcoal Handwarmers - https://www.outdoorgear.co.uk/Strider-Charcoal-Handwarmer-Case-sku36901601.asp

I used the charcoal hand warmer for a couple of years. It worked 9 times out of 10 as opposed to 6 times out of 10 for the zippo, but that still means 1 in every 10 days of use they let you down leaving your hands cold.

They lasted for around 6 hours and the heat was no where near as good as the zippo, better than nothing though. I could create more heat by lighting both ends of the charcoal stick but this halved the life span of the heat. I now use it as a spare and use the electric one regularly (see below).

The hot rox electric hand warmer is the one I now use (right of picture) Hot Rox Electronic Hand Warmer - Double Sided Heat With Power Bank - https://www.uttings.co.uk/p130821-hot-rox-electronic-hand-warmer-double-sided-heat-with-power-bank-hrds1/?option_id=117107&adwords=true&gclid=CjwKCAiAxMLvBRBNEiwAKhr-nIv465BB3lw5w6ja52huTv9wLKGGTm8lOU8QzGpmYI1-nXD02AntARoCtM0QAvD_BwE

It takes perhaps 2 hours to recharge. It lasts for around 3 hours on high temp and perhaps 4-5 hours on medium temp. Medium temp is just about OK but you really want to use high temp. They work every time! I would recommend this hand warmer. It's important not to get this 'newer model' hot rox mixed up with the older model which is still widely sold. The older model only warms up on one side and is more of an oval shape. The newer model fits in your hand far better and warms up both sides. I have bought 2, one for each pocket! Plus it can be used as a power bank although I have not tried this yet.

Hope this keeps your hands warm over winter

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What a load of old tosh, if your hands get cold, put your tools down, shake your hands around until they tingle, carry on working till they get cold again and repeat the procedure, hand warmers indeed, Man up, don't waste your hard earned on useless gimmicky, pricey hand warmers waste of money, use natures remedy, Crikey what are today's trades people coming to? if you work outside, expect to get cold, what next Willy warmers? dress for the environment and learn the old ways, hand warmers indeed?

 

[Spoon]

What a load of old tosh, if your hands get cold, put your tools down, shake your hands around until they tingle, carry on working till they get cold again and repeat the procedure, hand warmers indeed, Man up, don't waste your hard earned on useless gimmicky, pricey hand warmers waste of money, use natures remedy, Crikey what are today's trades people coming to? if you work outside, expect to get cold, what next Willy warmers? dress for the environment and learn the old ways, hand warmers indeed?

Everyone is different mate. Some of the people I know who dive use hand warmers. Some don't. I usually get cold hands as I'm taking pics while swimming about but I'm too cheep to pay for hand warmers. If they do sell willy warmers they will have to do extra small for me..

 

[Pete999]

Everyone is different mate. Some of the people I know who dive use hand warmers. Some don't. I usually get cold hands as I'm taking pics while swimming about but I'm too cheep to pay for hand warmers. If they do sell willy warmers they will have to do extra small for me..

Thought this wa an Electrician's Forum Mate, not a not a deep sea exploration Forum.

 

[ruston]

In my experience warming your hands makes it worse. The more you warm them the more you need to warm them.
I have worked most of my time outdoors and @Pete999s method is all that I have ever seen used.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

What a load of old tosh, if your hands get cold, put your tools down, shake your hands around until they tingle, carry on working till they get cold again and repeat the procedure, hand warmers indeed, Man up, don't waste your hard earned on useless gimmicky, pricey hand warmers waste of money, use natures remedy, Crikey what are today's trades people coming to? if you work outside, expect to get cold, what next Willy warmers? dress for the environment and learn the old ways, hand warmers indeed?

Disappointing attitude Pete, although not unexpected

 

[telectrix]

What a load of old tosh, if your hands get cold, put your tools down, shake your hands around until they tingle, carry on working till they get cold again and repeat the procedure, hand warmers indeed, Man up, don't waste your hard earned on useless gimmicky, pricey hand warmers waste of money, use natures remedy, Crikey what are today's trades people coming to? if you work outside, expect to get cold, what next Willy warmers? dress for the environment and learn the old ways, hand warmers indeed?

can just imagine in the freezing cold, dancing around shaking hands like Larry Greyson on a bad day.

 

[Pete999]

can just imagine in the freezing cold, dancing around shaking hands like Larry Greyson on a bad day.

If it works and your hands get warm, who gives a SH ONE TEE? wouldn't 4 1
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If it works and your hands get warm, who gives a SH ONE TEE? wouldn't 4 1

People are always asking how do I get access to site work? if a bit of cols weather is the problem then maybe they should try something else.

 

[Andy5678]

Do you shake your willy when it’s cold too

 

[ruston]

@happyhippydad . Have you tried fingerless woollen gloves. Not ideal , but may help. My wife suffered with cold hands , it is no joke.

 

[telectrix]

@happyhippydad . Have you tried fingerless woollen gloves. Not ideal , but may help. My wife suffered with cold hands , it is no joke.

it's no joke when missus has cold hands and puts them on me. it's then me what suffers, not her.

 

[plugsandsparks]

@HHD, learned many moons ago , jetskiing through winter. Get your core temp up as high as you can bear, i.e. wear shed loads of layers around your core.
I have more trouble with cables being too cold which 8uggers up my fingers. So get the cables nice and warm too, use of fan heaters and hot air guns show no shame... lol

 

[HappyHippyDad]

@happyhippydad . Have you tried fingerless woollen gloves. Not ideal , but may help. My wife suffered with cold hands , it is no joke.

Yep, I use the framers gloves which means I keep at least a few finger tips semi warm .

 

[pirate]

I too suffer from cold hands. Sometimes it's cold feet. The latter not so often, but harder to cure.
As for hands, i use the Zippo which is my go-to answer on the golf course.

I believe you can get a manual warmer...made of leather...I think it's called a "paddle", and it warms up other areas too...
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...or you could try these

Powerstation Gloves - Self-heating waterproof winter gloves

Warm, waterproof, breathable, self-heating winter gloves.

www.rohan.co.uk

 

[Devonchris]

My wife uses these. They do foot version also.
Just open pack, shake and they get warm, not hot but reasonable warm. Reactivate occasionally by shaking so more oxygen can get to the contents. No smell at all. Once only use, but cheap enough to bulk buy and keep in the van / toolbag. Will last about 8 hours.

Poor circulation is her problem and can be painful. Failure to get blood supply to extremities is a medical problem not a weakness. Unfortunately, a bit like a brains failure to sympathise, there is not much you can do about it.

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hands-Warmer-Pairs-Cura-Heat-Warmers/dp/B01MSLWTY4

View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hot-Hands-Warmer-Cura-Heat-Warmers/dp/B01MSLWTC8