Hi everyone, this is Yehwa
It feels like fall was just yesterday
(Weather has gotten cold) But it's gotten so cold already
(It's humidifier & heating equipment season again!) Many people get them out of storage
or they are shopping for new ones
Since people are interested in heating mats used for the whole winter
I got one for myself too
I checked if heats up well
Is it safe?
Are the features convenient?
After checking all details
I found something worth sharing!
Whether this product meets my standards
I'll explain everything step by step!
First, heating mats are categorized by heating method
Into water-based and electric mats
Water mats circulate heated water
Electric mats use heating wires
For water-based mats
The mat portion doesn't emit EMF
So they were popular for a while
Electric mats are further divided by power supply method
Into DC or AC
Remember your science class?
DC is direct current, flowing one way
AC is alternating current, changing directions
DC mainly produces electric fields
AC creates electromagnetic fields
Simply put, DC has less EMF than AC
And lower risk of electric shock and fire
So what about carbon mats that are trending?
Simply put, they're electric mats using carbon fiber
(Most carbon mats use carbon covering to wrap heating wires) Instead of using carbon fiber for heating wires
It's covering that contains carbon fiber
They wrap regular heating wires in carbon-containing material
Premium products use DC power
Resulting in minimal EMF emission
(Electric mat fires are still common) Electric mat fires have been a frequent issue
With higher injury risks
Carbon is naturally fire-resistant
The heating wire material is also important
For example, Kiturami and Cellion
Use aramid heating wires rated for 500°C
To reduce fire risk
So DC-powered carbon mats
Are safer from EMF and fire
And performance varies
Based on other materials used
(Today's product: Cellion Carbon Mat) I'm introducing the Cellion model
It comes in grey, blue, and white
I chose gray for easy maintenance
The price is 368,000 won for a single, 418,000 won for a queen, and 438,000 won for a king
For queen-size premier-grade products
the price is usually around the upper 300,000 won range
so it does feel a bit expensive...
The contents include the mat, controller, and adapter
The controller allows you to set the time
up to 15 hours with the left and right buttons
and adjust the temperature from level 1 to 7 using the up and down buttons
It has an LCD screen, but the screen isn’t touch-sensitive
I like that they used physical buttons instead of touch since it reduces the risk of malfunction
The material contains French natural wool
which provides good insulation and durability, so it has strong resilience
It’s a bit thick at around 7.7 mm
but it compresses to about 3 mm when pressed
and quickly returns to its original state
The heat wires are so well embedded that you can barely feel them on your back
making it feel like you’re lying on a thin topper
so it seems fine to use it alone without adding extra layers
It also has features like automatic power-off and dimming
which automatically lowers screen brightness
For light sleepers
these features are essential
I used to cover or put stickers on screens to dim them!
Carbon mats generally have good thermal conductivity
which might be true or not
depending on the type
Products with carbon fiber directly used as a heating wire
heat up quickly
For covering, since they are layered ones
they can be a bit slower
As I mentioned, the temperature level is divided from 1 to 7
but it doesn’t indicate the exact temperature
(I couldn’t resist) so I contacted customer service
the heating wire ranges from 32°C at the lowest to 48°C at the highest
There’s some heat loss
since your body doesn’t come into direct contact with the heating wire
To show you more accurately
I brought a thermal camera
I set it to levels 1 and 7
and noticed a significant difference after 10 minutes
It also has independent left and right heating controls
While this feature is quite common
sometimes the corners don’t heat up well
or there are minor malfunctions
(Worked well with out any malfunction) After using it for about two weeks, I didn't experienced any malfunctions
And it heated up to my desired level
(No heating wires near the head?) Do you see the section of about 35 to 40 cm near the head with no heating wires?
(No heating wires near head area) It’s probably designed to avoid heat around the head area
as it can affect sleep quality, but I think it’s also to protect the pillow
(Safe mode to protect latex memory foam with low temperature automatic control) There is a safe mode that automatically controls the low temperature
so that it doesn't burn even if you use latex memory foam
It is a function that is set to heating level 1 for an hour
and then operates every 25 minutes
and repeats turning off every 5 minutes
(The temperature is low, so wouldn't it be cold when you sleep...?) I was wondering if it would be okay because it's a function that keeps the temperature low
(I slept warm and sound in the safe mode) I slept well with my blanket on, so I slept warm
Most products these days have their own apps, right?
This product also has its own app!
I was wondering about how often I'll use its own app for my electric mat
but I end up using it a lot
Especially when I forgot to turn it off, it's convenient to be able to turn it off remotely
(Relieved from fire concerns as well as electricity bills) Not only the problems with electricity bills, but there's also a risk of fire
Also, I was able to turn it on before arriving home from work
so I loved going straight to a warm bed as soon as I got home
Other products have quite a few app errors
(There was a delay in the exclusive app, but there was no error!) There's a bit of a delay, but there's wasn't a time when the application doesn't work
It's become a trend to attach AI to home appliances these days
(Mat with Artificial Intelligence) and this product also has AI function
There are AI mode and in-between seasons mode!
It is said to use three types of data
data from the Meteorological Administration, indoor temperature, and user patterns
To explain the artificial intelligence function in detail
If the temperature drops when it starts working
the mat temperature rises from 10% to 30%
and it falls when the temperature rises above the mat temperature
If the temperature changes while the user is asleep
they can't wake up and turn it themselves, right?
(It's really comfortable because they set the temperature on their own) It's a convenient function because they set the temperature on their own
I tried AI mode with heating level 3
(A perfect sense of warmth as if the mat read my mind) and it was just right, so it was great
Another fun feature is 'ASMR', the sound of a good night's sleep
I like the sound of crickets at dawn!
For your information, only one cell phone connection is possible
There's one thing you're worried about when using various heating devices
as well as carbon mats, right?
It's the electricity bill
(I'm going to save gas bill by using a heating device~) There are people who use heating devices to avoid heating bills
and get hit with electricity bills, right?
(That's my story...) That's me
So you need to use heating devices well
I'll give you tips on using a heating mat well!
First, don't raise the temperature at once, but raise it gently
If a car accelerates rapidly, fuel efficiency decreases, right?
You can think of it as the same principle as that!
Second, cover the mat with blankets
You can think of it as locking up the heat
by covering the blanket on the mat!
For those of you who are curious
(Electrical energy Test) we tested the electrical energy consumption
When set to heating level 7 on both left and right sides
the energy consumption reached up to 142W at maximum
However, it doesn't continuously raise the temperature at maximum output
Once it reaches the set temperature, it reduces the energy consumption
while gradually maintaining the temperature
In actual use, I noticed that
the power consumption fluctuates
(Approximate electricity bill: 4,200 KRW per month for 6 hours daily at level 7) When calculated for 6 hours a day over a month, this is the approximate cost
This was calculated at maximum power
so in reality, the cost would be a bit lower
The energy consumption isn’t as high as expected
(No need to worry about the electricity bill) You don’t have to worry about the electricity bill
(Another consideration) When purchasing a heating mat
EMF is also an important factor to consider
This is especially true for those with young children
who may be more sensitive to it
This product, as mentioned before
uses DC power system and carbon covering
making it relatively safe from EMF
It has also passed the KC certification and the EMF certification
meeting safety standards at 1/400th of the human protection guideline!
When turned on at the maximum heating level 7
(EMF measurement) I measured the electromagnetic waves using an analyzer
(Zero EMF in both the mat and the controller) and there was no EMR detected from the mat or the controller
Although EMR was detected in the power adapter
all electronic devices tend to
have EMR in the adapter
The adapter cord is long
so if placed at a distance, there’s virtually no exposure to EMF
Since vinyl mats are not used year-round
storage is also important
Those who have used electric mats before will relate
They need to be rolled up carefully to avoid damage
(Carbon mats can be folded for storage!) Carbon mats can be folded like a blanket for storage without issues
With a low coefficient of thermal expansion, the shape is retained even after extended use
and the minimized heating wire diameter technology makes it easy to fold
There was a product I accidentally damaged
I could tell it might happen from the moment I tried to fold it
It was too stiff
(Rest in peace, dear electric mat) Oh this is it
(You can just fold it like a blanket!) But this one was easy to fold like a blanket
Although it weighs around 5kg, which isn't exactly light
it doesn't take up much space, making it easy to store
There’s also products with subtle noise from the controller
that can be a bit disturbing
However, I never had any trouble sleeping due to noise with this
(Washing method: hand wash with neutral detergent and air dry) For washing, mix neutral detergent in water
gently wash it by stomping on it
and then air dry
(Machine washing option?) It’s possible to use a washing machine
But you do need to be a little cautious
As you can see, make sure the connector doesn’t touch the water
Fold it inside the mat, then put it in the mesh bag
You should wash it with the wool cycle in a home drum washing machine
You can also use detergent and fabric softener
But, of course, avoid using the dryer
It’s best to avoid using machines like top-loaders
that squeeze out the water
Later, I found out that
(Machine washable up to 5 times) Did you see the note saying it can only be washed up to 5 times?
If you have children or pets at home
I recommend buying a separate cover
While price is important
heating mats are products that last longer than expected
so safety and functionality are crucial!
This mat and controller don’t emit EMF
so there’s a low risk of fire or electric shock
It also has various features like independent left/right heating and AI mode
However, the app’s response is a bit slow, and it doesn’t display the temperature
so it would be nice if this part could be improved
If you have children or pets
or if you’re looking for a high-end carbon mat
this is a product worth considering
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