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

 

[ipf]

Seems there are a few 'Lukes' around...…..(Paul Newman)
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Do you shake your willy when it’s cold too

Swinging Blue Jeans.................The Happy Hippy Shake?

 

[PEG]

Because we are all the same human,warm-blooded articles...any issue regarding cold hands,by those accustomed to work outside,will be circulatory.

We all know the reasons and hobbies,that affect circulation - no point flogging that horse.

Just for you silk palmed,snow-flakes...there are gel-packs,which you set by boiling,and then click a disc,when cool,to react and release the heat. They are quite good.

Also,if you are caught on site,and wish to retain your womanly or manly pride...you can say they are silicone implants,and you are a travelling surgeon,warming them,prior to fitting...

 

[ferg]

My wife has cold hands and once they go white it's a bugger to get them warm again.

If it were me I would have absolutely no problem whatsoever wearing or using whatever was necessary to keep them warm.

I wear Dewalt framers gloves for some reason my hands stay warm even when the gloves are wet.

 

[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?

I've just found dome toe warmers as well. My toes do get chilly so i'm looking forward to trying them out. They're basically little socks for each toe that you warm up in a microwave and because of the insulating structure of the 'sock' material they can keep your toes warm for up to 2-3 hours. Really looking forward to trying them on Monday as it's going to be a cold one here and I'd like to try and keep my toes cosy.

 

[littlespark]

Stick your cold fingers into a live socket. Doesn’t half get the circulation going....

Or is it stopping circulation??
Maybe not do that.

 

[rolyberkin]

Saw these today and thought of you!

 

[Vortigern]

May I suggest taking up tai ji @happyhippydad, it is a marvellous way to increase circulation. I teach octagenerians tai ji in a support home and the conservative club in Bristol free. I have found within a few months they are all coming back with all sorts of improvement to circulation and other aches and pains and cramps that disappear after even a few weeks. I suggest this as it is a systemic approach to your problem that may have ramifications for your future health also. I do absolutely agree with @plugsandsparks it is very much to do with core temperature which if good will warm the extremities. I am sixty five and do not usually have this problem. It is I think because I wear very good core temperature apparel which ensures a good body temperature. Just a thought.

 

[plugsandsparks]

You are spot on. I think the worst i have experienced was wiring up a shipping container which was being turned into a water treatment plant. It was around this time and around -5C in the container. I had , i think 5 layers on core (all my snowboarding gear) and 2 layers on the legs, 2 layers on the feet. Was holidaying in sweden on a lake, it was -40C - wow that was cold, again you really do have to dress for the occasion.. lol
Simply put if you are getting cold hands and feet, you body is too cold and the blood vessels have closed off blood to the hands and feet to keep the vital organs warm.
No amount of technology will help, TBH, cos the blood has stopped flowing..
Its not really that cold atm, so worth trying to layer up just to see if it works for you....
FWIW, i use thermal vest, regular shirt, thin fleece, thicker fleece, big quilted jacket, russian hat. No gloves required... lol

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I've just found dome toe warmers as well. My toes do get chilly so i'm looking forward to trying them out. They're basically little socks for each toe that you warm up in a microwave and because of the insulating structure of the 'sock' material they can keep your toes warm for up to 2-3 hours. Really looking forward to trying them on Monday as it's going to be a cold one here and I'd like to try and keep my toes cosy.

Just had to add, I am joking about the toe muffs, just couldn't resist