ConairHr10 Heated Hot Stone Rock Warmer Bath Spa Therapy

I'm a Licensed Massage Therapist, and the first time I used this warmer, my client commented that she loved her hot stone massage and she loved the warmer itself. She'd received several HS massages in the past and did not like the warmers that are huge, turkey roaster looking devices. I told her I was happy she let me know she enjoyed the session because I was afraid the stones were not hot enough. She let me know it was the perfect temperature. I previously used a crock pot to heat my stones, and the water would be so hot I couldn't grab them with my hands. If you have to use tongs to get the stones out, they are not going to be a safe temperature to put on a client's skin! This device was great in that respect. I could reach in with my hands to grab the stones. It was also the perfect size for 8 large placement stones and several - like 14-20 smaller stones for using throughout the massage. I was hoping this device had a digital temperature on the front, but it doesn't. I personally would have preferred a device with the digital temperature, so I could set it to the perfect temp, but I kept this one for convenience sake. I paid $40 and it gets the job done.Pros -* Cost effective* Plenty of room for all stones needed in a full body hot stone massage* Client enjoyed the temperature of the stones, said it was the best hot stone session she's had (and she's had several)* Client commented on how nice the warmer itself looked - she did not like the look of the Turkey Roaster style warmersCons -* NO digital temperature* Takes almost a full hour to reach the right temperature* Water seemed to lose it's heat in a 1 hour session, though it didn't start losing heat until I kept the lid off

Does not heat rocks very well

Very happy with this product

Too hot to use stones and water leaks from the bottom - trying to return the item