FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The two most common illnesses
The two most common illnesses can largely be traced back to conventional mattresses or bad waterbeds. So what are they?
The two common complaints of back pains and allergies.
Back pains can even include deformation of the spine due to lying in awkward positions. Mite droppings found inside conventional mattresses are the primary cause of allergies -- every movement on the mattress puffs out large quantities which are spread around the house as dust in carpets, curtains, upholstered furniture, wardrobes etc.
What types of problems can a TASSO bed help to relieve?
Head and back pains
Pains in the neck, the back of the head and the back caused by slipped discs or trapped nerves in the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine
Lower back pains caused by wearing of the joints
Back pains caused by poor alignment of the spine (scoliosis, kyphosis, flat back etc.)
Backpains caused by muscular tension
Allergies
Decubitus
Pregnancy and a whole range of other specific conditions
Why do we toss and turn less in a proper, high quality waterbed?
The reason that you shift position so little in a good waterbed is that there are no pressure points causing blodd to get blocked in the skin tissue - this makes for more and longer lasting deep sleep phases in which the body can produce the STH growth and regeneration hormone (the somatotrophin hormone), an essential requirement of any true regeneration process.
What are the physical advantages of a waterbed?
The basic characteristics of a waterbed are:
Even pressure distribution
A structure which is flexible and yet which keeps its shape
Hygiene,
And warmth which is given, not taken away.
How are TASSO waterbeds different from other types of waterbed?
Genuine digital ceramic heating system with system support protection; extremely durable and with many additional advantages.
A patented conditioner which can more than double the life expectancy of your bed.
Fleece cover pads designed to prevent mold and the buildup of odors. No dubious heavy metals or softening agents, just food-grade, pure, translucent materials.
No "Deluxe" corners with weak points, no base material section with additional seams.
Wave motion control systems which actually do what they are meant to do - not connected to the outer skin and not supported by polystyrene balls which stop working over the course of time and lose all wave motion control functionality.
A safety liner system which also does what it is designed to do.
Five-year German manufacturers warranty.
The only systems manufacturer who takes full responsibility for the compatibility of the individual components, combatting both premature ageing of the materials as well as end-of-line models consisting of random components.
One-piece padded bolster trough with an insulated base and a frame which is soft but which keeps its shape.
Comprehensive scientific research carried out in collaboration with a number of universities, professors and scientists including our groundbreaking space research work with NASA. Continuous implementation of the latest technology to ensure that our products stay at the cutting-edge of the market.
Complete "Made in Germany" system which comfortably satisfies domestic environmental limits and which aims to create a true regeneration zone for people who care about their environment.
Why are tube and cylinder systems not considered to be proper waterbeds?
Only full-depth, single-cell waterbeds with a water depth of at least 20 cm can guarantee the required physical displacement principle of the water, just like a fish or a ship in the water! This is the only way we can we be sure of achieving a perfectly even distribution of pressure and support and unbeatable levels of comfort.
With the cylinder or tube systems you end up lying on three tubes filled to bursting point which do not allow the surface pressure to be properly distributed. High pressures mean short life expectancy. This is why they are marketed with the advice that the tubes can be changed one at a time when necessary.
The only problem is that the leaks only become apparent when you see the water running out! A bed with water, yes, but it isn't a waterbed. There are, of course, some exceptions to this rule: for example, certain orthopedic problems which require the spine to be positioned at a higher level than the shoulders as occurs in special cases of Bechterew disease.
Imports?
There is no other product which can be compared to a TASSO bed in terms of being a complete "Made in Germany" system.
We do offer a competitive, value-for-money alternative in the form of the Bluebird Import Waterbeds
As with most imports, the warranty is limited to the conditions laid down by the foreign manufacturer. The quality, durability, compatibility and guarantees available are often praised to the skies verbally but can rarely be confirmed in writing.
Lengthy warranty periods are generally restricted to discount offers for new purchases made from the same foreign manufacturer.
The relatively insignificant cost savings obtained with import components are totally out of proportion to the risks involved concerning durability, compatibility, responsibility and quality of life.
Your bed is the thing you use most in life and that's why our experience leads us to recommend choosing an innovative and high quality "Made in Germany" product.
Built in accordance with domestic quality standards to ensure that the unbeatable advantages of a good waterbed are not jeopardized by the choice of the wrong materials or composition.
Buying something cheap can turn out to be expensive if, for example, the pedestal has to be changed after a short time because you can't get rid of the smell, or if complaints have to be made to a foreign manufacturer because the local dealer has gone out of business.
What is the life expectancy of a waterbed?
Previously, the answer from the American companies was: 10 years and if you move house after eight years you may as well change the water mattress for a new one.
Today's TASSO Beds offer a significantly higher life expectancy due to the high compatibility of the components we have selected.
That means no mixing of random products which could cause the vinyl to harden as well as choosing the right assembly process and care program using only the best products.
Most standard conditioners (apart from TASSO conditioner), markedly reduce the life of a waterbed by washing out the stabilisers.
What are the differences between softside and hardside systems??
A softside system:
Can be fitted into any bed frame or used free-standing as a full mattress system
Has a water bladder which is positioned in a soft, insulating foam bolster trough
Uses a water bladder cut into a comical shape which helps to reduce movement and allows you to get on and off the mattress in the same way as with conventional beds
A hardside system:
Always requires a stable, supporting bed frame
Can make it slightly more difficult to get on and off the bed
Boasts a greater volume of water to be displaced
Uses a water bladder which is cut into a cubic shape
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What are the differences between the Uno and Dual systems and what are the advantages of each?
UNO is constructed using a single water bladder in a double bed with a heating system.
The Dual system uses two separate water bladders and two heating systems in a double bed with an effective dividing element.
This allows you to determine the optimal fill levels based on each person's individual requirements - highly recommended for partners of differing weight or for people with certain types of back complaint.
Individual temperature control: as a general rule women prefer to have a slightly warmer mattress.
Your partner is insulated from the movements you make on your side of the bed.
The design of the bed is vital if you are to obtain these advantages. There are many examples of dual systems on the market which do not in fact offer true separation of the two halves. An example of this is the so-called "thermo separating film".
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Tell me more about the fabric covers..
As a general rule, top covers for waterbeds are available in conventional mattress quilting material in a variety of attractive designs. They tend to consist of shallow, quilted layers of fabric, foam and padding.
In reality, these kinds of textile covers are not suitable for waterbeds because they are unable to adapt to the special micro-climate.
Perspiration and moisture from the body must be absorbed underneath during the night and then be released into the air during the day. The only materials which a suitable for this job are high-quality fleece pile materials, because flatter materials create blocking layers which interrupt vertical capillary circulation. Quilted padding and foam rubbers - apart from being non-recyclable - hold onto the moisture like a sponge, actively encouraging mold and odors.
In contrast to conventional mattresses, a waterbed is not aired from below.
TASSO "Teddy" fleece is extremely deep-pile, non-allergic and boil-washable! However, where possible we recommend washing it at a germ-killing 60ºC so as not to put unnecessary strain on the structure of the fibres.
TASSO Lambswool Cover, made from genuine pure new wool fleece, may be washed gently at 40 ºC or dry-cleaned.
Cotton ticking, the ticking which really stands out from the competition: made from pure cotton and cotton quilting (recyclable). May be washed at high temperatures with shrinkage of up to 6%, we recommend washing at 60 ºC. It is substantially more durable than the other materials and has a higher life expectancy and unbeatable levels of comfort.
How strong is the mattress material?.
The TASSO water mattress has an optimal thickness of 0.5 mm. Experience has shown this to be the best thickness since thicker materials are liable to break quicker due to the constant bending and creasing to which they are exposed and thinner materials are not durable enough.
Safety liners are frequently offered with a thickness of 0.10 or 0.20 because they are generally perceived to have no real function.
TASSO safety liners are 0.30 thick and are designed to provide a genuine "catch tank". Not because the mattresses could burst (they cannot burst because there is no pressure) but rather because we know that sometimes kids can poke around where they shouldn't and that accidents can happen when filling a mattress.
Wave motion control? Why? And how waveless should it be?
Wave motion control systems should be capable of breaking the motion of the waves in a similar way to a coral reef, but they should not affect the carrying properties of the water.
Fitted hydraulic chambers have finally disappeared from the market -- they only served to generate pressure and problems.
Attaching fitted mats to the corners and/or using polystyrene balls as floats does not have any useful function and can damage the unit.
Attaching anything to the exterior skin of the mattress can create weak points; polystyrene balls have a tendency to get washed out and pollute the environment. These kind of so-called wave control effects end up sinking to the bottom and just causing problems.
And the extra padded sections to support your back - marketed as lumber support - reduce the marvellous supporting properties of the water, which defeats the object of having a waterbed in the first place. These are nothing more than opportunistic commercial developments trying to base themselves on conventional mattress system technology. The whole subject of wave motion control is another example where TASSO seems to be the only company which can stand up to rigorous scrutiny:
an extremely strong, loose-meshed, water-resistant webbing - slightly resembling a light wire sponge
stitched to durable floats
offers an optimal level of motion control ranging from free-flow to full wavelessness
does not reduce the carrying and supporting properties of the water
poses no danger to the exterior skin of the mattress and no risk that the elements will become unattached or sink to the bottom
Available in five different levels: FF, free-flow = no wave motion control, F2 = slight wave motion control, F3 = medium wave motion control, F5 = ultra wave motion control, F8 = waveless.
What's the right level of motion/wavelessness for me?
The level of wave motion control is basically a matter of personal taste (i.e. it depends on what you feel comfortable with) and possibly a question of specific, personal orthopedic problems.
Old hands in the waterbed business may tell you that nothing can beat a free flow system, but they will also readily acknowledge the advantages of a fully waveless TASSO mattress which provides the ultimate in motion control technology.
Higher levels are especially worth considering in one-piece double mattresses; dual systems generally require lower levels of motion control.
And the right fill level?
When lying on your side your spine should form a straight line.
How is the TAS KA3 different to other heating systems on the market?
TAS KA3 is a ceramic heating system capable of emitting exactly the right amount of heat to gently maintain the water mattress at the required temperature. There is no risk of a safe temperature being exceeded even in the unlikely event of a control system failure.
The heat is transmitted upwards, not down into the base. The ceramic installation system prevents oxidisation of the heat resistors, helping to ensure that dangerous hotspots are avoided. TAS KA3 is free from electronic smog and highly energy efficient.
Other heating systems are generally spiral-shaped radiating devices coated with synthetic materials which give off heat both upwards and downwards and which run the risk of oxidisation and melting -- a problem which ends up destroying not only the heating system but also the safety liner, water bladder and base materials.
Warning! Copies have recently been introduced onto the market which can hardly be distinguished from a TAS KA3 on the outside but which are packed full of old technology on the inside.
How high will my electric bill be each month?
Somewhere between $2.25 and $3.15 depending on room temperature.
What are the advantages of having extra strong corners on the water mattress?
No advantages at all! The ultra-strengthened material diminishes the flexibility of the corners, which can lead to a reduction in terms of both elasticity and adaptability and a lower life expectancy for the water mattress.
What are the advantages of translucent mattress material?
Translucent mattress material is the proof that you are getting a genuine, high-quality product which is free from reclaims and unknown additives - something which you feel comfortable enough to spend a third of your life lying on! Another practical advantage is the fact that it is easier to spot air bubbles and flatten them out.
What is the difference between an Outline and a Contour safety liner?
Outline liners are stretched over the outer bolster whilst Contour liners enclose only the water bladder itself. The latter type is useless since as the water level sinks it starts to collapse and allows everything to leak out.
Although the TASSO Outline liner may seem to be a more expensive option initially, it has the advantage of being a high-quality product which is actually capable of performing its job! In addition, it offers higher standards of cleanliness and hygiene, is easier to maintain and provides genuine protection to the system from outside elements.
Are modern waterbeds free from heavy metals?
No. Gold is also a heavy metal. Highly-poisonous heavy metals such as cadmium are frequently included in vinyl liners as cheap stabilisers.
Tasso mattress materials are free from all poisonous heavy metals. We use high-quality, safe materials for stabilising purposes such as zinc and barium.
What is the advantage of a conical foam bolster?
Simply comfort! It allows you to get in and out of your waterbed as you would with a conventional mattress. It also provides wave motion control and helps the bed to keep its shape, all without use of an additional frame.
Should my waterbed be heated as normal in the summer or is 20 ºC enough for hot days?
The temperature can be controlled according to your individual requirements, but it should not be set lower than the skin temperature level of 28 ºC for long periods. This temperature creates a cozy environment in winter and feels pleasantly cool in the summer.
Do you perspire more on a waterbed than on a conventional bed?
No, a waterbed set at skin temperature only serves to relax and ease your body, without heating it up! In fact quite the opposite is true: thick feather beds are now definitely out of fashion, lighter bed surfaces allow for far better airing and micro-climatisation of the body. The right fabric cover ensures that the moisture caused by your body is carried away and released into the air.
Do waterbeds have summer and winter sides?
A meaningless question in waterbed terms. The thicker a cover, the less able it is to adapt. Moreover, Tasso beds are temperature-controlled so that summer and winter sides are unnecessary. Human beings are warm-blooded and have the same body temperature all year round.
This simply means that in summer less energy is used than in winter.
The same temperature setting creates a cozy environment in winter and has a pleasant cooling effect in the summer. You could compare it with the radiator fluids in a car engine.
Seasickness?
…is as unlikely on a Tasso bed as it is for a baby in the arms of its mother. The movements of your partner are absorbed by the water and transformed into a gentle rocking motion which has a calming effect which lulls you to sleep. In any case, you will find that you move around less on a Tasso bed since it enables you to get to sleep quicker and spend longer in deep sleep phases.
How heavy is a TASSO bed?
It always constitutes a permissible weight in house construction terms (see results of structural surveys) and the court judgment where the presiding judge ruled that the landlord and house owner had no grounds for concern.
To calculate it: multiply the length by the width by the height of the water mattress, this gives you the number of cubic decimeters which equals the number of kilos.
For a softside system this averages out to approximately 250 liters (i.e. kilos) per mattress spread over approximately 2 sq m.
With a hardside system, it comes to approximately 300. Per square meter that roughly corresponds to the weight of three people standing still.
And do you ever get worried about the body mass of your guests causing problems?!?
Structural Survey
This structural survey was carried out on the basis of the largest bed size. Weights: water: 2.13 x 1.83 x 0.23 x 10.0 = 897 KP (a kilopond is equivalent to a kilogram); frame: 0.40 x 7.92 x 2.02 x 6.0 = 38 KP; shell: 15 KP; 2 people of heavy build = 180 KP; Total: 1130 KP.
The bed covers a surface area of (2.13 + 0.04) x (1.83 + 0.04) = 4.06 sq m. A normal house is designed to support a load of 150 KP/sq m, most houses are however given an additional surface load-bearing capacity of 125 KP/sq m to allow basic dividing walls to be erected. This gives a total load capacity of 150 + 125 = 275 KP/sq m.
If you live in a building like this then you do not need to read any further and can relax on your waterbed without any worries, since the weights divided by the surface area gives us 1130 / 4.06 = 278 KP/sq m, which matches the planned load-bearing capacity of the floor almost exactly. If, however, you are at all concerned about the 3 kg of excess weight (278 - 275) or are unsure whether the separating wall allowance was included in the calculations when your building was constructed, then please read on.
The basic content of DIN 1055, page 3, paragraph 5 runs as follows: "Items such as safes, storage heaters etc. (waterbeds were not yet in standard usage when this DIN was introduced in 1963) may exert a load of 300 KP on the ceiling". If you now add together the admissible ceiling load allowance in the bed area you get the result of 4.06 x 1.50 + 3.0 = 9.09 KN (909 KP).
Please note that the following considerations are based on the use of norms, allowing general guidelines to be given which do not take into account details of any specific location or any special circumstances. In the case of a waterbed (as a general rule positioned in the bedroom), let us assume that the bed has a gap approximately 50 cm wide on at least three sides (a total of approximately 3.5 sq m) which is not under any load pressure and which thus provides some relief to the ceiling. We will also assume that the heavy wardrobe items are positioned up against the wall allowing their weight to be carried directly by the walls.
We should bear in mind that the average load of a bedroom is generally substantially lower than the permitted load. A 15 sq m room can be calculated as 15 x 150 = 2250 KP/sq m. This corresponds to the weight of two large medium-range automobiles.
Rolf Gartzmann, Structural Engineer, March 1985.
Court judgement: a waterbed in rented accommodation?:
A ruling has been pronounced permitting a waterbed to be placed in rented accommodation even if the landlord objects.
There have been some instances of problems arising between a landlord and tenant due to the fact that a tenant wishes to install a waterbed. We currently know of no other similar case which has been decided on the basis of a court judgment. The subject itself is, however, a fairly common one for people buying a waterbed for the first time. Questions frequently emerge concerning the weight, whether the landlord needs to be informed, whether special insurance is required etc..
In the case presented here, the waterbed had already been in use for six years before the landlord took the tenant to court. In the early stages of the dispute, the waterbed owner contacted the Westphalian manufacturer Vontana. They agreed to cover the legal and court costs in order to get an example case on the books. The judgment was pronounced on the 23rd December 1992 under the reference number 20 C 83/92. The following excerpts are taken from the ruling:
Facts of the case: The plaintiff demanded that the defendant remove a waterbed installed in a rented apartment. The house was constructed around the turn of the century and is fitted with wooden-beamed ceilings.
The plaintiff's arguments were as follows: The surface area of approximately 4.5 sq m exerts a load of approximately 278 KP per sq m. In the long-term, a load such as this can only be carried by modern steel and concrete ceilings which are equipped for this purpose. Ceilings in older buildings such as the one under discussion here are not designed to deal with loads of this size. The plaintiff filed a claim attempting to prohibit the defendant from installing a waterbed and to establish that the defendant be required to purchase all-risks insurance on behalf of the plaintiff to cover the specific risks posed by the installation of a waterbed. The claim was rejected and the plaintiff was ordered to pay all the legal costs. The judgment is enforceable with immediate effect.
Reasons for the decision: The plaintiff had no basis on which to demand the removal of the waterbed from the rented apartment. There was no clear evidence to show that the installation of a waterbed went against the contract. The question remains open as to whether the relevant load in this specifc case totaled 278 KP per sq m or only up to 230 KP per sq m, since the way a ceiling is designed means that in this case every individual sq m of the total ceiling area would have to be submitted to a load of 275 KP in order to reach the limits of its load-bearing capacity. Assuming that the surface was approximately 16 sq m, this would then total 4400 KP. In this sense, the load which the plaintiff argued the waterbed had (278 x 4.6 sq m, i.e. almost 1300 KP) would also have to be distributed over the entire area of the ceiling which -- working on the basis of an area of 12 or 13 sq m -- would amount to approximately 100 KP per sq m. This result would allow plenty of capacity for additional loads caused by items of furniture and people.
The judgment is also supported by the fact that the bed had spent several years standing in the same place. If the ceiling had really been overloaded, some kind of structural alterations would have already become apparent in the period since its installation in 1986. Additional decisions follow on from §§ 91I, 70B No. 11,713 of the German Code of Civil Procedure (ZPO).
Will it burst?
A TASSO bed cannot burst because there is no pressure inside! Even an accidental cut with a knife can be patched quickly and easily. Items such as showers, washing machines etc. which are attached to the water mains represent an enormous danger (relatively speaking) which we have simply learnt to live with.
What kind of pedestals are available?
The original TASSO pedestal consisting of coated, formaldehyde-free boards
A variety of solid and natural wood pedestals
The steel-leg pedestal, open underneath to allow better air circulation in the room
Drawer pedestals
Pulsating base pedestals which transfer acoustic sound waves to your entire body
and import pedestals - the cheaper alternative - which cannot really be recommended for the bedroom, since the formaldehyde used and the smells which develop generally cause people to end up changing them for a new one.
What's the proper way to take care of my waterbed?
Add some TASSO conditioner to the water once a year -- the water itself doesn't need to be changed!
When you change the sheets, wipe down the water bladder using a damp cloth.
Spray vinyl cleaner onto the water bladder and then wipe it off three to four times a year.
Water + electricity
= danger?
In terms of their electronic components, TASSO heating systems are approved by the German Technical Inspection Association (GS TÜV) and are emission-free. If you feel uncomfortable having electricity in your bedroom, you can even turn of the electricity overnight! Your faithful waterbed is one of the few electrical devices which keeps working even without electricity thanks to the storage effect of the water. So warm it up during the day and enjoy a cozy waterbed during the night.
Heating costs?
Depending on the surrounding temperature and individual circumstances this generally comes to about $4.40 per double bed per month.
The heat which is given off simply works to the benefit of the room temperature.
A needle in the bed?
A pin stuck into a TASSO waterbed is absorbed by the mattress cover pad (the fabric cover between the sheets and the mattress). Even in the unlikely event of something like this happening, it's fairly hard to actually make a hole. The skin of the mattress is strong and supple.
Changing the water?
Not necessary. When first filling the mattress and every six to eight months after that you should add some special, biologically-degradable water conditioner to stop algae from building up and to keep the water fresh.
Insurance?
From an insurance point of view a waterbed is treated like an aquarium, i.e. private liability insurance covers you for any damage caused to third parties and household contents insurance covers you if this is expressly agreed.
Heating?
The TASSO bed heating system is positioned under the mattress and under the safety liner. The heater mat is waterproof. TASSO ceramic heating systems are approved by the German Technical Inspection Association (GS TÜV) and are earthed (equipotential bonding). If you don't feel comfortable having electricity in your bedroom (based on the fact that even open plug sockets emit certain levels) then you can switch off the electricity supply at night, safe in the knowledge that the water will keep in the warmth.
Can I try it out in a hotel?
This cannot really be recommended since the fill level and temperature should generally be set to match individual requirements. It is difficult to gain an accurate first impression if the bed has not been specifically set up to match your needs.
Lightweight water mattresses?
Intended to be placed on old mattresses or used in nursing or travel situations. They contain an insufficient quantity of water and therefore have only very limited functionality.
Terrestrial Radiation?
TASSO beds insulate you from terrestrial radiation and water piping. Water pipes emit radiation due to the friction of the water. Still waters have an insulating effect.
Making the bed and taking care of it.
Our series of "Made in Germany" waterbeds are similar to most other beds in this regard.
The fabric mattress pad under the sheets can be removed and cleaned. Bodily secretions do not stay locked up in the mattress forever; moisture evaporates as the heat rises and the TASSO water bladder itself can be surface washed.
Waterbeds for babies?
The best present you can give your child. And here's why: Born from water, bedded on a TASSO!. Better development of the skull, falling asleep faster, staying asleep without waking up all the time, longer-lasting deep sleep phases, greater production of growth hormones….
Just try laying a screaming baby on a TASSO bed and watch what happens!
Is a TASSO bed soft?
It is as hard as stone and as soft as a cloud! Water has the characteristic of being harder than stone, but also of being soft and flexible. The sensation of lying on a TASSO waterbed is one of softness and restfulness.
The water provides an even level of support to your entire body, even including the S-shaped spine, the knees and the neck - support for every body in every position.
Sleeping on a board?
This thinking stems from the time when mattresses were laid on metal mesh and people slept like "bananas". To improve the situation, people recommended laying a board under the mattress. This idea led to the later development of the slatted frame. prices close to those of TASSO products.
The quality of the materials! Virtually no checks are made on import products for poisonous heavy metals, food-grade softeners and emissions.
Selbst vorgeschriebene. The intensive way in which we use waterbeds means that even the limits laid down for domestic production are in fact insufficient. Much depends on manufacturers taking responsibility for these aspects in the production process - something which most dealers are only willing to "guarantee" verbally.
TASSO manufactures complete waterbed systems and can therefore take responsibility for all the components which would otherwise be selected by the dealer: a water mattress from one company, a heating system from another company and the frame…? Who knows? The main thing is to cut prices because "it's the price that counts". Who gets the blame if something goes wrong? The dealer. And if the dealer closes down…?
And there is an awful lot that could potentially go wrong in lower-quality products: the wrong type of varnish, for example, or a combination of unsuitable materials which removes softening agents from the mattress material, causing it to become brittle after just a few years. It's at that point when the customer realizes that those fantastic promises contained in the warranty for the import product are in fact limited to the promise of a discount price for the future replacement of a new water bladder in the state of California...
Genuine digital ceramic heating systems (watch out for fakes!) prevent damage to the surrounding components, thereby increasing the life expectancy of the system whilst producing virtually no electronic smog and cutting operating costs.
Conventional heating systems are mostly incompatible with lining materials in the long run. They also tend to be breathable, meaning that they "rust" (oxidize) over the course of time. They normally make quite an impressive exit, often causing a hot spot which can damage both the water mattress and the base structure as the elements burn through.
Our TASSO conditioner is the only one on the market which doesn't wash the softening agents out of the lining the way that soap does.
The simple fact that you can double the life expectancy of your mattress using this conditioner effectively means that you can cut the price you see on the ticket by half. It only takes a few days for waterbed materials left in conventional conditioners to simply disintegrate! In TASSO conditioner, they are still as good as new years later.
A safety liner which goes over the whole bolster rather than just over the water bladder. This is the only way to create a genuine safety net to protect you in the unlikely event of your waterbed being deliberately damaged.
Safety liners which enclose the water bladder are simply not worth the price you pay for them - in the case of an accident they simply collapse as the water level sinks.
In contrast, you can really feel the strength of a TASSO safety liner and see how it forms a solid unit with the outer skin by means of an extra strong zipper.
The seams and corners are another vital element. They represent the weak points in any waterbed, since the technology available still does not allow us to manufacture a product without seams.
No weak points caused by so called deluxe corner designs.
No additional seams resulting from mattress materials which are too thin
No cheap base materials made from dark-colored reclaim materials.
Translucent material (slightly transparent) - genuine mattress material with no unknown additives or reclaims.
Wave motion control using durable floats which are not attached to the outer skin, because that is precisely where they cause weak points.
Wave control floats only work if they are constantly swimming at the top of a TASSO waterbed, because that is where the waves are moving. Polystyrene floats attached to the outer skin soon become detached and wash around (very annoying when you are trying to drain the mattress), or they absorb too much water so that your wave control system ends up lying on the bottom of the mattress. Not very useful…
We do not use the so-called lumbar supports and strengthened vinyl in the spine area which in fact only serve to eliminate the advantages of a good waterbed by creating uneven pressure points.
TASSO motion control is available in five different levels and does not inhibit the fantastic carrying properties of water in the least. Separating the water mattress into two parts in a "Dual" system only makes sense if you use the triangular bolstered central element found in TASSO waterbeds. The common use of a thermo separator on its own accentuates the different fill levels and does not serve to isolate movement.
Cut and shrinkage
The cut of the water bladder is an important trade secret. It is essential that the customer does not end up lying on a tensed surface or feeling like they are in a hammock.
The generosity of the cut is referred to as "puppy skin" due to its similarity to the skin of a young dog. It should give, but not too much and the natural shrinkage of the material must be kept to a minimum. To the best of our knowledge no other company is currently able to match this kind of quality. We have seen water bladders which have shrunk by almost fifty per cent within just a few years. The shriveled result throws all of the prized advantages of a waterbed straight out of the window.
Recycling - who cares?
Import mattress materials have to undergo special waste disposal treatment, as do foam materials with excessive adhesives and certain compound materials.
We know of no other waterbed which can claim to be as environmentally-friendly and ecologically-sound as a TASSO waterbed.
Hydro-foamed PUR foams.
Hydro varnishes and water-based glues.
Liners which even a woodworm would approve of: no fungicides, cadmium or dubious softening agents.
Pedestals which are coated and free from formaldehyde and which do not need to be changed after a short period of time when you get fed up with the smell.
Warranties without the hidden small print declaring that they are only valid abroad or that they only allow discounted purchases of replacement parts. TASSO beds are the only waterbeds on the international market which guarantee a complete "Made in Germany" system with the corresponding guarantee that claims will be treated responsibly and in good faith.
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Tell me more about the specific research findings.
Higher levels of performance! Whether you are a professional athlete or a normal guy in the street, your body will be producing more of the STH regeneration hormone.
Chronic back problems become a thing of the past.
Non-allergic thanks to the fact that mite droppings - the main cause of allergies - are not present.
95% of users asked graded us as "Good" or "Very Good" and wrote comments like: "it really helps you get to sleep" and "are you always right with everything you say?!?".
Improved head and body development in small children.
New horizons in the field of
