TASKA3 DIGITAL
Ceramic Waterbed Heater System:
- The Best Choice at a Glance
- The New Dimension: Ceramics and Space Technology
- Hot-Spots with Synthetic Material Insulation
- Modern technology
- New Ceramic/Precious Metal Combination
- A Tip on the Subject of Electricity
- User-friendly: Fast and Accurate Heat Control
- Energy consumption
- Setting the temperature
- Airing
- Warranty
The Best Choice at a Glance greatly-improved heat conduction selfregulating heating device to prevent damage from overheating in the event of a thermostat malfunction conserves energy by ensuring optimal use of energy resources, digital control no leakage current no resistor oxidation no overheating or hot-spots no resistor burn-outs due to aging direct heat supply no heat blockages due to self-limiter no damage to adjacent materials in the event of a malfunction no loss of warmth caused by unnecessary insulating materials heats up quickly and requires reduced operating periods smooth digital heat control current balancing to avoid electrical radiant fields radiation-free no softening agent transfer in the event of contact with the mattress material small, highly-efficient aluminum surface environmentally-friendly, all natural materials fully recyclable
The New Dimension: Ceramics and Space Technology Until recently, waterbed heater systems were constructed using resistors made of wire or pressed metals - just like some other electrical heating systems and in a similar manner to lightbulbs. This method requires the use of thick, plastic insulating materials to provide the necessary protection and safety for these "live" metal elements. The problem is that this plastic casing also serves to insulate the heat. To achieve the required level of heat on the outside of the waterbed, it is necessary to produce several times this quantity on the inside. The high core temperature is then slowly spread across large surfaces of synthetic materials.
Hot-spots with Synthetic Material Insulation Synthetic material insulators breathe. In time, oxygen penetrates the synthetic material casing. This can cause unpleasant leakage currents. Given enough time, however, oxidation also destroys the conductive metals. The heat resistor is thinned by the corrosion and the resistance value increases at this point, causing it to become hotter, i.e. a so-called hot-spot is formed until the resistor burns through completely and stops functioning. One burnt-out resistor and the whole device is non-functional. Typically, this brief moment of overheating at a single point also damages adjacent materials. The fact that synthetic materials breathe is demonstrated, for example, by the current use of plastic in the manufacturing of warm water floorheating pipes. They let enough oxygen through to completely rust the metal components in the heating system after ten to fifteen years, even if brass is used. There is then no choice but to change the parts. Another problem emerges in the context of heat mats manufactured from PVC. PVC is not compatible with the soft vinyl of the water bladder. The contact of these two materials combined with the intense heat gradually causes the softening agents in the liner to be displaced or lost, resulting in premature aging of the water bladder. The old generation of heating systems react badly to any errors in assembly or improper use. A fold in the mattress lining material or a piece of upholstering fabric over the heater system frequently leads to a build-up of heat which can prematurely damage the system and the surrounding materials. Not even an overheating switch can provide absolute security in this context.
Modern technology The secret is to use a ceramic heating device. This is the solution used in both the switching circuits for heart pacemakers and the heating elements in air and space travel. It ensures the highest levels of precision, reliability and durability and forms the basis of our innovative TASKA3 waterbed heater system, combining unbeatable comfort with the highest levels of safety and environmental awareness in the most advanced waterbeds. Energy-saving: better use of energy resources New Ceramic/Precious Metal Combination The TASSO ceramic/precious metal combination produces an intelligent level of heat right where it is needed. With no synthetic material coating holding it back, the energy goes directly into the water bladder. The low core temperature permits the use of a smaller heat emission surface and ensures optimal energy usage. Operating performance at higher temperatures is minimized, helping to create a gentle heat which protects linings and ensures a longer-life for the water bladder. The ceramic element rules out any effects of dampness in the air. Leakage currents and oxidation are a thing of the past. This means greater levels of safety and comfort combined with an unlimited lifespan for the heating element. The most intelligent feature of the Tasso ceramic element is the way in which energy use in the element is automatically reduced as the temperature rises - and vice-versa. This means that the scorching or overheating and burn-out caused by a build-up of heat in an airfold is no longer an issue. The system physically reduces energy consumption as the temperature rises and then gradually increases energy use again as the temperature falls.
TASKA3 Ceramic-Alu an intelligent, safe, durable and energy-saving system A Tip on the Subject of Electricity For those of you who don't like the idea of having electricity in your bed, the miracle Tasso bed can adapt itself to your needs! A good waterbed is probably the only energy provider which can be used without electricity. Just set the timer to switch off the electricity for the time you will be in bed and you can still enjoy a comfortable night thanks to the stored energy effect of the water. The temperature will be maintained until the next morning. If you are switching off the electricity for your waterbed, then you might as well disconnect the whole electrical circuit in the bedroom - theTASKA3 produces lower emissions than plug sockets, for example, and is less significant than naturally-occurring environmental levels.
User-friendly: Fast and Accurate Heat Control The digital control center is built from modern, safe electronics with precise switching mechanisms. The controls are designed to prevent any accidental changes to the settings. The integrated, two-color light diode discreetly displays the current operating conditions. The control light does not flicker and does not disturb a person sleeping in a dark room. The length of the cables allows the heater element to be placed at the foot of the bed. The controller can be separated from the heating element to aid assembly. The slim control unit conceals the adjustable temperature scale under a panel which protects it from dust and accidental changes to the settings. The desired heat setting can be accurately selected using the clip-on stylus. If you happen to have mislaid the stylus, you can use any pen or pencil to set the temperature.
Energy consumption: In spite of the fact that the energy yield has been optimized, it is hard to specify the exact consumption of the TASKA3. Energy consumption depends on a number of factors including environmental conditions, room temperature, insulation and covering during the daytime. The fact that heat rises means that a waterbed should be properly covered with the covers and quilt during the daytime as soon as it has been aired sufficiently. In the winter, waterbeds kept at a pleasant temperature can create a better climate in unheated bed-rooms. Any additional heat given off by the bed simply benefits the room temperature. Energy consumption for the heating of a waterbed can in this sense be said to be zero, since the heat which is conducted upwards is balanced out by the effect it has on warming the room. Setting the temperature You can use the control unit to regulate the temperature according to your individual requirements. It is nevertheless important not to focus too heavily on a wish to "economize" in this context. The human body maintains a skin temperature of approx. 27ºC and this temperature should be available to the body to enable it to relax properly. In addition, a waterbed has its own minimum "body temperature" which lies above standard room temperature. If this is not taken into account, the result could be a build-up of condensation similar to that seen on a glass of cold water. This condensation collects underneath, between the water bladder and the safety liner. It is unable to evaporate, instead causing rotting and leading to odor problems and mold formation. This is why it is important not to completely switch off a waterbed when you are away from home for a longer period of time (e.g. on vacation). It must be kept reasonably insulated using items such as bedspreads. The temperature of the human body remains the same in both summer and winter, so you should keep your waterbed set to this skin temperature of approx. 27ºC throughout the year. A unique and refreshing place to lie in summer and at the same time a cozy, warm bed in winter.
Airing Fabric covers absorb body perspiration from below and then release it up into the air as the heat rises. This is why it is important to give the waterbed enough time each morning to air and to "breathe" before covering it up again. In this way, your faithful waterbed gets rid of the things which conventional beds leave to ferment within the mattress!
Warranty Water > electricity > danger - the importance of safety assurances in this context cannot be overstressed. "Guaranteed" safety is only worth as much as the effort that goes into it. And for the essential one-third of our lives spent in one of the best beds in the world, only the best can be good enough! TASKA3 is an intelligent, high-tech waterbed heating system. In addition to our experience, our good reputation, our company product liability insurance and the annual GS TÜV (German Technical Inspection Association) safety checks, we also offer a five-year operating, workmanship and materials warranty. The life-span of your bed will probably be several times longer than this warranty period and - merely from a technical perspective - the chances of your bed experiencing a "critical collapse" and causing any kind of side-effects is essentially an impossibility thanks to our decades of experience from the fields of medicine and space travel.
