Pump Success, Recommendations For Heat Pad

Hi,
I have followed the advice found all over the site. My gains are slow but I believe I will achieve my goals.

My question is
Can a pumping expert recommend the best heat pad for wrapping around a cylinder?
Infrared? Or not
I think if I can add more heat perhaps I’ll have a break through. I’ve been preheating with hot water soak and manual stretching before 3 10 minute lower pressure pump sessions. Then stretch after. Ready to pack my 2" cylinder , only the base 3 inches are packed now.

Thank you!

Hey Standog,
Any heat pad will work just fine.

The NIR/FIR pads will make the tube hot and that heat will transfer, but the likelihood of the infrared getting through the tube wall is nil to none. It will just reflect back on itself. They work well with hanging and extending because bare shaft is exposed.

A cheap generic is what I use.

-Stay safe

Actually, the transmissivity of 660 and 850nm infrared through most of the plastics used for pump tubes is over 90%. I did a deep dive on tube materials and plastic manufacturer sites a couple of years ago.

Thanks Andy, wasn’t aware of that. I had asked my PT doc if their deep tissue stuff would go through plastic and they said "no, why would you want to do that?" No reason, just wondering 😂

Anyway, I appreciate the correction.

-Stay safe

Any links to a good low cost product ?
👍

Thanks AndyJ and 114life