Are wheat bags safe to use?
Wheat bags are a chemical free alternative to relieve aches and pains. They can be used as a comforter and are great after a strenuous day of sporting activity. Wheat bags have an optimum temperature, once it is reached it cannot get any hotter. Temperature can be controlled if placed in the microwave for a smaller period of time. The cold temperature is not extreme like an ice pack would be, just as effective but without the shock of the extreme temperature.
Wheat bags have been used for decades on children and the elderly who are the most vulnerable, so this in itself is a testimonial to their safe use.
How do you freeze the wheat bags to make a cold pack?
The wheat bag should be placed in a plastic bag and then in a freezer for at least an hour. The longer the better, as wheat is a natural product once the optimum temperature is achieved it will not get any colder. The wheat bags are cool but not icy enough to burn. They are not wet when defrosting like a bag of frozen vegetables would be.
How do you heat the wheat bags?
The wheat bags are placed in a microwave and according to their size and weight will be heated on full power for up to 8mins. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Can you heat the wheat bags another way?
The wheat bags are designed to be heated in a microwave. The micro-waves transfer heat to the grain where the moisture is contained. Once the optimum heat is attained the grains will not get any hotter.
This heat can nearly be achieved if heated in a conventional oven. However, the wheat bag must be wrapped in foil and water added prior to heating. Wheat bags are best heated in a microwave for optimum heat and the effective use of fuel when heating the bag.
How can I keep the wheat bags hot/cold, to transfer them to my stables?
There are various products on the market which will keep the packs hot/cold depending on when they are to be used. Most people use a cool bag. An ordinary cool box is insulated so it can keep the products either hot or cold. Some cool boxes now work on battery power and can be plugged into the cigarette lighter socket in your vehicle and can administer more heat or use the power to keep the product cold.
For those wanting to heat microwaves on site but don't have any electricity can use a power invertor and Microwave on site using power from their vehicle
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