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Hot Water Bottles | Rechargeable & Electric | Heavins.ie

Rechargeable electric hot water bottles including long, plush and novelty designs, plus classic rubber bottles. Delivery nationwide.

Hot Water Bottles

A rechargeable hot water bottle holds a sealed gel or fluid core that heats from the mains through a detachable lead, so there is no kettle, no funnel and no risk of scalding yourself while filling it. You plug it in for a few minutes, unplug the lead entirely, and it stays warm for hours. That is the main reason people switch: a traditional rubber bottle has to be refilled every time and perishes with age, while a rechargeable one is charged and put away. Shape drives the choice. A standard bottle suits a bed or a lap. A long bottle is the narrow format made to lie along the lower back, across the shoulders, or down the length of a cold bed, and it is the one to pick if you are treating an ache rather than just warming up. Plush and fleece covered bottles are softer against bare skin and are the usual choice for children and for anyone who finds bare rubber unpleasant, while novelty covers make them easier to give as a gift. Whichever format you choose, look for an indicator that shows when charging is complete, a cover that comes off for washing, and a sealed unit with no filling aperture at all. Check the leaflet for the stated warm time and never charge one while it is under a duvet or a cushion.

De Vielle supplies most of the range, covering rechargeable electric bottles in grey and pink, a rechargeable electric long bottle in grey for back and shoulder use, a plush covered rechargeable model, and a classic ribbed rubber bottle. Benross adds a novelty fox design, and a Diamond plush bottle rounds out the covered options. For targeted heat on a specific joint or muscle see Electric Heat Pads, and for the full category see Heating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between an electric and a traditional hot water bottle?

A traditional bottle is filled from the kettle and holds 1.8 to 2 litres of water. The De Vielle electric models here hold no water at all. They are permanently sealed and heat from an element inside, charging on a detachable lead in 15 to 20 minutes. That removes the scalding risk that comes with pouring hot water.

How long does a rechargeable hot water bottle take to heat up?

De Vielle gives 15 minutes for the standard and plush rechargeable bottles and 20 minutes for the long DEV006312, which draws 360 watts. All of them state the bottle stays warm for hours afterwards, though De Vielle does not publish a figure for how many, so treat the charging times as the firm numbers.

Are electric hot water bottles safe to use?

The De Vielle rechargeable bottles are permanently sealed, so there is no opening to scald from, and they carry a double thermostat that cuts the power once the set temperature is reached. De Vielle is explicit that the bottle must be disconnected from the lead before use and never used while charging.

How should a hot water bottle be filled?

RoSPA advises filling to a maximum of two-thirds capacity with hot rather than boiling water, then gently squeezing out the air at the top before closing. Trading Standards adds that freshly boiled water damages the seams over time, so let it cool a few minutes first. This applies to the rubber bottles only.

How often should a hot water bottle be replaced?

Trading Standards services advise replacing a rubber bottle two to three years after first use. The date it was made is stamped on it as a daisy wheel: the number in the centre is the year, the petals are the twelve months, and the dots inside them count the weeks.

What size hot water bottles does Heavins stock?

The traditional rubber bottles run from 1.8 litres on the De Vielle ribbed to 2 litres on the Benross Fox. The De Vielle long rechargeable and plush rechargeable both measure 42 x 17cm. Capacity is not the same as heat duration, because a sealed electric bottle holds no water and is rated by charging time instead.