Therabath Professional Paraffin Wax Bath for Hands, Feet & Body - 6 lbs Lavender Scented Wax - Relieves Arthritis Pain & Muscle Stiffness - Ideal for Spa, Home Therapy & Post-Workout Recovery

This paraffin wax bath system is amazing. I did a lot of research before purchasing a unit. I have a career where I physically use my hands in the same position all day long, therefore I suffer from frequent hand and wrist pain. I have family members who work in assisted living homes and take care of a lot of elderly with arthritis, and various joint pains. My sister in law recommended getting a professional unit. I spent weeks, if not longer, researching different units. At first I thought that I wanted a unit where I could change the temperature, mainly because I wanted to make sure that the wax would get hot enough for my hands. I have had them dipped before and the unit was one where you could change the temperature. That was my main concern with this unit. However, after doing a lot of research, the temperature on this unit sounded like it stayed pretty hot, and I also was attracted to the fact that you could leave it on 24/7, as well as the larger size. I am SO HAPPY that I chose to purchase this unit, and I am 100% satisfied.I have used my unit almost every day since I received it. The wax didn't take that long to melt initially, because it is a beaded wax (as opposed to being a solid brick of wax). I would say it probably took about 2.5 hours or maybe 3, and that was melting 4-5 packs of wax, so that was great. I have left my unit plugged in since I received it (about 1 month ago).I LOVE that it is always ready for me to dip my hands. It functions similar to a refrigerator in that kicks on and off as it needs. There is no sound coming from it except you can hear a little "click" when it kicks on or off, which is not annoying or loud at all.The unit itself is nice and deep and large. My husband wears a size 13 shoe and I know for sure his foot will fit in this. We haven't dipped our feet yet, but plan to soon. We can dip our hands and cover way up on our wrists and lower arm too. I have purchased more wax from therabath and plan to continue to as I love the beaded wax, since it melts faster. Personally I haven't changed the wax yet, I just make sure to scrub my hands good before using the unit.As for the temperature -- it is perfect. Seriously. It feels a little hot when you first take the lid off but I love that feeling, and you could just take the lid off for a minute or two before dipping to cool it down. It isn't anything "unbearable," just a nice warm heat, which is what you want anyways to get your circulation increased.The lid is easy to take on and off with no slip issues.I would FOR SURE buy this unit again, it is wonderful. Don't look any further, seriously, seriously worth the purchase!!