my neighbor is getting rid of his waterbed, California king size, and asked me if I want it because I'm still sleeping on a bed I stole from the military when I got out. My girlfriend thinks it is cool because of the "things we could do on it" but I worry about clean up and the electric bill. I also heard that they may be bad for your back. Anybody have one of these and can answer. What would you do in this situation?
Should I get a waterbed?
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rocadelpunk
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I wouldn't...I don't think they're that comfortable, from what I remember when I was 7.
but it probably would be a pretty good "upgrade" from your military thing.
but it probably would be a pretty good "upgrade" from your military thing.
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one of my friends left a pencil on her waterbed when she was doing some homework. It popped the water mattress during the night, and water leaked everywhere. Bad experience for her. Then again, you and your girlfriend could have some good experiences on it as well.
Any bed is an upgrade over a military rack and I slept in one for 6 years. I won't trade my waterbed for anything.
I have 4 at my place and they don't seem to be very hard on the electric bill. I think they are comfortable, and you gotta love turning the heat up on those cold nights. I wouldn't trade mine for a regular bed, unless it was a really expensive mattress. None of mine have ever sprung a leak
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I love my waterbed 
If you have the whole setup, there's a liner that (theoretically) can contain all the water in case of leakage. I've never had more than a small leak, and that mattress was shot anyway. And my electric bill isn't bad ($40-50/month).
As far as back probs, the warmth definitely makes my back better, not worse!
I'm never going back to a regular mattress....
JC
If you have the whole setup, there's a liner that (theoretically) can contain all the water in case of leakage. I've never had more than a small leak, and that mattress was shot anyway. And my electric bill isn't bad ($40-50/month).
As far as back probs, the warmth definitely makes my back better, not worse!
I'm never going back to a regular mattress....
JC
I had a waterbed from when I was like 10-18.. they are so cozy espically when its winter and its cold out and your
in your waterbed with just a sheet but the water heat jacked up to 100....
but i started to have back pains and the waterbed just had to go, now im on a firm mattress and its alot better for my back,
but no where near as cozy.
in your waterbed with just a sheet but the water heat jacked up to 100....
but i started to have back pains and the waterbed just had to go, now im on a firm mattress and its alot better for my back,
but no where near as cozy.
Yikes! - and he's getting it for free!!Originally posted by: iamme
this is reason enough for you to buy one
rocadelpunk
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Originally posted by: rocadelpunk
Originally posted by: iamme
this is reason enough for you to buy one
i concur.
I also concur, waterbeds rock very much.
i like them, id def. go for it....they are comfortable to me.
ive heard that rumor about them being bad for your back also, but have no clue if its true or not??
ive heard that rumor about them being bad for your back also, but have no clue if its true or not??
I've had a queen size (5X7 feet) waterbed since 1984. I find it so comfortable that I wouldn't go back to a flat bed.
I have Degerative Disk Disease in my lower back and I now find even the better flat mattresses to be very uncomfortable.
The temperature control is great. Setting the thermostat to 30-32 degrees Celsius keeps you nice and toasty on those cold winter nights. Drop it down to 28-29 to help you cool off in the summer, particularly if you don't have air conditioning.
During the entire time I have owned it I have only had 2 leaks and the liner kept the water from leaking all over the floor on both ocassions. Investing in a waterbed pump comes in handy, especially if your water is metered, when you do get a leak. The siphon method does take some time and wastes a good amount of water
Sex on a waterbed is an experience that some like and some don't. You have to be more careful since there is a delay between action and reaction.
I have Degerative Disk Disease in my lower back and I now find even the better flat mattresses to be very uncomfortable.
The temperature control is great. Setting the thermostat to 30-32 degrees Celsius keeps you nice and toasty on those cold winter nights. Drop it down to 28-29 to help you cool off in the summer, particularly if you don't have air conditioning.
During the entire time I have owned it I have only had 2 leaks and the liner kept the water from leaking all over the floor on both ocassions. Investing in a waterbed pump comes in handy, especially if your water is metered, when you do get a leak. The siphon method does take some time and wastes a good amount of water
Sex on a waterbed is an experience that some like and some don't. You have to be more careful since there is a delay between action and reaction.
I have a queen sized one a love it and so does my dog . If its not a waveless one it might get annoying if one of you moves around a lot. Mine is just the plain old waves everywhere kind but my dog is a sound sleeper and doesn't move around much.
. If its not a waveless one it might get annoying if one of you moves around a lot. Mine is just the plain old waves everywhere kind but my dog is a sound sleeper and doesn't move around much.I wouldnt, slept once on one, and my back hurt terribly. Also consider if u are two ppl on it chances are u wont sleep/wake up constantly wwhen one person moves.
Also I dont want to be the downstairs neighbour - when it brakes. Another thing is u have to heat them to like body temp - don't even wanna know what grows inside of them....
Also I dont want to be the downstairs neighbour - when it brakes. Another thing is u have to heat them to like body temp - don't even wanna know what grows inside of them....
I think this is just due to differences. You have to adjust to the different support. I've gone from mattress to waterbed (for quite a few years) and recently back to pillowtop mattress. I prefer waterbed, but, I find the mattress works as well. Wife prefers the mattress... whip-crack, we have a mattress now.
Not really a biggie... you get used to it. Also, better quality liners have motion free / limited motion so waves aren't a problem.
As said above, the liners contain the water if it leaks. Mine never did, but, I protected it w/ a mattress pad, and sheets, and a quilt. And was careful. They're pretty tough if you have a quality liner, and they sell patch kits.
Heater doesn't need to run much. The blankets on top will insulate the water and keep it toasty. If electricity is a concern, you can put a quilt beneath the sheets and insulate you from the water, thus making it temperature neutral like a regular mattress.
They sell a conditioner solution, treatment kills bacteria/etc. You are supposed to add some periodically, I never did. Occasionally we'd move furniture and I'd drain/refill and the water looked fine--no gross stuff. I figure -- It's mostly in the dark, so I suspect not a lot can grow in there, but, I Wouldn't want to drink that water either.
There's this thing called "water conditioner"
I've had one for 10+ years (mostly cuz I'm too cheap to buy a new bed) and no complaints. It is kinda awkward when a new girl comes over and laughs and makes me feel like I'm stuck in the 70's. But we usually get past that pretty quick
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