Question: My pad is solid, white, hard and cold! How can this fit around a bit and warm it up?
Answer: Your pad needs to be recharged.  Please follow the boiling or microwaving instructions and let the pad cool to room temperature.  Now it is ready for use.


Question: I just recharged my bit warmer. How long do I have to wait before I can use it?
Answer: You can use it immediately (it will be warm enough!) or you can wait hours, days, weeks, or months! The pad will stay in its liquid state until activated (remember to store it above freezing).

Question: How many times can I use this bit warmer?
Answer: Over and over! With careful care the warmer should last for a very long time.

Question: I recharged my bit warmer, but as it cooled it recrystallized! What's wrong?
Answer: During the recharging process, it's very important that all crystals melt.  If even one teeny crystal is left, it will begin the chemical chain reaction that releases the heat energy.  It's important that the liquid in the pad should be as clear as water!

Question: Will this bit warmer make the bit too hot? I don't want to burn my horse's mouth!
Answer: A Little Bit Warmer only heats up to 130 F, which is just pleasantly warm.

Question: I popped the liquid pad by accident. Are the contents poisonous?
Answer:  The contents are completely non-toxic!

Question: The liquid in my heat pad is not very clear any more.  Can I change that?
Answer: Yes, try simmering the pad for an extended length of time(following the boiling instructions) and let cool in the pan. Some fluid can evaporate from the pad with normal use, and boiling can restore some fluid content. This process may have to be repeated a couple of times.

Question: I left the pad in the barn over night, and it must have activated. Why?
Answer: Freezing temperatures will cause the pad to self-activate. It's better to store it at home.

Question: Will this bit warmer work with all bits? Some of mine are longer than the bit warmer, and others of mine are ported.
Answer: A Little Bit Warmer will spread heat from the center of the bit out to the edges. The bit will be warm all the way to the edges.

Question: I lost my directions. Can I get another set?
Answer: Look on the website www.alittlebitwarmer.com.  Directions will be available there.