Memory Foam Mattress

[bradtxmale]

Re: Memory Foam Mattress

Hey Brad, how many fires did you set before you switched to Memory Foam?

Actually, I've haven't had that problem. I'm really cautious and very protective of myself.

[BurghFan]

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I like that it can also absorb body heat, as you sleep. Its like laying on a huge oven mitt. Which makes it safe to sleep. Also, there's no fear of setting your mattress on fire, while you sleep.

Actually, I've haven't had that problem. I'm really cautious and very protective of myself.

I'm actually rather curious as to just how someone could set their mattress on fire while they sleep and what protective measures need to be taken to prevent this.

[bradtxmale]

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I'd also like to point out some research I've found. Stimulation of pressure points also helps to relieve pain and assists in massage therapy.

[bradtxmale]

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I'm actually rather curious as to just how someone could set their mattress on fire while they sleep and what protective measures need to be taken to prevent this.

In theory, enough body heat could set the mattress on fire. Thankfully, that's never happened. You see humans do generate enough body heat to warm another person. The estimated amount per person is 98.6 degrees F. If a person were to reach about 300 degrees, that would be hot enough to set the mattress on fire. Thank goodness, normal genetic body chemistry doesn't allow it. Can you imagine being on fire. Wow, that would be awesome. Actually, it is possible for an electrical fire to happen in your home. I'm not sure, if you could do anything to prevent the fire. One constant is that almost anything burns. This comes from the basic rules of matter. This may have been introduced to you in Science class. My advice is to be smart, with how you arrange your electronic equipment. Buy fire extinguishers to protect yourself. Its like your mother might have told you, "Better safe than sorry." My advice is think about the consequences of not taking the precautions. Also, you have to realize one fundamental fact. Things are not within our control.

[dickey1331]

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Is it too early to nominated Thread of the Year?

[volstopfan14]

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Is it too early to nominated Thread of the Year?

No. This thread has a 98 grade and is number two on my big board. Definitely has a case for Thread of the Year.

[bradtxmale]

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Memory foam is nothing new. I'm surprised that more people don't know about it. Doctors do recommend this, when you have an injured back or spine.

[BurghFan]

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In theory, enough body heat could set the mattress on fire. Thankfully, that's never happened. You see humans do generate enough body heat to warm another person. The estimated amount per person is 98.6 degrees F. If a person were to reach about 300 degrees, that would be hot enough to set the mattress on fire. Thank goodness, normal genetic body chemistry doesn't allow it. Can you imagine being on fire. Wow, that would be awesome. Actually, it is possible for an electrical fire to happen in your home. I'm not sure, if you could do anything to prevent the fire. One constant is that almost anything burns. This comes from the basic rules of matter. This may have been introduced to you in Science class. My advice is to be smart, with how you arrange your electronic equipment. Buy fire extinguishers to protect yourself. Its like your mother might have told you, "Better safe than sorry." My advice is think about the consequences of not taking the precautions. Also, you have to realize one fundamental fact. Things are not within our control.

Yeah, it doesn't happen because it's physiologically impossible. Once the core body temperature reaches about 106 degrees you begin running the risk of organ damage. At a core tempeature of 108 death is virtually inevitable. At those temperatures the hydrogen bonds that hold proteins together causing the proteins to unfold (denature) and thus be unable to function normally. Your organs would literally begin to melt. Not to mention the fact that 300 degrees is well above the boiling point of water (212 degrees). That would even be too hot for certain extremophile bacteria that can be found around deep sea geothermal vents with temperatures of up to 250 degrees (water isn't boiling in these conditions due to the extreme pressure)

[bradtxmale]

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Yeah, it doesn't happen because its physiologically impossible. Once the core body temperature reaches about 106 degrees you begin running the risk of organ damage. At a core tempeature of 108 death is virtually inevitable. At those temperatures the hydrogen bonds that hold proteins together causing the proteins to unfold (denature) and thus be unable to function normally. Your organs would literally begin to melt. Not to mention the fact that 300 degrees is well above the boiling point of water (212 degrees). That would even be too hot for certain extremophile bacteria that can be found around deep sea geothermal vents with temperatures of up to 250 degrees (water isn't boiling in these conditions due to the extreme pressure)

That's insightful. I'm impressed. That's like Einstein level insightful.

[TripleCrown9]

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Yeah, it doesn't happen because its physiologically impossible. Once the core body temperature reaches about 106 degrees you begin running the risk of organ damage. At a core tempeature of 108 death is virtually inevitable. At those temperatures the hydrogen bonds that hold proteins together causing the proteins to unfold (denature) and thus be unable to function normally. Your organs would literally begin to melt. Not to mention the fact that 300 degrees is well above the boiling point of water (212 degrees). That would even be too hot for certain extremophile bacteria that can be found around deep sea geothermal vents with temperatures of up to 250 degrees (water isn't boiling in these conditions due to the extreme pressure)

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[Mo]

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Which begs the question, what kind of research is telling you to set fire to your mattress?

[bradtxmale]

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Its not research. I'm just curious. How quickly the mattress could ignite, if you do burn it. I'm curious if there's an increased danger level. I am concerned, if there are safety concerns that come into play. As an improvement, it could be fire resistant. I'm sure there's something that could be done to make it safer to use.

[rsnomar05]

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Which begs the question, what kind of research is telling you to set fire to your mattress?

While we're informing people in this thread, begging the question is a form of circular argument in which you assume the conclusion. In other words, you are saying "X is true because X is true." Or, "happiness is the highest form of human emotion. This is because all other emotions are inferior to happiness."

Begging the question does not mean "asking the question." But most people get this wrong.

[kehlis]

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While we're informing people in this thread, begging the question is a form of circular argument in which you assume the conclusion. In other words, you are saying "X is true because X is true." Or, "happiness is the highest form of human emotion. This is because all other emotions are inferior to happiness."

Begging the question does not mean "asking the question." But most people get this wrong.

I have no idea what this has anything to do with this thread. Care to clarify?

[Sportsforever]

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Its not research. I'm just curious. How quickly the mattress could ignite, if you do burn it. I'm curious if there's an increased danger level. I am concerned, if there are safety concerns that come into play. As an improvement, it could be fire resistant. I'm sure there's something that could be done to make it safer to use.

The truth is you're just wanting to burn mattresses on a Friday night and you were hoping someone would point you in the right direction. BTW - I just notice it says you've been a member of this site since 2006...where have you been!?