Chattanooga Hydrocollator 1006 Standard Moist Heat HotPac
- Up to 30 minutes of moist heat
- Standard size from a line of eight HotPac sizes
- Heated by immersion in a Hydrocollator heating unit
- Terry cover and toweling used for wrapping
- Hundreds of treatments from each pac
- Color-coded tabs on most HotPaCs
Last refreshed Sep 8, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A clinic-style moist heat pack that is heated in a water unit, not a plug-in pad. The heating unit and terry cover are not listed with this item, and neither is the pack's size.
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ASIN: B00VS45PE8Category: Heating Pads
Overview
A physical therapy room is where the Hydrocollator HotPac has long been used, and this is the standard size. The pack is immersed in a Hydrocollator heating unit, then wrapped in a terry cover and toweling before it goes onto the treatment area.
The reason to consider it is the clinic-standard moist heat format that lasts through many treatments. The limitation is the extra equipment: the pack does nothing without a heating unit, and the listing gives no weight or dimensions.
Who it's for
A therapist or athletic training room that runs a Hydrocollator unit and needs replacement or additional packs. Home users with no heating unit, or those who want a plug-in or microwave pad, will not be able to use it as sold.
Pros and cons
- Moist heat, used in clinics
- Reusable for many treatments
- Color-coded tabs on most packs
- Many sizes in the line
- Needs a separate heating unit
- Weight and size not listed
- Terry cover not listed
Performance notes
Heat is stored in the filling after immersion and released through a terry cover and toweling, which also protect the skin. The listing says a pack gives deep, soothing moist heat for a session, and the maker highlights moist heat as the benefit. The stated duration is a ceiling, since cover thickness and room temperature change how fast it cools.
Specifications
| Brand | Chattanooga |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Standard (one of eight HotPac sizes) |
| Included components | |
| Used with | Terry cover and toweling |
| Other details | |
| Heat duration | Up to 30 minutes |
| Heat type | Moist heat |
| How it is heated | Immersed in a Hydrocollator heating unit |
| Treatments per pac | Hundreds |
Frequently asked questions
Can I microwave the Chattanooga HotPac or plug it in?
No. The description says to immerse it in a Hydrocollator heating unit, then wrap it and apply it. No microwave or electric use is listed.
How long does the heat last?
The description says up to 30 minutes of deep, soothing moist heat.
How many sizes does the HotPac line come in?
The description says eight sizes. This listing is the Standard.