These socks, which are based on the proven Navy material, are very warm even without the heating on. Thanks to good insulation and moisture wicking to the outside, the feet are effectively protected from heat loss. Even if the socks are completely soaked and switched off after a water ingress, they still protect against heat loss.
The heater includes a heating element on the top of the foot, with a maximum output of 8 W to 13.5 W per foot, depending on the size. Since the performance depends on the size of the sock, the heat generated per square centimeter is the same across sizes. The heating panel is mounted close to the inside, so most of the heat generated heats the diver’s feet rather than the water. The socks are protected against short circuits by a fuse. The fuse is easy to replace because it is located on the cable in the distribution block, which transmits the power to both socks. If you use the socks as a supplement to a Kwark heater, the fuse is located in the distributor block of the undergarment.
Putting on the socks is very easy and is done after putting on the undergarment or undergarment. Run the cable coming out of the undersuit or the cable leading towards the foot around the calf, connect the two plugs together and place them in the sock. In this way, cables and connectors are protected from excessive stress, and the risk of accidental disconnection of a connector is minimized. Hold the connectors firmly when plugging them together and press them completely together to achieve an IP67 seal. NEVER PULL ON THE CABLES. Take special care not to bend the cables. Excess cable can be pulled into the drysuit, rolled in loops around the box and attached there.
After removing the heating elements, the socks can be machine washed and spun at 30 degrees.
The socks come with a transport bag and (depending on the version) with a power cable.
