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Re: This is a bit odd, but I'm curious...

Posted by Honest Expert on July 07, 2001 at 10:10:23:
In Reply to: Re: This is a bit odd, but I'm curious... posted by Belinda on July 06, 2001 at 20:27:21:
Hi Belinda,
I will first confess that my specific knowledge on waterbeds is weak. I understand them fairly well from a body-dynamics angle, but not from a construction angle.
I would be confident that the waterbed makers are making bladders that are strong enough to be fully filled and laid upon without bursting. I think that would have to be the minimum test-strength of the seams. Otherwise, they might be liable for damage caused by a burst, despite disclaimers.
But rather than filling up the bladder to capacity and working progressively to reduce it to a firmness/support level that works, I recommend just adding some to make it firmer than it is now (which will automatically add support). Give it a week and repeat if your achy back continues.
If the waterbed is not going to be salvagable, it will probably get to an uncomfortable firmness before you reach the "full" point. But try to be careful not to judge "uncomfortable firmness" too quickly: It may turn out that bad first-impressions on your mattress, become a wonderful sleep!
Of course, I would also recommend checking with the manufacturer of the waterbed about fill rates and capacities. No one will know better than they what their mattress will do and what the tolerance limits are. They may also have a constructive suggestion about acheiving the proper firmness for you more efficiently than trial-and-error.
Good Luck,
Honest Expert

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