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I responded to someone who has an adjustable base and latex over that and asked where they got it, but more importantly which one? Didn't respond though. I went to Leggett & Platt's website, and there are many, many varieties of adjustable bases. My main concern is being quiet, I don't care about the massage part, I want it to go up and down as far as it can, but I want it quiet. Also I hate to go into a mattress showroom and ask about that only. I really feel like they would bug the heck out of me to buy one of those crummy S mattresses or T mattress. I am searching to buy on the internet, but I can see why I can't find any, they must weigh a ton? I saw Flobeds Faqs say if you order an adjustable bed you might want to keep that as the shipping was really high like $400 if I remember correctly. I couldn't tell what Flobeds adjustable base really was, it didn't look like a L&P base, but it was expensive. I also read somewhere here that Flobeds suggested buying it locally as it would be cheaper, so that is what I would do if I can find a dealer I can tolerate. I haven't enjoyed buying beds at all locally. Always a waste of money and the sales pitch is overwhelming. I just wish I could avoid that part. But if I am getting a new bed I want the adjustable base. I saw Costco's 5 adjustable beds, unfortunately you have to order their mattresses, and their latex mattresses on those has foam in them so those are out for me. I do want layers I can change out. |
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TJ, Thanks for all the information. Yes, I went to that website you mentioned a year ago, and for some strange reason it was closed! It was suppose to be open it was a weekday during the day, I never went back, it was a long drive to get there too, I was put off by that  I may try again, since they seem to be the only ones that have a selection. I went to Mattress Firm and they had "siliver" and "gold" models which really irritates me just like their mattresses, give me a name that L&P uses so I can compare! So I did get to see them run at least. The one was $1200 for the bottom model that has no extras at all, and I don't believe either model is a wallhugger, which I decided I need. Can I ask how much the Prodigy was? Electropedics website doesn't have prices. Also there are only 2 models (according to L&P) Prodigy and one other that you can use battery backup for. I don't want to be stuck in upright if power goes out, and when it goes out it goes out for hours or days. So you are lucky your model you can get the battery backup for $49 at Tigerdirect (L&P website again mentioned). I am pretty overwhelmed by all of this. Thanks for your information and help. |
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Leo3 wrote: No problem, it is hard to keep with this forum as busy as it is. I get overwhelmed sometimes reading it all, information overload. Yes, I would like to know more about the Vzone and what you ended up using and liking for the hip and shoulder. Also do you feel the velcro or the material underneath the latex ( I would knowing me). Thanks. 
I know a lot of people have a lot of issues with nerves and feeling things..but the velcro is in between the pieces (on the 3" high sides--velcro is attaching pieces side to side) and so, NONE of it even comes near your body...not to mention there is the convoluted 2" topper and organic wool/cotton mattress cover on top of that. So, no...no issues there at all. TJ P.S. Information overload is an understatement!! |
We are about to keep experimenting so as soon as I open up the cover again, I will check for you. But I have borrowed parts of his to test out different configs on mind. I know my hips are firm...I needed that support..but I believe the shoulders are soft. I'm pretty sure that's what it's like now. I also softened the knees from the XF piece to firm I think which comes with the firm VZone. |
Leo3 wrote: TJ, Thanks for all the information. Yes, I went to that website you mentioned a year ago, and for some strange reason it was closed! It was suppose to be open it was a weekday during the day, I never went back, it was a long drive to get there too, I was put off by that I may try again, since they seem to be the only ones that have a selection. I went to Mattress Firm and they had "siliver" and "gold" models which really irritates me just like their mattresses, give me a name that L&P uses so I can compare! So I did get to see them run at least. The one was $1200 for the bottom model that has no extras at all, and I don't believe either model is a wallhugger, which I decided I need. Can I ask how much the Prodigy was? Electropedics website doesn't have prices. Also there are only 2 models (according to L&P) Prodigy and one other that you can use battery backup for. I don't want to be stuck in upright if power goes out, and when it goes out it goes out for hours or days. So you are lucky your model you can get the battery backup for $49 at Tigerdirect (L&P website again mentioned). I am pretty overwhelmed by all of this. Thanks for your information and help.
I was overwhelmed too and in a rush to buy something...I liked some prettier German slatted models that were sleek but was worried about customer service. Every bed place we talked to, was recommending L&P and had nothing but good things to say about their customer service so we dived in. We figured if we just got the top model, we would have less issues...besides that ..there is that crazy iPhone compatible option! LOL Just kidding...don't have an iPhone but it is amazing! Seriously, I don't think L&P changes the model names as all the mattress companies do, so go somewhere else if you have to. Their website has a search engine to find a dealer with the models you want near you...although it isn't completely accurate because they said there were no dealers for the Prodigy in LA County but then I found it at Electropedic anyway! So much for that! Overall, we love our FloBed (adjustments and all) and L&P foundation. Even our friends all come over and don't want to get out of our bed!
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L&P adjustable foundations, can I assume they are really cheap and if not why get theirs instead of whatever... i cant find a price anywere, even the .com stores dont have them, more confusion, and it is monday morning  |
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TJ12 wrote: I thought the battery back-up was built into the box...I was pretty sure there were batteries somewhere when they installed it (but could have been the remote!  ) so thank you for that tidbit of info..The DC Whisper Quiet motor has a weight lifting capacity of up to 450 lb. on top of the mattress an it also has the “power down” box. This feature allows the bed to be reset to the flat or horizontal position should you lose electrical power or if the bed remote is not communicating properly with the adjustable base. I stand corrected. From the L&P website. However AC motor power does need the $49 power backup unit. This message was modified Mar 1, 2010 by Leo3
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I own the Ergomotion 400 adjustable base. It is a wall hugger. I bought it locally for 1200.00 last Sept. At the time I was told it was made my Leggett & Platt and I was able to find it on the LP site. I can't find it on L&P site anymore, so I don't know if they are still affiliated or not. I do love it and it comes with a separate box that you put 9 volt batteries in to use in case of power outage. (I think it takes 6 batteries.) I keep this backup box in the closet. If needed the box with batteries plugs into the control box which is located under the bed. You use the battery backup box only for emergencies/ power outages. I emailed Ergomotion customer service once when I was confused about the massage timer on the remote, and they emailed me back within an hour... they had a very friendly tone. I've never had trouble with it, so I can't say anything else about customer service. Ergomotion 400 product info: <a href="http://www.ergomotion.us/products/400.html"target="_blank">link</a> US Beds online site with reviews: <a href="http://www.usbeds.com/Products/Ergomotion%20400%20Series%20Adjustable%20Bed%20Base%20With%20Wireless%20Control%20and%20Massage.aspx"target="_blank">link</a> Denver Mattress Co. online with reviews: <a href="http://www.denvermattress.com/details-60_1160_AB-ERWHMQ_0.htm"target="_blank">link</a> Overstock carries it, but I think it's a twin, 84 x 36? I wonder if they ever have it in other sizes?: <a href="http://www.overstock.com/Home-Garden/Ergomotion-400-Series-Adjustable-Bed/4661037/product.html?cid=123620&fp=F&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=12584097"target="_blank">link</a> Just an alternative to L&P. Natalie This message was modified Mar 1, 2010 by Natalia
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Leo, Thanks for the clarification on the power back-up. I feel better now to find out I haven't totally lost my mind! Still need to check on the battery thing though...would probably be a good idea before the next power outage, huh?! :) Natalie, so where were you when we had to buy our adjustable bed anyway?!! Randy, they are not that cheap, unfortunately....but Natalie's choice looks like a reasonably priced option, But I did find their beds on the internet...here is one site for instance...http://www.bedinabox.com/scape-adjustable-with-massage-p-258.html. TJ |
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TJ12 wrote: Natalie, so where were you when we had to buy our adjustable bed anyway?!!  Those beds do look great....when we rushed into our research, everyone said the L&P was the way to go, so for once I didn't push the research too far and spent my time focusing on the mattress which I thought was more important since I knew we would be safe with the L&P. TJ, don't feel bad. At the time I bought mine, I hadn't done any research either.The Ergomotion 400 just happened to be the only adjustable base the store where I purchased the Englander mattress had. When I gave my son the Englander, I kept the base for my new mattress. I'm a generous mom, but not that generous.  |
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Thanks TJ12 and Natalie for that info and links. Natalie where did you get your Ergomotiont? $1200 included a mattress too though? Costco had some mattresses with the adjustable bases, but the mattresses all had foam over the latex, so that is a deal breaker for me. Too bad. Is there foam over the base? I really couldn't tell at the store because a bed was over it, LOL. How tall of legs did you use? 5" or 7" or more? I am thinking of ordering one through the internet, are they hard to put together? I know they are heavy, can my husband and I (weakling) bring this in the house and setup???? I am sooooo confused....... This message was modified Mar 3, 2010 by Leo3
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Hi Leo, I got mine at a local Mancini's Sleepworld store (California). It was 1200.00 without any mattress. I think mine has the 7" legs, but it has locking casters on each leg, which make it approx. 9" from floor to bottom of the base. (I definitely recommend the casters!) It looks exactly like the one at Denver Mattress : link From the Ergomotion website link click on "Online Store". There you can see/ buy different height legs if needed. The whole adjustable base is "stand alone". This means you don't need a bed frame to use it, as the mattress sits directly on it. Think of it as a box spring with legs. All four sides have a very nice embossed foam padded cover, and the top center has a kind of non-skid material to keep your mattress from sliding. There is a metal bar at the foot of the bed that locks in place and keeps the mattress in place when you raise and lower the head and/ or feet. The base has to to be tall enough to clear your bed frame and its center brace(s). If it doesn't you can do one of two things. Remove the bed frame entirely, and buy the optional hardware available from Ergomotion to attach the adjustable base to your headboard, or simply take the center brace off your existing frame. Mine clears by about 1 inches. When they delivered ours, they just set it inside our frame that attaches to our head and foot board and it cleared just fine. It's about 1" taller than my bedframe. So I would suggest you measure the utmost height of your existing bed frame and purchase the Ergo legs that are tall enough to clear it. You might want to call Ergomotion to be sure I have stated this correctly. The delivery guys hooked it up. It was their first time and took them about 45 min, but I don't have a clue how they did it. I would ask whoever you buy from if they do the installation and what legs you should get, or call Ergomotion. Sorry, I don't know how much it weighs... I do know a queen size will hold 600Lbs total weight, mattress and people. It's pretty quiet and doesn't freak my kitties out at all. Though it was pretty funny the first time I turned the massage on when they were on the bed. Hope this helps some... maybe TJ can jump in and explain it better... I am so NOT mechanically inclined. Natalie This message was modified Mar 4, 2010 by Natalia
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