On Thursday, May 25, 2017, I ordered the "Bomann FM 8000 CB" device.
On Monday, May 29, 2017, I received it via ACS Courier.
On Wednesday, May 31, 2017, I tried the device to form impressions.
And here we go:
I did receive the device in its box with all the accessories inside (instruction booklet, splash protection cover, and massage ball), but it has 3 disadvantages, and for this reason, I deducted 2 stars.
1) The instruction booklet, which is translated into 3-4 languages, does not contain instructions in Greek, only a small separate instruction sheet with instructions in Greek on the front and back.
2) The device's water tank does not have a "MAX" level indicator to know how much to fill it, but it only has a "WATER LEVEL" indicator, which is like saying "FILL UP TO HERE". As a beginner or someone of advanced age, it is difficult to understand how much water it needs until you understand the "WATER LEVEL" indicator and know how to fill the tank properly. Today, on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, I filled the water slightly above the "Water Level" and as a result, when I put my feet in, the water level rose, and I almost wet the button, but luckily it has its own protective wall from any splashes or a little water due to your ignorance. Now I know how much to fill the tank after weighing my feet with the water to understand up to which point I should fill the tank initially.
3) When I filled the tank with water to the desired height and put my feet in the tank, as soon as I plugged in the cable (last in line) and turned the switch to 1, the noise was like the vibration of a mobile phone, somewhat silent but with a very good massage sensation (only). However, when I switched it to 2 and then to 3, there was a noise like when you dry your hair with a hairdryer. It was a bit creepy because you wonder, "IS IT POSSIBLE TO GET ELECTROCUTED?" (just saying). However, after a while, you get used to it and it doesn't bother you.
Now, regarding the programs that the device includes, in position 1, it only functions as a massage. You can use it with or without water. In the second case, be aware that since it doesn't contain water, the manufacturer recommends using it for a maximum of 20 minutes. Do you want to use it for 15 minutes? No problem.
The same recommendation applies to the other 2 programs (with the button in position 2 or 3): "USE DEVICE FOR UP TO 20 MINUTES" because the device mainly produces heat in positions 2 and 3, and to prevent the plastic parts inside the device from being damaged or altered by the heat, it is good not to exceed 20 minutes.
Now, if I see any results on my feet from this device in the future, we'll see...
Finally, the programs on the device are:
BUTTON - POSITION 1: Only Massage (with or without water, strictly for 20 minutes)
BUTTON - POSITION 2: Warm water (through device heating) and Bubbles
BUTTON - POSITION 3: Warm water (through device heating), Bubbles, and Massage.