electric blankets

Agusya

PennyForThem_2 said:

Concur that extra and separate duvets / throws do it as far as warmth in bed and sitting on sofa watching TV go.   Easy to throw off if too warm.   

If it is really freezing then stick a beanie on your head (woolen or polyester hat).  You lose 30% body heat via your head!

thats a good idea! thanks for sharing

QrizB

Agusya said:

QrizB said:

Agusya said:

is using electric blanket expensive?

It depends on the blanket. Is there a label on your throw that tells you the wattage?

We've got three bed underblankets (me & the kids) and they're all around 30-40 watts. Even on the new price cap that's barely a penny an hour for each.

I've also got a heated pad on my working-from-home chair. That's closer to 20 watts, so half a penny an hour.

I would have thought that any electric blanket that uses more than 100 watts - three pence an hour - would quickly become uncomfortably hot.

thank you for an answer!
Ive checked and my Lidl throw is 110 Watt and Silentnight bed blanket 90 watt .are you sure it would only be few pence an hour? Thats good

Yes. Even on a *really* expensive tariff of 33p/kWh your Lidl throw would cost 3.6p/hr and your Silentnight blanket would cost 3p/hr.

Your tariff is likely to be cheaper than that and so the costs will be less.

ZolaBuddy

Could anyone recommend a good heated throw for someone to use on their sofa or chair in their living room please?

lohr500

We bought an Aldi one a few weeks ago which works well and is covered by their 3 year guarantee. Sold out online, but you may be lucky and find one in store :  https://www.aldi.co.uk/heated-blanket/p/810844582504703

Farway

ZolaBuddy said:

Could anyone recommend a good heated throw for someone to use on their sofa or chair in their living room please?

I bought /cosi-home-electric-heated-throw-and-over-blanket-extra-large-machine-washable-fleece-with-digital-remote-timer-and-9-heat-settings-navy-and-cream~

From E bay but no doubt available elsewhere

RHemmings

I've only just started using an electric blanket for the first time about a week ago. I bought it years ago but my previous partner refused to use an electric blanket.

It's a 100W underblanket from Aldi, and while it takes some time for the bed to get warm, once it does it's very warm indeed at full heat. I never knew what the typical wattage of an electric blanket was and have been surprised to see that 100W is nearer the higher wattage range, not the lowest. At 100W for the underblanket, it would be affordable to run it 24/7 - though of course I won't be. 

I previously bought a fleece fitted bedsheet and high tog duvets, and have multiple duvets. These all seem to be working well together with the electric underblanket. 

I'm definitely going to get an electric throw as well. 

matelodave

We've got a Dreamland dual zone underblanket which is 60watts per side = approx 1.7p/hour at 28p/kwh per zone when its first turned on. As its thermostatically controlled and has a timer I guess she gets through about 5p worth of leccy a night - I could measure it if I was bothered but TBH the ensuing argument doesn't make it worth it.

SWMBO uses her side and my side has never been switched on. 

BobT36

Any recommendations for a small blanket / throw that goes over your lap / legs while sitting in an office chair? 
Ideally 100x80cm. Unfortunately all the ones from reputable brands are 160x120cm, and only the rando Chinese sellers do smaller, which I absolutely wouldn't trust with any sort of electronics. 

Ended up buying this (non-electric) instead as I couldn't find the size I wanted for electric lol: https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-dashes-sherpa-fleece-baby-blanket-100-x-80cm-grey/p110137992

Really think the big brands are missing out on a massive niche, here! Considering energy prices and the amount of people working from home or spending more time at their desks nowdays. 
I have a nice thick fleece jacket for my torso, but my legs often get a bit cold, hence looking for the above. 

mumf

We use we use the electric’throws’ . Great kit! B and M £29.99 each,about 3p an hour to run. Lovely. 

EssexHebridean

Just to note that this thread is an old one which has been revived, so bear in mind that costings discussed on the first page will be out of date!