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Best value heated throw?
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danco said:Do any of these get heated using a powerpack, or are they all mains powered? There aren't any power sockets near any of my chairs.
I would be really pleased to know about good heated items that do not require a mains cord. Perhaps a gilet rather than a throw, though would also like to know about throws.
just Google 'battery operated throws' they are available but I've personally never seen one.0 -
Gers said:Mine have long cables, so can reach far away sockets if needed. You could also add in a power strip with an extension lead. The heated gilets I've seen have little power packs which you insert into a pocket.0
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WeegieWumman said:Gers said:Mine have long cables, so can reach far away sockets if needed. You could also add in a power strip with an extension lead. The heated gilets I've seen have little power packs which you insert into a pocket.Can you explain it please?1
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Gers said:WeegieWumman said:Gers said:Mine have long cables, so can reach far away sockets if needed. You could also add in a power strip with an extension lead. The heated gilets I've seen have little power packs which you insert into a pocket.Can you explain it please?You beat me to it, just my point, why?I can see why not having an extension lead snaking across the floor for instance, or with umpteen high drain items plugged into it, but not one non trip hazard with one throw only plugged in, max power drain I've seen is 120 watts and that would only be at highest setting or initial warm up, well within extension lead capacity
Eight out of ten owners who expressed a preference said their cats preferred other peoples gardens1 -
Farway said:Gers said:WeegieWumman said:Gers said:Mine have long cables, so can reach far away sockets if needed. You could also add in a power strip with an extension lead. The heated gilets I've seen have little power packs which you insert into a pocket.Can you explain it please?You beat me to it, just my point, why?I can see why not having an extension lead snaking across the floor for instance, or with umpteen high drain items plugged into it, but not one non trip hazard with one throw only plugged in, max power drain I've seen is 120 watts and that would only be at highest setting or initial warm up, well within extension lead capacityNo man is worth crawling on this earth.
So much to read, so little time.0 -
re. Plugging electric blankets or throws into wall sockets only.
My friend received this advice during a 'home fire safety visit' It was also mentioned in the literature she was given by the visiting officers.0 -
WeegieWumman said:re. Plugging electric blankets or throws into wall sockets only.
My friend received this advice during a 'home fire safety visit' It was also mentioned in the literature she was given by the visiting officers.The fire officers will tell you to pull out every single plug out every night, I don't know anyone who does that. Some of mine are behind furniture. I've installed smart plugs which can be turned off via voice and / or phone app. It's my nod to fire safety.One power strip with one socket with one appliance is so much less of a risk, keeping everything maintained and up to date are just as important. The old fashioned cords and plugs were dangerous. Frayed and loose wires too.I remember when electric blankets had to be taken to fire stations to be tested every year. 😂 And we had lessons in how to wire a plug which was OK until the colours of the wires changed. Brown, black, green and brown anyone?2 -
I have been using electric blankets for years on an extension lead. I can't easily access the wall socket so I use an extension lead which I can easily reach.
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