Best value heated throw? 20 November 2022 at 8:35PM in Old style MoneySaving 30 replies 8.1K views

maman

Like @Gers, my throw (Dreamland) has a long lead. Using an extension lead as well I run the lead under the sofa, so it's unobtrusive. 

WeegieWumman

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.  

WeegieWumman

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.

https://www.regatta.com/womens-voltera-loft-heated-bodywarmer-dark-denim/

Just a word of caution for your own safety.  Electric blankets/throws should always be plugged DIRECTLY into the wall socket ONLY!

frugalmacdugal

Hi,

danco said:
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.

Did you see this THREAD?

Gers

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.

https://www.regatta.com/womens-voltera-loft-heated-bodywarmer-dark-denim/

Just a word of caution for your own safety.  Electric blankets/throws should always be plugged DIRECTLY into the wall socket ONLY!

Not sure about this, I can very well understand that if the extension/ power strip is being used for more than one item then there's a danger of overload.  I can't see the danger of only using the power strip solely for the throw. Single point extensions are available.  

Can you explain it please? 

Farway

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.

https://www.regatta.com/womens-voltera-loft-heated-bodywarmer-dark-denim/

Just a word of caution for your own safety.  Electric blankets/throws should always be plugged DIRECTLY into the wall socket ONLY!

Not sure about this, I can very well understand that if the extension/ power strip is being used for more than one item then there's a danger of overload.  I can't see the danger of only using the power strip solely for the throw. Single point extensions are available.  

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

Rosa_Damascena

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.

https://www.regatta.com/womens-voltera-loft-heated-bodywarmer-dark-denim/

Just a word of caution for your own safety.  Electric blankets/throws should always be plugged DIRECTLY into the wall socket ONLY!

Not sure about this, I can very well understand that if the extension/ power strip is being used for more than one item then there's a danger of overload.  I can't see the danger of only using the power strip solely for the throw. Single point extensions are available.  

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

I read the advice and frankly I am prepared to take the risk with both any heaters (currently not in use) and my heated underblanket for the bed.

WeegieWumman

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. 

Gers

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. 

So many people overload power strips and then use all the appliances at once, that's the danger. And so many people live in homes which have insufficient sockets. My late DM's place was last rewired in the mid 80s so was woefully short of sockets and had power strips in every one. 😱 Luckily she didn't have any problems. 

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? 

littlemoney

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.