Anyone use an electric blanket?

ADT said:
Don't these things light up at night all of a sudden and cremate you while they're at it?
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I don't recall ever hearing of such an event; doesn't mean to say that it hasn't happened; but if one buys a good one, from a reputable store, and one that comes with a good guarantee, I should think that you'd be OK.

joey1211 said:
Is it still safe to pee the bed with one of these on?
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I doubt very much that that would be a problem if you have kids. Manufacturers are aware that children and the elderly can sometimes be incontinent. The wiring is pretty well insulated.
 
Jacksonn said:
Very true everyone is different, useslly find its females who need 6 blankets, fire on, central heating on, hot water bottle and just for good measure my bloody heat as well!:mad::rolleyes:
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***.

I'm in a mostly female office and the politics over radiators and windows is a daily occurence :(

P.S. why is the acronym "quoted for truth" starred out as a sweary? :eek:
 
Whilst I love warm climates and much happier in a warm environment I have never found it cold enough to need an electric blanket.

If you are cold I'd try warmer blanket first and perhaps some bed clothing. A cheaper option could be a hot water bottle, or even having the heating on for a bit.

However if you really want one sounds as though you've been given a good list of things to look at.
 
I've used one for many years, wouldn't go through winter without one. I do frequently end up falling asleep with it on though which means I wake up in the middle of the night sweating.
 
With good modern electric blankets one can use them whilst they are still plugged in and they have more than one heat setting. Some have a turbo start.

Hot water bottles on the other hand should not be used, but often are, whilst the user is in the bed but should only be used to warm the bed prior to use.

There are hundreds of cases each year of water bottles bursting with serious consequences, especially to young children and as a result many have had to have skin transplants.

I've got a German sized single bed 200 x 100 cm with a larger duvet, again German 200 x 155 cm. I bought a Beurer electric blanket which has a skirt which fits around the blanket and as such doesn't need to be tied down.

I wouldn't be without one.
 
For decades an old workmate of mine has used a biscuit tin with a lightbulb mounted in it. He puts it in his bed with electric cable coming from it and then pushes a cut down broom handle under the blankets so it forms a bit of a tent. I'm surprised that his house hasn't burnt down yet.

Oh and remember kiddies, the Fire Service have only recently issued a warning about electric blankets how you should have them checked every 3 years - http://www.fireservice.co.uk/safety/electric-blankets
 
Saw a documentary years ago about a rather odd chap (possibly Quentin Crisp?)who inherited a crumbling mansion which he could not afford to upkeep or heat.

In the winter months at the mansion the guy survived by wearing an electric blanket suit with an extension lead which which he would unplug and then plug into adjoining rooms when moving throughout the property.
 
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