Electric Blanket December 03, 2023, 04:52:59 pm Will be having some relatives visiting over the holidays and may need to use the RV for overflow lodging. I just had a 30-amp outlet installed. Is there any problem with using an electric blanket at night?
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #1 – December 03, 2023, 05:08:17 pm Greg, The first thing to consider is how old is your electric blanket. If it's over 8 years old the aging (drying) wire insulation could break causing the copper strands to fray creating a fire hazard. That happened to a friend of Elizabeth's several years ago causing a house fire the took her friend's life and destroyed the house. Look on the controller for an amperage rating that doesn't go beyond the 15 amp breaker value. Mike 1 Likes
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #2 – December 03, 2023, 07:39:04 pm So sorry to hear about Elizabeth’s friend, how tragic! This was my mom’s blanket (she passed away two weeks ago tomorrow) and I’m sure it must be close to aging out so in the trash it goes. Thanks, Mike. 2 Likes
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #3 – December 04, 2023, 01:47:44 am Our LD's 120-VAC mattress heater uses 100-120 watts on its high setting which is probably lower than an electric blanket. Your 30 amp service is more than adequate for any electric blanket.We used 12-volt mattress heaters for years, the Full-size, 12-volt heaters ceased production 10 years or so ago. We tried two 120-VAC mattress heaters running on a modified sine-wave inverter and neither worked, the electronic controls stopped working.When the lithium batteries were installed, a 2200 watt full sine-wave inverter was added. Now, we can use the tempermental 120 VAC heaters. Amazon.com: Sunbeam Restful Quilted Heated Mattress Pad - Full, White : Home...The mattress heater is used to warm the bunk, turning it on 20 minutes to an hour before bedtime, depending on how cold it is.. It is quite pleasant and relaxing to crawl into a toasty bed on a chilly winter's night. At bedtime, the heater is turned off for the rest of the night but it could be left on a low setting when connected to shore power or if the rig is fitted with abundant solar and battery.Winter camping can be comfortable.Larry 1 Likes As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #4 – December 04, 2023, 05:17:05 am Greg, We’re VERY SORRY to hear about your mom’s passing. We both know how hard it is to lose one’s mother. Its a good move about the electric blanket. Instead of trashing it you could just dispose the controller, cut off the electric plug on the blanket and use it for whatever need you have for a spare blanket. We hope all is going well with moving into your new home. Mike & Elizabeth
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #5 – December 04, 2023, 09:40:20 am Thanks, Mike. She's in a better place now. 4 Likes
Re: Electric Blanket Reply #6 – December 06, 2023, 02:36:44 pm "It is quite pleasant and relaxing to crawl into a toasty bed on a chilly winter's night."My Grandma took care of that chore with a large chunk of 'soapstone' heated over a wood stove in a long handled metal pan designed for the purpose. A similar popcorn popper would also serve the purpose. I fondly remember those warm sheets as well as the skiff of snow on the floor under a partly open window!
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