Electric Blankets (Electric Blankets)

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Product:	Electric Blankets
Date:	07/10/00 (1725 review reads)
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Advantages: No more shivvering when the nights turn cold suddenly.

Disadvantages: None

To save the reader from having to plough all the way through to the end to get to this update, I’ve put it at the beginning.

Re the comment about duvets in paragraph 4. During a recent foray in some of our local electrical superstores I noticed that you could now buy an electric duvet for around £80, which I assume, is for a single bed. Also that normal over blankets can be placed inside a duvet. It says so on the boxes.

With Winter just around the corner my thoughts turned to my bedtime companion, the electric overblanket.

Some people opt for the underblanket but I found the element uncomfortable to lie on, but it's each to their own.

The overblanket is designed to be left switched on all night as are some underblankets. It should be placed on top of the top sheet and under the first blanket. I'm not too sure how successful an overblanket would be if using a duvet but I suspect that it wouldn't be very good, which is why all night underblankets were developed.

Some people regard them as unsafe and a fire hazard but in truth because of what they are, the electric blanket is built to rigorous safety standards and is just about the safest electrical appliance in the home.

The owner must play his/her part by not abusing the blanket but that applies to just about any appliance. Don't let the blanket get wet and if it does thoroughly dry it out before using again. If in doubt get the blanket checked out by a qualified electrician specialising in electric blankets or send it back to the manufacturer for testing. It will cost you a few quid but it's cheaper than rebuilding your house after it is destroyed by fire.

Only switch it on whilst the blanket is laid out flat. A folded blanket may show signs of scorching and thus a weakness developing.

Never use the overblanket as an underblanket. The same applies to an underblanket being used as an overblanket. Don't do it!
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br>Most overblankets for double beds come with dual controls to satisfy the needs of both people.

If you follow the instructions and recommendations on the label then you can look forward to a nice, warm, comfortable and safe sleep on the coldest of nights and for many years.

It certainly beats a hot water bottle.

Don't buy a cheap blanket made in some foreign country. Pick a well know make like Slumberland, Dreamland or Sleepeezy. Their blankets are a bit more expensive but they are safe. There is no such guarantee for the cheaper models. Make sure that the model that you choose is BEAB approved.

Finally, when no longer needed put the blanket away in it's original box. You did keep it didn't you? Fold it up carefully and when it comes to be used again put it on the bed before you actually need to. If it has been folded loosely there will be no creases but if there are some then don't switch it on until you have slept under it for a night or two. Your own body heat will iron out any creases.

Zzzzzzzzzzz!

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