electric blanket

[Connemmara]

I am thinking of buying an electric blanket for my brother who owns a double bed. Anybody tell me that nowadays they are very safe and washable. If they are will I buy him a double or single as I feel a single should do if he lies on the one place (he is not married)

[funnygirl]

The one and only fire I had was through an electric blanket!!

I was given one as a wedding present and it was only months later when we had put it on to warm the bed, when it caught fire.

The firemen threw the burning bed out of the window and told me if I wanna keep warm, my hubby is the best bet!

I've never had one since!

[jen78]

I got one from Argos a couple of weeks ago, Dreamworks I think, �24.99 for a double.

It's been fine so far and has safety features and is washable.

I'd say a double as it kinda presses the fact it's only him in bed with a single.

[Robinia]

You must buy a blanket to suit the size of the bed, that way the cords to tie it tightly to the mattress will be the right length. Electric blankets need to be securely fixed with no folds or creases.

[Cugetit]

Never had any trouble with them. We have Dreamland, king size, dual controls .... fantastic. On our third. Slight problem with one of the controls couple of months ago so bought a new one, thinking other one was kaput, although slightly less than year old. However, phoned manufacturers and in spite of not having receipt they agreed item be sent to them for servicing so now have a spare. hth

[funnygirl]

I must have had a dodgy one!!

[Cugetit]

funnygirl, maybe you did because quite honestly we have found the leccy blanket a boon. The bedroom is the coldest room in our abode and this item was a boon. I was wary of them initially but have had no problems .... touch wood or whatever !!! hth

[4getmenot]

I dont know why but the idea has always scared me

[modeller]

There is a difference between over and under blankets, the latter were the cause of many fires I thought they had been banned. The over blankets are on top of the bed and as such you are not lying on top of them. Another point at one time they were fed directly from the mains but I believe nowadays they are fed through a low voltage transformer.