Does anyone know if a 240 electric blanket can be converted to using 12 volt,.please.? Not electrically minded so layman's terms please
DeBe said
02:08 PM May 11, 2011
You could use an inverter 12V/240V, since its a resistance a cheap MSW inverter would do, but it needs to be a bit larger Wattage than the Electric blanket. Presume you only want to warm the bed then turn it off, to save power.
Ron and Shirley said
02:13 PM May 11, 2011
Have read on other forums where people run their 240v electric blankets via an inverter for about half an hour prior to bed. If I recall properly they claim the power requirement was not that great. However these people seem to have large 12v systems with a fair amount of spare capacity. So depending on your 12v system/battery capacity this may be a solution.
We purchased a 12v electric blanket (car blanket) from Jaycar a number of years ago to go on Shirleys side of the bed. First trial use at home it burnt out the supplied cigarette plug. Changed the plug to the Hella type and all was fine.
Used it a few times, for about 30-60 mins before she went to bed but she found that a couple of Hot water bottles did a much better job. So I retrieved the Hellas plug and binned the blanket.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Wednesday 11th of May 2011 02:14:49 PM
Old Chook said
04:40 PM May 11, 2011
Thankyou Debe. I thought there had to be a way.
Old Chook said
04:42 PM May 11, 2011
Thank you for the reply Ron and Shirley. I think I might stick to the old hot water bottle and winter quilt as long as possible.
jimricho said
06:19 PM May 11, 2011
Old Chook wrote:
Thank you for the reply Ron and Shirley. I think I might stick to the old hot water bottle and winter quilt as long as possible.
You could install a heater inside your body. Bundaberg Distillery make them.
jules47 said
06:39 PM May 11, 2011
A hot rock from round the fire, wrapped in towel, will warm your bed pretty good too.
Jacko said
07:32 PM May 11, 2011
Darling forget about the electric blanket and buy a wonderful Webasto diesel heater. Darling I am in love with my Webasto. Set the control darling for 6.30am and get out from snuggled in bed to 20c. Darling dont care how cold it gets because when 3c in the van the Webasto starts up and raises the temp to 8c and then turns off. Darling what a wonderful invention Mr Webasto made for travelling.
goinsoon said
08:03 PM May 11, 2011
Just wrap yourself around a good woman, it works for me
jules47 said
08:21 PM May 11, 2011
What if you don't have a good woman - or man??????????????
jules47 said
08:22 PM May 11, 2011
Or single beds?????????????????????????????????
jimricho said
06:48 AM May 12, 2011
Re the use of an "el cheapo" (mis-named) modified sine wave inverters.... as Daryl points out these are fine for use with an electric blanket, but be aware that MSW inverters are unsuitable for use with sensitive electronic equipment (such as laptops) if were planning to use it to do this as well.
Old Chook said
11:46 AM May 12, 2011
thanks everyone, tried the rum and the fella; both gave me a headache. Webasto soiunds good will look into . thanks again for taking the time to help. Jaki
Cruising Granny said
04:07 PM May 12, 2011
The Bundy or a good port do it for me. Cheers
jules47 said
05:57 PM May 12, 2011
MMMMMMM-walnut muscat- warms up from the inside!!
Esmeralda said
06:21 PM May 12, 2011
Jaki - try flannelette pjs and flannelette sheets, although liquid heaters are good too.
sandsmere said
03:59 AM May 13, 2011
Nah !
The good woman does it for me . A rum or two does help though .
Sheba said
08:09 PM May 13, 2011
Chihuahuas' make the best living Hot Water Bottles.
Cheers,
Sheba.
jimricho said
08:12 PM May 13, 2011
Maybe a good woman with a hairless chihuahua would be the answer.
lilly31 said
03:09 PM May 14, 2011
Some thermal long johns and long sleve tshirt will keep u as warm as toast ..top it off with some thick soxs and you sleep like a baby even on the coldest night .....
Old Chook said
03:45 PM May 14, 2011
Thanks Esmeralda, yes first on order and second going on tomorrow.Might enjoy a little 'drop" too. Thanks. Yes, Lily, had to do that -"tropical" sleepware just isn't on the agenda for cold nights alone.!
-- Edited by Old Chook on Saturday 14th of May 2011 03:47:18 PM
jack biggles said
11:59 PM May 14, 2011
jules47 wrote:
What if you don't have a good woman - or man??????????????
I've always found that when the angels start singin, the bed always heats up a bit. Sometimes the smell is a bit ordinary though
Does anyone know if a 240 electric blanket can be converted to using 12 volt,.please.? Not electrically minded so layman's terms please
You could use an inverter 12V/240V, since its a resistance a cheap MSW inverter would do, but it needs to be a bit larger Wattage than the Electric blanket. Presume you only want to warm the bed then turn it off, to save power.
Have read on other forums where people run their 240v electric blankets via an inverter for about half an hour prior to bed. If I recall properly they claim the power requirement was not that great. However these people seem to have large 12v systems with a fair amount of spare capacity. So depending on your 12v system/battery capacity this may be a solution.
We purchased a 12v electric blanket (car blanket) from Jaycar a number of years ago to go on Shirleys side of the bed. First trial use at home it burnt out the supplied cigarette plug. Changed the plug to the Hella type and all was fine.
Used it a few times, for about 30-60 mins before she went to bed but she found that a couple of Hot water bottles did a much better job. So I retrieved the Hellas plug and binned the blanket.
-- Edited by Ron and Shirley on Wednesday 11th of May 2011 02:14:49 PM
Thankyou Debe. I thought there had to be a way.
Thank you for the reply Ron and Shirley. I think I might stick to the old hot water bottle and winter quilt as long as possible.
You could install a heater inside your body. Bundaberg Distillery make them.
Darling forget about the electric blanket and buy a wonderful Webasto diesel heater. Darling I am in love with my Webasto. Set the control darling for 6.30am and get out from snuggled in bed to 20c. Darling dont care how cold it gets because when 3c in the van the Webasto starts up and raises the temp to 8c and then turns off. Darling what a wonderful invention Mr Webasto made for travelling.
Just wrap yourself around a good woman, it works for me
Or single beds?????????????????????????????????
thanks everyone, tried the rum and the fella; both gave me a headache. Webasto soiunds good will look into . thanks again for taking the time to help. Jaki
Nah !
The good woman does it for me . A rum or two does help though .
Chihuahuas' make the best living Hot Water Bottles.
Cheers,
Sheba.
Thanks Esmeralda, yes first on order and second going on tomorrow.Might enjoy a little 'drop" too. Thanks. Yes, Lily, had to do that -"tropical" sleepware just isn't on the agenda for cold nights alone.!
-- Edited by Old Chook on Saturday 14th of May 2011 03:47:18 PM
I've always found that when the angels start singin, the bed always heats up a bit. Sometimes the smell is a bit ordinary though