Recently saw an electric underblanket tested by means of an insulation test(with a mega), visual inspection & running it live to check that the stat worked. It did not seem particularly impressive, but I could not think of anything more that could be done. Is there a more thorough way of testing these potentially dangerous devices.
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Most of these blankets are classII equipment now and therefore there is very few tests that can be done on them.
The (Mega) test most likely was just to prove continuity of the element, the visual which is 90% of all test even in PAT and making sure the thermostat cuts out at various temperature settings.
Seem pretty thorough to me.
The (Mega) test most likely was just to prove continuity of the element, the visual which is 90% of all test even in PAT and making sure the thermostat cuts out at various temperature settings.
Seem pretty thorough to me.
Only other possibility is watching it with a thermal camera to check for any hotspots.
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Wa-hay!
Tell me more!!
Tell me more!!
Reality check.
Last I heard companies were down to 89p per test due to competition.
It's just stickers on plugs.
K
kai
If you do use one, it's a good idea to invest in a plug in RCD safety power breaker, the sort recommended for lawnmowers etc, and use it everytime you plug in the blanket - adds to the safety.
And avoid wetting the bed too often.
or just get an extra duvet for loads less money. I think they are one of the most dodgyest ideas ever conceived!
Or someone that really loves ya!
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DIYDANDY
Electric blankets are totally safe, they only cause a little over 5000 fires a year!
Which will all have been counted as electrical fires in the original justifications for Part P...
New electric blankets are ok.
Once they get to an age where people think about testing them, it's time to get rid of it and buy a new one.
Once they get to an age where people think about testing them, it's time to get rid of it and buy a new one.
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