12 volt electric blanket??
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12 volt electric blanket??
Has anyone tried these? Do they heat ok? http://www.roadtrucker.com/12-volt-heaters-blankets-sheets-1.htm
I am thinking of using one of these blankets for a redneck heated seat in my old bumpside. The conversion kits cost a little dough and they do not cover the whole seatback. I am thinking of draping one of these over the seat until I have the time and dough to do a proper conversion.
I am thinking of using one of these blankets for a redneck heated seat in my old bumpside. The conversion kits cost a little dough and they do not cover the whole seatback. I am thinking of draping one of these over the seat until I have the time and dough to do a proper conversion.
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I had one that I bought at Target for around $25 or so. It would get reasonably warm but not quite enough to keep me warm on those cold winter nights that I would nap in the car between shifts at work. I got it on Christmas Eve and by the middle of January it quit working. It has a fuse in it but it is still good so I am guessing a wire in the blanket broke. The blanket itself is fleece and is pretty warm alone.
I may see if I can find a 150 watt electric blanket in 120 volt since the hybrids have 120 volt plugs but only have 150 watt limit.
I may see if I can find a 150 watt electric blanket in 120 volt since the hybrids have 120 volt plugs but only have 150 watt limit.
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fwiw
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
fwiw
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
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Originally Posted by rebocardo
fwiw
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
Most electric blankets, including 12v, are nor designed to be sat on or under pressure. Doing so breaks a wire or creates a short and then it doesn't work anymore and is very hard to fix.
For a seat, I would count on one season of use for a cheap blanket.
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