What Are The Chances Of A Shock From A Slightly Wet Electric Blanket?
I was just curious as to the chances of receiving an electric shock from an electric blanket that had had a small amount of liquid spilt on it.
I remember as a child being warned repeatedly NOT to put any liquid near my electric blanket.
Since I assume that out of thousands of electric blankets, at least some must come in contact with liquid, does anyone know the actual chances of this?
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all the wires in modern blankets are well coated and not exposed to get wet,the manufacturers are afraid of being sued as abviously some kids and even adults will spill things on blankeds occasionally,if it’s not damaged,it’s most likely ok,however it wouldn’t hurt to let it dry of course
I’d be more worried about the electromagnetic field.
Oh, don’t get me wrong!
We’re not fanatics.
We have one also, but I turn my side on and low only when absolutely needed.
I would think the chances are not very likely to get a shock of any kind unless you have a hole in the blanket and in the wire that runs thru it. I would think you are fairly safe. We have used electric blankets for years and instead of covering with them have always slept on top of them because they are much warmer that way, even though the labels warn aginst it and we are still alive and kicking after 35 years of using them that way.
Slim to none. Don’t hold on to a water pipe or grounded light fixture while covering with it wet.