12V Blankets
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12V Blankets
While I myself am happy being cold, the missus has some auto-immune issues that cause her legs to turn purple… so we are looking at getting an electric blanket for our camping setup.
https://www.takealot.com/auto-gear-heat ... ID91044654
Anyone have any experience with these?
https://www.takealot.com/auto-gear-heat ... ID91044654
Anyone have any experience with these?
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I use this one. https://campandclimb.co.za/product/kamp ... ic-blanket
Usually when I use the hammock in winter. I stuff it into my sleeping bag and plug it into the Ecoflow next to me on the floor. I stay toasty all night. about 40w usage.
Usually when I use the hammock in winter. I stuff it into my sleeping bag and plug it into the Ecoflow next to me on the floor. I stay toasty all night. about 40w usage.
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Lol they actually the same thing
Bought my ones from Midas they might even still.have stock
AS Phyphin mentioned
They actually use very little power and I love them
With sugar diabetes my body is ok but my feet freez
And these blankets are the answer
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I like the idea. But I prefer (if available) to just use the conventional 220V ones if you perhaps have an inverter already running.
Reasons are:
-A single phase AC current on 40-60W per blanket will be approximately 0.25A compared to a DC wire running 50W @ 12V will be 4.2A. Thus having to run effectively and safely a 6mm^2 wire when using two of these units(Double Bed)
-The 'normal' 220V ones are ALOT cheaper when it comes to replacing them. As they do not like to be folded often and controllers start malfunctioning.
-Plus side is you have an inverter for any other items that need strict 220V application (chargers etc...)
Yes I know the inverter will draw about 1A DC constant, but to run 2x blankets effectively if will go without saying that your DC configuration will have to be adequate.
Having a look at cost for two blankets:
Single Phase - R280 each thus +-R600 for two
DC - R600-R1200 each thus +-R1200-2400 for two
Maybe work in an inverter for R2000 and then 2x220V blankets and you may be sitting at R2600 but have a 'free' inverter.
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Reasons are:
-A single phase AC current on 40-60W per blanket will be approximately 0.25A compared to a DC wire running 50W @ 12V will be 4.2A. Thus having to run effectively and safely a 6mm^2 wire when using two of these units(Double Bed)
-The 'normal' 220V ones are ALOT cheaper when it comes to replacing them. As they do not like to be folded often and controllers start malfunctioning.
-Plus side is you have an inverter for any other items that need strict 220V application (chargers etc...)
Yes I know the inverter will draw about 1A DC constant, but to run 2x blankets effectively if will go without saying that your DC configuration will have to be adequate.
Having a look at cost for two blankets:
Single Phase - R280 each thus +-R600 for two
DC - R600-R1200 each thus +-R1200-2400 for two
Maybe work in an inverter for R2000 and then 2x220V blankets and you may be sitting at R2600 but have a 'free' inverter.
My 2c
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I was thinking about this, hence why I ask the immense knowledge pool on here. Thank you.Bugjuic wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 1:47 pmI like the idea. But I prefer (if available) to just use the conventional 220V ones if you perhaps have an inverter already running.
Reasons are:
-A single phase AC current on 40-60W per blanket will be approximately 0.25A compared to a DC wire running 50W @ 12V will be 4.2A. Thus having to run effectively and safely a 6mm^2 wire when using two of these units(Double Bed)
-The 'normal' 220V ones are ALOT cheaper when it comes to replacing them. As they do not like to be folded often and controllers start malfunctioning.
-Plus side is you have an inverter for any other items that need strict 220V application (chargers etc...)
Yes I know the inverter will draw about 1A DC constant, but to run 2x blankets effectively if will go without saying that your DC configuration will have to be adequate.
Having a look at cost for two blankets:
Single Phase - R280 each thus +-R600 for two
DC - R600-R1200 each thus +-R1200-2400 for two
Maybe work in an inverter for R2000 and then 2x220V blankets and you may be sitting at R2600 but have a 'free' inverter.
My 2c
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Is it just me or did others read Bugjuc's post and think "He might be Gay"....
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