Electric Blankets Single $16.95 Queen $29.95 & Fitted Queen $39.95 +del $8.95

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  c64 on 16/05/2011 - 20:34

  +1

  just buy a quilt? much cheaper in the long run

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    Tilduke on 16/05/2011 - 20:53

    +1

    I actually agree. The heat from electric blankets is not comfortable for me at all. It's so artificial and horrible.

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      EarlyBird on 16/05/2011 - 21:33

      +2

      I think they should only be used for warming up a cold bed just before you slip into it (like the brass bed-warmers of yore) and not for sleeping with them on. However, the manufacturers clearly had other ideas, for they would not be adding a 12-hour timer otherwise.

      Saw some at ALDI with similar pricing last weekend. Saves you the delivery charge if you're interested.

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  jdreamer on 16/05/2011 - 20:43

  EDIT: So much cheaper than the market e.blanket?

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    letmecry on 16/05/2011 - 22:48

    I think you can find these price any where, except fitted queen - hardly to see one in the market.

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  Jean-Baptiste on 16/05/2011 - 20:47

  +5

  Guys, I know we're all bargain hunters here, but an electric blanket is one thing you do NOT want to skimp on. I have a background in electronics and can assure you that a huge number of house fires and deaths are caused by poor quality and malfunctioning blankets. Honestly, it's not worth the risk to buy a cheap blanket such as this IMO.

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    Tilduke on 16/05/2011 - 20:52

    +1

    I agree. Generic electric blanket is a poor idea when you are going to be sleeping on top of something that could electrocute you, burn you or start a fire.

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  Rocket on 16/05/2011 - 21:00

  +1

  I'm not going to get into the argument about if they are worth it or not, as clearly a lot of people buy and use them.

  In relation to safety, there are clear laws/standards in this country, but also some very simple rules to follow including NOT using it while you sleep. And they are a common cause of house fires (so are dryers and smoking in bed), so read and be careful.

  Choice magazine Electric blankets buying guide incl. safety precautions http://www.choice.com.au/reviews-and-tests/household/living-…

  http://www.childsafetyaustralia.com.au/children/fire/causes.…

  http://www.fesa.wa.gov.au/internet/upload/-1601923380/docs/E…

  I just posted this as I thought it was a pretty good deal. I personally do not use them ^_^

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  Natt on 16/05/2011 - 21:08

  electric blankets are for warming your bed before you get in

  I love mine but it has 9 heat settings (lit), is fitted and more importantly has a timer of 75 mins (or 12 hours).

  once you get used to a warm bed its hard to give it up!

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  dreamzz on 16/05/2011 - 21:08

  +4

  My experience with catch of the day was very poor product..will never ever buy from them..

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  sparkles on 16/05/2011 - 21:24

  I'd probably steer clear of really cheap electric blankets. I'd only use a fitted one too so there is less movement. I'm going to see how I go not putting one on the bed this year as I am using one of those puffy pillow top mattress overlay things and I don't think that and an electric blanket are really a good or safe combination. Plus I tend to have no self control and end up cooking myself. Ultimately, it's really not healthy.

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  Damo on 16/05/2011 - 22:14

  +6

  One word Aldi Aldi Aldi Aldi Aldi!!!!!
  Go there, get one and avoid crapoftheday

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  moooooooo on 17/05/2011 - 00:06

  Well, I like my bed super-heated. I turn it on max a few hours before bed so when I get into the bed, my skin sears just a little and the dry sheets get close to burning my back.

  Is it healthy? Possibly not. Am I toasty warm and happy? Yes!

  I guess the main issue with this deal is the delivery time. I've heard (not personal experience) that COTD can take a while to deliver - this is the sort of thing you'd want at your house ASAP if you live down south!

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    EarlyBird on 17/05/2011 - 00:14

    +1

    I bet you also have a steaming shower before that.
    Ever wondered why you always look blanched in the evening and toasted in the morning? ;)

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      moooooooo on 17/05/2011 - 00:21

      OMFG! I'm an almond!!!!! :-D

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        EarlyBird on 17/05/2011 - 00:31

        +1

        "this is the sort of thing you'd want at your house ASAP if you live down south!"

        Nah, I think you will be disappointed with these COTD blankets. For your purposes, I'd recommend a 4-slice, 64-element, 2400W, body-contoured, Teflon coated blanket with a fast-acting control dial for pain-threshold in place of heat settings.

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  sibbu on 17/05/2011 - 09:08

  I purchased the best ever electric blankets last year at the Sunbeam Factory Outlet in Sydney (110 Botany Rd, Alexandria), - I believe there is also one in Maribyrnong, Melbourne. They were $99 which was less than half price, and have a thick fleecy pile which is so comfortable to sleep on. Sunbeam had quite a few cheaper ones to choose from, but we went for a bit of luxury this time, so you don't feel the wires like you do with cheaper blankets.

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  fattyboombatty on 17/05/2011 - 09:35

  +2

  Buy now, receive just in time for summer - go COTD!

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  xioxxio on 17/05/2011 - 10:18

  +2

  K-Mart have the same ones for the same price.