For me 16 degrees is cool-ish - I'll probably wear a coat. 45 degrees is probably a bit warm for anything other than swimming. So 20-30 degrees is perfect. As you can see, the UK isn't my idea country! I am usually fine when walking around - but get very cold very quickly. I think it's probably lots of different things (like surface to volume ratio) - but bascially I am old enough now to not have to just put another jersey on because my parents say so. I really like to be warm all the time. Although the big confession is that I actually bought the blanket partly for me & partly for one of my dogs that also feels the cold . . .
I will let you know how it goes!
I bought a heated blanket . . .
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Re: I bought a heated blanket . . .
An old despatch riders' trick was to push the bike for a mile every hour or so. Family Bongo push anyone?helen&tony wrote:Hi
MMmmm....8 degrees...still "T" shirt weather outside...I only don coats at 5 degrees, and gloves when it gets freezing.....Minus 30 C outside last year...nippy when walking the dogs...our German Shepherd loves it!...the lurcher wears a coat!!!!
I've never wanted a leccy blanket...or electric gloves on a motorbike...my favourite time was riding in the cold...empty roads!
If we don't have cold for comparison, how do we know that warm weather is pleasurable ????
Cheers
Helen
[url]http://germanshepherdrescue.co.uk/[/url]
Re: I bought a heated blanket . . .
Well - I did a little test today to see if it even works. And it does! I put it across my lap as I drove & it was so nice & warm I forgot to turn the heater on.
Once it turns a bit colder I will test out how long it will last on the leisure battery. For £10 it looks like it might be pretty useful. I like the idea of being able to sit outside under the awning and stay toasty . . .
Once it turns a bit colder I will test out how long it will last on the leisure battery. For £10 it looks like it might be pretty useful. I like the idea of being able to sit outside under the awning and stay toasty . . .
Re: I bought a heated blanket . . .
alimey wrote:Well - I did a little test today to see if it even works. And it does! I put it across my lap as I drove & it was so nice & warm I forgot to turn the heater on.
Once it turns a bit colder I will test out how long it will last on the leisure battery. For £10 it looks like it might be pretty useful. I like the idea of being able to sit outside under the awning and stay toasty . . .
Firepit, have a look at the pics from the Eastnor Castle Meet.
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Re: I bought a heated blanket . . .
alimey wrote:Well - I did a little test today to see if it even works. And it does! I put it across my lap as I drove & it was so nice & warm I forgot to turn the heater on.
Once it turns a bit colder I will test out how long it will last on the leisure battery. For £10 it looks like it might be pretty useful. I like the idea of being able to sit outside under the awning and stay toasty . . .
not good even for leisure batteries to be run completely flat. I opted for a low voltage cut-out.
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Thanks Mike for the tip. I wasn't sure if it would do the LB harm to run it right down - I will make a plan to make sure that doesn't happen.