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Electric blanket battery use

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by MJ1657, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. Jan 28, 2012 #1
    MJ1657

    MJ1657 Road Train Member

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    I'm thinking of getting a 12 volt or 110 volt electric blanket for those nights when its not real cold.

    Has anyone used one and do they eat up to much battery to start my truck in the morning?
     
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  3. Jan 28, 2012 #2
    ZippyNH

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    Do you have opti idle? If you do the lowvoltage monitoring will restart the truck to recharge the batts....but still less idling then having it in temp control mode.
    I would multiply the fuse rating on the 12v blanket by 12 to get a wattage or do the amphour calculation for how much it will draw...
    Will not be very accurate..thermostatly controlled, so draw will vary with temp...more when cold....less when warm....and batt capicity varries from new....and with temp.
    i'm thinking on a cold morning, when you need good batts, you may have issues....so get a sleeping bag!!!
     
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  4. Jan 28, 2012 #3
    MJ1657

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    No I don't have opti idle.
     
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  5. Jan 28, 2012 #4
    special-k

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    I had one for a couple years. I never had a problem starting in the morning.
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2012 #5
    rockee

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    Dont know much about 12v blankets but dont most electric blankets draw a consistent amount no matter what the temp is?
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2012 #6
    25(2)+2

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    They only draw current when there is a need for the blanket to be heating, electric blankets switch on and off to maintain a temperature. If the heat doesn't switch off, any heating device will get things too warm.
     
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  9. Jan 28, 2012 #7
    rockee

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    Thanx. Lol I should have realized that because I hear mine cycling on and off every night almost and.............it makes sense
     
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