Ccopuntia@aol.com wrote:
>
> To those of you who are using electric blankets as low-cost substitutes for
> propagation heat mats, here's a question for you: do you fold up your blanket
> to fit onto one shelf? The reason I ask is that my blanket's directions state
> that one should not "crimp, trap, cross, or pinch cords between bed slats,
> mattress or springs, or against walls, footboard, or bed frame."
>
> Would I be causing a hazard by _folding_ it up to fit on my 25" X 51" shelving
> unit and putting seed trays (in waterproof flats, of course) on top? So,
> experienced *blanket users* would you please advise? What's your set-up? My
> blanket is a Sunbeam with a Low - High, 11 setting, control.
>
> Thanks in advance for all your advice! Best, C. Carter, CA/Z9
I use my electric blanket on the floor(I start a lot of seedlings and
need the whole surface. I take one room in my house and clear away all
the furniture for a month or so, and order the children to "stay
out"....