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Firefighters Warn Against Dangerous Electric Blanket and Hot Water Bottle Combo
17 Nov
Summary
- Firefighters advise against using electric blankets and hot water bottles together
- Temperatures to drop below -7°C in parts of UK next week
- Electric blankets should be tested every 3 years to ensure safety
As the UK braces for a deep freeze, firefighters are urgently advising the public to avoid using electric blankets and hot water bottles together. According to the Met Office, temperatures are set to drop as low as -7°C in some areas next week, with daytime highs struggling to reach double digits across the country.
In response to the freezing weather predictions, firefighters have issued a preemptive warning, stating that the combination of electric blankets and hot water bottles poses a serious electrocution risk. They have emphasized that these two heating devices should never be used concurrently, as doing so could prove fatal.
The firefighters have also stressed the importance of regularly testing electric blankets, recommending that they be checked for safety every three years. Some electric blankets are designed solely to warm the bed before use and should not be left on throughout the night, they cautioned.
As the cold snap approaches, the public is urged to heed these safety warnings and take the necessary precautions to stay warm and safe during the winter months.
