I want to run an electric blanket in my shed during the winter to keep the outdoor cats warm. Would this be a fire hazard?
2006-09-09 08:20:46 · 10 answers · asked by Mizati 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
NO NO NO NO NO!!!! FIRE HAZARD!!!!! DON'T DO IT!!!!!
An electric blanket was not meant to be kept on all night. It probably isn't a good idea to run the extension cord over snow/ice.
There is a device we used for an older cat (who has since passed away). We heated it up in the microwave and it stayed warm for about 8 hours. It's called Snuggle Safe. I am including a link.
2006-09-09 08:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Malika 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The only thing you should be concerned about is the gauge of the extension cord. The lower, the better. If the run is 25' or less a 16 gauge will do. 25-50 feet use a 14 gauge and over 50' go with a 12. Any of these are available at home depot. Whatever you do don't use a "lamp" extension cord unless you want to start a fire. With the right extension cord the heating pad should run all night without any problem.
2016-03-17 10:59:23 · answer #2 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do not ever use an extension cord with an electric blanket. Your outdoor cats will not need this because they will curl up in a nice corner with a soft blanket and keep warm. Another thing would be safe on a heavy duty exterior extension cord would be one 40-60 watt light bulb in the shed to produce some heat.
2006-09-09 08:28:42 · answer #3 · answered by skyeblue 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the extension cord is designed for outdoor use it is OK... but...
electric blankets are dangerous when left unattended...
It would be better to put some bedding in the shed for the cats to keep warm with their own body heat.
2006-09-09 08:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you hate your cats and wish them dead, do not do it. Personally, I hate cats and would fry them in a heartbeat. But anyway, the proper way to install this is to run a circuit from the circuit breaker box in the house to the shed, and put a heater in the shed, not an electric blanket. The mangy cats would probably chew the cord of an electric blanket and fry themselves.
An easier way to accompish your goal is to bring the filthy creatures into the house for the winter. Hope this helps!
2006-09-09 20:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by Robert G 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you used the right ( size, outdoor, etc. ) ext. cord plugged
into a GFI outlet, You could at least get electricity there. Instead of an elect. blanket, use an elect. heater fan with an adjustable
thermostat and make sure it is well secured so it can't be turned
over. You can get all this at almost any hardware, home
improvement store for maybe 50 - 60 $$.
2006-09-09 08:43:55 · answer #6 · answered by wallyinsa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Use an outdoor extension cord.
2006-09-09 08:24:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ABSOLUTELY NOT. You will fry your cats. And burn down the shed too. They have fur to keep warm, give them exra blankets. NO EXTENSION CORDS!!!
2006-09-09 08:26:54 · answer #8 · answered by momofboys 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you use an RCD where it plugs into the wall, you will be safe as.
2006-09-09 14:02:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You aren't married are you? And don't plan on getting married anytime soon.
2006-09-10 04:40:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋