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Q: Does an electric blanket use conduction convection or radiation?
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Does a blanket keep you warm because of conduction or convection?

Conduction


What is the basic principal involved in a woolen blanket?

A woolen blanket is a good thermal insulator. Actually, air is among the very best of thermal insulator, and the wool fibre /fibreglass fibres, macerated paper, porous foam) serves to keep the air from moving and thus losing heat. Heat could be lost by radiation, conduction, and convection (a special case of conduction and convection combined.). Not of great importance in a blanket, but of importance in clothing is the fact that wool does not absorb water easily.


What type of heat transfer is an electric blanket?

convection


What heat you feel from your electric blanket?

Conduction - The wires inside of the blanket conduct heat through the blanket and when the blanket touches you, the heat transfers from the warmer object (the blanket) to the cooler object (you). YW ~Jack


Can I wash the Sunbeam Electric Blanket?

The Sunbeam Electric Blanket is machine washable.


Should you use an electric blanket if you have a pacemaker?

No, but an electric blanket can interfere with a pacemaker. Furthermore, electric blankets are dangerous in general!


Which is better - an electric blanket or a heated mattress pad?

The best is a electric blanket.... well that's my opinon


Featherbed Mattress Topper with electric blanket?

I have a QVC featherbed, can I put a Silentnight electric blanket on top of it.


How do I care for an electric blanket?

Many electric blankets are washable, such as the Biddeford heated electric throw blanket. It can be washed in a regular washing machine.


How much electricity does an electric blanket use?

an electric blanket uses 200 watts(wattage). If you left your electric blanket on for 10 hours you might end upwith a 30 to 50 cent fine.


Is the Cozy Fleece Electric Blanket softer and more comfortabel to the touch than the Soft Heat Brushed Micro Fleece Electric Blanket?

The Cozy Fleece Electric Blanket and the Soft Heat Brushed Micro Fleece Electric Blanket are both made of high quality fleece, and will be comparable in softness.


Does the Sunbeam Electric Blanket come in queen size?

Unfortunately the Sunbeam Electric Blanket is only available in twin size?