Free C&C or free delivery on order over $100.
130x160cm size is also on sale at $49 (around the pre-COVID RRP @ Woolworths which was $50).
Jason Reversible Heated Throw Grey 130x160 cm is also available for $59
Onkaparinga Mink Heated Throw Charcoal (130x160cm) also available for $69, thanks jordan23140 for pointing out.
I had an older Jason Plush Heated Throw from like 8 years ago that I eventually had to replace because the cord started to fray. I found the new one noticeably thinner fabric and it doesn't get as hot. I also noticed the newer one has less functions on the controller and would turn off quicker. I wouldn't buy it again, just get a cheaper one.
These are the most cost effective way to stay warm apart from passive things like an extra jumper.
They literally cost a few cents to run all day. I have one that draws 30w on a low setting, costing 8c to run for 10 hours.
12v and 5v blankets are more cost effective
Do you mean to purchase, or to run?
both
@SpicyStew: I'd be very surprised if they were cheaper to run, power is power, and you lose some converting to 12v.
I haven't seen them in shops, but it looks like you can get them on eBay from about $30, so if you can power it, it would run for months on the savings.
@mskeggs: you don't need to convert if you run from a 12v or 5v source.
power is power but less wattage is less wattage.
@SpicyStew: How did you get the power into the 12v or 5v source? Most people's available power is 230v AC, so generally speaking a low voltage DC blanket is not going to be cheaper to set up or run.
@Diminuendo: What do you think is happening in that "controller box"?
Do you think it's heating elements at 110v-240v AC?
@SpicyStew: Ok, at this point you're being intentionally obtuse. multiple people have explained it to you that converting incurs additional power cost, and converting multiple times consumes yet more power.
@mskeggs: Aldi in Sth Melb have the 12v throw blankets for around $35 but it’s true conversion or/and storage incurs a cost and I’m willing to bet the mains powered is a better bet for most people.
@0jay: What do you think is happening in that "controller box"?
The 12v blankets are 20-25w at low setting
AC to DC conversion also costs
@SpicyStew: Consumption’s not the only concern.
12v blankets are typically smaller
12v will not get as warm as 240v
You’ll need a cig plug - 12v adapter if you don’t already have something sorted etc etc
I’m fine with your choosing to use 12v, I hope it keeps you warm through winter and serves you well.
As for this conversation, there are several considerations and for my money the trade offs make a mains powered blanket a better choice.
I’m not asking you to agree
These are the most cost effective way to stay warm apart from passive things like an extra jumper.
this was the original statement in discussion. not how warm it keeps you.
it's obvious more wattage = greater heat but you failed to read the question properly
i don't use electric blankets at home, have ducted heating. no need.
assumptions is big on this forum.
@SpicyStew: I didn’t neg you (tho if not for this then what tbh), cost effectiveness in the conversation broadly pertains to other methods of keeping warm as distinct from the odd watt here and there lost between a 12v blanket vs 240v.
I guess I assumed you had experience with one of these otherwise why post so furiously on minor details?
Without personal experience with the product you can only contribute substantively with provable technical detail. That’d require either technical electrical formula or/and direct results at the outlet from a watt-meter.
I think you’re assuming your views have any currency in this discussion of a product you’ve no need of and apparently limited personal experience with.
@SpicyStew: @SpicyStew I took a brief look at some of the schematics and it appears most of the heated throw controllers don't bother converting the 240Vac to DC instead keep it as AC. Since the heating element doesn't care if it's AC or DC. If you're powering it with a USB or some other DC source it's inherently less efficient since you have to rectify it and have an EMI filter to meet RF compliance - this means more complicated circuitry and more losses.
While the efficiency is largely based on the design of the specific circuit - I just wanted to say that in general AC->AC is easier then AC->DC.
Another thing: You get more efficiency at higher voltage due to P_loss = I^2*R - this is also why we transmit our power lines at very high voltages and gradually step it down. Tho in this case lower voltage shouldn't have much of an effect since heat-loss is the desired outcome here (except maybe in the controller).
Heated jacket > heated blanket.
Efficient since less heat is lost
Pardon me for my knowledge. What is the use case of this? Do you take them as blanket while sleeping? If they are that cheap to run, I would be interested.
These are more for use on a couch or sofa, or even at a desk. An electric blanket or electric mattress topper is more suitable for a bed.
Thanks buddy.. So more like using when watching movie with family on a couch. Does it have long cord to plug into PowerPoint?
Also how do we know how much power it draws and cost to run?
@amsaini15: You must be really bored to want to watch PowerPoint prezzos with the family on the couch
Kmart has the smaller size for $45 - different colour https://www.kmart.com.au/product/heated-throw-charcoal-43229…
& in pink https://www.kmart.com.au/product/heated-throw-pink-43229956/
i bought this yesterday, works well
Not impressed with their quality. Not wash proof. Nah
- Kmart fan
Don’t forget WELCOME10 to get $10 OFF, works on mine. Just made only one order recently. Not sure existing accounts. Could try creating new account? Haha
Thanks Mike. I just used that $20 coupon on the Jason Pink heated throw rug. Ordered some pens for $2.50 that brought it over the $50 minimum spend.
pulled the trigger on this one with $20 OFF
Reg: $240. Yeah, I'd buy one but I ain't buying the RRP.
BS to that RRP
Got it from Costco for $69
Bought this one, $57 delivered. Seems like it would be plush, even without plugged in/turned on
None at my local store, so got 2 delivered. But there will be one at my local store soon when I return the 2nd one. 🤣
is that a free delivery hustle?
Sure, didn't want to pay extra for delivery, and I'm happy to do a reverse click & collect.
Not a good throw,does not have timer.
This is better.
https://www.kogan.com/au/buy/ovela-washable-plush-electric-h…
I’ve got one of these, really happy with it but unpopular colours can drop as low as $35
I am using this now, the downside is that it doesn't have a manual setting so I have to click the heat setting when I start it (so can't prewarm remotely), but I use it with a tapo plug and set a timer when I sleep. Doesn't really feel 'plush' but setting 3 (out of 9?) is already plenty warm
I got heated mattress topper from big w that doesn't have a timer and i'm kinda glad. My heated throw has a timer so if I fall asleep it turns off after three hours. I'd rather wake up warm. If it catches fire then I'll wake up really warm I guess.
Are these safe to use?
I am constantly worried about dying from some kind of electric ⚡ shock due to these.
As long as your IC’s are designed to trip the millisecond your body takes the full current, you should be fine.
My friend's disabled daughter wets her bed frequently, they must have washed their electric mattress topper hundreds of times by now. I think they are a bit more safe than they used to be in the 20th century. I still wouldn't leave it running while out of the home though.
This is washable, which is great. I liked the looks of the Kmart option but sadly that one isn’t washable
I should have waited for this deal instead of paying $99 for the Dreamaker one the same size.
A cold and miserable wait…
Anybody measured the 200x180? My older kmart one says its 160x120 but its significantly smaller than that.
They shrink to about half their original size when washed
What's the difference between this and a heated blanket? Either of them can be thrown technically…
A longer cord to throw it considerably further
Not sure if you're after a serious answer or not… but for anyone who is confused by the difference (like I was), a heated blanket is really a fitted sheet that goes on top of the mattress underneath you.
Whereas a heated throw is a blanket that goes on top of you and can be used when sitting on the sofa or at a desk as well. Like a regular blanket.
The naming is confusing!
Thank you
Cancellations are coming through, looks like they jacked the prices up as well :(
Mine just shipped. Coming from a NW regional Vic store to me in SE regional Vic.
I purchased the BIG W version 130x160cm version for $89 (its a different colour to the Spotlight ones but I think it's otherwise the same) to replace my older Jason throw which I had got in 2019 after seeing it on Ozbargain.
The remote beeps when turned on now and seems a a bit more flimsy, but otherwise decent. Not really worth for $89 (I would have got an ALDI one but the local one sold out).