"Graham." wrote in message
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On Thu, 23 Nov 2017 05:26:47 +1100, "Rod Speed"
coalesced the vapors of human experience
into a viable and meaningful comprehension...

Brian Gaff wrote

I'd not use an electric blanket far too dangerous unless low voltage
then
thee wiring is too thick.

No reason why the wiring has to be any thicker.

And completely safe with an RCD anyway.

What makes you think that lower voltage and correspondingly higher
current will reduce the fire risk?

Never said it would, I JUST said that lower voltage doesn't
necessarily mean THICKER wire with an electric blanket.

What makes you think an RCD will trip during an electric blanket fire?

Never said it would but it clearly would reduce the chance of
ELECTROCUTION and that is why some prefer low voltage blankets.