[RFI] Chattam & Wells/Perfect Fit Industries Electric Blanket

[Mike Martin]

Hi everyone,
Several years ago I was investigating an interference complaint and found
the cause to be an electric blanket.
At that time it was very common source of TVI/RFI. This one however was a
little more interesting. It is rare that a customer refuses me access to
their home to locate a possible fire hazard. This was a neighbor of the
complainant and a little less than nice.
I demonstrated the problem it was causing and finally convinced her to give
me access. I found the source to be as suspected, an electric blanket. This
blanket was used as a bed warmer for the Very Old cat. It had been folded up
to fit into a cardboard box about 24 x 12 inches. Gosh how cozy. When I
picked it up, all but the top and lower layer had melted together and was
now a pretty solid plastic like molded block. A pretty blue block. It's
unfortunate that the cat had to suffer from author until the following day.
These things are a real fire hazard. If any of you own one, turn of the
lights while lying under it and give it a fluff and watch the fireworks.
Ours went in the trash that night.
I think Ed has heard about my survey concerning house fires. I'll soon have
it on my web site.
Best wishes to all,
Mike Martin
RFI Services
Cell 240-508-3760
Office 301-855-5961
Nextel Direct 164*21*29180
Fax 410-741-5153
mike at rfiservices.com
 
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