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Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re... by scythe on Monday January 30, 2023 @10:34AM (#34580990)
Electrically heated clothing is a terrible idea. Comfortable for three years, then one day it just kills you. There's a reason that every power cable says things like "do not crush", but who's going to rigorously avoid putting their body weight on their shirt?
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Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re... by Spivak on Monday January 30, 2023 @10:43AM (#34581143)
We somehow don't manage not to die with heating pads so I think it'll be fine.
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Re:Ask HN: Something you’ve done your whole life that you re... by ornornor on Monday January 30, 2023 @11:27AM (#34582003)
My heated gloves are battery powered. Something like 3.7V and 1300 mAh or something. Unlikely to kill anyone ever.
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