Non-motoring > Empty pockets before using the the tumble dryer Miscellaneous
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 Thu 20 Apr 23 13:20 
 Empty pockets before using the the tumble dryer - VxFan
metro.co.uk/2023/04/04/spain-man-narrowly-avoids-launderette-explosion-18553020/
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 Thu 20 Apr 23 13:34 
 Empty pockets before using the the tumble dryer - Rudedog
Queue a perfect way for someone wanting to cause trouble at minimal risk to themselves...

Just chuck it in with some clothes.... set the timer and leave.

I always warn the one smoker in our house not to leave plastic lighters on the dash in their car during summer, now we'll have to check for those disposable e-cigarettes that have batteries in before clothes go in the wash.


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 Thu 20 Apr 23 13:47 
 Empty pockets before using the the tumble dryer - Manatee
What is a lighter charger? Gas refill? A canister of butane then.
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 Thu 20 Apr 23 14:09 
 Empty pockets before using the the tumble dryer - VxFan
>> What is a lighter charger? Gas refill? A canister of butane then.

This to me suggests it was some kind of USB power bank that left in the pocket that was used to recharge an electronic cigarette, and it was the lithium battery that started the ball rolling.

Many commercial tumble dryers in launderettes are gas powered, btw.
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 Thu 20 Apr 23 13:53 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Manatee
..."Dog eats big toe"

www.independent.co.uk/life-style/health-and-families/dog-eats-toe-diabetes-blocked-arteries-b2323501.html?
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 Thu 20 Apr 23 22:35 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Ted

I was in danger of setting me pants on fire last when a 9 volt battery in my pocket shorted out on a coin.

Ted
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 10:34 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - VxFan
Yes, it could have been terminal.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 15:57 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - smokie
You're always so negative VxFan, try to be more positive.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 15:57 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Manatee
Could certainly have had negative consequences.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 17:00 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - tyrednemotional
...the forumites are, as always, Ever Ready with their quips.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 17:12 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - bathtub tom
I'm currently trying to ignore this thread, but experiencing some resistance.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 17:57 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Robin O'Reliant
Someone needs to pull the plug on these puns.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 19:13 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - smokie
Guilty as charged.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 20:05 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Kevin
I think there's some reluctance.
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 20:40 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - tyrednemotional
>> .....when a 9 volt>> battery in my pocket shorted out on a coin.
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>> Ted
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...I suspect that might have resulted in a high rate of discharge....
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 Fri 21 Apr 23 23:27 
 You will send me on these clickbait expeditions... - Zero
Watt the EMF are you lot on about.
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