Free electrical safety check by City & Guilds qualified tester

Nearly a quarter of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable or transportable equipment. The vast majority of these accidents result in electric shock.

 

All electrical equipment is subject to damage in its working life. This damage could result in the equipment becoming potentially dangerous. This is were a regular schedule of  inspection and testing can help prevent injury or in extreme circumstances death. Failure to maintain the equipment is a major cause of accidents. The likelihood of accidents occurring and the severity will vary, depending on the type of electrical equipment, the way in which it is used and the environment in which it is used.

 

Over the years I have seen several washing machines and tumble dryers actually catch fire

Where their has been a fault with the machine, as well a countless others with earth faults that could of and in some cases did result in an electric shock.

 

Problems can arise when transporting appliances, buying second hand, working environment

( appliances being used in out buildings were they may become damp or even the wiring being chewed by vermin ) or in some circumstances when the appliance hasn't been repaired properly. The latter I have come across many times when inexperienced individuals try to make a quick buck at the cost of your safety.

 

If we repair one of your appliances we will do a complete electrical inspection

FREE of charge. This will involve,

 

1. Checking the supply lead for any cuts, fraying or damage.

2. The plug is the flexible cable secure in its anchorage, is it free from signs of overheating, is it free from cracks or damage.

3. The socket outlet is it free from signs of overheating or cracks.

4. The appliance does it switch on & off properly, is their any damage to the case which could lead to access to live parts.

5. The environment is the appliance being used in a suitable environment.

6. The appliance will then have a earth continuity test. The purpose of the test is to ensure that the earth terminal of the item is connected properly.

7. Insulation resistance test, it is made to ensure that there is no breakdown of insulation between the protective earth and live parts of the appliance and its lead.