Rointe Electrical Heating While the majority of homes in the UK are kept warm by gas central heating, a vast number still rely on electric heaters instead, but what are the pros and cons and how can a Rointe electric heating system make your home more energy efficient? Why choose an electric heating system? Electric [...] The post Electric heating systems by Rointe appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Electric blanket safety Stay warm and safe this winter with these electric blanket tips As the weather gets colder, many of us will be turning to our electric blankets for extra warmth. But, like all electrical items, they should be handled with care. Around 5,000 fires in the UK every year are caused by electric [...] The post Electric blanket safety appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Electrical safety tips when you buy property Moving home is both exciting and stressful, from organising surveys, packing and sorting out essentials like insurance and utilities, it’s all too easy to overlook things like the electrics. But having wiring checked during the conveyancing process could save you time and money in the long run. Data [...] The post Electrical safety tips for home buyers appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Shop Smart - Safe Shopping is for us all Christmas shopping and the hunt for new year deals can sometimes lead to throwing caution to the wind – after all, everyone loves a bargain. But when it comes to buying electrical goods, it should always be safety first. So, if something seems a bit too [...] The post Safe shopping – don’t be fooled by fake electrical goods appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Overloaded sockets – know the dangers If we run out of sockets, most of us wouldn’t think twice about plugging in an extension lead – after all, that’s what they’re for. But before you load up another extender, double check that it’s safe to do so because overloading a socket comes with some very real [...] The post Make Sure You Know About Overloaded Sockets appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Ensure You Use A Qualified Electrician Research from house builder David Wilson Homes reveals that more than 50% of UK householders have carried out somesort of DIY project in the last 12 months. And for many of us, doing it ourselves is a great way to improve our homes at a fraction of the cost. [...] The post Barton Electrical are qualified and accredited electricians appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Garden Electrical Safety With so many of us extending our homes beyond four walls and embracing the outdoors, it’s vital to ensure cables and sockets are installed safely, securely and are well maintained – here’s what to think about. Outdoor sockets Whether you need to plug in your lawn mower, stereo or power washer, garden [...] The post Garden Electrical Safety appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Smart Home Control Being able to control what goes on in your home while you’re miles away might sound like something out of a science-fiction film, but smart home appliances like Nest are making it a 21st century reality – here’s how it works. What is smart home control? It’s simply a way of [...] The post Smart Home Control appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
PAT Testing PAT testing can prove vital in keeping staff and customers safe. But what exactly does it entail, what are your legal obligations and how often should it be done? What is PAT testing? PAT stands for ‘portable appliance testing’. It refers to the checks carried out on electrical appliances to make sure they’re [...] The post What is PAT Testing appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
Tenant and landlord responsibilities Tenants and landlords both have responsibilities – when it goes wrong the consequences can be deadly and dangerous. Here are a few literally shocking examples found during a recent end-of-tenancy safety check by the team at Barton Electrical. In the photos below, the shower which is [...] The post Tenant and landlord responsibilities appeared first on Welcome To Barton Electrical.| Welcome To Barton Electrical
The dangers of overloaded sockets are not covered enough. Here are our thoughts and some tools to help you stay safe.| Welcome To Barton Electrical