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30/05/2017

If you own a Beko or Blomberg tumble dryer, please read -

Thousands of Beko and Blomberg dryers, sold between May - November 2012, could be faulty and a serious fire risk. Beko have issued a safety alert and urge owners not to use affected machines.

Please see the link below for information on how to check your machine and what steps you will need to take if it is affected.

Stay safe!

https://www.beko.co.uk/dryerrepair #!/check/precheck

01/03/2017

We came across one of these faulty tumble dryers on a customers property this morning. The particular model was a Hotpoint Aquarius, and has since been taken out of action.

Note - As well as Hotpoint, Indesit, and Creda tumble dryers, Proline and Swan models may also be affected by the recall. Please use the link below to make sure yours is safe.

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1283468301700640&id=265499396830874

30/11/2016

At this time of year, we come across many fan heaters that have been left running for long periods of time. Quite often, the plug will be molded to the socket due to the high level of current drawn and the excessive heat generated.

If you are thinking of using a fan heater to keep warm this winter, we recommend you purchase one that has a safety cut off function. Failing that, try to use the heater only in very short bursts.

And never plug a fan heater into an extension lead, or run other appliances from the same socket the fan heater is connected to.

Stay warm, but safe!

24/11/2016

Safety Tip!

It is important that appliances are fitted with the correct fuse to avoid the possibility of dangerous electrical fires.

Fuses are designed to ‘blow’ and cut off the supply of power when excessive current is drawn - or a 'surge'. Using a 13 amp fuse when an appliance only requires a 3 amp fuse is risky as the higher rated fuse may not blow in the event of a power surge. The excessive current is then free to travel through to the appliances cable – a major fire risk.

Appliances with a power rating of 700w and above should be fitted with a 13 amp fuse.

Appliances with a rating below 700w should be fitted with a 3 amp fuse.

19/03/2015

One of the most common problems we find is a poorly maintained flex on a steam iron. Always ensure the flex on your iron is straight and kink free, or this could be the result.

16/03/2015

Something we often come across is counterfeit I.E.C leads (detachable leads used for computer towers/monitors, printers, laptop power adaptors ect). The big giveaway on these fake leads is that the top pin on the plug is sheathed with an insulation sleeve. I.E.C leads are earthed, and require the top pin to be solid brass for strong connectivity. The fuses used in these leads are also counterfeit and are not filled with silica sand like genuine fuses are. These counterfeit fuses have been known to explode when subject to a short circuit.

If any of your I.E.C leads look like the one in the picture, bin them!

Below is a video where a plug fitted with a counterfeit fuse is subject to a short circuit.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KVJVswLbqaA

03/02/2015

Cold, isn’t it? If you’re using a portable heater to help keep warm, why not have a quick look at this product recall list from Electrical Safety First to make sure yours isn’t included.

http://www.electricalsafetyfirst.org.uk/product-recalls/categories/heaters/?q=&b=&c=100000684&y=0&p=1

03/02/2015

Resent failure – a toaster with no earth connection. Left in use, it could have burnt more then just the toast.