Top 5 Electrical Safety Tips for Winter

As winter approaches, we rely more heavily on our electrical systems for heating and lighting. Here are our top 5 tips to stay safe...

1. Check your portable heaters
Ensure they are PAT tested and not placed near flammable materials.

2. Don't overload sockets
Use extension leads wisely and avoid daisy-chaining them.

3. Test your RCD
Regularly test your residual current device by pressing the test button.

4. Check for damaged cables
Look for frayed or damaged electrical cables and have them repaired immediately.

5. Use surge protectors
Protect your valuable electronics with quality surge protectors.