Electric Blanket Testing
Old electric blankets could be a fire risk. It is important to have them tested.
During the past few months, Staffordshire County Council and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service have once again urged the public to think about their safety by testing electric blankets free of charge throughout the county.
The county council's Scientific Services team carries out the checks which include:
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a visual inspection
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evaluation of leads and plugs
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condition of fabric and element
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operating switch
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electrical continuity
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overheat production
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power consumption
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electric insulation.
In previous testing over 1500 blankets were tested throughout Staffordshire and approximately half of those failed the test.
Electric Blanket Testing
Electric Blanket Testing will be taking place in Staffordshire in late 2011. The dates and venues for electric blanket testing can be obained below.
Electric Blanket Testing 2011|
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