Some businesses can tend to ignore PAT Testing Bristol as they may not feel that it is very important; however the fact is that carrying out a PAT test could present the difference between electrical appliances working properly and an electrical appliance causing the person using it some serious harm. To ensure that the appliances inside your premises are safe for everyone to use, get in touch with us here at Allied Electrical.

PAT Testing, also known as a portable appliance test is an essential precaution, but it is even more of a necessity when it comes to a business environment as you will be responsible for the well-being of not only the appliances you own – but more importantly, the employees using them. Neglecting a PAT test could result in accident at work claims that will not only be damaging to the finances of a business, but also its name.

Appliances that require these tests include IT equipment, fan heaters, and microwaves; and here at Allied Electrical our PAT tests are designed with your needs in mind, understanding that the test could cause disruption to a busy day of work. So instead we will offer to carry out the tests out of hours (giving you no reasons to ignore it).

A PAT Test itself consists of many different aspects which follow all precautions starting with an aesthetic inspection for any visible damage which is then followed by further tests if there is no visible damage – such as Earth Continuity, Insulation Resistance, Load Test and Earth Leakage checks.

If the appliance fails the test, we can then provide a quote for the suitable repair to bring it back up to speed, so that any health risks and issues are avoided. To find out more about our PAT testing Bristol services and to have an electrician visit you, please contact us today.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Allied Electrical. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Allied Electrical and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Electricity is used daily; whether it’s to give us light during the cold, dull and dark winter months, to give life to essential office equipment or to power our ovens. It is a substance that as a society we could not live without, yet is a volatile energy supply that can be extremely dangerous if mishandled which is why it’s essential to hire an electrician Bristol to repair, fit or maintain any electrical appliances.

If you need help finding an electrician Bristol, we at Allied Electrical Services are here to help; subsequently we have devised the following guide filled to the brim with the latest things to consider when hiring an electrician.

NICEIC Approved Electrical Contractor

As a domestic or commercial client seeking an electrical contractor, it’s essential that you make sure that those who you contact are NICEIC approved contractors. Those registered with the scheme have been thoroughly vetted to ensure that they are compliant with BS 7671 standards.

Furthermore, those registered with the scheme have showcased their competence and skill in undertaking design, installation, commissioning and maintenance of electrical installations. Coincidentally, you will find that we here at Allied Electrical Service are NICEIC approved electrical contractors.

Experienced Professionals

It essential that the electrician you contact has relevant experience in delivering competent electrical service to projects which range from small to large. We here at Allied Electrical Services have an extensive portfolio of past projects, which goes some way to showcase our technical proficiency and dedication to high standards.

Customer Care

While skill and experience as an electrician is vital, we here at Allied Electrical Services believe that customer care should be just as important. For this reason, you will find that all of our electricians will endeavour to go above and beyond the call of duty by delivering a service which is second to none.

If you are having a complete office refurbishment London and need a part or full electrical rewire, or you simply need an electrical socket fitted in your home, be sure to get in touch with an electrician Bristol found here at Allied Electrical Services.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by the Allied Electrical Services. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of the Allied Electrical Services, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

Some property owners may still be sceptical about having solar panels Bristol installed on their roof, although the positive impact they will have on your life and the potential returns you can gain should cancel out any scepticism – especially when being installed by our highly skilled and experienced team here at Allied Electrical.

Much like LED light bulbs and other energy saving additions, solar panels are right at the forefront of ‘green’ technology and their healthy impact on the environment that can save up to 1 tonne of CO2 per year, translates to a much healthier wallet and energy bills. This makes solar panels a sound and smart investment for anyone, not only the environmentally conscious.

The amount you can save of course varies on a number of factors, but our specially designed solar panels could potentially supply around 50% of your total electrical requirements, effectively cutting your monthly bills in half and rapidly paying the price of installation off. This staggering energy saving ability makes choosing a solar panel installation more important this year as it ever has been, with energy bills increasing around 10% or more per annum and recent reports showing that many homeowners decided to stay cold in the final months of 2011 to opt out of paying bills they just couldn’t afford. Your solar panels will have a positive impact all year round.

Aside from the energy saving impact and the returns gained, energy companies are also offering a very generous incentive for those with solar panels: the ‘Feed in Tariff’. This only applies to property owners who have had their solar panels installed by an MCS approved installer (such as ourselves here at Allied Electrical) and works by your electricity company actually paying YOU for each kiloWatt/hour of energy you generate.

The positive impact and potential returns make solar panels Bristol a choice every modern property owner should be considering, so contact us today to find out more and for a detailed site survey to decide whether they are truly for you.

Disclaimer of Endorsement: Reference herein to any specific commercial products, process, or service by trade name, trademark, manufacturer, or otherwise, does not necessarily constitute or imply its endorsement, recommendation, or favouring by Allied Electrical. The views and opinions of authors expressed herein do not necessarily state or reflect those of Allied Electrical, and shall not be used for advertising or product endorsement purposes.

At Allied Electrical, all of our engineers are trained to the latest 17th edition wiring regulations and we make sure that all of our installations and services conform to these regulations. We are always at the forefront of new developments in regulations to ensure that all of our work can be completed to a high standard.

The 17th edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations, BS 7671:2008 are the national standard to which all domestic and industrial wiring must conform. It was published in January 2008 and all electrical installations designed after the 30th June 2008 must comply with these standards.

These regulations apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations, also additions and alterations to existing installations. Existing installations that have been installed in accordance with earlier editions of the Regulations may not comply with this edition in every respect.

There are many important changes to the structure and technical content of the latest wiring regulations book, the most significant are summarised below:

• A socket outlet can now be installed in bathrooms subject to being 3m from the edge of a shower or bath and it must be protected by a residual current device (RCD).

• Re-numbering and re-structuring of chapters to align with international standards.

• ‘Special Locations’ such as fairgrounds and amusement parks, marinas, exhibitions and floor and heating systems are now covered in the 17th edition.

With so many businesses in one area it is sometimes a chore to decide on the right one for the job in question. So how do you go about doing so? There are many trades and industries that promise the ‘best service’ or ‘quality workers’ so how can you tell the true ones form the phoneys?

It is a difficult task and not one that can be done so easily. Of course there is the classic of listening to recommendations and taking the risk of the same quality service being delivered to you as the previous. The main thing to do is research your company to find the right electrician Bristol.

Looking into companies that can truly make a difference to your electrical services and maintenance is important but it is also wise to shop around to be sure that the best price and service is combined. It is never a good idea just to go for the cheapest and the same goes for the best service with a huge price tag. Their needs to be a balance and a good company will provide you with this.

It is also important to remember that a good company such as Allied Electrical will travel to see you so it is important to not let distance stop you from finding the electrician you need. It is important to ask if you do live quite a while away that they will travel that far but if not they may be able to recommend you another company closer to home.

Lastly, it is vital to know if they have the sufficient qualifications and rewards to work on your electrics and any company with all of the right and legal requirements needed for working on your home will be able to let you know. Do not be afraid to ask, after all it is your home that they will be working on.

It is nerve racking enough allowing someone into your home for work or a maintenance reason, but even more worrying that the job they have done is not up to scratch and is far from what you expected. However, there are companies out there that take a great pride in their work and they know how make sure they provide a quality service, it is just making sure you choose the right one.
It is important to ensure you choose a quality electrician Bristol area to carry out any electrical work you may need doing and to do so you need to make sure you have researched companies and their workers. Obviously there are a few ways to be sure that you are choosing the right company for the job in question, ways to do this are;
•    Word of mouth; if other people have a bad experience or an excellent one, it is sometimes a wise idea to take this on board before dedicating your self to a company.
•    How experienced is the company? Every business has to start out somewhere granted, but have they got the right qualifications and tools to fix the problem efficiently and safely?
•    Are they versatile to work on the job in question? Some companies may only prefer to do industrious electrical work. This may mean that their experience may be advanced but not on the field you need.

With electrical work, it is vital that the company you decide to choose to provide any maintenance or installation work are professionals. It can be the case where people are passing as professionals then doing a poor job. It can be a very dangerous task if they are not qualified to handle the job and it is likely that they can do some damage to either you or themselves so it is vital to ensure that they are providing a quality and wonderful service and fortunately Allied Electrical provide this.

We provide a professional, friendly and reliable service for all of your electrical enquiries. All of our staff are fully qualified to be able to carry out any electrical work for all types of businesses and will make sure all work is carried out to the current british standards and regulations. We use the latest equipment to ensure that our business is up to date and so that we can carry out the work safely with minimum costs. Each employee is a professional and highly skilled electrical contractor with many years experience who is able to carry out all electrical work to a very high standard.

We offer the following services to all of our customers:

• Call Outs & Maintenance
• Electrical Installations
• Electrical Rewires
• Security Light Installation
• Fire Alarm System Testing
• Electrical Installation Testing
• Emergency Lighting Testing
• Portable Appliance Testing

If you would like more information about each of these services then please call us on 0117 303 9000 or send us an email and we will reply as soon as we can.