Frost Protection
Preventative measures to protect water supplies, gutters, driveways and paths
What is Frost protection and trace heating
Frost protection or trace heating involve protecting certain areas in or around the house from becoming too cold and not being able to function properly. Frost protection works by running electrical heating cables along pipes or to vessels which are monitored by built in thermostats, when a drop in the temperature is detected the heating elements in frost protection or trace heating are triggered to begin working until the ambient temperature is reached again which prevents any pipes from freezing.
Frost protection and trace heating applications
Frost protection and trace heating can take many forms and have multiple uses, a few examples of where and what it can be used, examples include: garden taps, interior taps, pipes, boilers, gas pipes, water pipes, pond freeze protection, soil warming, guttering, driveways, ramps, paths, stairs.
Benefits of using Frost Protection or Trace Heating
There are many benefits to using frost protection or trace heating in and around your home and businesses. It is invisible to the eye and can save on space instead of using unsightly radiators to heat a property.

If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
If you are the homeowner and it is not a rental property it is suggested every 10 years, however if you have any concerns seek professional advice
Landlords are require to put a smoke detector on every storey of a rental property and a CO detector in every room where there is a working fireplace or solid fuel appliance.
PAT testing stands for Portable Appliance Testing it refers to anything electrical in your property which can be unplugged and moved. Eg. Fridge, hair dryer, printer, phone charger, juicer etc. It is suggested that PAT testing is carried out annually in all work places, holiday lets, residential lets, hotels, etc.
An Electrical Installation certificate is done for a new installation or an addition, an Electrical Installation Condition Report is a report on the current wiring in a building without making any alterations to it mainly to check on its “condition”.
A standard bedroom should have a minimum of 3 sockets, although we would always suggest that the 3 sockets should be fitted as twin, giving the user more flexibility and preventing the likelihood of using dangerous extensions. In other parts of the house, socket numbers can vary depending on room size and function. If you have any further questions call the office 01796 472263
Yes, under BS7671 IEE Wiring Regulations all socket outlets are required to be protected by a 30mA RCD. This acts as a safety mechanism in case of an accident the RCD automatically shuts off the power.







