If you run a business, let a property, or manage a building the public can walk into, you have a legal duty to keep its electrical equipment safe to use. PAT testing — Portable Appliance Testing — is the simplest, most widely recognised way to prove you've done exactly that. Here's what Electrabuild offers landlords and businesses across Wrexham. Who needs PAT testing? You almost certainly need it if you're any of the following in or around Wrexham: Landlords and letting agents — appliances...

If you've been told you need a PAT test and you're not sure what that means, whether it's actually the law, or how much it should cost — this is the plain-English version. No jargon, no scare tactics, just what a Wrexham landlord or business owner actually needs to know. First, what is PAT testing? PAT stands for Portable Appliance Testing. It's the checking of electrical equipment that plugs into a socket — kettles, computers, chargers, power tools, fridges, hairdryers, extension leads — to...

If you're a homeowner in Wrexham and your property has an older fuse box, there's a good chance it's time for a consumer unit upgrade. Modern consumer units provide far better protection for your home and family — and in many cases, they're now a requirement if you want to sell your property or extend your home insurance. Signs You Need a Consumer Unit Upgrade There are several warning signs that your consumer unit may need replacing. If you have an older fuse box with rewirable fuses (rather...