Electric Blanket Testing
Old electric blankets could be a fire risk. It is essential to have electric blankets tested if they are visually damaged or deteriorating or they are over three years old. Electric blankets sold in shops are made to strict safety standards; however after three years' wear and tear or accidental damage they can become a hazard. Experts therefore recommend that electric blankets be tested annually.
Available Tests
Tests offered Staffordshire Scientific Services include:
- a visual inspection
- evaluation of leads and plugs
- condition of fabric and element
- operating switch
- electrical continuity
- overheat production
- power consumption
- electric insulation
- Provision of the Service
The testing service can be accessed in the following ways:
- Submission to Staffordshire Scientific Services: Blankets may be submitted to our Staffordshire laboratory during September and October.
- Testing that comes to you: Staffordshire Scientific Services will provide a test engineer to attend an organised testing day at a local venue (community centre, etc) and will conduct the testing on a "while-you-wait" basis.
Our Credentials
Staffordshire Scientific Services is an efficient and reliable scientific service offering testing and analysis, advice and support to customers in the public and private sector.
We have two Public Analysts, twenty well-qualified, experienced staff, based in our Stafford laboratory which is accredited to UKAS Quality Standard ISO/IEC 17025 and is an Official UK Food Enforcement Laboratory.
View UKAS accreditation schedule for Staffordshire.
Getting In Touch
Staffordshire Scientific Services
14 Martin Street
Stafford ST16 2LG
T: 01785 277 825 F: 01785 277 812Email: county.analysts@staffordshire.gov.uk
Staffordshire County Council website
