The term Bonding actually refers to the connection of all metallic pieces that make up the domestic plumbing system. It uses a sheathed coloured bonding cable(s). ?For instance if you were to to touch a metal pipe or appliance that has become live due to a fault, then your whole body becomes the path to earth for the fault current to flow, giving you a possibnle life threatening electric shock. Its quite a scary thought which is why bonding is so critical in plumbing. A Dagenham Plumber can inspect pipework bonding. If you look at your gas meter or maybe your incoming water supply and you may see a green and yellow wire connected to the pipe. This is the earth bonding connection. The bonding consists of earth cables which are connected to water service pipework on entry to the house and also on pipework in rooms such as your kitchen and bathroom. Where a water, gas or oil pipeline comes into and also passes out from the building there is a potential for stray electrical currents, resulting from faulty electrical equipment, to pass through as they flow down to earth that can be dangerous for anyone touching the metal pipe work itself. Dagenham Plumbers only use trained professionals. To ensure that these stray currents comfortable safely to earth through a specifically designed electrical route, a bonding wire of 10 mm2 minimum size is attached to the pipe at the point of entry/exit of the building and this in turn is connected to the main Earth terminal in the consumer unit. In addition to the bonding wires making a connection to the incoming services, there should be additional supplementary wires linking together all the metalwork within wet areas, such as the bathroom and kitchen etc. This will ensure that everything within the zone is at the same electrical potential, which is designed to prevent users of any appliances or equipment receiving an electric shock. You should never disconnect and or remove any bonding cables without making sure it is safe to do so. If you are not confident or confused, then it is best to seek advice and the skills of a professional service.