The downside if using one of the big boys like ADT or Chubb or the like is they will undoubtedly install there own kit (Protocol), the initial installation costs will most likely be in line or favourable in comparison to others but the sting in the tale will come when it comes to ongoing...
A colleague once had a young lad doing work experience with him, he asked him to strip back the cables ready for fitting sockets/switches young lad came back to him really chuffed and said he had cut them back and stripped them as asked, colleague went to check and asked where are the earths...
You can run the mains cable to the fire alarm in line with other mains rated cables, but the fire alarm circuits ( Loop, Zones, Sounders) need to be separated from mains cables under BS5839 to reduce interference
BTW, here's a little puzzle for you - I claim no originality for it.
You have a large pond, and notice an invasive weed has arrived in it. The weed doubles in area every day, and in 30 days will completely cover the pond. After how many days will the pond be half covered ? 29th day
As it...
I have just told all of my engineers to stay at home until we can get clarity on what is essential, we look after food production centres and key worker accommodation sites, but until we can confirm with them they are happy for us to be on site we will not be going.
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