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    smoke alarms using existing wiring

    Hello, I'm getting a loft conversion done and there is a requirement for mains-powered smoke detectors in all rooms. the electrician is part p and will be installing new small cu. The new smoke detectors will be using existing wiring which is using old type wire fuse box ( i've replaced some...
    • bijly
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    • alarm alarms detectors electrician existing smoke smoke alarms using wiring
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
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    burglar alarms ??

    Any ideas on which wireless alarm system is the best
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    CO2 Alarms: Whose Responsibility?

    Hi there. Two questions: If I was doing a full domestic rewire and there was a gas/wood burner present, would I have to fit a CO2 alarm in the room to conform with BS5839-6? This is something I've just thought about on a kitchen job, where the customer has had a woodburner installed in the...
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    fire alarms

    Hi there, an alarm system to be installed is ld2 cat D in a 2 storey building with separate occupancy, upstairs and downstairs. There is a communal hallway but no communal fuse board. A system is to be installed but all interlinked. Would a good approach to installing alarms be to put the...
  5. R

    fire alarms

    If I was to add some more heads to a system do I need to supply any sort of cirt for it think it's a 2 zone gent system if that helps The fire office has been out a requested more heads in place to be added
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    Fire Alarms

    Haven't got much experience of Fire Alarm panels, but refurbing a HMO (3 storeys). Fire Alarm panel and sensors etc already installed. Sensors are looking grubby and plan to replace. Want to confirm types of heads used. Some have a red sticker (I assume heat detector - kitchen), some have...
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    domestic smoke alarms

    Just filling domestic fire alarm cert just wondering on the form it says Instructions in accordance with the recommendations of Clause 24 of BS 5839-6: 2013 have been supplied to:* Its a new build and being sold who names would I put in there the builder _ or the person ordering the work ...
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    aico alarms carecall

    Hi all Wondering if anyone has worked much with carecall/monitered domestic systems. Have some flats to replace smoke alarms, co alarms and het detectors. The flat at present has one smoke alarm ontop of a relay linkee to carecall through ohone line Also has a cirxukar heat detector...
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    testing smoke alarms

    hi can anyone tell about testing (manual ) smoke alarm I have installed 2smoke alarm plus 1 heat alarm when testing would all the 3 alarm beebs at the test touch at the moment only the smoke beebs together . the heat alarm beebs on it own I have installed the 3 alarm on radial circuit twin to 1...
  10. M

    Fire Alarms

    I have to install fire alarm bases but im not sure of connections and Electrician is of for few days i know the L1 and L2 is in and out but not sure of black connections he left me some Horizon HRZ 1002 Photo Thermal bases that only show number connections 1-2-5-3 its fitted with a shorting...
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    Heat recovery ventilation linked to smoke alarms

    Hi! I'm installing some interlinked smoke/heat alarms. The customer wants it so that when the alarms are activated it cuts off the power supply to his heat recovery ventilation system (so it doesn't keep trying to replace the smoke with clean air, which would effectively be fanning the fire!)...
  12. egg67

    Alarms

    How do I get access to the alarms, CCTV , and security systems forum
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    fire alarms

    Hi every one. As a subby, I install fire alarms for others but would like to know if i would need a fire alarm qualification to install, test and commission my own? Thanks
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    Hi all! help needed on fire alarms please

    Hey all!! I am a qualifed electrician and have 8 years under my belt!! but i feel that in my area there is an opening for a new fire alarm maintenance/installer man in our area and i would love to venture in to that field!! i have experience wiring numerous buildings fire alarms but when came to...
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    • alarm alarms fire fire alarm needed please
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
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    optical smoke alarms

    anyone any experience on optical smoke alarms , been told to fit one in a new build along with standard smokes and a heat detector
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    fire alarms

    Hi all. Ive changed companies and been asked to carry out fire alarm testing. I'm happy with this and feel fine doing it, but what i Havant got is many access codes for different makes of fire alarms panels, Please could you send me the make of panel with to code. Also i quick question, i see...
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    Wired Smoke Alarms Query!

    Hello all, A long time lurker but only recently registered here. I decided to take it upon myself to replace 2 wired smoke alarms in the house today but have came to a stand still in terms of which colour wires go where and was looking to pick somebodies brains amongst these forums! Its all...
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    Domestic smoke alarms

    Hi guys any idea what would cause false alarms on aico interlinked smokes? Iv cleaned them all out and checked connections are good, but still randomly setting alarms off!! Any way of testing them for faults?
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    intruder alarm installer

    Hi so iv been thinking of starting of working for myself as an alarm installer but unsure where to start iv worked for an electrical company for over 6 years now, my qualifications are PEO (7582) level 2 C&G 2330 level 2 and 3,my questions are i have no idea where to start, would i have to...
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    requirements for fire alarms in HMOs

    Evening all. Can anyone shed some light on how many and of what type of smoke alarms I would need to install in a 2 story house that has been split in to 2 flats, with a communal hall way. I have done some research and found the following is required: • Grade D: LD2 coverage in the common...

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