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  1. E

    HISPEC Mains-Rf Smoke detectors

    Has anybody fitted the above devices and do you have any thoughts one the product
  2. E

    Grade F1 Smoke detectors

    Do Grade F1 smoke detectors with 10yr sealed battery and RF linking capability satisfy the BS 5839 -Part 6
  3. cliffed

    RF Smoke detectors problems.

    Anyone have problems with Fire Angel mains operated RF link detectors False Alarms happening intermittently Resetting these beauties are a complete nightmare, any good ideas to do this a little easier than instructions provided
  4. littlespark

    Smoke detectors and Scotland (again!)

    Lots of threads already about the new legislation, and February ain’t far away… so I’d just like to post a few queries for discussion. Not that I’ve come across anything myself. Customers are usually happy with the bare minimum, but just things I’ve heard. Smoke detector fitted in attic where...
  5. M

    Mains interlinked smoke detectors

    Hi. My property is 25 years old. It has the original Fire Angel mains interlinked smoke detectors. One on the ground floor passage and one directly above on the first floor hallway ceiling. They have become unreliable - one going off no longer sets the other off. I have replaced Duracell 9v...
  6. J

    UK New rules on smoke detectors (scotland)

    Whats the script with the changes? My sister is planning on starting up childminding from her house but she needs to update her smoke detectors. But with it being a childminding business as well as a dwelling whats the rules these days? Do all the smoke detectors need to be mains supplied with...
  7. S

    Fire panel & detectors system

    Hopefully someone who works with these regularly can hit me with some sort of tip here. Hotel owner I know decided to change all his detectors now it’s coming up general fault on the panel. I’m guessing he hasn’t noted in & out on cables before replacing but he’s sure he did. He also says it’s...
  8. telectrix

    Apollo Detectors

    I have 3 x brand new Apollo 65 Optical Smoke Sensors with bases and dust covers. Ordered for a job thet didn't come off. £45 + postage if anyone's interested.
  9. Zlodej

    Fyke twinflex detectors backwards compatibility

    I have recently took over contract for electric work for an agency after even the nonelectrical person noticed the low standardds being passed. While we are doing majour remedial work on freshly renovated building one of the tenants smashed one of the Fykes twinflex first generation detectors...
  10. K

    Low Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors

    Hi Everyone Just a question bothering me as you cannot do Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors as they can become damaged so obviously smoke detectors are sensitive but they are also installed on lighting circuit so if perform low insulation resistance test 250V between Live and...
  11. S

    New smoke detectors law

    This new law coming in, noticed it’s saying a detector in every circulation space. What are we classing as circulation space? This mean every bedroom or will you still get away with having them within 2m of bedrooms?
  12. Stevie g

    EICR today Mains smoke detectors interlinked

    Good evening all 3 buildings : 1 Gf flat and 1St fl flat year 1915 2nd 6 flats year 1980 3rd cottage year 1900 They are separate buildings probabley 2in between them, 1 landlord owns all, I ve done EICR on 1st building and 1 flat in 2nd building and found that the mains smoke detectors are...
  13. G

    Wireless Smoke & Heat Detectors

    With new legislation in Scotland coming in shortly i was wondering what's peoples preferred maker of 10 year lithium battery smoke and heat detectors.
  14. C

    EICR Smoke Detectors

    Christ Im now as bad as the others. Doing a EICR today and every bloody smoke detector was installed about 100mm away from the light. Conventional FA System with series 65 Smokes and Heats. I know building regs say 300mm distances from lights and walls. I know Aico mains smokes instructions say...
  15. Robertbaker63

    which fire alarm certificate for additional detectors in village hall extension

    got to add in some breakglasses, ceiling detector and sounder to an existing fire 12v fire alarm system in a local village hall as theve put a new room on the side which cerrtificate would i have to fill out? im a full napit member
  16. naylorpd

    Wireless smoke detectors - advice needed

    My rented out house (in UK) currently has basic battery smoke detectors in hall and landing, CO detector in utility room (boiler is there) and can't remember the kitchen. My agent is pushing me to provide white goods and, post-Grenfell, I'm nervous about some of these, especially the tumble...
  17. DC-backfrom the past

    Scottish legislation re heat smoke detectors

    Hi can anyone assist. House renovatiob was completed by a builder etc , Planning officer was in and stated that a heat detector was required in kitchen. This was to be interlinked with other smokes in the building . Place has been fully decorated. Lathe and plaster ceilings and walls. ( old...
  18. M

    Where to put smoke/fire/CO detectors, which type to use, etc.

    Hi I've got someone coming to quote for a load of electrical work later next week. Amongst the work will be installing fire/CO alarms around the house. I'll discuss the options and details with him, but wanted to get a heads up first so I can think about the options and requirements. I've...
  19. P

    Interlinking smoke detectors

    I have only previously installed the same makes of interlinking smoke detectors, but do they tend to work with other makes (one requires replacing)?
  20. gazdkw82

    Fire alarm detectors-lighting

    I'm getting rid of the 2 fire alarm detectors and putting some new mains powered ones. I'm going to take it off the light fitting in the living room and landing. How's best to do this on a plastered ceiling? Work around the joists and get a t+e through? Might seem an easy question but I've...

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