Aico Smoke and Heat Detectors

[aftabjaved]

Hi all
I am about to let my spare home for rent . I am thinking to install a fire detecting system. i tend to use :

4 x aico EI168 RC (radio link bases)
3 x Aico EI 141 Main ion smoke det
1 x Aico EI 144 Main Heat alarm

All the units will be radio link, so that one go they all go . My question is;

• will this confiration will work as intend it to?
• is radio linked system will work as good as hard wire one
• does the radio signal will interfere with other remote cotroled devices in the house like Tv ,ect

Many Thanks in advance
Afi

 

[TaffyDuck]

Yes it will work, if you read the instructions you will find that they will work as soon as you put them up but on the off chance that a neighbour puts in the same system you should sync them together, its simple enough using the test button and the little amber neons flash on the side of the bases and effectively count the number of bases you have, This will reduce the chance of any interference from other units within range.

RadioLink is never as good as a hard wired system in my opinion but they are very useful if running cables is difficult. I did a Grade one listed building with these as cable runs were impossible behind medievil oak panels and Georgian stucco plasterwork.

Worked a treat
They should not be troubled with other remote appliances as they are on a different frequency.

 

[Guitarist]

Spare home? I have a job paying for one....

 

[ipf]

Hi all
I am about to let my spare home for rent . I am thinking to install a fire detecting system. i tend to use :

4 x aico EI168 RC (radio link bases)
3 x Aico EI 141 Main ion smoke det
1 x Aico EI 144 Main Heat alarm

All the units will be radio link, so that one go they all go . My question is;

• will this confiration will work as intend it to?
• is radio linked system will work as good as hard wire one
• does the radio signal will interfere with other remote cotroled devices in the house like Tv ,ect

Many Thanks in advance
Afi

Don't know whether the design is spot on but, if wired correctly, by a qualified person, I can't see any problems.

 

[aftabjaved]

Work very hard for it

 

[aftabjaved]

Thank you all for quick replys. iPf any suggestion regarding design ,bearing in mind it has to be Radio link as there is too much stuff in the house.
i intend to take line and nutral from nearest ciling rose for each Radio like base.

thank
Afi

 

[Guitarist]

Work very hard for it

I'm sure you do. I've worked very hard for 26 years but still only have one. You must tell us your secret

 

[aftabjaved]

yes ,guitarist ,Why not
Here it goes , i hope it halp .done 2 jabs for 30 years . fully paid hous no1 . bought a new house . with house no1s rent coming in pays the 1/2 the morgage's monthly.

afi

 

[Octopus]

On a sparkies wage too. Well done.

 

[aftabjaved]

TaffyDuck , thanks

On the that job ,which make you use as i am reading some nagtive comments on Aico products.

afi

 

[TaffyDuck]

TaffyDuck , thanks

On the that job ,which make you use as i am reading some nagtive comments on Aico products.

afi

If you Google any product or service you will find negative comments somewhere. I have used Aico for years and the Radio link bases on 3 installs in the last 2 years with no problems at all.

 

[sedgy34]

Spare home? I have a job paying for one....

You have a job? Lucky you lol

 

[sedgy34]

yes ,guitarist ,Why not
Here it goes , i hope it halp .done 2 jabs for 30 years . fully paid hous no1 . bought a new house . with house no1s rent coming in pays the 1/2 the morgage's monthly.

afi

Wow 2 sparkies jobs for 30 years

 

[Amp David]

Check to areas of use for the Ionisation detectors. In the AICO guides, it advises the use of Optical detectors in most areas.

Radio Link, never once had a problem. Earlier this year, i fitted radio link into a row of 3 houses. All coded to each other in the same house and no problems.

Only time you'll have problems is if whilst your coding yours, a neighbor just happens to be coding the same radio link bases.

 

[tazz]

You cant go wrong with Aico, well made easy fit system.....with great tech support in Ireland..!

 

[Des 56]

TaffyDuck , thanks

On the that job ,which make you use as i am reading some nagtive comments on Aico products.

afi

They must be hard to please if they are negative about aico

 

[Guitarist]

Agree with Amp here. Optical are the way to go.

 

[infinity]

Ion are used in bedrooms etc while optical in hallways landings etc

 

[Guitarist]

Ion only really for areas unlikely to get nuisance triggering. As infinity says, bedrooms and studys really.

 

[baldelectrician]

I would suggest a EI2110 in the kitchen instead of a heat- this is a combined heat and optical unit that checks BOTH heat and smoke for a fire.

I use Aico all the time and wouldn't use anytrhing else- never had a problem