Hello lads. Just want to ask how much learning is involved with moving into Alarms, CCTV an Door Access. I’ve done a lot of Fire for Protec Fire Detection, both addressable and Conventional, Vespa- Cirrus Pro, a little bit on PA systems etc. I basically have limited installation experience on...
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went to change three smoke alarms today and found they were wired in 1.5 t&e useing the cpc as the interconect link wire.
would you class this as a c1 / c2
i was thinking c1,
any thoughts
Hello.
Can anyone recommend and fully wired, online / smart intruder alarm system please.
Preferably one that can be expanded to include CCTV with DVR.
The below would be ideal except for its wireless.
Yale Smart home Alarm & 1080p Wired CCTV Kit Bundle | DIY at B&Q -...
So I have two alarm panels (garage and home):
Accenta 6 - has keyswitch and set terminals
Accenta Optima G3 - zones can be configured to keyswitch or 'push to set',
Could someone explain them in plain english and how they would be used practially?
Many thanks
Info attached:
Accenta 6 info...
Looking for recommendations on domestic alarms as title. Any good brands that are out there that provide all three that can be wired in together. Also what’s the the difference between optical and ionisation and is one better/more effective than the other?
hi
i'm going to be having some wiring carried out on my new first floor extension (new bedroom) which just entails extending the ring main, and lighting circuit and adding interlinked mains smoke alarms to the upstairs lighting circuit, including a heat alarm in the kitchen.
i've spoke to...
Hi, I've been working in the electrical trade now close on 10 years. I have completed my Level 2 and currently working on 2365 L3 and NVQ Level 3.
As I've always worked for other companies I don't know the answer to my question and maybe somebody can help me.
What qualifications or authorities...
Hi looking for a bit of advise, I am working on a house where the internal walls have been removed creating an open space where the kitchen and living spaces are all one downstairs. My question is is it acceptable to put a nest protect system in . One on the ground floor and one upstairs or...
hey guys been asked to test some smoke alarms for a letting agent. And need to issue a cert to say they are satisfactory or not! I know this question has been asked before but what cert do I need to issue. Also does anyone have a link for a download? Cheers
Was thinking of subscribing to...
hi my mate has just rang me to say he has just finished doing a eicr on a 4 bedroom multiple occupancy,he said all mains smoke alarms are out of date so he has coded them as a 2, which i think should be a 3 he also done a normal 2 bed flat this morning and the smoke and heat were out of date and...
So three days and half a K later am I wiser?
Not having anything to compare it to it is hard to benchmark. However the tutor was good knows his stuff and fielded questions very well. The course was well organised. The food was ermmm well could have been more varied.
Two days were spent on...
Hi guys
Im curious as to how people wire in smoke and heat alarms in a domestic setting. I know you're allowed to put them with a regularly used lighting circuit or on their own circuit...but....does the circuit that has the alarms on need to be non rcd protected? Or is it a case of it...
I know this was on a thread recently, but it's easier to start a new one, just to bring those of you in Scotland up to date.
This is from the Scottish Association of Landlords today:
"We are delighted to report that after a long campaign by SAL, the housing minister has announced that fire...
Pricing up a job and as always the price of heat and smokes seems to vary with the wind... would usually use aico but decided to see whats out there.
have 2 self contained flats that need some alarms. these fire angel ones in screwfix seem reasonably priced and can be interconnected wirelessly...
As title !
Single entry ground front door. twin stairs to basement . Each side of basement (It was knocked into one years ago) has its own fire escape etc .
what would be the Basic level of Fire/smoke detection equipment that"should be required" for each of the 2 floors ?
Thanks
Ive been looking at Approved document B (Fire safety), cause im not sure if a smoke alarm in recent extension needs to be linked to a additional heat alarm in the existing adjacent kitchen. The new extension is adjacent to the old kitchen and no doors separate the two rooms.
Approved document B...
having a bit of a debate as to why aico heat detectors should not be wall mounted, other than aico stating "do not wall mount" i cant think of a good reason why it would not operate if placed less than 12" from ceiling on the wall
did a quick poogle search but no definitive answer
i have seen...
Looking at an LD1 system in an HMO.
Although the alarms are hardwired together (No radio bases) they don't sound simultaneously.
Some of the alarms have a rapidly flashing red light.
Any ideas?
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