alarms

  1. M

    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...
  2. 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...
  3. S

    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!)...
  4. egg67

    Alarms

    How do I get access to the alarms, CCTV , and security systems forum
  5. B

    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
  6. C

    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...
  7. G

    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
  8. D

    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...
  9. T

    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...
  10. keniff

    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?
  11. I

    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...
  12. A

    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...
  13. S

    Intruder alarms

    Just wondered what the pro's and con's are of wireless and hard wired alarm systems. Do some insurances state alarms must be hard wired?
  14. M

    Cctv / security alarms

    Hello all, i have just joined this site i am looking for some advice i am thinking of signing up for a cctv and security alarm installers course. But i would like to look in to the thoery side first and was wondering if anyone had any idea where i would obtain the theory information as i like...
  15. M

    House alarms

    Tried to get into the alarm section but think I need to post more. Any one in the Southend on Sea area want to give me a quote on a wired alarm for my house. I have a few things I want from this alarm but will discuss that later.
  16. M

    Smoke alarms

    I have been asked to price to fit some wireless smoke alarms in a house which as been converted into separate rooms. now I've see you can get mains powered or battery powered wireless alarms but I friend as the he did not think you could fit battery wireless smoke alarms in a domestic property...
  17. C

    Alarms Section

    Hi, I was wondering if anyone could tell me how i get access to the alarms section please
  18. F

    Smoke alarms/Fire alarms

    Hi guys, just came back from a house that used to be rented, its fully fitted with emergency lights fire alarms emergency switches etc,, the client now wants rid of this, all he wants is the smokes, it seems to all be on the lighting circuit as there is no breaker in place. without having to...
  19. B

    Interlinked smoke alarms

    I have been offered a job installing interlinked smoke alarms in a house of multiple occupation. seven smoke alarms will be needed, the first fix is already done so it just needs connecting. Can someone tell me what a reasonable price to charge would be? also what certificate do I need to...
  20. S

    Fire alarms

    Hi I have first and second fixed many fire alarm systems in pubs small hotels I have wired but never commissioned and signed off, would like to get into this but hearing lots of different things. Could someone point me right direction/qualifications cheers

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