Can anyone assist me in finding out if all cables involved with a fire alarm system must be FP or similar.
By fire alarm I mean sounders, call points, door holders etc.
Thanks.
Hi all, I’ve removed the antiquated burglar alarm from the wall in my understates toilet. It’s on the circuit marked as ‘downstairs lights’.
I had expected to be able to simply joint the corresponding wires that went in and out, but they’re not the same colours!
Any advice on how I should...
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I am trying to compile a list of good fire alarm training courses and hope you guys will share your views please.
So what fire alarm training have you done, does it have a exam to pass or do you just get a certificate anyway.
Also any thoughts good or bad please (please keep it...
Regs seem a bit confusing on this, but landlord is converting a house to HMO.
10 en suites, plus ground floor kitchen, all on just 2 floors (just ground and first floor).
I know fire alarms if there are 3 floors. But with this many rooms, even though it's only 2 floors, is he breaking any...
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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...
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Whilst doing my 2nd fix for a builder, he wants me to fit in this carbon monoxide alarm as per his clients instructions.
I've never come across one, neither has the builder. The client wants it installed inside a cupboard where the boiler is also present. He wants it wired off the...
what’s everyone’s thoughts.
Post Grenfell all fire alarm installers/ maintainers will most likely have to prove competency of fire alarm system. So potentially just being a qualified spark won’t give you the correct certification.
So a new qualification is coming in, it will be similar to the...
Hi everyone! I am sales of security alarm systems and need to study electronic technology knowledge. So great to find this forum and much useful information.
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I am currently wiring and 6 bedroom new build house in Scotland. The architect has specifiedd a category L1 grade D system with multi sensor detectors. The usual heat in the kitchen etc. He has also asked for a fire alarm panel. I havent heard of a fire panel in a house before . Does...
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...
Just read an interesting albeit brief story on a fire in Bristol.
Looks as if the DNO cut out caught fire.
its rare for a cut out to go up,more likely a loose wire on one of the tails to or from meter.
looking at the images the incoming supply has been cut back and nothing is left.
i like the...
looking for a burglar alarm, haven't done much research yet, im looking for something simple to install.
I would like door and window sensors if possible and also a siren.
not sure if all that is possible in one package?
I am open to both wired and wireless options.
thanks for you time.
Hi Guys,
Looking at wireless heat and smoke detectors that can be interlinked.
Fire Angel do a range of these. Just want to know, are these ok seeing as they're wireless?
Do heat/smokes have to be hard wired? Or will these wireless ones that can be linked be ok?
Thanks
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Could anyone help me wire this, have 17v to 60v sos light and beacon so have power supply feed this and I need to wire this micro switch so when the door opens the light and beacon come on?
Thanks
Hi got fire alarm sounder beacon, call point and micro switch for when the door opens to wire,
Wire 2 core straight to call point this will be connection 1 for perm and connection 3 for load with neutrals in a wago then to beacon this has 4 terminals
T1 is beacon negative supply
T2 is sounder...
Hi there unsure where to ask so i have joined this forum hoping someone will know. I am currently employed by a large firm as a fire alarm engineer for the past 10 years mainly service and small works including emergency light service. I have completed many courses over the years and am Bafe...
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I occasionally being asked to do fire alarm testing and emergency lighting testing. I work mainly on domestic installs but wondering what sort of qualification/competency you must have in order to carry those tasks. And is it any specific schemes like NIC/NAPIT does have to be involved...
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installed a fire alarm system today at a property that contains 3 self contained flats. I had EU fire alarm company out to go through the specification detailed by the council so we could design something that would be compliant with not only there spec but also bs 5839, now we have...
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I'm new to the forum so will post something in the new members section in a moment but I was just looking for some advice in regards to CCTV & Alarm Installation qualifications.
To cut a long story shortISH ;) me old man has ran an Electrical firm for the last 20 years which does well...
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