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  1. M

    Smoke alarm on wall

    Smoke alarms mounted on wall
  2. R

    Domestic smoke alarm dates

    An electrician has reported that an out of date domestic smoke detector is a C2 on a EICR. The customer has asked me for a second opinion. I am thinking that it should be reported to the client, but as a max a C3. Any thoughts please.
  3. pe2dave

    Smoke alarm. Changing from mains to battery.

    Removing a 20 yo smoke alarm, wired in. Two cables coming through a rafter 'hole', fastened into the alarm. Chocolate block (whatever they are called these days) used to connect the alarm to the incoming mains. Question: Entire chocolate block (5 connections) won't go through the rafter hole...
  4. A

    Smoke Alarm Help

    I have interconnected smoke alarms. One started beeping. So I replaced batteries in all alarms. Still beeping. So I bought new alarms, replaced hardwired harnesses that came with alarms and all new batteries. Still beeping. All are showing green lights. I have hit test/reset buttons and still...
  5. J

    Smoke Alarm

    Hi everyone, I apologise if this is a stupid question but I need help. Ok so yesterday I burnt the toast lol and the smoke alarm went on as it should do, my neighbour was here and said to just tap the Hush button and it will go off, so i did, and it did, for 30 seconds or so, and since then it...
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Is this a smoke alarm or sprinkler or both?

    As in the title, which is it? I'm carrying out an EICR and there is a circuit labelled 'smokes' but I am not used to seeing these in a domestic house. This is in a block of flats. Cheers all.
  7. J

    L1 Smoke alarm / Fire alarm system

    Can anyone tell me - is there a difference between an L1 fire alarm system and an L1 smoke alarm system?
  8. T

    smoke alarm wiring.

    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
  9. N

    Smoke alarm or fire alarm?

    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...
  10. S

    Smoke alarm recommendations, please.

    Ey up, mains powered, wire inter-linked and integral re-chargeable battery. Is there such a beast? Cheers!
  11. R

    Smoke alarm in common area of flats?

    Hi, I have a common area above a shop which is a small hallway leading to 2 flats. Each flat has 3 smoke alarms, one behind their front door, kitchen, hallway, these are hard wired back to their consumer unit. The common area has 2 emergency lights installed but i have seen nothing on the...
  12. B

    Smoke Alarm Outside Bathroom with High Humidity & Moisture?

    Was looking to confirm what kind of smoke alarm to install outside a bathroom, with a lot of moisture/condensation escaping the bathroom? It is a question in an upcoming test I have and was looking to confirm an answer.
  13. JK-Electrical

    Smoke alarm rules to apply to all homes in Scotland

    Kerching!!!:D I think it's only a matter of time before the rest of the UK follows suit. I do hope that the Scottish Government includes a requirement within the forthcoming legislation that the installation of smoke and heat alarms are undertaken by suitably qualified, professional...
  14. DC-backfrom the past

    rcd tripping after smoke alarm fitted.

    I was installing a smoke and heat alarm on an existing circuit today (aico ei141 )was already in place, so I have used the same type for the install. All insulation and resistance tests were within limits. I interlinked the alarms and all worked then rcd tripped. Initially we thought it was a...
  15. S

    Smoke and heat alarms

    Hi. I’ve bought a house which will be rented. The current rules in Scotland require new smoke detectors to be fitted. I have 2 hard wired ones already in the hall and landing but need a new one in the main living room. Can I add to the exsisting 2 or will the whole system need replacing...
  16. bigspark17

    Smoke alarm periodic certificate

    Doing an eicr at a HMO property today and was asked to test/certificate for the smoke detectors which are aico mains powered interlinked alarms, i dont know of any certificates for domestic smoke alarms. Its a grade D ld2 system, all test putton worked and all sounders activated when one unit...
  17. G

    How many smoke alarms are required?

    Hi all. I have a friend who is having trouble with her local council. Long story. Although she rents it out privately, the council seems to have got involved through an allegation that the property was being used (unknown to her) as an HMO. Anyway, it's now back as a private rental and run...
  18. L

    Smoke alarm installation

    Hi guys, Can anyone advise me on the legislation on installing mains battery backed up interlinked smoke alarm systems in domestic properties? I am working for a local authority who have us installing aico smoke, heat and co alarms in their properties. Whilst speaking with one of...
  19. S

    BAFFLING smoke alarm problem

    Hi, I'm absolutely baffled by this and wondering if anyone can see an answer or have ever came across this problem. Basically I have a smoke and heat detector interlinked, nothing fancy. Feed is from the light closest to it. T&E feed-3 core interlink. When both smoke heads are on, the light...
  20. R

    This can't be right!? Wireing under sub-floor

    Took up the carpet as I am laying some wood flooring on my landing, I need to isolate the creaking and moving parts prior to laying the new solid wood tounge and groove. Discovered this <picture attached>. I had some work done a couple of years back to place wired smoke alarms in every room, It...

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