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  1. N

    Fire Alarm - Protec Algo Tec 6300

    Good afternoon... Can anyone tell me whether additions can be made to a protec algo tec 6300 fire alarm, without proprietary software or leads? Have not investigated the job any further than knowing, the system is around 10-12 years old, addressable, panel is Algo Tec 6300. Protec is not...
  2. J

    Optima xm6 alarm and tamper prob.

    Hello. Could someone tell me what is meant by "linking out" say, as an example tamper circuit wires on an Optima xm6 alarm control panel and how is it done when there is a prob. Is it just removing the two relevant wires, connecting them together and putting a small metal link in the...
  3. Neptune

    Mains operated interconnected smoke alarm

    I fitted these into my own house a few years ago when everything was ripped open and hence, am familiar with the process. However, on this occasion I need to fit these into a property that I let out and I don't have access to the ceiling void on ground floor. I was thinking about using trunking...
  4. M

    Fixed wiring testing required for an addressable fire alarm system?

    Hi, I would be grateful if anyone could confirm the certification required for the addition and extension of a fire alarm. Scenario is, I have installed the fixed wiring for the alteration to an addressable system as per their drawings, fire alarm contractor will commission. I assume I can...
    • Mike F
    • Thread
    • alarm fire fire alarm fixed required system testing wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. J

    Nest Protect Smoke Alarm Install Help

    Hello I recently purchased a nest smart smoke alarm. I currently have 2 mains linked smoke alarms (one upstairs and one down). My plan was to replace the existing with the Nest versions. The instructions seemed simple enough but when I have removed my existing alarm downstairs I ran into my...
  6. J

    Smoke alarm

    A friend of a friend (as usual) asked me about a smoke mains connected smoke alarm, so I had a look. The house is two floor with cellar Victorian, and private, but occasionally she rents out a room. 1) What is the law regarding smoke alarms in this situation? 2) She wants one on the...
  7. A

    Understanding Fire Alarm

    Hi I’m after some advice please I understanding a fire alarm system. I get how the conventional and addressable are wired. By my question is about when an alarm goes off. So... In healthy state I assume there is a 24v or 12v running through the circuit? But when alarm goes off does all power...
  8. adamfromayr

    temperature controller by Schneider alarm outputs ?

    ?Im struggling with adding an Alarm output to my temperature controller by Schneider Ive got everything else worked out ok The DO1 Means DIGITAL OUTPUT ONE! So i know this is the terminals for my ALARM Out But im no sparky, Is the COM for my live and DO1 my neutral then these two x go to my...
  9. A

    Smart alarm system recommendations

    Hello, I would like to upgrade our existing, wired, burglar alarm system for smart alarm system. We don't use it as the cat keeps setting it off, although it works fine. Rather than just get pet PIRs I would like to upgrade the whole system. I don't want to go down the WIFI or hybrid route, so...
  10. V

    House Alarm reset after isolation - who foots the bill

    This one has caught me out twice now. Needed to isolate power to house that has a battery backed up alarm. Unknown to me the battery was flat, so when I turned on the power the alarm reset to factory settings and wouldn't switch off, resulting in an call out to a security firm on a Sunday and...
  11. M

    Smoke alarm on wall

    Smoke alarms mounted on wall
  12. N

    Like for like replacement of fire alarm components

    I work in facilities management and I'm looking to clarify the rules for replacing fire alarm components like call points or door magnets. Could someone considered 'competent' to carry out like for like replacement of normal electrical fixtures do similar work on alarm systems?
  13. H

    Can anyone tell me please how to wire 3. 8PIN relays?

    Can anyone please tell me how to wire 3 8Pin relays together? Those 3 relays are for access control controlling the doors, so when the fire alarm triggered will disenergized those 3 relays and unlock the doors. Thanks
    • Hipsh23
    • Thread
    • access access control alarm anyone control doors electric fire fire alarm how to please relay relays those wire
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  14. Rockingit

    Recommendations for a WiFi / RF alarm

    What are recommendations for cost effective home alarm systems, WiFi / RF, and Nest/Google Home compatible as already have Nest Cams?
  15. DJAndy

    Actulux controller stays in 'Alarm' after fire panel reset

    Been having issues with a pair of linked Actulux SVM controllers. If the fire alarm is triggered the controllers show 'Alarm' and the AOVs open as expected. After the alarm is cancelled and the fire panel is reset, one of the SVM controllers goes back to normal, the other stays in 'Alarm'...
  16. L

    Home alarm system

    I am looking for a home alarm without being recommended by ads and marketing. I would like a wired bell box and key pad, but wireless sensors and door contacts. As i prefer not to run out cables all over my house. Any recommendations please?
  17. jmmrly

    Texecom 'A System Low Battery Alarm Occured'

    Hi, I've just got a texecom connect notification that 'A System Low Battery Alarm Occured'. I'm wanting to find out what this means? I'm a total Texecom newbie but i'm wanting to see if I can sort it out myself rather than calling the installer back for a charge. I've had it around 2 years now...
  18. F

    accenta mini alarm setup

    hi guys, looking for a bit of help on the above alarm, how do you setup the alarm so that you can turn off pir zones at night time. thanks in advance
  19. Strima

    Fire Alarm Circuit RCD Protection TT System

    Doing a board swap on a HMO property with a TT system later this week and I've been asked to add OCPD for an L1 fire alarm system. As usual the landlord is being a little cagey with letting me know the other tradesmans details so I can confirm this but I'm on the understanding that a fire alarm...
  20. C

    My Veritas R8 alarm went off when not set showing Tamper

    My burglar alarm went off last night when it wasn't even set. When I went to Keypad it was showing TAMPER with a Red light. I could not silence it either with the keypad user code or Engineer code and had to take the battery out of the control panel to silence it. Today I went round all the...
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