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I'm wondering are you happy with Aico easy-fit base? I like nest style much more, but they are not compatible with bs5839-6.
I'm wondering why aico didn't put something nest-like agains what do they have today. Here is the example of what came to my mind - Would you use a WAGO 221...
As (I believe) PAT testing includes fixed equipment connected to the electrical installation by an FCU (eg hand driers, built in ovens etc.) I have been trying to figure out if a Fire Alarm control Panel should be PAT tested and if so by who. Has this subject been addressed before? Does anyone...
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Due to expansion our well-established Company is seeking experienced Alarm Engineers,(Scaffold and Domestic) Hoarding Installers, CCTV Installation Engineers and Satellite Dish Engineers to join the team.
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I have an aico alarm system which was mains powered and interconnected when installed 3 years ago. It's not been maintained and when I took a look recently, a couple of the detectors are missing. Only the ceiling plate is on the ceiling. Also, the interconnect isn't working. When I test any...
How do I make a door alarm using a detex reed switch, SDC electric key switch, and a federal siren? The concept is that when you open the door the alarm goes off and you could only turn off the siren when the with is turned using the key.
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I apologise if I post this in the wrong place but I could really use some professional advice on this.
I live in a rented house and the fire alarm started beeping continuously, like when it needs the battery replaced. Which me and another tenant replaced and then it started...
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Our company installs fire alarm systems in convenience stores but it's always limited to a conventional system whether it be 2, 4 or 8 zones.
However, a store has come up where the existing alarm panel is in a communal area of the building.
The existing panel is a 32 zone...
Hi. My mother bought a miguard g5 system a few years ago. It looks like the control panel has given up on her!
She has all the sensors around her home already but the control panel appears to be obsolete now. Am I correct in thinking that any 433mhz control panel will work with the sensors she...
Hello. How do you replace an optima xm6 outside bell box. What would be a reasonable replacement and what connections would i find in the box.
Thank you for your help.
Full rewire job....
Full rewire on fully refurbished and decorated property... Loft has been converted to a room but not heated but is no way classed as a habitble room as building control have clearly stated due to numerous reasons including height being about 5ft at the highest point and the...
Hi I’m new to the forum and have no electrical background other than changing plugs and light fittings at home. My house was recently targeted by burglars attempting to get in the house by snapping the lock whilst I was asleep. So I have had an idea to fit a solar powered PIR light pointing...
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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...
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...
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...
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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...
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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...
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...
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