Has anyone got these to actually work?
I got given 3 to fit today. I normally use AICO but have often wondered about these ones.
Mains powered, plenty of space inside, all looking good.
Instructions say to press learn button on each device, turn mains on, and fit detectors.
All was going...
Hi,
Im wiring a fire alarm system and I was going to use the sounder bases as opposed to stand alone sounders.
Can the sounder bases be wired within the zone circuits or do they still need a sounder circuit wiring as well as the smoke heads?
it’s an ESP Mag fire system.
thanks
Hi all,
What's everyone's preference on mains interlinkable smoke/heat detectors taking into account price, reliability and look?
Ive used Aico several times and never had a problem but they are expensive and quite bulky!
Cheers
Hi all,
Looking at fitting several Aico detectors with Radio Controlled bases.
Anyone know the best place to get them from as the bases are dam expensive?
Thanks
Hi I have recently been to look at my friends newly built extension. The guy asked me about the fire alarms and how I would go about doing them as he wasn't sure . I advised that the way to meet regulation would be to take the existing Battery powered alarms down, and hard wire from an RCBO in...
Hi,
do you have some experience with fire/smoke alarms that would have an option for part of install to be linked up with cable, and part by radio bases?
like that-
alarm----cable----alarm----cable-----wireless alarm (radio link) wireless alarm (radio link) wireless alarm...
hi need some help
I have an adt mx panel that has sounder bases on a two wire system
I have been reliably told by haes systems that Tyco make these bases and nothing else available is
compatible as there has been a recent change in the law
I need to extend this system is there...
been to a barn conversion today converted about 2 years ago and wired by a couple of clowns.was there installing outside lights but thats another story but looking round the property i noticed that all smoke alarms 8 in total were all fitted on a radio link base now my understanding is that you...
Hi,
Is it a common practice nowadays to use cable tie bases and ties to fix cables above ceilings and along joist runs? I have used them commercially a fair bit but only once in domestic.
I've got a rewire/newbuild to do and it will take forever if I use clips for all power,lights, tv &...
Have 3 smoke alarms in a house which are supposed to be interlinked but are not. The red light flashes every minute or so. Would this be because they are not interlinked. Green light is constant and are all new alarms?
Hi,
I am currently pricing a job and the drawings specify 5 smoke detectors throughout the premises.
I have priced to interlink the detectors together on its own circuit using a three core and earth between each unit.
The customer is asking whether there is such a thing as wirless smoke...
Hi all, I have to run a cable down part of a brick wall and have had limited success with cable clips in masonry. Aside from swapping the nail for a narrow screw and driving into plugs, anyone recommend any cable fixings designed for outdoor use? ie- uv resistant. Planning to use 1.5mm Hi-tuf...
hi all, i understand smoke alarms can be powered of lighting circuit but are there any other regs, the reason i asked is i thought you would need 3 rcd's not 2 but today Ive been told that isn't an problem can someone please fill me in as I'm just rewiring a house and intended to put an rcbo...
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