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  1. Sintra

    A Guide To Different Fire Alarms And Smoke Detection Systems

    Sintra submitted a new resource: Fire Alarms - Fire Alarms Read more about this resource...
  2. I

    Ground Fault Detection Interrupter (GFDI)

    Some inverters are provided with GFDI and some are not. Is this a regulatory thing dependent upon the country of use intended for the product?
  3. P

    Looking for a CB200 Fire Panel????

    Hi and thansk in advance, i am looking for a CB200 alarm panel as a job i have tthe existing one has been a bit battered any one know were i can get my hands one one? Thanks again Rob
  4. Andy78

    October legislation: Landlord CO detection

    Can anyone clear up the details of the recent changes for me ? Some sources say that CO detection now applies to rooms with solid fuel burning appliances only, wood and coal, and some say any fuel burning appliance, to include gas. I have a few landlord customers and would like to be clear on...
  5. G

    Smoke alarms on loft conversion

    I'm due to start a loft conversion and building regs require smoke alarm, can anyone tell me if I need to install interlinked smokes on every floor ? cheers
  6. A

    Absence detection with retractive switch

    Im looking for a bit of advice on how to correctly wire/connect an absence detector and retractive switch using a 5 core lighting trunking. Not had to do this before, but been asked to do this as a homer in a small office cheers
  7. S

    Smoke, heat and carbon alarms in rented accomodation.

    Hi all, I am trying to get my head around the current regs regarding smoke heat carbon alarms in rented properties. for eg could I install.... mains powered c/w battery back up from the upstairs lights, same from the downstairs lights but both are radio-interlinked so both smoke alarms sound...
  8. A

    Long range PIR - recommendations

    Hello im after a long range PIR detector for a customer, the gate is approx 14/15m from the corner of the house so needs to pick up that far. Any recommendations? All the ones I've seen so far are either very expensive or only have a 12m max range cheers
  9. A

    Smoke detection and poisitive input ventilation

    PIV (positive input ventilation) unit sited in attic space and ducted through ceiling in hallway. Smoke alarm sited within ceiling area. I am aware of manufactures instructions for distances for the unit being installed with their standard grill, however if you were to install such a unit with a...
  10. Tiny Spark

    Fluke Volt Detection Pen

    Just picked one of these up today and was wondering if anyone else has one to compare mine to. Fluke 1AC-II Voltage Detector Pen | Voltage Testers | Screwfix.com Reason I ask is mine seems to be a little insensitive, Not like most others where it goes off when you are 6 inches away from...
  11. E

    A little help regarding fire detection system...

    Some help from someone that knows a bit more about fire detection systmes than me please! I am rewiring a pub (FOR MY SINS!) with what i think is classed as an HMO above (one bathroom, one kitchen - four seperate rooms with individual tenants in each) and they have asked (late in the day i may...
  12. C

    Smoke detector circuit.

    Hello all, long time no post. Need some brains! Silly new build with an interconn smoke at top of stairs and 2 horrible out of line pendants either side in hall. Is there any reg that prevents me from moving that smoke detector over ever so slightly, it will still be just over the stairs, so I...
  13. T

    Driver Blinking detection system HELP!!

    Dear all tech people i am trying to build a driver blinking detection system with the aid of infrared. i have come up with a idea of a block diagram for this and my circuit has no software involved. the infrared emitter emits low light infrared towards the eye and the detector detects the length...
  14. leep82

    smoke/heat co alarms

    Just wanted to get peoples opinion regarding a job ive been asked to do. The customer wants improved fire detection in there property, which is a 3 bed bungalow. There is no existing protection so my proposals are:- . heat detector in kitchen . smoke detector in lounge and corridor . CO...
  15. Jackflash

    fire detection flat above office

    Hi there, I've got a property that has a basement then an office on the ground floor then a flat above. It has a shared entrance into a hallway then staircase upto the flat. What type of fire detection does it need? how do i find out? Would mains interlinked smoke detector on each floor be...
  16. Marvo

    Arc fault detection

    I have a spec that I'm struggling to meet and wondered if anyone had any ideas. I have a panel with a 32A 3-phase +N incoming supply that supplies four 20A single phase circuits (radials). One of the circuits will be under a constant 12A load and the other three circuits will be under...
  17. S

    How Good is your Bullsheet Detection?

    Mine's working fine!
  18. G

    optical smoke alarms

    anyone any experience on optical smoke alarms , been told to fit one in a new build along with standard smokes and a heat detector
  19. A

    External pet immune PIR????

    Any one know of one of these... am googled out and could really do with some kip! Thanks as ever guys!
  20. J

    T5 Lighting Requirements - PIR detection

    Hi, I am looking to replace the antiquated Light Fittings within the communal areas of an Apartment Block, preferably with T5 Fittings with built in PIR Sensors and a chrome trim to match the existing style, the lamps are to be wall mounted Does anybody have any suggestions or recommendations...

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