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    how to safely decommission smoke alarm cables

    Hi all what would comply with the regs regarding decommissioning mains smoke alarm and cables ? eg. if cable fed from db or lights ? disconnect and put cable in to a mf junction box ? eg. cables going in to smoke detectors, would you need to do the same to these as disconnected from the origin...
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    Why are smoke detectors so ugly?

    I know there are few out now that look ok, like the nest models, but still smoke/heat/CO detectors are very unslightly. One of the biggest complaints from customers, can rouine the look of a nice kitchen. Usually don't agree with customers but they are right in this case!
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    Carbon Monoxide installation?

    Just after a bit of advice please. I need to install a carbon monoxide detector in a rented flat but not sure whether it needs 1 or 2. It's a small one bed flat with a kitchen and living room. The gas boiler is in a separate kitchen cupboard and there is a gas hob in the kitchen. There is also...
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    Stud Detector recommendation

    Hi Guys My colleague and I are currently looking to purchase a new stud detector but at the moment are struggling to find one that will detect stud, and cables through plaster skim and concrete. Could anyone help with recommending a detector they use that will pick up stud, conduit and cables...
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    Certification of smoke/heat detector installation

    Guys/gals, in a domestic install of smoke/heat detectors, beyond issuing an EIC or Minor Works, do any of you also issue any other form of "fire alarm" certification? If yes, what do you issue? Many thanks.
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    combined smoke and CO2 detector

    combined smoke and CO2 detector a customer wants these fitted throughout her house but I'm having trouble actually finding them they have to be mains powered I've tried aico and kidde but no joy anyone ever fitted these before?
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    Why would a LAP Voltage Detector be showing live current in this situation?

    Hi, I purchased a LAP non-contact voltage detector to check my sockets. One of them is cracked and needs replacing. So I went to the Consumer unit and isolated the all of my circuits. Then I went back to the broken socket and tested it again. Everything appeared to be fine, and I removed...
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    Preferred Mains Smoke Detector brand?

    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
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    Stud / cable detector.

    I'm looking to purchase one of these, anyone have any recommendations? Saw the Bosch pmd7, any good? Cheers.
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    Wireless heat detector

    I plan to add a wireless heat detector to an existing interlinked smoke system consisting of 2 smoke alarms. Can anyone tell me if I need 3 wireless radio bases or 2? I plan to use aico if that makes any difference ? cheers !
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    Smoke detector advice

    Hi, What type of smoke detector would be suited to a utility room. Heat or optical. Cheers
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    Heat detector only fire alarm system

    Hi I've come across a fire alarm system in a nightclub where they have A1R heat detectors only in every room is this acceptable ? or should they have smoke detectors as well? Thanks
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    Is a Carbon Monoxide CO Detector needed?

    Obviously these are needed in properties with fuel burning appliance but is there a need for them if the boiler is external? I've one plumber who always insists on installing them regardless if the boiler is inside or outside & one that says there's no need. Me personally would install one but...
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    two-pole voltage detector Guidance Note GS38

    All, I have my niceic inspection coming up soon and am a little confused about the requirements for a 2 pole voltage detector. According guidance note 3, a multifunction tester, multi meter or a volt stick can't be used which is fine, but what I want to know is if a clamp meter capable of...
  15. Doomed

    Door holdback operated by stand alone smoke detector.

    Been asked to install a magnetic door holdback that will be released by a smoke detector that is NOT wired into the main fire alarm panel. I know I could cobble together my own setup with a relay and bits, but does anyone know of a pack to fulfill my needs?
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    Gent 7201 smoke or heat detector

    Trying to find any info. Re. Gent 7201 detectors These were installed circa 1985. Thanks IKB.......!!!
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    DIY Question - false positive from non-contact live wire detector

    Hi, I was going to post this in the DIY forum, but I can't seem to view or post anything there... Pulling up some floorboards in my old victorian house, which previous owner had re-wired recently, I found a cable which has been cut off. When I passed my non-contact live wire detector over this...
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    Looking for a bit of advice regarding Dali dimmers used with presence detectors guys,

    Client has had an operational system for two years, but now the lights when fully dimmed for around 20mins have started going back to full brightness on an intermittent basis. The system comprises of retractable switch, L.C.M. and dimmable presence detector. I suspect the detector but my...
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    Seperate PIR to outside light.......stays on......

    Seems a common thread......... Outside bulk head...separate PIR.......wired..... live to PIR, neutral to bulkhead, switched live back to bulkhead, ( pir marked L and L1 but with a N???)........ Bulkhead remains ON....constantly... tried all the normal stuff switched off and on etc etc etc...

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