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    Fire alarm issue ionisation smoke alarm 115

    Hi. I'm having an issue with 'ionisation smoke alarm 1151'. It has started beeping today in the corridor. I have replaced battery 9V, but it's still beeping and the one in the kitchen as well once I put 1151 placed back. Is electric engineer is required to fix the issue?
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    Fire alarm loop testing

    Hi all Just a quick one. For a fire alarm loop addressable system. Fp200 1.5mm cpc 1.5mm To obtain R1+R2 would you treat the "loop" as a radial in effect and link brown and earth in connector then tester on other leg. Or would you treat it as a ring and figure of eight and can be tested...
  3. Aaron b

    Fire alarm certificate

    Hello, I've been asked to provide an annual test certificate on some fire alarms and emergency lighting in a guest house. I see that there are courses on fire alarms are these really necessary? The certificates are very basic so is the guidance with the bsi standard. What do others do with testing?
  4. N

    Fire panel required for Category M system?

    I am doing renovation to a cafe in Scotland at the moment and after speaking to the local council the building requires the minimum standard for a fire alarm system - category M which is manual system with no automatic detection, just 2 call points and 2 sounders. Basically i was wondering do...
  5. Aaronj46

    I Need Work Fire Alarm Weekend/ Night Work? (Nottingham or surrounding)

    Gold card spark who has now switched to an office role and I'm looking to progress my career by gaining knowledge of related systems etc and Fire Alarms are a big part of the work that we have coming in. Looking to get a feel for the work and not be a pen pusher who doesn't appreciate what I'm...
  6. M

    Replacing a Fire Alarm MCP (manual call point)

    Hi All, I have been tasked (as island resident hotel handy-man - for my sins) to replace a Emergi-lite MCP (no other details availabe) with aKAC 'MCP1' but the wiring is less than obvious, even with the MCP1's wiring leaflet. I have attached pics of each unit's innards as well as the relevant...
  7. Rhian_o

    Grade A ld2 system in self contained flats

    Hi there, I am the freeholder of my flat. There are 2 other flats. In the building, it’s a converted terrace house. The council have instructed me to install a grade a ld2 system. I have no idea what this means. Can anyone explain what the requirements are to appease the council? I’m a...
  8. P

    Power for new security alarm

    We are looking at getting a professionally installed alarm to keep insurer's happier, and that will need a power feed which (miraculously) we had always planned and the RCBO is in our TPN board ready for it. However, I would rather not have the installers working in there for various reasons...
  9. Sparkylock

    Linking 2 x Conventional Fire alarm Panels

    Hi all, I`m hoping someone can give advice how the following will work: I have 1 x C-Tec CFP 4 zone conventional panel i need to link to the existing Surveyor Excel-K 4 zone conventional panel which is in the opposite building. There already is an FP 4-core which is fed from the existing FAP to...
  10. Wireless Fire Alarm System Programming.mp4

    Wireless Fire Alarm System Programming.mp4

    Easy installing and programming wireless fire alarm system. The professional RF wireless fire alarm for commercial and industry fire security project. Each alarm panel has 2 loops and can equip 128 points of detectors, manual call point.
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    PAT testing Fire Alarm control Panel?

    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...
  12. A

    UK Broken Fire Alarm due to leak

    Hi everyone, 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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    Fire Alarm Interface

    Good afternoon all, 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...
  14. J

    Can I install a BS-5839-1 fire alarm system or do I require specialist insurance cover outwith the norm

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  15. 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...
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    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
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    • alarm fire fire alarm fixed required system testing wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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    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...
  18. 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?
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    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
  20. 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...
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