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  1. R

    Smoke Alarm Positioning

    Hi, My first post. I am installing Nest Protect (battery) units, and have a problem as to where to fit them in the bedrooms. Bedrooms all have flat ceilings, one door and one window each. So far so good. The problem I have is each bedroom has a large ceiling fan and an Aircon unit. Two...
  2. Dartlec

    Smoke detector false alarms

    Having a bit of a mare at the moment with a small 2 story HMO (6 single rooms with shared kitchen) which was fitted relatively recently (2016 or so I think) by someone else but I was asked to do an annual certificate for one of my regular landlords as she was being fleeced by a 'professional'...
  3. S

    Smoke alarm placement

    Hi all, I'm helping my friend do up an old house he bought a couple months ago and obviously we need to have mains powered smoke detectors installed. I'd just like to ask a couple of questions about the type we need and their placement. Firstly the upstairs landing is literally about 1m^2 and...
  4. F

    Smoke detector with separate backup batteries?

    Hi Guys, Perhaps an odd question but maybe it has been pondered by someone before; Scotland newbuild timber framed house. As required hard wired and interconnected smoke detectors with integral backup batteries. One of them is high up on a vaulted ceiling which requires scaffold to access. I...
  5. S

    Add a smoke detector

    Existing circuit diagram attached. I opened all detectors to establish how they were supplied. Dedicated circuit off board and appears to be a radial circuit. Question is. Can I simply take a 3 core and earth cable off the downstairs hall detector into the living room to a new smoke detector...
  6. baldelectrician

    Should Scottish Government delay new smoke detector law

    Was contacted by a local paper last week and asked about the Scottish Government smoke alarm requirements coming in on February. Was mentioned in an article (and even had my good looks used to enhance sales 😃 ), although they spelled my name wrong (Stewart McLintock) See below
  7. littlespark

    Smoke detectors and Scotland (again!)

    Lots of threads already about the new legislation, and February ain’t far away… so I’d just like to post a few queries for discussion. Not that I’ve come across anything myself. Customers are usually happy with the bare minimum, but just things I’ve heard. Smoke detector fitted in attic where...
  8. S

    Aico 3000 series smoke alarms,audio link.

    Just checking if this mains/rechargable unit can be used without the audio link module as my CEF catalogue does not make it clear.I just want to link 2 smokes with the wireless base to keep the cost down. Thanks for any advice, Regards,S
  9. M

    Mains interlinked smoke detectors

    Hi. My property is 25 years old. It has the original Fire Angel mains interlinked smoke detectors. One on the ground floor passage and one directly above on the first floor hallway ceiling. They have become unreliable - one going off no longer sets the other off. I have replaced Duracell 9v...
  10. T

    VELUX AOV SMOKE VENT

    Hi What is the wiring diagram for the velux aov smoke vent into fike twinflex pro 2 please? I have used the one shown by Tazz however when i switch on the DIP Switch 2 - the velux panel goes red and beeps Thank You
  11. togglenation

    New Mains Powered smoke alarm beta testers needed.

    Hi all, I'm working in a company that makes battery smoke alarms, we're now one of the biggest intrusion alarm manufacturers in the EU region. We're developing our own Mains Powered Smoke / Heat / Co detectors and I would like to talk to proffesionl electricians who installs AICO / FireAngel /...
  12. Neptune

    Permanent live for smoke alarms and emergency lighting

    Need some guidance please. I know that smoke alarms require a permanent live and neutral in order to operate. Is this also the case with emergency lights? (The type you have in stairways) Secondly, have I also understood correctly that these two can only be available at the ceiling rose if the...
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    • alarms emergency emergency lighting lighting live permanent smoke smoke alarms
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  13. J

    UK New rules on smoke detectors (scotland)

    Whats the script with the changes? My sister is planning on starting up childminding from her house but she needs to update her smoke detectors. But with it being a childminding business as well as a dwelling whats the rules these days? Do all the smoke detectors need to be mains supplied with...
  14. K

    Smoke alarms in caravans in scotland

    Smoke alarms in Rented out caravans. What’s required and does the new Scottish legislation on fire safety extend from houses to caravans Cheers
  15. togglenation

    UK Mounting Smoke alarm base.

    Hi everybody! 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...
  16. Mike Johnson

    Discount Aico smoke alarms

    Screwfix have a discount on Aico alarms this Thursday: Aico Fire, Heat & CO Alarms | Safety | Screwfix.com -...
  17. B

    When swapping a mains powered smoke detector

    Only the head in this case. Is certification required? (Social Housing)
  18. P

    Different makes of interlinked smoke alarms

    Hi Everyone, What are your thoughts on adding a different make of battery back up mains powered smoke alarm?. The quick back story is that there are 2 BRK (I think) interlinked alarms fitted in a property and that particular make are now discontinued. Building control now want an extra one...
  19. Neptune

    Interconnected smoke alarm - troubleshooting

    Hi, 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...
  20. NellyManjaro

    Smoke alarm in loft but not a loft

    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...

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