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  1. 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 /...
  2. 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...
    • Neptune
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    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. 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...
  4. 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
  5. 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...
  6. Mike Johnson

    Discount Aico smoke alarms

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

    When swapping a mains powered smoke detector

    Only the head in this case. Is certification required? (Social Housing)
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. The apprentice

    Smoke detection and lighting

    Hi there, I was installing a smoke detector system (interlinked) while my mate changed the consumer unit. My problem is there was an existing smoke detector (not interlinked) with one 1mm cable at it so I used that as my supply to the interlinked system, after the fuse board was changed And...
  12. B

    Loft conversion Smoke detection

    Hi all, as most people will be aware the building regulations on fire protection for loft conversions are pretty strict. The situation I have on a couple of loft conversions is this. buliding inspector now requires fire doors on all doors leading onto escape route or smoke detection in ALL...
  13. Neptune

    Mains operated interconnected smoke alarm

    I fitted these into my own house a few years ago when everything was ripped open and hence, am familiar with the process. However, on this occasion I need to fit these into a property that I let out and I don't have access to the ceiling void on ground floor. I was thinking about using trunking...
  14. timhoward

    More EICR and smoke alarms

    Prompted by the other thread.... I had a slight dilemma on this topic a couple of days ago. Three mains smoke alarm bases, on their own circuit, but no detectors on them. The circuit breaker was off when I arrived. Also couldn't get an R2 reading on that circuit as it either wasn't looped...
  15. J

    Nest Protect Smoke Alarm Install Help

    Hello I recently purchased a nest smart smoke alarm. I currently have 2 mains linked smoke alarms (one upstairs and one down). My plan was to replace the existing with the Nest versions. The instructions seemed simple enough but when I have removed my existing alarm downstairs I ran into my...
  16. J

    Smoke alarm

    A friend of a friend (as usual) asked me about a smoke mains connected smoke alarm, so I had a look. The house is two floor with cellar Victorian, and private, but occasionally she rents out a room. 1) What is the law regarding smoke alarms in this situation? 2) She wants one on the...
  17. M

    Smoke alarm on wall

    Smoke alarms mounted on wall
  18. V

    Smoke from a Dimmer Switch

    Got called out last week to some failed Kitchen Lights. They had a rather clever smart dimmer switch which usefully had a led light on it to say when it was working and connected to a smartphone. This was off, so I immediately suspected the switch as a point of failure, which it was. Anyway...
  19. W

    Smoke detector wiring

    Working in a mates house yesterday and noticed his smoke detectors are coming off the socket circuit...should this be changed?? Or is that okay. I know it’s okay to be supplied off the local lighting circuit just curious
  20. K

    Low Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors

    Hi Everyone Just a question bothering me as you cannot do Insulation resistance test on smoke detectors as they can become damaged so obviously smoke detectors are sensitive but they are also installed on lighting circuit so if perform low insulation resistance test 250V between Live and...
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