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  3. How do I know if my CO alarm went off because of Carbon Monoxide?

    in Carbon Monoxide Alarms

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    Yes, incense does produce carbon monoxide (CO) and is actually used as a source of carbon monoxide to test a carbon monoxide alarm. However, I would expect an alarm rather than a chirp once a minute if the levels of CO were high. The chirp you have observed indicates either an error (eg due to the age of the alarm) or a low battery. You need to either change your alarm or replace the battery.

    Harry

  6. Ei141 still beeps after battery replacement

    in Smoke Alarms

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    Hi Neil

    I am a bit stumped by your issues. The back-up batteries should last longer, although the recommendation is to change annually to avoid the annoying beeps in the middle of the night in the first place. An upgrade to the Ei160 series would certainly fix the issue for good. Ei140 and Ei160 series can be mixed in a system, although you will lose some of the advanced communication features of the Ei160 series.

    There are two reasons for mains-powered smoke alarms:

    a) Many battery powered smoke alarms are left disabled after the battery has been removed to silence, for example, a low battery warning. The owner might simply have forgotten to replace the battery. Mains power obviously overcomes the issue.

    b) Mains powered smoke alarms are usually interconnected. If one alarm detects fire, the entire alarm network goes off. This helps to notify you of a fire should, for example, you be in bed and a fire is starting in your kitchen.

    Harry

  9. fire extinguishers for small log cabin/ Shepard hut

    in Fire Extinguishers

    Posted

    Hi Forrest Fire

    We certainly would not recommend powder in a living space, a dry water mist would be a lot more appropriate (good for all common risks incl 230V electrical equipment with minimum damage to room). Not sure if I would go as far as to throw all existing powder extinguishers out, though. Maybe more a case of replacement when it comes to 5 years of age rather than re-filling at that point.

    Harry

  10. Ei146 with radio-interlink base with amber flashing light

    in Smoke Alarms

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    Hi

    The first step is to take the alarm down. Please see our range of videos showing you how to remove the various smoke alarm models. Check that the alarm is no older than 10 years, as it would need replacing in that case. If the battery can be removed, please replace battery.

    When taking the alarm down and the battery out, did the beeping stopped? The beeping may be down to another device in the property. We would recommend checking if you have an old battery smoke alarm or a CO alarm in the property that may be the cause of the beeping.

    Also check the Wiring as there may be a loose connection. You will need to consult an Electrician in your area

    Harry

  12. Upgrading Ei151

    in Smoke Alarms

    Posted

    Please note that the Ei151TL ionisation alarm is now discontinued and customers need to consider their options.

    The Ei140 and Ei160 series can be fitted in place of an Ei150 series alarm. Different alarms from the Ei150/Ei140/Ei160 series will gracefully communicate with each other on the old existing wiring. Even the new Ei160e series will communicate with the older series.

    There is even a specific Easichange kit to allow the conversion from Ei150 to Ei160 series.

    Ei151/Ei150

    Ei154

    Ei156

    You need to keep in mind, though, that the old Ei150 series connector plug will have to be removed and that the footprint of the Ei140 and Ei160s is circular rather than rectangular, so a bit of repainting of the ceiling might be necessary. The Easichange kits mentioned here contain an masking plate to cover the ceiling and hide any blemishes.

    Harry

  16. Mains 141 Ionisation Smoke + Alkaline Battery does not sound alarm

    in Landlords

    Posted

    Hi Rich

    Two possibilities:

    1) if its an ionisation alarm (Ei141/Ei161/Ei151), an alarm test can take 10-15 seconds, quite a bit longer than for optical alarms, for example (Ei146, Ei166, Ei156). This could give the impression that the units are not working.

    2) make sure the alarm is back on the ceiling when testing. Sometimes people replace the backup batteries of the Ei140 series and test the units while in their hand

    Other than that there is no reason why the system should not be working. It would then be a case to claim against your 5 year warranty either with aico or with your retailer.

    Harry

  18. Locked fire exit and domestic politics!

    in Fire Exits

    Posted

    Hi Andy

    I think you are over-interpreting each other's actions. This type of situation repeats in most households. If this is important to you, though, you could ask a locksmith to fit the door with a thumb turn override lock on the inside. Your family can then open the door from inside without a key.

    Harry

  21. dry powder discharge

    in Fire Extinguisher Servicing

    Posted

    Cut off one leg from a dense pair of jeans, sew one end of the leg closed and fix the other end round the hose with a rubber band. Now tip the extinguisher upside down. The only powder that will be expelled when you trigger the extinguisher will be the powder in the dip tube. If you are trying to re-pressurise the extinguisher, please be aware that it is difficult to make the extinguisher air tight again, as the powder residue on the valve can lead to leaks. Wear a face mask while you are doing this, just in case powder gets into the air.

    Harry

     

     

  22. Water mist fire extinguishers

    in Fire Extinguishers

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    Hi Sardac

    The water mist extinguishers would be well suited in such an application. They cover soft furnishing fires as well as a potential spill of the kerosene or other fuel. Due to the many unknowns I would go for the largest version (6 litres). A great advantage of water mist in this setting is that the water mist jet cannot injure a person, can be used on a person with clothing on fire and causes minimal damage to anything in the building. Equally, a malicious release of the extinguisher causes minimum harm. The extinguishers are also ideal for untrained persons as the cloud of mist creates a cooling barrier between the person using the extinguisher and the fire.

    The pressure in the extinguisher is 12 bar

    Harry

  25. Temporarily disable Ei141 smoke alarm?

    in Smoke Alarms

    Posted

    Sorry for my late contribution. Even taking the fuse out in that section will not resolve the issue, as the alarms will have a backup battery to ensure you are protected in case of a power outage. You can take the entire head off and put it away, which stops the alarms going off because of the smoke machine, however, you are of course not protected against fire in that period.

     

    Harry

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