General Fire Alarm Queries

Hello, Got called for a fault in which a smoke detector was activated twice in a row at about the same time (late in the night/ very early morning) without apparent reason. Building always empty at those times and room with no obvious source of smoke, steam or spray. The smoke detector didn't look dirty. I was advised to replace it so that was what I did. Just wonder what you guys normally do in these situations. Do you just give it a good clean or just replace it? Thank you.

We have been asked to quote for some additions on a site that has a ID2000 panel fitted, existing customer so its in the bag but i no very little about this panel. Would we be able to program the additions from the front door if not would we be able to get the required software?

Hi Fellas, I don't suppose anybody has any manuals for this panel, it's a bit of a handfull without them. thanks Acestu

Anyone had any dealings with these? had my first install today with it but didnt install the normal way. I had a large void (6m high) of which I had to I had to run the tubing just above the ceiling then at 9 points run a tube up to the roof apex with a inspection holes at the top of each tube. Would this be the correct way to install this system for this type of coverage? Hope this makes sense!! Thanks

Hi Everyone well after much delay I have now receieved my zp3 properly and all parts are now at my house I am not a fire engineer, This is not a trade use install, it never will be I am not after codes or manuals but would like to ask. I do not have the codes, but have found the maintainence code by starting at 0000 and working upto 9999, am i right in assuming that all codes must lay between that number. I have the commissioning key and the front panel key and the cabinet key I have the 2 loop panel with printer and remote repeater card. I am about to buy a copy of the planner software but please can i also ask what is difference between setup level and level …

Hi, has anyone got any information on the Chubb Zonemaster 404 control panel? Is it a conventional panel? or are the bases and smoke heads unique to that panel. I am trying to replace one of these with a Kentec conventional panel, but when i activate a head with some smoke i get a fault on that zone instead of a fire. I have tried wiring a head and base directly onto the panel, but still get a fault???/ thanks in advance Gary

Hello, There is store building (see attached foto). An ignitable materials (some kind of maures) will be stored there. Is it required to install fire alarm system in this building due to standards? Thank you.

Not a fan of smokes in intruder tbh, if thecsmokes play up intruder systems credibility is taken down with it, and visa versa . So not something I do or recommend. Arfur

I was going to go on holiday from the 18th-28th of april, i was wondering if there was any subbies out there able to cover callouts to a site in winchester for a fee. This does not include the bank holiday and weekend dates as we only cover daytime callouts Thanks in advance

Don't know much about these apart from their plug and go question is have noticed majority are 24v dc can the function on 12 volts Thanx

hello, i've got a c-tec xfp panel fitted at a site and we have not got the level 3 code there any way of resetting it without losing all the locations.

can you identify the model of the panel i believe its a ax1? its a menvier panel for sure (and i have the 4 digit access code - its xxxx ) - hehehe not saying lol can you confirm the protocol is it xp95?

is it just ACT that do them?

I need to delete an old nittan ionisation smoke and change for a new optical one. Does anyone know the engineer code or know how to do this or have an engineers manual??

can you identify this panel looking for a manufacturer/model i am led to believe its an xp95 protocol panel thanks whizzkid