'Intruder fire' can be safe - and an approved method - but for full acceptance needs a lot more expenditure i.e power backup++ over and above what most panels can supply on-board.

 

Agreed with H for DIY (ironically) 'mains' is best.

 

 

Thanks for all the info chaps been helpful 

 

Mark 

There is an exception to that, aico ei186 has battery back up and an internal sounder so would be fully functional even with melted wiring, but if you have interlinked mains already just fit a relay base to one.

Wasn't aware of that product, and I thought I knew the entire Aico range!

 

I knew they did 12v and even 9v battery interlinked models but not in the modern style case like this.

Well, was modern until the very newest style mains case.

Edited September 25, 20178 yr by datadiffusion

They are very popular on warden call sites to trigger fire alert through the call system, and trigger gas shutoff valves or kitchen ring/cooker contactors in shelterd housing or disability adaptions.

Edited September 25, 20178 yr by petrolhead

As above, fitted Aico 350's, 414's and then smokes and co's, with radio bases and or relay bases, the 414 fired two Tunstall roms which were hooked up to the warden call, thus signalling fire or carbon monoxide, this would impact on what emergency services, etc would be notified if no reply from the property. 

I agree a mains interlinked smoke alarm would be a better all round solution, I've fitted countless aico smoke detectors had very few issues and really rate them...

 

The other point to consider is if you get any false alarms from one linked to your intruder alarm then your external bell is also likely to sound

We use the coopers M12 and fit remote sounders and an Expander PSU - along with Ion 40H remote access to sys

tem  with coms works very well and quick and easy to identifie fault/fire alarm  not always so easy on the mains operated ones

We usually use the M12's and have not had any issues.

I also have had them at home for about 3.5 years and have been trouble free. They are also one of the better looking detectors too in my opinion.

20 hours ago, SouthernBrad said:

We usually use the M12's and have not had any issues.

I also have had them at home for about 3.5 years and have been trouble free. They are also one of the better looking detectors too in my opinion.

I agree, I think they are the most pleasing on the eye