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We had the fire service come round ours and they installed the Fire Angel ST-750 https://www.fireangel.co.uk/products/st-750. You can't get any easier to install than that.


Most of the battery operated ones are all pretty similar to install: find a joist in the ceiling in an appropriate place, screw the smoke alarm's base plate to it, attach smoke alarm and test.


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  • 7 months later...

Hi all - does anyone have any recommendation for smoke alarm NOT operated by batteries? I have alarms in most rooms & have to replace 9V batteries once a year.

Im concerned on my impact on the environment and would like to find a greener solution please. Any recommendation would be much appreciated!!


Mark - thanks for the recommendation! On the website they mentioned 10-year battery powered. Has it worked so far please / how long have you had it for?


Thanks all!

Catherine

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You can get 10-year smoke and heat sensor alarms (see: https://www.safefiredirect.co.uk/smoke-fire-gas-detection/smoke-heat-detectors/10-year-smoke-detectors.aspx and https://www.screwfix.com/p/fireangel-tst-620q-10-year-thermoptek-smoke-alarm-2-pack/42801 for examples). I have a ten-year heat sensor alarm in my kitchen. They use long life lithium batteries, but are 'sealed for life' so you would have to replace the unit after ten years.
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sjw Wrote:

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> I think the fire service will do an inspection and

> recommend and install smoke alarms



I requested a visit via their website.


Never heard from them.

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Hi all - just to tell you that I organised the home safety visit from the London Fire Brigade as Sue kindly recommended. A massive thank you!!!


The firemen came earlier and were very kind and helpful (aren't they always!). They gave me precise advice on alarms (types, numbers, location..) safety route, safety tips etc. They also kindly installed their 10-year alarms in my home for free. Best service ever!!


Details on how to book can be found there if you are interested:

https://www.london-fire.gov.uk/safety/the-home/home-fire-safety-visits/


I hope this helps!


Best

Catherine x

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