Jump to content

Recommend a smoke alarm


Froglander

Recommended Posts

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.


How to Install A Fire Alarm

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 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

Link to comment
Share on other sites

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.
Link to comment
Share on other sites

sjw Wrote:

-------------------------------------------------------

> 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.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 3 weeks later...

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

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
  • Latest Discussions

    • In March Oli and his team did an excellent job of the following work at a property I manage.  1. Completely removing existing broken front path. Covering and securing the void (coal shute) beneath using concrete lintels, waterproof membrane and concrete. Laying a compacted sub-base and new clay pavers. 2. Removing broken fence. Securely installing 6 fence posts and 5 fence panels across the end of the back garden. Base of posts wrapped in plastic  sheath and set in post mix. 3. Removing broken render from terrace steps and cleaning then re-rendering steps where needed and repairing other parts.  4. Jet washing rear patio. I would like to thoroughly recommend him to you for a job done very well at a fair price.  
    • This reads like an article in Gardeners World where Percy Chucker is discussing how he grew his SUV so big just using diesel based fertiliser and regular waywrimg 🤣   But point well made, they are getting bigger which is partly down to safety features that older cars didn't have but also marketing as adverts seen to push SUVs into the public eye. 
    • I highly recommend Phil at Four Paws doors for fitting a pet door. He has recently fitted a new microchip door for me in a very awkward tight spot. He came up with a solution for the problem of how to fit it within the space and supplied the appropriate flap as well as fitting it. The work was done within a couple of days of my initial enquiry. He was very friendly and helpful throughout and did not make a fuss despite having to work hunched under a desk and hitting his head several times!!!  His indepth knowledge was really beneficial and so much better than getting a general handyman to do it.  http://www.fourpawsdoors.co.uk/ m. 07814 406010
Home
Events
Sign In

Sign In



Or sign in with one of these services

Search
×
    Search In
×
×
  • Create New...