Archive for November, 2008

1. How do I stop it?
2. How do I test it?
3. What does ‘Pre-Alarm’ mean?
4.  What does ‘BT’ fault mean?
When the fire alarm needs to be tested and you are the one standing in front of the panel reading unfamiliar messages, a list of answers to these questions might come in very handy.
We have put together some tips to help you deal with the situation. And maybe impress those around you with your superior knowledge. (more…)

When all you want to know is how much to budget for maintaining your alarm system, why then does it all seem to be shrouded in such mystery?  Why is it, that you can only get some kind of obscure response from some operators, assuring you that everything will be cheap?  “Yes, we can do an emergency call out for £50 or £60 pounds,” they tell you. Or, “Yes, we can test an extinguisher for £1.00.”  It sounds too good to be true.

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