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An alarm device is a mechanism that gives an audible, visual or other kind of alarm signal to alert someone to a problem or condition that requires urgent attention.

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  1. M

    CO2 alarm installation

    Do you tend to go with the regulations in the gas safe books when installing these. Or the individual manufacturers instructions they all seem different
  2. M

    Carbon monoxide alarms rented houses

    England is joining Scotland and requiring carbon monoxide alarms installed in rented properties from the 1st of October. How would you categoryies one not being there on a CP12. At risk?
  3. C

    Burglar Alarms - Any thoughts?

    The company that deals with my house and contents have just said that none of their 'panel' of underwriters will quote this year and I need to get an alarm fitted. Dunno why they've suddenly decided this after about twenty years of taking my premiums and never having to pay out a penny in claims...
  4. Rob Foster

    Carbon Monoxide Alarms

    I have been told that all CO alarms are unsafe after 2 years. The chemicals in the sensor degrade and are unreliable after two years. The scary bit is when the test button is pressed it only indicates battery status not the ablity of the unit to detect CO. There is no reliable way to test as...
  5. townfanjon

    Van alarms / security

    Guys I just wondered what you use as van security. I am considering buying a pir detector type system so when the alarm goes off , it also rings my phone so I can find a big stick !!! The vans never far away . Any of you recommend such a system ? Thanks in advance
  6. M

    C02 alarms in rented houses

    Hi, I am newly gas safe after competing my nvq level 3 in plumbing and heating. I am just wanting to clarify that for rented houses a C02 alarm is needed to be fitted in any room were a fuel burning appliance is installed.
  7. Inverness

    Co alarms for rented property

    Any idea if open fires is compulsory to have a co alarm fitted? When I do landlord gas certificates and safety checks. I always fit a co alarm near the boiler also near the cooker too. Also does this year they want do alarms fitted through mains instead of battery.
  8. R

    co and smoke alarms 10/10/2015

    anyone got further details that are set in stone and not 'drafts' of the new law changes for detectors in rented accomodation plz? a landlord of mine has just asked if they need to be hard wired in?:smartass: discuzz why not?
  9. S

    Co alarms in rented properties, let's discuss!

    Well today's the day, when it's a legal requirement for landlords to provide smoke and co alarms. I can't find any clear cut into of how many....ie one in each room containing a gas appliance?
  10. jtsplumbing

    Testing CO Alarms ???

    Hi, with the new laws starting regarding CO Alarms, is there a way of testing that they work other then pushing the test button ? all this is doing is telling you that the alarm works, But how can you test if the sensors are working !! Is there anything on the market at a reasonable price...
  11. G

    Co alarms

    Alright boys and girls, after some help/advice. I've not carried out a domestic gas safety for about a year now and just wanted to check, is it now compulsory to have a co detector in rented accommodation or not? And if so classification for not having one. thanks in advance GMR
  12. Riley

    What is the deal with carbon monoxide and Smoke alarms

    Good morning all I have been tasked by one of my letting agents to ensure that their properties are all compliant with Septembers(?) regulation changes with regard to smoke and carbon monoxide alarms being fitted in letting properties. My understanding was a minimum of two smoke alarms...
  13. C

    CO alarms

    Anyone fitted the Baxi NOCO alarm system? Might have a job where it's needed but wonder how easy it is to install?
  14. A

    CCTV and alarms at home

    Hi guys, we are within touching distance of getting on the property ladder just waiting for an offer to be accepted. We will have a garage on the house where I will have all my stock on shelves along with other stuff and the van on the drive, I want to get reliable cctv and a decent alarm. I...
  15. O

    Personal CO Alarms

    Just wanted to know your views on personal CO alarms. Do you use one? I work with oil boilers and have been thinking about getting one and this is the one I have decided would do the job - Crowcon Clip Single Sensor Gas Detector | Safety Equipment Store If so which one would you recommend?
  16. W

    Best Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Fire Alarm?

    Any opinions on just what are the best Carbon Monoxide Alarm and Fire Alarms?
  17. Riley

    Personal CO alarms

    Do any of you guys use these?? if so what's the best?
  18. 1

    SCORPION SA30 van alarm

    hi, sorry if this is going over old rope a bit however i have not been on for a while. anyway tonight i was sat on my pc doing my days work input when i was made aware of someone hanging around my van when i went to have a look i noticed they popped the passanger door lock out to gain...
  19. M

    Bargain alert! CO alarms...

    Costco selling Kidde CO alarms with 10-year sensor guarantee for £6.99+VAT. I offer one at every service and LSC, £30 supply and fit and people are snapping them up. Found out yesterday these retail at £29.99 so I reckon there's a bigger margin to be made...
  20. D

    British Gas customers should install gas price alarms in their homes

    There have been several recent cases of British Gas customers being overcome by price rises with fatal results. ‘British Gas customers should guard against a silent lethal build-up of price rises by installing gas price alarms in their homes,’ recommended one Health and Safety adviser. A...
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