HiSPEC Smoke Alarms Heat Detectors and CO Detectors Fire Safety Kits: Fully Compliant to 2022 Scottish Legislation (2 Smoke / 1 Heat)

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Since 2002, Hispec has been at the forefront of delivering top-notch fire safety products and innovative lighting solutions to the UK wholesale market. Our diverse product streams cover Fire & CO alarms, Emergency Lightingand an extensive range of lighting products. It features an alarm which sounds at 85 dB(A) from 3 metres away, which is piercing enough to wake you up from a deep slumber. If it sounds a false alarm, a ten minute hush button will give your ears a rest. This button can also be used to manually test the alarm, just in case you haven’t heard it in a while and want to make sure everything is okay. The humidity sensor and advanced algorithm can sense any false alarms before it disturbs you so that you won’t be bothered by the steam from a shower and it’ll learn what not to look out for.

Split-Spectrum Sensor– The latest technology, championed by Nest Home. Their smoke alarms use a combination of both of the above to detect risks, looking for both smouldering and flaming fires. It is a technology which is commonly used in commercial environments but has now gone fully residential too. Smart smoke alarms are designed to sound the alarm when they detect smoke, as a conventional smoke alarm would. But the unique selling point of a smart smoke alarm is the ability to send alerts to your phone when there’s a fire.

It is supplied with a replaceable Duracell battery, which should last for around five years so you’ll only have to replace it once in the smoke alarms lifespan. Fitting is simple, thanks to the smart clipping mechanism.

An interesting by-product of the new breed of smart alarms is the fire-related data being collected, as is the case with Google, which makes the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm. Google told us that it uses data from its alarms to provide ‘meaningful insights’ for its customers and to improve the product. Pros: Can suit dustier areas, such as lofts, the area near your bathroom or rooms where people smoke. There is no hub or bridge required for it to work, which is perfect if you want a smart smoke alarm without having to install a full system or pay out loads of money for other bits and bobs. It is, however, one of the few smart alarms which will work with HomeKit, so you can still connect it up to other smart small appliances in your home or control it from your phone.

For a person to begin feeling the effects of carbon monoxide poisoning, they would need to be exposed to a carbon monoxide level of 50 parts per million (ppm) for eight hours. An alarm’s response time will vary depending on the level of carbon monoxide in the air. For example, an alarm will sound after three and a half hours of continuous exposure at a level of 50ppm, yet will sound after eight minutes of continuous exposure at a level of 400ppm.” No need to buy two systems to detect the smoke and carbon monoxide gas. This model combines both, taking up less space at your house or apartment. As the mentioned gas can be very dangerous, keeping an eye on its levels at home is always a sound idea. Note, however, that the system takes quite a long time to warn you about the high level of carbon monoxide. Other than that, it’s a nice and practical addition to your living space.

We like the added touch of the lighting, which can sync with the alarm but also illuminate your path to safety if necessary. There is a ten-year battery built-in, and it isn’t replaceable so bear this in mind before you buy. As smoke enters, the infrared light is scattered onto the photodiode light receptor, triggering an alarm. They detect the larger smoke particles from slower smouldering fires. FireAngel is a major player in the field of CO, fire and smoke detection and this unique system is clearly a clever, albeit pricey, way to protect the entire household in one fell swoop. Real-time alerts can be sent straight to your connected smartphone, so even if you aren’t at home, you’ll be notified of any issues. When you are at home, you’ll clearly be able to hear the 85 dB alarm from 3m away. All of the major manufacturers (Aico, FireAngel and Kidde) make smoke and heat alarms that will work in combination with one another and we have tested pairs of smoke and heat alarms from each of them.Equipped with the upscale photoelectric sensor, this unit can spot the smoke at 360 degrees in mere moments. Add in the constant automatic tests, and you can be sure that the alarm will go off in the slightest case of danger at your home. In addition to the aforementioned sensors, smoke detectors usually come fitted with a sound alarm, which goes off when smoke's being detected, and light indicators. Some models may also include additional motion, occupancy, humidity sensors, expanding the functionality of the device and making it more versatile. Temperature Range and Power Source The health effects of CO depend on the concentration and length of exposure (carbon monoxide concentration is measured in parts per million). According to respected CO alarm manufacturer Kidde, “a carbon monoxide detector is a time-weighted alarm that measures the buildup of carbon monoxide in a house. The best carbon monoxide alarms you can buy in 2023 1. Nest Protect: Best smart CO and smoke detector

This could be critical if you’re out when there’s a fire. All of the smart smoke alarms we've tested are optical models. You can also silence any false alarms from the phone, to save you having to reach for the button and stop what you’re doing. If you want to buy several Eve alarms, they are easy to sync with each other to ensure effective communication, and mass sound should something be up. So, if you see an alarm which doesn’t have a replacement battery but should last around ten years, this is not something to be worried about as this is usually a good sign the whole unit will need changing anyway.

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In Scotland, since February 2022, interlinked smoke and heat alarms have needed to be fitted in all homes. The Nest Protect is very easy to set up: simply remove the battery tab, launch the app, log in to your Wi-Fi, give it a name (kitchen, lounge and so on) and mount it in a suitably elevated place on a wall. Please note: Alarms are sold individually. Combination kits of 2 x smoke + 1 x heat alarms and also 3 x smoke + 1 heat alarms are available. To provide the necessary level of safety and monitor the situation properly, smoke alarms are usually installed on the ceiling or walls in the places where the risk of fire is the highest. Basically, these places are located near stoves, boilers, and electric wiring. Some smoke sensors can be connected to the central fire warning system and if the fire is detected, they will instantly send a warning signal to the rescue service. What Features to Compare Type of Sensor FireAngel is a popular, trusted brand when it comes to smoke alarms. Their products are even recommended and used by over 90% of the UK’s Fire Service.