Sprue Safety Products’ connected homes project is tapping into an increasingly connected world to revolutionise fire safety. The ‘connected home’ is expected to be the next technological revolution. There are already an estimated 10 billion devices globally, which are connected to the internet, and this figure is set to rise to 50 billion by 2020. […]
Kidde Safety discusses how electrical wholesalers can advise their customers on today’s complex selection criteria for domestic smoke, heat and CO alarms. BS 5839-6:2013 reviews various types of alarms and which is best to alert occupants of fire, while avoiding nuisance alarms that could result in disabling the alarm. Ionisation smoke alarms are sensitive to […]
James King, Sales Director of SONA by FireAngel, reflects on what measures can be implemented to best protect older residents from the risks of fire and carbon monoxide. Smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors perform a vital function in homes, providing early warning of fire and potentially deadly carbon monoxide poisoning. However, these devices […]
Sprue Safety Products, the manufacturer of fire and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, has enhanced the CO protection of clients at the East Lothian & Repair Charitable Trust through the donation of 30 CO alarms. East Lothian Care & Repair Charitable Trust is a Scottish charity that provides direct financial support to older and disabled people […]
Martyn Walley, National Technical Manager at Aico Ltd, looks at the recent change in legislation in respect of smoke and CO alarms in privately rented homes and the new opportunies that this presents for electrical wholesalers. A significant change in the law came into effect in England on October 1st, 2015. For the first time, […]
Rex Taylor, Technical Support Manager of Kidde Safety, discusses the latest developments and trends in the smoke and carbon monoxide alarm markets, from new Regulations for rented properties to demand for energy saving products. Regulations were recently announced requiring private landlords in England to install and check smoke alarms and, in some instances, carbon monoxide […]
Martyn Walley, National Technical Manager at Aico Ltd., looks at the rise of the carbon monoxide alarm and how the latest technology developments provide your customers with added value. Carbon Monoxide (CO) is a silent killer. You can’t see it, smell it or taste it. It is a by-product of burning any combustible material such […]
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