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Which Smoke detectors ?

Posted by Tasleem Iqbal, on Mon 02 Feb 2015 01:04am

Can I combine my existing mains installed heat detectors with some additional wireless smoke detectors? Ive had an extension built to my house and the building inspector says I need to have interlinked smoke detectors . I have a 4 story house and already have 2 mains installed heat detectors. Also which models and manufacture are best for this job ? Thanks

Russell Baron

Mon 02 Feb 2015 03:10pm

Hi Tasleem You should have both smoke detectors and possibly a heat detector for your kitchen area. If you install extra wireless ones they prob wont be compatible with your existing. As Andrew says below you need mains powered ,interlinked and with battery back up in case of mains failure to comply with current building regs. Prob easier to change the 2 you already have have and just link up any extras you need. You would need to get the wiring checked on your existing to make sure you have a link cable Thanks

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