Dublin’s number one
smoke alarm
installer
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BRK SMOKE ALARMS
BRK invented the first domestic smoke alarm and has continued to manufacture, market and sell home safety products for the last 45 years. Each smoke, carbon monoxide and heat alarm is
manufactured to the relevant global and regional
standards such as BS & EN approval. Showcasing
some of the most advanced features around, BRK products are user friendly and easy to install. BRK are market leaders in back-up technology, offering three types of back-up system across its
230V alarm ranges satisfying the needs of the most
KIDDE SMOKE ALARMS
Kidde Safety manufactures a full range of carbon
monoxide, smoke and heat alarms for the Dublin
domestic market. This includes carbon monoxide
alarms, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire blankets
and emergency escape ladders. All of Kidde Safety’s
products have been tested and approved by 3rd party
agencies to the latest European Standards.
EVOLEC SMOKE ALARMS
These smoke alarms are just a budget mains smoke and heat detector that most electric wholesales have as a budget option. Unfortunately we don’t replace these anymore but would be happy to supply you with any of the above models. If you have any questions please call the office for all you smoke
alarm solutions on 01-4458543
Brands of mains smoke alarms
TYPES OF ALARMS
There are mainly four types of smoke alarm currently on the market – ionisation, optical (also described as photo electronic), heat and combined.
IONIZATION
These are the cheapest and cost very little to purchase. They are very sensitive to small particles of smoke produced by fast flaming fires, such as paper and wood, and will detect this type of fire before the smoke gets too thick. They are marginally less sensitive to slow burning and smouldering fires which give off larger quantities of smoke before flaming occurs. They can also be too over-sensitive near kitchens.
OPTICAL
These are more expensive but more effective at detecting larger particles of smoke produced by slow-burning fires, such as smouldering foam-filled upholstery and overheated PVC wiring. They are marginally less sensitive to fast flaming fires. Optical alarms can be installed near (not in) kitchens, as they are less likely than ionisation alarms to go off when toast is burned.
COMBINED SMOKE & CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM
Alarms that combine both smoke detection and CO alarm protection in one ceiling-mounted unit. This reduces costs and takes up less of your living space.
COMBINED OPTICAL SMOKE & HEAT ALARMS
These are more expensive but more effective at detecting larger particles of smoke produced by slow-burning fires, such as smouldering foam-filled upholstery and overheated PVC wiring. They are marginally less sensitive to fast flaming fires. Optical alarms can be installed near (not in) kitchens, as they are less likely than ionisation alarms to go off when toast is burned.
HEAT ALARMS
They detect the increase in temperature from a fire and are insensitive to smoke. They can therefore be installed in kitchens. They only cover a relatively small area of a room, so potentially several heat alarms need to be installed in a large kitchen.
