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RabbitRabbit GDPR opt-out	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #17 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 4:25pm Thanks for putting the thread back on track Lec. I agree wireless IS the way to go they MUST work Woodlice how can they not? They are not reliant on Crystal Palace giving you a good signal
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Reply #18 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 5:05pm

Thanks Lec, that is probably the best way to go. I'm covered either way if I fit the wireless and a relay unit.

PS The reason I think wireless doesn't work is that the DECT phones only work in adjacent rooms and the wireless broadband, despite being one of the more powerful transmiters, only just works one room away.

And Ray, the job offer is off. I wouldn't employ anyone with such low aspirations Roll Eyes

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RabbitRabbit GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 137 For This Post: 0	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #19 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 5:55pm Phew!
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #20 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 7:34pm They have them here. The radio base has a relay base in the same unit.
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #21 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 7:40pm Just seen their prices I can get a quote for you if you want, and you can pay me... The ones with the rechargeable batteries are more expensive than the ones which have a 9v PP3. The ones with the PP3 are just fine though.
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RabbitRabbit GDPR opt-out Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #22 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 8:01pm Lectrician wrote on Jul 29^th, 2008, 7:40pm: The ones with the PP3 are just fine though. Well they would be if anyone other than Woodlice were involved
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Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop
Reply #23 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 8:58pm

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Lectrician wrote on Jul 29^th, 2008, 7:40pm:

The ones with the PP3 are just fine though.

Well they would be if anyone other than Woodlice were involved Grin

Cheeky sod, but erm you could be right. Grin

Lec you are right these things are bloody expensive, even for me Roll Eyes

it's the radio linking that bangs the price up.

Thanks, I really apreciate your offer to get them trade, but I am not completely convinced they will work with my house. I need to put the unit somewhere in the hall, when I mentioned fitting it in the kitchen or living room (nearest the workshop) I was given one of those looks by Mrs W that freeze stone.

With the cost of all these units I can probably get a specialist in to wire the system for not a lot more, perhaps I should try to get a quote.

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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #24 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 9:05pm The radio bases have a relay in them that you can use for the external sounder you mentioned, negating the need to radio link to the house. There is also a bog standard relay base available which is cheaper than the radio version, although I cannot find one on line.
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Reply #25 - Jul 29^th, 2008, 9:26pm

Cos I am cheeky ferker Woodlice - how long have you 'known' me?

But batteries!! I mean who woud want batteries in a thing like an alarm FFS. They go flat (like Mrs W Grin

). That is me in the dog house big time :-D

I agree sod the wireless alarm. Go for a bloody great big klaxon on the outside, I promise you that one I linked to WILL wake you up Woody (and Mrs. Woody, and the cat and the dog and the goldfish) Wink

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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #26 - Jul 30^th, 2008, 6:53am The PP3's in the aico are battery backup, only ever being used when the mains fails. I have not ever had to change a PP3 in a mains smoke. They do do lithium cells instead of the battery, and these stay charged, but they cost so much more!
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scotspark Trade Member Offline mmmmm it's gonna cost you!! Posts: 3074 Total Thanks: 10 For This Post: 0 scotland Scotland Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #27 - Jul 30^th, 2008, 10:33pm I didn't think prices looked that bad maybe i am paying to much for my aico stuff??????????????
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #28 - Jul 31^st, 2008, 6:37pm This one We pay around £8 I think
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scotspark Trade Member Offline mmmmm it's gonna cost you!! Posts: 3074 Total Thanks: 10 For This Post: 0 scotland Scotland Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #29 - Aug 6^th, 2008, 11:24pm http://www.allaboutelectrics.co.uk/doc/12/vid/319/AICO_IONISATION_SMOKE_ALARM.ht... I pay about a tenner for these
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #30 - Aug 7^th, 2008, 6:52am I picked up four yesterday for a rewire we are doing, and was shocked to find they no longer come supplied with a PP3 battery! They have not made them cheaper though!
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scotspark Trade Member Offline mmmmm it's gonna cost you!! Posts: 3074 Total Thanks: 10 For This Post: 0 scotland Scotland Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #31 - Aug 7^th, 2008, 5:52pm that can't be right surely that must have just been some error at packing????????????
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Lectrician Administrator Trade Member Author Offline Ask The Trades Posts: 8815 Total Thanks: 109 For This Post: 0 Braunton, North Devon United Kingdom Gender: Trade: Electrician	Re: Fire/smoke alarm for workshop Reply #32 - Aug 9^th, 2008, 9:34am Apparently not - I queried the wholesaler, who had recieved several complaints.
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