Electrician4you your local electricians nearby can suggest a few simple tips to both help prevent house fires occurring and keep your family safe if they did.

1. Fit smoke alarms throughout the property.  Mains powered smoke alarms are better.who replaces smoke alarms
2. Never store combustible materials incorrectly. Especially around the fuse board for example. Electrician near me.
3. Have your electrical appliances regularly checked.  (Portable appliance testing). I need a fire alarm system for my house
4. Have you house wiring regularly inspected. (Eicr). Faulty wiring causes fires. Electrician Warrington for smoke alarms.
5. Always have a clear route of escape making the whole family aware of it. How much does it cost for an electrician to replace my smoke alarms
6. Fire extinguishers around the home are a good idea. ( familiarise your self with them ).MY SMOKE ALARM has STOPPED WORKING.
7. Do not leave open flames burning. Electrician in newton le willows to install smoke alarms?. Help my smoke alarms keep beeping. Electrician in St. Helens to fit smoke alarms.
8. Fit carbon monoxide detectors not many homes currently do from our findings. who can fit smoke alarms.electrician near me for smokes
9. Test your smoke alarms regularly by pressing the function button. I need an electrician to fit smoke alarms.local electrician to install smoke alarms.
   

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Did you know?

• Electrical appliances and faulty electrical wiring often cause home fires. How do I change my smoke alarms my self .do I need a new smoke alarm.
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• A fishy smell in your home. Often around the fuse board or electrical items is a possible sign of faulty wiring issues. 

There are various grades of fire alarm systems.  From battery powered only. Straight through to a full addressable mains powered fire alarm systems. 

The most common fire alarm system  in a domestic property tends to be a 

Grade D – Mains powered alarms with an integral stand-by power supply (battery back-up).

These systems are more than adequate for a domestic home.  Mains powered for constant supply and a battery back up should the power ever fail. This way you have constant coverage under all conditions.  Once the battery has expired or run low the smoke or heat alarms tend to beep at you to let you know it needs changing. 

Smoke alarm manufactures tend to have a 10 year life expectancy date on them. Usually found on the under side of the smoke alarm or heat alarm , Often on the sides also. 

For smoke and heat alarms follow British Standard – BS5839-6:2019

For carbon monoxide alarms follow British Standard – BS EN 50292:2019

Please note legislation may have changed since the time of writing. 

Electrician4you can visit your homes and help to discuss and advise the best possible fire alarm system to make your homes and family safe.  Free quotations are available. we are also happy to quote for any other electrical work you may need help with.  eg fuse board replacements, house rewires, landlord electrical checks, lights fittings etc.

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