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What is heat detector tester?
The Solo 460 heat detector tester is a battery powered tester that features a universal and easy-to-use design. This detector has a unique IR activation and uses Cross Air Technology for optimum energy use and results. The Solo 460 can be adjusted to make heat detector testing on angled surfaces easy, as well.
How do I know if my smoke detector is a heat detector?
Smoke alarm or heat alarm – what’s the difference? Smoke alarms detect smoke – fit them in all rooms where a fire might start. But in smoky or steamy rooms like your kitchen or bathroom, a heat alarm is more suitable. These alarms go off when the room reaches a certain temperature.
Do smoke detectors respond heat?
A smoke detector will only detect heat if that is an included function of the device. There is no rule that a smoke detector must also detect high temperatures. Upon sensing smoke, the device will respond based on its programmed settings.
How do I test the sensitivity of my smoke detector?
To complete smoke detector sensitivity testing, a fire safety technician will use a specialized tool that introduces a controlled smoke to the system to measure the sensitivity of each detector head. The tool will determine the sensitivity of the smoke detector in percentage per foot.
What is the use of detector?
a device for detecting smoke, fire, or some other hazardous condition. a device for detecting the presence of metal, contraband, or other items that might be hidden or concealed.
Is it a legal requirement to have a heat detector?
For new build properties, the regulations require a heat detector in the kitchen. If it’s not your own flat, then it’s up to the Landlord or Housing Association etc if a heat detector is fitted, so you would not be able to refuse if they have requested one to be fitted.
Why should heat detectors not be used in place of smoke detectors?
This is because a smoke detector will typically detect a fire more quickly than a heat detector. For example, regular cooking activity in the kitchen could produce fumes that may cause a smoke detector to activate. With that in mind, heat detectors are typically used instead of smoke detectors in kitchens.
What is the use of a heat sensor on a fire alarm?
The heat sensor installed in the fire detector is a fixed thermal detector, meaning that the alarm activates when the air temperature reaches a specific heat for an extended period of time. For the best accuracy, the device monitors for three things: A temperature of 125 degrees for more than three minutes.
Where should I install a heat detector?
Install heat detectors in areas posing a higher likelihood of high flames and intense heat, such as in garages or sheds where fuels and other flammable chemicals may be stored. Heat detectors also should be installed in high-ceiling areas where smoke may not trigger smoke alarms.
What is the function of a heat detector system?
A heat detector is a fire alarm device designed to respond when the convected thermal energy of a fire increases the temperature of a heat sensitive element . The thermal mass and conductivity of the element regulate the rate flow of heat into the element. All heat detectors have this thermal lag.
How is a fire alarm activated?
In its simplest form, the user activates the alarm by pulling the handle down, which completes a circuit and locks the handle in the activated position, sending an alarm to the fire alarm control panel.