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Product Update | Solo A7 Detector Duster
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Our recent posts and communications have focused on Regulation (EU) No 517/2014 which requires manufacturers of non-flammable aerosols containing HFC 134a to end manufacture of such products by 31st December 2017. As part of this change we’ve introduced a new range of smoke aerosols and also alternative products which have no reliance on pressurised aerosols…

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Detectortesters Mezzanine Refurbishment
Detectortesters – it’s time for a makeover
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If you have recently visited detectortesters HQ in Welham Green, you will no doubt have been struck by the unique colour scheme which flows through the building and the somewhat jumbled collection of furniture.  Well, after years of planning, a project to transform our premises has begun! We originally ‘knocked-through’ into the unit next door some…

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Shorter Poles
Urban Kits – Shorter poles, greater convenience!
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One of our most recognisable products are our red Solo access poles – and they’ll shortly be available in a new compact form as well as part of our new Urban Kits. Although a crucial piece of kit, owned by most fire engineers – the full height of our standard access poles is not required…

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Testing at Warwick Castle
Protecting heritage sites – detector testing at Warwick Castle
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Warwick Castle, like a lot of buildings of historical interest, has many areas decorated with ornate artwork and items of historical value.  Fire detection systems installed in these type of sites are often discrete and sympathetic to the original building design. In the case of Warwick Castle, ASD pipes are fitted behind decorated ceilings with…

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Firex 2017
Firex 2017 Success
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This year’s Firex International show at the ExCeL in London attracted high numbers of both visitors and exhibitors – which combined to make for an extremely busy three days and, for what certainly seemed like, the best attended Firex in recent memory. We had plenty to shout about, with our stand playing host to three…

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Firex International
Firex International – it’s Showtime!
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We’re currently part way through a very busy show season, in recent weeks we’ve been to Dublin, Glasgow, London, Utrecht and Prague and our sites our now firmly set on one of the industry’s flagship trade events – Firex International. This year is a major year for us in terms of product development with three…

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Product Changes Solo
Product changes – are you ready?
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Regulation updates mean we’re required to make changes to some of the pressurised aerosol products we currently offer, as the date for this new regulation draws nearer here’s a reminder of everything you need to know. By 31st December 2017 our Solo A3 smoke test aerosol will no longer be manufactured, if you use this…

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Solo Battery Batons
Product Update | Charging Solo Battery Batons
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Solo battery batons and chargers are used with Testifire 1000 and Testifire 2000 multi-stimulus testers and Solo 460 cordless heat testers and have a long history of reliable operation. It has come to our attention recently that battery batons may become abnormally hot, possibly leading to heating of the product, its surroundings and with potential…

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Solo A10S
F-Gas changes affecting aerosol smoke detector testers
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Aerosol smoke canisters have long been used as an effective means for carrying out functional testing of smoke detectors.  Their ease of use and reliability has made them popular world-wide and, in the case of our Solo A3, has earned certification from leading third parties such as UL and crucially the approval of leading detector…

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Christmas delivery dates 2016
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For December delivery, please place your orders by the following dates: Export Customer: Monday 12th December – your orders will be shipped or available for collection before 23rd December* UK Customers: Tuesday 20th December, for shipment to arrive by 23rd December* * subject to stock availability Our offices will close on Friday 23rd December and…

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