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Urban Kits
How high is high enough?
How high is high enough? 780 488 Detector Testers

Inspired by the number of engineers required to maintain systems on large sites and an increase in engineers travelling without vans, our Urban Kits allow easy movement around site and on public transport – with no need to carry bulky poles and bags.  Featuring shorter Solo access poles, the kits are designed around a compact…

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Fire Safety
Testing must be fit for purpose
Testing must be fit for purpose 780 488 Detector Testers

Minimising potential risks Fire safety is a subject which, unfortunately, still all too frequently grabs headlines around the world. However, with ever-evolving fire protection technology, practices and specialist standards, levels of safety are constantly improving. This said, notes Stephen Beadle of Detectortesters (No Climb Products Ltd.) there is no sense of complacency amongst governments, authorities…

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Testing ASD Systems
The biggest challenges when testing ASD systems
The biggest challenges when testing ASD systems 600 360 Detector Testers

In recent years aspirating smoke detection (ASD) systems have grown significantly in popularity.  Originally considered as a specialist form of detection for sensitive areas, the installation of ASD systems has now become far more widespread across a wide range of sites including data centres, museums, hotels and warehouses.   As a result, fire maintenance companies…

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Solo 365 ASD Adaptor
Solo 365: test smoke detectors and now – ASD systems
Solo 365: test smoke detectors and now – ASD systems 1024 640 Detector Testers

Following its successful launch at this year’s Firex International, Solo 365 has received plenty of early praise from those quick to take advantage of the new tester and the benefits it offers. There’s now even more to Solo 365 – the ability to functionally test ASD systems!  This exciting development is made possible through a…

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Testing at Warwick Castle
Protecting heritage sites – detector testing at Warwick Castle
Protecting heritage sites – detector testing at Warwick Castle 1024 685 Detector Testers

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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