The revolution will be televised!
With an aim to increase awareness of our product range we have recently launched our very own YouTube Channel where we will be uploading a series of videos. These will cover everything from introductions to fire alarm systems, the various standards to which a fire alarm system must be designed and product specific videos which […]
Rafiki Twinflex Multipoint ASD Detector available shortly
Building upon the popular Twinflex Multipoint Detectors, Rafiki have launched a new Multipoint ASD Detector range which offers the following principle features. Three smoke detectors Three heat detectors Combined smoke/heat detector Full alarm sounder Strobe End-of-line device/loop isolator In addition the new ASD Detectors benefit from a new ‘Stealth’ Optical Chamber Design, Multi-Criteria Detection and […]
BBC Casualty supplied with Disabled Toilet Alarm Pull Cord for use as prop
We recently supplied the BBC with a Disabled Toilet Alarm Pull Cord for use as a prop in a forthcoming episode of the BBC’s long running hospital drama Casualty. Diabled Toilet Alarm Pull Cords are available to purchase individually or as part of one of four Disabled Toilet Alarm Kits. Discount Fire Supplies sell a […]
Protect your cigarette smoke detector with an anti-vandal cage
As one would expect cigarette smoke detectors are prone to physical abuse by those who persistently wish to smoke in areas where smoking is deemed forbidden. Although our Puff Alert cigarette smoke detectors come complete with an anti-tamper peg which locks the detector to it’s base, this is still vulnerable to brute force. As such […]
Google Checkout payment gateway now supported
We are pleased to now offer the Google Checkout payment gateway as an option to all new and existing customers. Discount Fire Supplies sell a range of fire alarms, fire alarm accessories and much more. Browse our online shop or contact us for a quote today.
Simplicity Micro Fire Alarm System & Secure Micro Sounder Bases, the cost effective option for systems requiring a sounder and/or flasher with each detector
The Securetone Micro addressable sounder and combined sounder & flasher bases have been designed for use with the Simplicity Micro Addressable Fire Alarm System. The bases act as an interface between the Simplicity Micro Addressable Fire Alarm Panel and Zeta Conventional Fire Alarm Detectors (these can be either smoke, heat or combined). This will offer […]
Rafiki Twinflex Fire Alarm System Design Requirements
Determine the number of zones required Based on the recommendations provided in BS 5839, determine the number of zones required to comply with the standard and adequately protect the premises. Generally, at least one zone per floor will be necessary, but other factors such as the floor area and the number of devices that can […]
What batteries do Fike Twinflex fire alarm panels require?
A fire alarm battery is required to maintain the Fike Twinflex system in operation in the event of a mains supply failure. The following batteries are suitable. TwinflexPro2 or TwinflexPro panels Both the TwinflexPro2 and TwinflexPro require a pair of 3ah batteries. For installations where additional standby battery backup is required a battery conversion kit is […]
What technology is used in the Rafiki Twinflex Multipoint Detector?
There are two high performance fire sensors incorporated within the Rafiki Multipoint fire detector: Optical scatter smoke sensor Based on a high efficiency infra-red LED and receiver pair, the optical chamber includes two lenses and has been designed to be tolerant against the effects of ambient light, dust and insects, whilst giving a high signal/noise […]