How C-TEC’s CAST-PRO detectors tackle false alarms at the source
False alarms are one of the most disruptive and costly problems in fire detection. They interrupt building operations, erode occupant confidence in alarm systems, and — in the worst cases — lead to the dangerous habit of ignoring alerts altogether. For installers, a system that cries wolf is a system that generates callbacks, complaints, and […]
Why Aspirating Smoke Detection Is the Solution When Standard Detection Simply Isn’t Enough
When a fire engineer walks into a 15-metre-high warehouse, a sub-zero cold store or a heritage site, they’re immediately confronted with the same problem: how do you reliably detect smoke in an environment where conventional point detectors struggle or fail completely? The answer lies in aspirating smoke detection (ASD) – a technology that actively samples […]
Testifire1000 to Become Obsolete, Replacement Model Available
The Testifire 1000 by Detector Testers has now been made obsolete, and is replaced with its counterparts from the Testifire XTR2 range. Read on for more information, including details on what this means for you.
Introducing Our New Marine Fire Detectors
We’ve added a new range of fire detectors to Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) – Orbis Marine Fire Detectors. These fire detectors from Apollo are all approved for use in marine environments and offer a wealth of features.
The Difference Between Smoke Detectors & Heat Detectors
When planning a detailed fire alarm system, or even the installation of domestic fire alarms in your home, you may wonder where it’s best to locate your smoke detectors and heat detectors and why.
Manufacturer Spotlight: Detector Testers (No Climb)
Detector Testers (No Climb) have been at the forefront in the field of design and manufacture of fire detector test equipment for some time. Their continual investment into research and development makes their products, including the Solo range of detector testers, the obvious choice for anyone looking for a reliable method of testing their fire […]
Manufacturer Spotlight: Apollo Fire Detectors
Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) stock a wide range of fire detectors produced by many different manufacturers. Apollo is one such manufacturer, they supply us with XP95 fire detectors and Series 65 fire detectors.
Fire Detector Cleaning
Maintaining clean, dust-free fire detectors is a key part of ensuring you have a fire alarm system that will successfully protect your property and personnel.
Solo Heat Detector Testing
Detector testing should be are an intrinsic part of maintaining any fire alarm system. Testing your heat detectors, whether fixed or rate of rise, is quick and easy with Solo Heat Detector Testers.