Which Fire Extinguisher Do you Need?
Fire extinguishers have been around for hundreds of years, you might not believe it but the first recorded mention of a fire extinguisher was as far back as 1723. There have been many types of extinguishers introduced to the market since then – including glass grenade style extinguishers! – but over the years they’ve evolved […]
Apollo XP95 Range Now Available
This week we have introduced the Apollo XP95 range of addressable detectors and bases to the Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) online store. Expertly researched and advanced in design, the XP95 range offers high performance and a multitude of benefits for installers and end-users alike.
What Are Reflective Beam Smoke Detectors And When Are They Used?
Beam smoke detectors are typically used to detect smoke over wide expanses. Places you might expect to see this kind of smoke detection include exhibition centres, churches, aircraft hangers, warehouses, factories and even casinos. In a standard beam smoke detector kit you would usually find a beam transmitter with an infra-red light source, a receiver […]
Testing Your Emergency Lighting
Emergency lighting is a very important component of any emergency safety system. In the event of power failure, whether due to a simple power cut or a more serious cause like fire, it will activate and light the way to safety for everyone in your building.
Suspended Prison Sentence Over Fire Safety Breaches
Last week, a building owner was given a six-month suspended prison sentence after being found guilty of seven fire safety offences. On top of this sentence, Saif Ahmed of London was also ordered to pay over £13,000 in court costs and carry out 150 hours of community service.
Fire In Disused Scottish Supermarket
Early on Thursday 14th September a raging fire broke out at the disused supermarket Haldanes in Buckie, Moray. Local residents were shocked at the amount of black smoke bellowing out of the derelict building and there were reports that the plumes of smoke could be seen from over 15 miles away.
Introducing The Zeta Reflective Beam Smoke Detector
New to our range of Fire Alarm Detectors is the Zeta Reflective Beam Smoke Detector (ZT-BEAM), ideal for detecting smoke over large expanses like warehouses, museums and exhibition centres.
New Discount Fire Supplies Website Launched
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new and improved Discount Fire Supplies website! 2025 Note: Discount Fire Supplies is now Huvo. Our new website benefits from a full redesign and lots of new features to make browsing and purchasing as enjoyable and easy as possible.
Water Detectors
Following the flash floods that hit Bournemouth and other areas of Dorset last month we thought we’d remind you that Huvo (formerly Discount Fire Supplies) stock a wide range of safety devices for your home and business – not just fire alarms! One item we stock which could be very handy in areas prone to […]