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Welcome to TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd. Our Electricians install Smoke, Heat & Carbon Monoxide Alarms in Rayleigh and the surrounding areas.
- NICEIC Registered Electricians
- Full Insurance
- Free no-obligation surveys and quotes
Why Choose Professional Alarm Installation?
Professional installation and wiring-in of alarms are necessary for various reasons.
Qualified Electricians have the expertise to ensure that each alarm – whether smoke, heat, or carbon monoxide – is correctly positioned for optimal efficiency, enhancing their reliability and the safety of your home.
They also adhere to building regulations and safety standards, ensuring your system is compliant.
Wired-in alarms, linked to your home’s electrical system, offer more consistent operation as they’re not reliant on batteries that can run out.
Professional installation also ensures alarms are interconnected so that when one sounds, they all sound immediately, alerting everyone in the property of a fire or carbon monoxide leak.
By opting for professional installation, you enhance the reliability of your alarm system, ensuring protection for yourself, your family and your property.
Smoke Alarms
A smoke alarm detects smoke in the air, usually indicative of a fire.
When the device senses smoke, it triggers a loud audible and sometimes visual alert to warn occupants of the danger and allow them to evacuate immediately.
Smoke alarms are typically positioned on ceilings or high on walls as smoke rises during a fire. Installing smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each bedroom, and on every level of the home is recommended.
It’s also essential to avoid placing smoke alarms near windows or doors where drafts might interfere with their operation or in areas where they may be triggered falsely, such as near kitchens or bathrooms with high humidity.
Heat Alarms
A heat alarm is a safety device that detects unusually high temperatures or rapid temperature increases, typically associated with a fire.
Unlike smoke alarms, heat alarms do not detect smoke particles but respond to the heat from a fire. This makes them less likely to trigger false alarms where smoke may be regularly present or where high humidity levels could interfere with a smoke alarm’s operation.
Heat alarms are typically installed in areas where rapid, high-heat fires can occur or where smoke alarms are prone to false alarms.
Such areas include kitchens, garages, or workshops where cooking appliances, heating systems, or tools might create smoke or fumes during regular operation.
Similar to smoke alarms, heat alarms should be installed on ceilings or high on walls.
Carbon Monoxide Alarms
A carbon monoxide alarm is a safety device that detects carbon monoxide (CO), a colourless, odourless, and deadly gas that can be produced when fuels like gas, oil, coal, and wood don’t burn thoroughly in appliances such as boilers, fireplaces, or ovens.
Unlike smoke or heat, carbon monoxide does not rise but mixes with the air. Therefore, carbon monoxide alarms are typically placed at a breathable height – often at about eye level or ceiling height.
They should be installed where you’re most likely to hear them, such as in or near bedrooms and living areas.
It’s also recommended to install carbon monoxide alarms near fuel-burning appliances, provided they are at the recommended distance from the appliance specified by the manufacturer.
Alarms should not be located near ventilation openings or where they could be blocked or knocked, such as behind curtains or under furniture.
Get Your Free Survey & No-Obligation Quote
One of our Electricians will survey your property, design the most suitable alarm system and write you a no-obligation quote. Please get in touch with us today using the phone number or contact form below.
Hi, I’m Terry, the founder and owner of TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services
Please get in touch to book an appointment or receive a free, no-obligation quote
Call: 01268 351560
TM Hughes & Son Electrical Services Ltd
The Work Lab
Claydons Lane
Rayleigh
SS6 7UP