Smoke Detectors

Smoke detectors are the most sensitive method of detecting a fire and should be used wherever conditions allow. Smoke detectors are, however, vulnerable to false alarms caused by dust, steam or smoke from cooking. Where there is a likelihood of false alarms caused by any of these effects a thermal detector should be used instead. It is important to choose a smoke detector which is approved to Australian Standards or to a recognised overseas body such as UL or LPC.

Heat Detectors

Heat detectors or Combinations Smoke & Heat detectors are normally used in environments where a smoke detector would generate false alarms - such as kitchens or shower rooms. Rate-of-rise heat detectors will trigger if the temperature goes above a fixed threshold or if the temperature rises rapidly. This type of detector would be the first choice in an environment where a smoke detector could not be used.

Allcare Locksmiths & Security uses a range of different brands of smoke detectors to integrate into your security system. This enables us to cover a wide variety of commercial and domestic applications with the best solutions to your needs.