Holiday Hours & Shipping Information

As we approach the end of the year and prepare for the holiday season, please be aware of our opening hours and order guidelines. 

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How to Choose the Right Detector Tester Kit for Your Facility

If you are a business owner who has installed fire detectors, it's vital to test them regularly to ensure they are working correctly, comply with regulatory standards, and ensure the safety of everyone who works in the facility.

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The Evolution and Importance of Multi-Sensor - Smart Detectors - and How to Test Them

In the world of fire detection, technology has advanced rapidly and nowhere is that progress clearer than in the rise of multi-sensor and smart detectors.

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Smoke vs Heat vs Co Testing: What's the Difference (and Why it Matters)

When it comes to fire safety, testing isn't just a box-ticking exercise; it's the difference between reliable protection and dangerous uncertainty.

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Detectortesters join the United Nations Global Compact

We are proud to announce that Detectortesters has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact as a Participant.

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XTR Pulse: Seamless Test Reporting on Any Device

Detectortesters is proud to unveil XTR Pulse, the newest addition to the XTR Series — a smart accessory designed to simplify and standardise the recording of functional test results when used with any test tool from the Detectortesters’ range. 

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How to test fire detectors in lift shafts

Lift shafts pose a unique fire risk—and maintaining detection systems inside them is no easy feat. Discover how innovations like ASD and Scorpion are transforming safety and simplifying maintenance, all from outside the shaft.

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Cold Weather Testing: What You Need to Know as Temperatures Drop

As we say goodbye to the last of the UK sunshine and colder days begin to settle in, it’s a good time to revisit some important guidance around fire detector testing in low-temperature environments.

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The rise of multi-sensor detectors and how to test them in BS5839-1

Multi-sensor fire detectors reduce false alarms and improve safety, and BS 5839-1:2025 now mandates thorough functional testing and accurate fire panel time settings, which are crucial for time-based detection modes to work correctly.

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