Single Application Testers
We pride ourselves on offering a wide product range, with specialist solutions for testing all types of fire detectors. Our range of single application testers provide standalone solutions for testing smoke, heat, and CO fire detectors. Entry level products start with our SmokeSabre smoke detector tester, a hand-held smoke detector tester aerosol which is great for occasional use or as a backup to other test equipment.
Our Solo range of testers offers solutions for smoke, heat, and CO detector testing. A suite of head-units exists which, when fitted to a Solo access pole, enable testing of detectors at heights up to 9 metres. The Solo A5 and Solo A10 smoke aerosols remain the most widely used solutions worldwide for testing smoke detectors, however the arrival of Solo 365 – a smoke cartridge based tester is rising in popularity as the industry looks for alternatives to smoke aerosols.
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Aero 400 is a specially formulated smoke aerosol that helps measure smoke detector sensitivty. It is designed exclusively for use in the Trutest 801 sensitivty tester.
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Scorpion test head and mounting bracket for use with point type smoke detectors.
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Permanently installed alongside a smoke detector, the SCORP 1011 is used to enable functional testing of hard-to-access smoke detectors.
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A simple to use hand-held smoke aerosol, SmokeSabre provides a fast and effective method for testing smoke detectors. Perfect for occasional use and as backup for Solo & Testifire kits.
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Part of the original Solo range, the Solo 330 is an aerosol dispenser which, when paired with the Solo smoke aerosol, allows for simple testing of smoke detectors. It can also be used with Solo C3 to carry out functional testing of CO detectors.
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A larger version of the Solo 330, the Solo 332 enables compatibility with larger fire detectors and also domestic smoke alarms.
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The new generation of smoke tester, Solo 365 is an electronic smoke tester which enables functional testing of smoke detectors using Solo smoke cartridges.
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12 Pack Solo smoke cartridges for use with Solo 365.
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The Solo 423 is an entry level, mains powered heat detector tester suitable for testing heat detectors up to 90°C.
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The Solo 424 is an entry level, mains powered heat detector tester suitable for testing heat detectors up to 90°C.
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Single Application Testers FAQs
How often do heat detectors need to be tested?
The frequency of testing commercial heat detectors is recommended by national and regional standards, typically expressed as a maximum interval. In environments that are dirty, dusty, or corrosive the testing interval may be significantly reduced. Typically, functional testing is recommended every six months but should at least be annually.
What is the legislation for fire alarm testing in the UK?
In the UK, fire alarm testing is governed by various regulations, including the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and British Standard BS 5839. These standards mandate regular testing and maintenance of fire alarm systems to ensure compliance and enhance fire safety measures.
Is weekly fire alarm testing a legal requirement in the UK?
Yes, weekly fire alarm testing is a legal requirement in the UK under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005. This requires weekly testing of fire alarms in commercial premises, the tests should adhere to guidelines set out in BS5839.
How do you use a Solo smoke detector tester?
With the Solo smoke aerosol installed in the dispenser (Solo 330) raise the tester so the detector sits within the test cup, press up against the ceiling for a max of 1 second to release the smoke stimulus, wait for detector to activate and verify the detector response.