Single Application Testers

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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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.