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What is a Hardwired Smoke Alarm System?

A Hardwired Smoke Alarm System differs from a Standalone Smoke Alarm System in that it is directly connected to your property's mains electricity supply.

Mains-powered systems are a bigger installation project, hence the extra cost. Our electricians are registered and fully certified for your peace of mind. Don't let an unregistered or "cheap" electrician install your alarms!

In the case of power outages, our hardwired alarms are also fitted with tamper-proof, 10-year lithium batteries, in compliance with new Scottish Government regulations.

If you are adding an extension to your property, you need a hardwired system.

If your property already has a hardwired system, it still may not comply with these regulations. For example: if your alarms are old or fitted with replaceable alkaline batteries. Smoke Alarms Edinburgh electricians will check all existing wiring when upgrading your hard-wired system.

Frequently Asked Questions About Smoke Alarms

Smoke Alarm Jargon Glossary

Here's a quick guide to some frequently used terms when referring to smoke alarm systems.
Standalone – a smoke alarm/system that runs on batteries.
Hardwired – a smoke alarm/system that runs on mains power.
Interlinked – an alarm system in which all alarms sound at once, every time one is triggered.
Optical – an alarm which is less sensitive to vapours and more to larger smoke particles, making it more accurate.
Ionisation – an alarm that is very sensitive to vapours and will often sound when there is no danger present.

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