A smoke detector, a critical safety device, detects smoke in the air, signaling a potential fire. It comprises a sensor that responds to smoke particles and emits a loud alarm when it detects smoke, alerting occupants and providing time to evacuate safely. Modern smoke detectors may utilize different technologies, including ionization and photoelectric sensors, each with advantages in detecting various types of fires. Some detectors also feature carbon monoxide detection and wireless connectivity for remote monitoring. Installing smoke detectors in key areas of the home, like hallways and bedrooms, is essential for fire safety. Regular testing and maintenance, including changing batteries and cleaning the unit, ensures smoke detectors function properly, effectively protecting lives and property.
How to Buy the Best Fire Alarm for Your Building
Wednesday, 02 September 2020 by Priyadarshini Nayak
Being caught in a fire mishap is scary to think about, but it’s an unfortunate truth that many firefighters have to fight with thousands of building fires every year. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the risk of dying in homes without smoke alarms is twice as high as it is in homes that have working smoke alarms.
And, to escape a building fire, early warning is vital; and for this reason, every home or business needs a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is one of the best yet most affordable ways to provide early warning when a fire begins at your premise. A fire alarm or smoke detector is a portable device, which can help prevent injuries and minimize property damage if it is installed and maintained properly.
But with several different types of automatic alarm systems out there, it can be confusing to know which one is the best for your house. Therefore, we are writing this Blog that will help you to choose the best one for faster smoke detection. Let’s get started!
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Fire Alarm System can secure your Home during Diwali
Tuesday, 29 October 2019 by Priyadarshini Nayak
Yes, a Fire Alarm is a device that helps in securing your home and offers fire safety solutions to the people during Diwali celebrations. Diwali is a festival of happiness and joy; one shares his love with others in various forms, like distributing sweets, gifts and bursting fireworks. Diwali denotes festival of lights hence, celebrated with the use of diyas, candles, and oil lamps. It is believed that light implies kindness and mercy, and because of this belief, several lamps used throughout the day and night to ward off the darkness, and evil.
The report shows, there is a bigger fire risk at Diwali time because of diyas, candles, and fireworks. But, you can reduce the risks for home and your family just by taking a few simple defenses.
Installation of Fire Alarm System in your house is one of the best precautions or safety measures that you should follow!
Fire alarms save lives, thus make sure to install it on every floor of your house. A fire alarm has a very good fire detection capacity, which is capable of warning you immediately if any fire happens even during Diwali. A fire alarm or a smoke detector is a useful safety product that detects fire in its early stages and alerts you with an audio-visual warning.
The VariEx Fire Alarm or Smoke Alarm is designed in such a way to detect any kind of fire or smoke, which allows you to escape from your home safety when a fire detects. It is one of the best safety tools or equipment that operates through diverse functionalities such as automatic, semi-automatic, or manual. There is a total of four types of fire safety alarm available on VariEx, such as Standalone Fire Alarm System, Conventional Fire Alarm System, Addressable Fire Alarm System, and Wireless Fire Alarm System. These types of fire alarms or smoke detectors are manufactured and inspected as per International Safety & Quality Standard. VariEx offers the best possible pricing facilities to its customers when they are willing to buy its fire alarm system.
Fitting instructions of Fire Alarms
Fire alarms (heat detectors / fire detectors) should be fitted in almost every room of your house for the maximum protection of smoke alarms. But you may install at least one alarm on each floor of your house-building. It is advisable to fix the fire alarm of the VariEx brand into the ceiling and at least 30 centimeters (12 inches) away from any wall or light fitting, and as close to the center of the room, or hallway as possible. And, it’s important to read the manufacturer’s instructions before attaching the smoke alarm in the ceiling.
Maintenance of Fire Alarms
- Test your smoke alarm system batteries by pressing the test button for at least five seconds until you hear the beeps, on every month.
- Replace the lead or alkaline batteries of fire alarm once in a year.
- Check the alarm by pressing the test button, once a week.
- Vacuum and wipe the dust from smoke alarms once in a year as it may cause blocking the sensor chamber.
- Replace our smoke alarms with new 10-year lithium powered smoke alarms in every 10 years, or earlier if it is specified by the manufacturer.
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Top 3 Fire Safety Equipment To Install In Your Home
Saturday, 14 September 2019 by Priyadarshini Nayak
Fire Safety is an essential matter for all of us. Many people may not face a major fire tragedy, but don’t be sure that it will never happen to them in the future. Fire is an unpredictable catastrophe that can occur at any time, and therefore, everyone should prepare for such possibilities. The main purpose of fire safety services is to prevent loss of life, protect building occupants from injury, and avoids property damage.
Fire safety equipment is vital for every building, be it residential, commercial, or industrial, and executed in any renovation, or construction project. As Indian law says, fire safety equipment is mandatory to install for any developed property. Even it is mandatory for some cities or states to install fire and safety equipment in schools, colleges, shopping malls, and other high-rise buildings or apartments.
It’s necessary to put out a fire with safety equipment before it becomes uncontrollable, and potentially even endangering lives. When a disaster like fire mishaps strike, detectable safety equipment should be there within your reach and guidelines on how to use them in case of an emergency.
Here are the top 3 fire safety equipment that you need to install in your home:
Fire Alarm / Smoke Detector
Fire Alarm or Smoke Detector is the most important fire safety equipment used to prevent fire tragedy. The fire alarm on VariEx brand produces an early warning sound or visual effect through the alarm when it detects smoke. It is also capable of alerting people before the fire turns into a severe one.
Response to a detected fire depends on the proper installation of a battery-operated fire alarm system which is powerful, and cost-effective in saving lives and property. Smoke detectors are available and covered in plastic enclosures with varying shapes and sizes. And make sure automated fire detection systems are well-maintained, tested, and communicated with the fire alarm control panel.
Fire Extinguisher / Fire Suppressor
A fire extinguisher is one of the best fire safety equipment or fire safety materials used for extinguishing a small fire before it becomes irrepressible or uncontrollable. A fire extinguisher or fire suppressor comes the next after fire detection, which is used to prevent the fire from spreading massively. VariEx’s fire safety equipment for home (First Aid firefighting equipment) uses dry chemicals, wet agents, or a gaseous substance to suppress or extinguish the fire.
A fire extinguisher is comprised of a cylindrical pressure vessel, containing any of the above-mentioned agents, used to extinguish a fire. These are the parts that any fire extinguisher can use for its operation. It is important to install at least 1 kg or 2kgs powder, or 2l foam fire extinguisher for your home, which gives you multipurpose coverage and versatility. Water sprinkler systems, inert gas systems, clean agent systems, vehicle fire suppression systems both automated and manual are some of the types of home fire extinguisher or fire suppressor. People can purchase it as per their budget suits because fire extinguisher price is indeed affordable.
Fire Safety Signage
Fire safety signage or fire safety sign board (glow sign board / LED sign board) is divided into two types, i.e. Fire Exit Signage and Fire Door Signage. These are known as firefighting systems for Building. Fire exit signage is essential for a bigger or more complex building and to determine your primary exit route even when a fire happens. Fire exit signage assists to exit in the shortest and quickest route out of a building in an emergency situation.
Fire door signage is again crucial to slow down the spread of fire in that particular building. When it is closed, it acts as a barrier to help prevent the fire from spreading, and when it opened that allows as a means of escape.
Certain indications of the signage (white text on blue background) are mandatory to take a proper course of action if it is necessary. And the best part of fire door signage is the sign, which gets displayed on both sides of the door. Some of the indications are-
- Fire Door Keep Shut uses for fire doors that need to be closed when not in use.
- Fire Door Keep Locked Shut uses for fire doors that must be kept locked when not in use.
- Automatic Fire Door Keep Clear also uses for doors that are held open by an automatic mechanism.
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Last Word
The importance of fire safety cannot exaggerate. Staying safe can save you, and your building from destruction, so it is advisable to prepare always.
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