At Limelight Electrix, doing things properly and safely is our priority, which is why we always conduct thorough safety assessments to ensure optimal placement and operation of your smoke alarms.
Connected to the home’s mains electricity and generally include a backup battery so they can continue operating during a power outage.
There’s no annual 9V battery change, although the entire alarm still needs replacing at the end of its specified lifespan.
When one alarm detects smoke, all connected alarms sound. This is particularly useful in larger and multi-storey homes where an alarm sounding elsewhere may otherwise be difficult to hear.
Don’t sleep on smoke alarm safety
Smoke alarms are there to alert you when you may be least aware of danger. Make sure yours are correctly installed, appropriately positioned and ready to respond when they’re needed.
When did you last think about your smoke alarms?
If the answer is “I can’t remember”, now might be a good time. Smoke alarms need ongoing testing and eventually replacement to help ensure they continue operating as intended.
Don’t wait for the chirp
A low-battery chirp might get your attention, but it shouldn’t be the only time you think about your smoke alarms. Regular testing and timely replacement are important parts of keeping them ready for an emergency.
One alarm sounds. They all sound.
Interconnected smoke alarms are designed so that when one detects smoke, the other connected alarms also activate. That can provide valuable additional warning, particularly in larger or multi-storey homes.
Smoke alarms have an expiry date too
Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Their sensors and components age over time, which is why alarms should be replaced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended service life and applicable requirements.
As a courtesy service to our clients, we provide a complimentary electrical safety inspection with any service. This is to ensure your home isn’t displaying any major electrical safety concerns that could put you and your family in danger. At Limelight Electrix, we strive to resolve any issues before a problem can occur.
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We’re based in Booragoon and service most suburbs South of the River.
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Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
Would highly recommend Brad and his team for any electrical work. We have just used Limelight again to complete a variety of work at our recently purchased house, this will be about the fifth time we have used them and every time we cannot fault Brads work.
Whilst you may find cheaper quotes, you won’t find better quality – something we weren’t willing to comprise when dealing with electricity, not to mention presentation of our house. We had one minor hiccup with a phone line, they were straight back out to resolve it at no cost. They always call on the way to the job and stick to the agreed times.
We don’t run across the entirety of Perth’s metro area giving out quotes all day – because we keep things local, we’re able to spend less time in the van, longer on the job and keep our prices reasonable.
$0 call-out, with fixed priced quotes that will always match the final bill.
We’re based in Booragoon and service most suburbs South of the River.
Smoke alarms don’t last forever. Many alarms have a recommended service life of around 10 years, after which the entire unit should be replaced, not just the battery.
Check the manufacturer’s information on your existing alarm or have an electrician assess it if you’re unsure how old it is.
Smoke alarms will commonly have manufacturing or replacement information printed on the unit.
This may require removing the alarm from its mounting to see the label.
If you’ve moved into an older property and have no idea when the alarms were installed, we can inspect them and determine whether replacement should be considered.
Requirements depend on the property and circumstances, including whether it is a new home, an existing property being sold or rented, or a property undergoing certain building work.
If you’re unsure what applies to your home, Limelight Electrix can assess the existing alarms and advise what is required.
Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally the appropriate choice for residential installations in Western Australia.
However, the alarm itself is only part of the equation. Its power source, positioning and whether alarms need to be interconnected should also be considered.
Interconnected alarms communicate with each other so that when one detects smoke, the other connected alarms also sound.
This can be particularly valuable in larger or multi-storey homes, where a fire starting some distance from a bedroom may otherwise take longer to alert sleeping occupants.
Yes. If your existing alarms are approaching the end of their service life or need upgrading, we can remove them and install suitable replacements.
We’ll also check the existing setup rather than automatically assuming that replacing each alarm in exactly the same position is the best approach.
A hardwired smoke alarm receives its primary power from the home’s electrical supply and typically incorporates battery backup.
Battery-powered alarms rely on a battery as their power source, with some modern models incorporating sealed long-life batteries.
What is appropriate will depend on the property and applicable requirements.
Smoke alarms should be tested regularly in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and applicable guidance.
Testing only takes a moment and helps confirm that the alarm can activate when needed.
Beyond physically installing the alarm, an electrician can assess the existing electrical setup, alarm locations and interconnection and identify issues that might otherwise be overlooked.
