smoke / heat / fire alarms

[DeadBeat]

I'm going to be renovating a house from scratch and was thinking about fitting smoke and heat detectors.

I know you can get some that are linked together that all go off if one is triggered and they are powered by the mains but i don't know what to search for when selecting a product.

I was thinking about a heat detector in the kitchen and smoke detectors up and downstairs in the hallways.

Is this a little overkill for a house? if not can anyone recommend any units?

thanks

 

[Serg]

Mains powered detectors are good choice for domestic application. Find with built in radio link so not to run hardwire link between. Note what such detectors are equipped with internal battery what needs to be replaced every 3-4 years.
And yes, heat in kitchen, smoke in hallway and top of staircase are minimal requirements to protect your escape route.

 

[BigRobCanUFixIt]

look up aico they are very good. You could wire interlink as you a refurbing it will be cheaper. you can also run them from the lighting circuits too, look at their site for configurations etc.

 

[DeadBeat]

will do thanks for the advice