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PHF Firework closely with UK Fire Alarm Manufacturers and have managed to build some great working relationships within the industry. It works closely with a small number of Fire Alarm Manufacturers in the UK that over the years have provided both reliable products accompanied with a high standard of support from sales through to technical support. UK Manufacturers for Fire Alarm Detectors PHF mainly uses the following manufacturers for fire alarm detection equipment. The following manufacturers and equipment are ranges that we have used over many years and still do when it comes to the design, installation, and maintenance of fire alarm systems. Apollo Fire Detectors PHF work very closely with Apollo, and it has been part of the Apollo Partner program for many years PHF have used Apollo for many years and use a lot of their XP95, Discovery, and Soteria ranges. All three of these ranges (XP95, Discovery, and Soteria) have been used as part of fire alarm systems ranging from small addressable systems to large networked systems. It has always found Apollo devices to be very reliable whatever the requirement of the project. Apollo has always provided a very efficient service getting equipment to us quickly with great support from their sales team. PHF works very closely with Apollo, and it has been part of the Apollo Partner program for many years. Apollo Xpander Wireless Detectors PHF also uses Apollo Xpander detectors when there is a requirement for a fire alarm system consisting of wireless devices. The Xpander range comes with a radio survey kit that allows fully surveying and designing a wireless fire alarm system at the quotation stage of the project. PHF has used the Xpander Wireless range in many projects across the UK including pubs and old buildings where installing cabling will be problematic. Xtralis – VESDA VESDA aspirating smoke detection equipment is something PHF have installed a lot over the years VESDA stands for Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus. This aspirating smoke detection equipment is something PHF has installed a lot over the years. It always works with Xtralis and uses the various aspirating detectors and consumables that they manufacture in the UK. Xtralis have always provided support with design for projects of all sizes, and they also have some really helpful software for producing their designs too. UK Manufacturers for Fire Alarm Panels Fire Alarm Panels are an essential part of any fire alarm system. Ensuring that users use a reliable Fire Alarm Panel Manufacturer will benefit everyone from the installation and commissioning engineers to the end-user. PHF Fire only uses Fire Alarm Panels that they know they can rely on for installations of all sizes. Advanced Fire Alarm Panels PHF has worked with Advanced as it designed, installed, and commissioned a 102 networked fire alarm panel system Over the last 4 years, PHF has worked very closely with Advanced as it designed, installed, and commissioned a 102 networked fire alarm panel system at 22 Bishopsgate London. Both for very large and small projects Advanced can provide a fire alarm panel that will perform. The MxPro range of fire alarm panels offers a wide range of solutions that PHF as the installation company can rely upon and pass that assurance on to the end-user following user training and handover. Kentec Syncro Panels for Small Systems For small fire alarm projects, we often use a Kentec Syncro AS fire alarm panel. Kentec manufactures a wide range of fire alarm panels and we like the Syncro AS panel for small 1 loop fire alarm installations. The big benefit of the Syncro AS panel is that users can have an enable key that offers easy operation for the end-user. This also allows the staff to offer easy instructions over the phone to any of the fire alarm maintenance customers should they require any assistance. UK Fire Alarm Manufacturers and PHF Fire The fire alarm manufacturers PHF use for its fire alarm installations in the UK. These manufacturers and brands have served us well for many years: Fire Alarm Detection Apollo Fire Detectors Apollo Xpander Wireless Devices Xtralis – VESDA Fire Alarm Panels Advanced Fire Alarm Panels Kentec Syncro AS Fire Alarm Panels When using PHF Fire users can expect a full LPS1014 and BAFE accredited service along with the best products that the UK fire alarm industry can offer.

PHF Fire has installed many VESDA systems over the years. Most recently it has undertaken VESDA System Installation works at 22 Bishopsgate, which consisted of 46 VESDA aspirating smoke detectors and all the associated pipework installation and full commissioning. Users may require a VESDA system in their property or as part of an upcoming project. What Does VESDA Mean? VESDA stands for Very Early Smoke Detection Apparatus. And as the title suggests provides an early warning as part of a fire alarm system. How Does VESDA Work? VESDA is an ASD system, it is recognized as the most advanced aspirating smoke detection system A VESDA System Installation is a laser-based smoke detection system that combines the use of a laser chamber in the detector with aspirating pipe that takes in the air (similar to a vacuum cleaner) and then samples the quality of it inside the laser chamber. Whilst VESDA is an Aspirating Smoke Detection (ASD) system, it is fair to say that it is recognized as the most advanced aspirating smoke detection system within the fire industry, holding more certifications than any other aspirating smoke detector in the world. Use of a VESDA System A VESDA System Installation can be used pretty much anywhere but over the years PHF has found it to be most useful for the following settings: Warehouses where it can install the VESDA system at a high level to ensure complete coverage. Large ceiling void areas with good access. IT/Server rooms. Designing a VESDA System PHF Fire working alongside Xtralis (the VESDA manufacturer) can provide a full design and quotation service for a VESDA System. PHF uses the Aspire Pipe Network Design Software which is a Windows-based application that allows calculating the specification and aspirating pipe networks for VESDA aspirating smoke detectors. Maintenance of a VESDA System PHF Fire currently provides planned maintenance to VESDA systems across East Anglia and throughout London Just like a standard fire alarm system regular maintenance of a VESDA system is required throughout the year as part of a fire alarm maintenance package. Testing airflow levels, backup battery supplies, and cleaning the aspirating pipe is all part of an effective maintenance package. PHF Fire currently provides planned maintenance to VESDA systems across East Anglia and throughout London. VESDA System Installation and Design by PHF Fire If users have an upcoming project that involves a VESDA System installation feel free to contact PHF Fire and it will be happy to assist. From design to installation, commissioning, and handover PHF Fire can deliver a high standard of service and ensure users get the VESDA System that effectively protects the building and the people inside it.

Global fire systems provider, Advanced, has been specified on another landmark tall building. Set to stand at 62-storeys high, 22 Bishopsgate in the City of London will, on completion, become the second tallest building in Western Europe. The 278m office building will offer 1.275 million sq. ft. of high specification office space, as well as eight community spaces, covering over 100,000 sq ft, including an innovation hub, curated gallery space, fresh food market, gym and wellbeing retreat. Once completed, Advanced will protect both of Western Europe’s tallest buildings, with 22 Bishopsgate being the latest in a long line of London’s most prestigious and iconic skyscrapers specifying Advanced, including the Shard, the Leadenhall Building, the Heron Tower and the HSBC Tower. Fire Command Centre Advanced’s panels are used alongside Soteria detectors and its networking is regarded as the most resilient At the center of the active fire protection for 22 Bishopsgate are over 80 networked MxPro 5 panels with graphic display and BMS integration, alongside three special build panels for the building’s Fire Command Centre, that will form part of the intelligent fire detection network. Advanced’s panels are used alongside Apollo’s Soteria detectors and its networking is widely regarded as the most resilient and scalable solution on the market. It can be expanded up to 200 node networks covering huge areas with complicated cause-and-effect. As a UK-first, 22 Bishopsgate will utilize a specially developed lift-evacuation strategy in case of fire. The building is separated into four vertical areas by fire-hardened slabs with a two-hour fire rating separating a floor from the one above at levels 26, 42 and 58. renowned networking capabilities Depending on which of the four vertical areas of the building a fire is detected, workers on that floor and the floors above egress via fire escape stairs to the area below and from there can evacuate via the lifts, safe in the knowledge that these are protected by the slabs above. Responsible for every aspect of installation of the fire system from design to completion, PHF Fire, a division of PHF Electrical, used Advanced for its renowned networking capabilities, best suited to managing a network of this size and complexity. dependable fire protection Paul Falkner, Director at PHF Fire, said: “Great emphasis and consideration has been placed on the fire protection for 22 Bishopsgate - a building truly at the at the forefront of fire technology. From working with Advanced previously we knew its products could be relied upon to deliver powerful, flexible and dependable fire protection for the complex nature of a building of this size.” Advanced is a renowned brand in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems Amanda Hope, UK Business Development Manager at Advanced, said: “Advanced is a leader in the market in terms of performance, quality and ease-of-use and being specified in arguably the UK’s most high-profile commercial development, since the Shard, reinforces this. We are thrilled to now not only protect Western Europe’s tallest building, but soon also the second tallest. It was a pleasure to work with the team at PHF Fire where we were able to meet their needs with a system capable of delivering the complicated cause and effect programming and flexible networking required.” false alarm management systems With EN54 parts 2, 4 and 13 approval the MxPro is one of the fire industry’s leading multiprotocol fire solution, offering customers a choice of two panel ranges, four detector protocols and a completely open installer network that enjoys free training and support. Advanced is a renowned brand in the development and manufacture of intelligent fire systems. The performance, quality and ease of use of its products sees Advanced specified in locations all over the world, from single panel installations to large, multi-site networks in some of the world’s most prestigious sites. Advanced’s products include complete fire detection systems, extinguishing control panels, fire paging and false alarm management systems.