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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: Galeon on April 04, 2008, 07:41:26 PM

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: Galeon on April 04, 2008, 07:41:26 PM

Has anyone used these yet , and able to give feed back as to what the system is like to use , ie in real terms , been through the data sheets etc , but would like to have any valued general  comments .

Many Thanks

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: GregC on May 22, 2008, 03:48:53 PM

Just had a demo of these and I like the look of them.

The door holder is not much bigger than a standard one, in fact the larger depth would be usefull where old style skirting boards are used.

The controller is operated with 4 buttons and is very easy to add and delete holders.

It operates by using a motor to turn the magnet in and out of position, when in position the battery just feeds the tx unit in the holder, battery  - 2 x C cells - life is expected to be 12-24 months.

It isnt for new builds but where there are problems with wiring it would be ideal.

edit: erm im sure this isnt in breach of any rules but if so I appologise wholeheartedly before Wiz sends his beloved matron after me.

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: Galeon on May 22, 2008, 03:58:35 PM

Thanks for your response.

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: jokar on May 22, 2008, 09:09:22 PM

I believe taht they are Category A unit in BS 7273 pt 4 whereby dorguard are cat B.

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: David Rooney on May 23, 2008, 09:23:01 AM

Just expanding slightly... does anyone know how these compare with teh radio version of the Dorgard???

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: Wiz on May 23, 2008, 10:32:16 AM

Quote from: GregC

.............edit: erm im sure this isnt in breach of any rules but if so I appologise wholeheartedly before Wiz sends his beloved matron after me.

Greg C, Benzerari is evidently in charge of the rules, not me. Anyway, Matron has a fear of salmanders, as well as newts and all other amphibians, so don't expect her to visit your room in this home for the slightly bewildered. However, if the door to your room is left propped open I'm sure prof. K will notice and have words with you - He's a real stickler for the rules (ex-fire service I believe)

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: Galeon on June 12, 2008, 06:22:31 PM

Just completed a job with half a dozen of these , I couldn't find anything negative about the system , basically plug and play. I was presently surprised at how well it went , I will keep you guys up to speed ,as I am using the site where they are fitted as a bit of R & D.
Any questions , please post.

Title: Salamander wire free door retainers
Post by: Galeon on September 01, 2008, 08:02:39 AM

Still working perfectly , no complaints from site , will definitely use these again.