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FIRE SERVICE AND GENERAL FIRE SAFETY TOPICS => Technical Advice => Topic started by: Galeon on September 05, 2008, 12:17:54 PM

Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Galeon on September 05, 2008, 12:17:54 PM
No doubt you lads have seen numerous installation of the 240v supply to the panel(s)  , 240 v door mags in red soft skinned cable / micc , what is your view on a red sheathed cable having 240 v on it ?
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: GregC on September 05, 2008, 12:28:56 PM
That would be under 26.2 section o) All fire alarm cables should be of a single common colour that is not used for cables of general electrical services in the building, to enable these cables to be distinguished from those of other circuits, the preffered colour is red.

As long as the cable is rated and the relevant warning signage is on the equipment it shouldnt be a problem.


Or am i missing your point?
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Benzerari on September 05, 2008, 12:50:47 PM
Quote from: Galeon
....................................... , 240 v door mags in red soft skinned cable / micc , ...........................................?
I thought 240V door mag. are no longer used, only 24Vdc ones are permitted!
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: GregC on September 05, 2008, 01:53:52 PM
Since when ????
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Benzerari on September 05, 2008, 03:38:08 PM
Quote from: GregC
Since when ????
No sure since when but, that's what I have heard say during the last 4 years or so, any one else can confirm that though
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Allen Higginson on September 05, 2008, 04:45:39 PM
Quote from: Benzerari
Quote from: GregC
Since when ????
No sure since when but, that's what I have heard say during the last 4 years or so, any one else can confirm that though
Well,I'd like that confirmed as I have just fitted one!!
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Galeon on September 05, 2008, 05:21:35 PM
Rumour obviously started by ' We only make 24v door mag company'
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Wiz on September 05, 2008, 05:51:05 PM
Quote from: Benzerari
Quote from: Galeon
....................................... , 240 v door mags in red soft skinned cable / micc , ...........................................?
I thought 240V door mag. are no longer used, only 24Vdc ones are permitted!
Never heard of it. I suspect it is rumour or chinese whispers.
Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Graeme on September 05, 2008, 07:45:42 PM
Quote from: Benzerari
Quote from: Galeon
....................................... , 240 v door mags in red soft skinned cable / micc , ...........................................?
I thought 240V door mag. are no longer used, only 24Vdc ones are permitted!
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Title: The Colour Red
Post by: Benzerari on September 05, 2008, 09:42:19 PM
I am confused then guys, I my self replaced the 240Vac ones with 24Vdc about 4 years ago .....but I can't remember who said they have to be replaced due to what so ever...

Probably my microprocessor needs to chose, either upgrade or early retirement, I may have to look for a cheap made in China one, to carry on the remainings ... :)