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Welcome to the Sparks Blog on the topic of Safety. Purchasing an item on our website is one thing, installing it or using it properly and safely is another thing.

Via this section, you can find much information related to things such as Electrical Safety and Fire Safety.

We want our customers to be safe when they install and use the products we sell on our website, and both the safety bodies in the UK and the manufacturers have an abundance of caution and advice on this topic.

If there is any advice related to the safety and security of our products that you require, please advise via email or by contacting us


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Install a Heat Detector in Your Kitchen to Stop Those Annoying Alarms!

Install a Heat Detector in Your Kitchen to Stop Those Annoying Alarms!

01/10/2012 sparksdirect

If you don't mind, readers, we'd like to take a little survey. Do you have a smoke alarm installed...

Fire Alarms: How do They Work, and Why are There So Many Types?

Fire Alarms: How do They Work, and Why are There So Many Types?

24/09/2012 sparksdirect

A common misconception a lot of people hold is that there is just "one kind of fire alarm", the...

the key to an easy and affordable Fire Alarm System at home: RadioLINK!

the key to an easy and affordable Fire Alarm System at home: RadioLINK!

23/09/2012 sparksdirect

Research shows that early detection of a fire significantly reduces the chance of injury or death:...

What is the Right Fire Alarm for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired?

What is the Right Fire Alarm for the Deaf and Hearing Impaired?

13/09/2012 sparksdirect

We've seen some very interesting yet wonderful things in our 22 years of experience as an...

Protect Your Home Safely with a Wireless Alarm System

Protect Your Home Safely with a Wireless Alarm System

10/09/2012 sparksdirect

A burglary can be extremely traumatic: the Ferries, who just last week shot a would-be burglar and...

Top Tips for Electrical Safety in the Bathroom - Bathroom Safety

Top Tips for Electrical Safety in the Bathroom - Bathroom Safety

05/07/2012 sparksdirect

Accidents happen, but it is good not to provide the circumstances or the devices that cause...

Top Tips for Landlords concerning the Electrical Safety of their Property

Top Tips for Landlords concerning the Electrical Safety of their Property

15/06/2012 sparksdirect

The article at MyLocalElectrician caught our attention one of these days, and we realized the...

more new 9V battery powered Aico Professional Heat / Smoke Alarms

more new 9V battery powered Aico Professional Heat / Smoke Alarms

31/05/2012 sparksdirect

We have recently added to our catalog online a new range of battery powered professional Aico fire...

Aico RadioLINK Relays and Repeater Modules: House-coding and testing done right

Aico RadioLINK Relays and Repeater Modules: House-coding and testing done right

21/02/2012 sparksdirect

This article is part of the guide offered by Aico concerning, How do I test / commission my fire...

Aico RadioLINK Alarms and bases: doing the House-Coding right (Aico Tips)

Aico RadioLINK Alarms and bases: doing the House-Coding right (Aico Tips)

20/02/2012 sparksdirect

These tips are ideal for the contractor who purchases the Aico Fire Alarms with RadioLINK...

Tips for Kitchen Safety from ESC - water and electricity can be dangerous!

Tips for Kitchen Safety from ESC - water and electricity can be dangerous!

13/02/2012 sparksdirect

The kitchen is usually packed with electrical appliances, eating utensils, all kinds of cups and...

Periodic Inspection and Testing Explained - Electrical Safety Council advice

Periodic Inspection and Testing Explained - Electrical Safety Council advice

20/01/2012 sparksdirect

The kind people at ESC (Electrical Safety Council) have many helpful advice concerning Electrics...

How do I test / commission the Aico RadioLINK Remote Control Switch or the Manual Call point?

How do I test / commission the Aico RadioLINK Remote Control Switch or the Manual Call point?

17/10/2011 sparksdirect

This guide is a part of the Aico "How do I Test / Commission?" help - Aico guide to testing /...

ESC reports: conclusions and findings after the Health and Beauty Products test

ESC reports: conclusions and findings after the Health and Beauty Products test

12/08/2011 admin

This is the continuation of the article entitled, ESC reports: health and beauty products put to...

ESF reports: health and beauty products put to the test; most are unsafe to use!

ESF reports: health and beauty products put to the test; most are unsafe to use!

12/08/2011 sparksdirect

Have you ever wondered, how safe are the health and beauty products so largely available in the...

Stop the Killer! Carbon Monoxide is a killer - use CO alarms to Stop the Killer!

Stop the Killer! Carbon Monoxide is a killer - use CO alarms to Stop the Killer!

09/08/2011 sparksdirect

We all have to know this: Carbon Monoxide is a killer. What is Carbon Monoxide and how is it...

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