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I'm with you Jono and logically it makes sense.  But Murdoch has a point in as much as it is stated that they are not to be used in "enclosed" kitchens.  It's only been recommended in my set up because the kitchen is open plan with the dining room.  But based on how they work, why can't they be...

But it won't sound unless the temperature has reached a certain level.  And if the toast/bacon is burnt sufficiently to raise the room temperature by X degrees then it's probably for the best that the alarm does go off!!!   Although with that in mind, I can't see why they say not to use one...

Apologies...  I promised an update on this but then never returned...  But reading through it again it seems Sidewinder has already provided the answer.  Aico do indeed say you can use the combined detector anywhere in the house (apart from an enclosed 4-wall kitchen; which mine isn't).  in fact...

Sorry for the basic question, but how do they work...?  Do they trigger in the event of either detecting something, or only when both do?  I presume the former but you never know... Not according to Murdoch it wouldn't!   Aico did say they are currently working on a combined optical/CO...

I'll get back in touch with them next week then and see what they've got to say about that.  Maybe its a mistake on their part.... I'll update the thread once I've heard from them. Someone said today that it is better to have a heat detector in the rooms with woodburners to prevent false...

Right, sorry for the delay...  Here's the complete article this time!

How bizarre!  When I copy and paste it from their plan the detectors are removed!  Never seen that before!  I've got to dash now but will see what I can do as soon as I'm back.   Sorry about that...

OK, sure...  I've attached the plan.  The purple one is the Multi-Sensor Heat/Optical Alarm.   Cheers

Actually, looking at it again, they've recommended a combined heat and smoke detector close to where the two rooms meet, and a CO detector in the dining room for the wood burner.   It's Aico's recommendation... Thanks for the input

I'm trying to work out whether a single alarm would suffice in the open kitchen / dining room.  It has been recommended that the kitchen have a heat detector, and the dining room a smoke detector, so I was wondering if a single detector could cover all bases....  

Well, I can answer some of my own questions...  It doesn't seem as there are any combined heat, smoke and CO (all 3) detectors about.  None that I could find anyhow. Easichange should be compatible with all Aico units.  Will need to find out about other manufacturers... I'm still not sure...

There are lots about, but they only combine CO with heat or smoke, not both from what I can tell.

Hi Thanks Special Location. Well, I've just been in touch with Aico and they have been very helpful indeed. I'm just waiting to hear back from them now with further info and recommendations.  In the meantime... - Seeing as the kitchen / Dining room is more or less open plan, and that the...

Hi I've got someone coming to quote for a load of electrical work later next week. Amongst the work will be installing fire/CO alarms around the house. I'll discuss the options and details with him, but wanted to get a heads up first so I can think about the options and requirements. I've...

I'm not sure what you're getting at Murdoch, but totally respect if you don't want to respond or be a part of it.  Aside from anything else above, I was just to clarify two responses which seemed to say the opposite thing.   And in case anyone else isn't sure about the Max Rasa and Seagull27...

Thanks Murdoch.   Evans Electrical (thanks to you as well!) says the opposite in his reply...  Hmm, confused now!  Obviously I'll ask the electrician when he comes but was hoping to know where things stand before that.   There's some insulation at present.  I was going to top it up and...

Hi all Sorry the title's so vague... We'll be having some work carried out on the house electrics soon. We've got an electrician doing most of the work, although I might do some of the bits that I am allowed to. But I am also doing a lot of the planning of the work to be done by the...

So now that we've cleared all that up and determined that I'm over inquisitive and/or half mad.... Any thoughts about my questions?!? :)

Yes, I'm like this about most things. And no, I'm not a pleasure to live with; not even with myself! I just can't help it... We all have our foibles I guess and this is one of mine. If all was well with the electrics then I'd be doing as you say and would wait until there was a problem. But...

I just like to understand these things. It's interesting... But also, if I learn things like the wiring from the switchfuses to c/units is unprotected (for example), I'll know to have something done about it.