Case Study: Warehouse Fire Alarm Testing Made 40% Faster with the Solo 823‑001
Case Study: Sun Fish Services Improves Fire Alarm Testing Efficiency with the Solo 823‑001 Kit
Industry/Application: Commercial Facilities Maintenance
Customer: Sun Fish Services, East Midlands-based fire safety and building maintenance company
Challenge: Manual testing using ladders and basic smoke tools was time-consuming, posed safety risks, and made BS 5839 compliance difficult to document efficiently.
Solution: Solo 823‑001 Smoke & Heat Detector Test Kit
The team at Fire Trade Supplies recommended the Solo 823‑001 — a complete fire detector test kit designed for both smoke and heat detectors, with a reach of up to 9 metres. This allowed Sun Fish Services to carry out compliant testing across high-ceilinged buildings without needing ladders or powered access.
Kit components included:
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Equipment bag and optional Solo A5 or A10 smoke aerosols
Key Results
| Benefit | Outcome Achieved |
|---|---|
| Time Efficiency | Reduced average test time by 40% across sites |
| Safety Improvement | Zero ladder use required — compliant with H&S |
| Test Accuracy | Full functional testing of smoke and heat heads |
| Operational Convenience | Kit used across 8+ buildings with varying access heights |
📊 Before vs After
| Metric | Before Using Solo 823‑001 | After Using Solo 823‑001 |
|---|---|---|
| Testing Method | Manual, ladder-based | Telescopic, cordless system |
| Time per site | 14–16 hours | 8–9 hours |
| Number of engineers required | 2 | 1 |
| Audit compliance | Intermittent documentation | Fully aligned with BS 5839 |
💬 Customer Feedback
“The Solo 823‑001 has transformed how we approach fire alarm testing across our contracts. It’s faster, safer, and saves us hours each month.”
— Matt F., Fire Safety Engineer, Sun Fish Services
“Having cordless heat testing in the same kit as smoke and removal tools is a massive advantage. We don’t need to carry multiple setups anymore.”
— Chloe R., Operations Manager
Why the Solo 823‑001 Was the Right Fit
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9 m telescopic reach — perfect for schools, warehouses, and offices with high ceilings
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Cordless heat tester — Solo 461 means no cables or mains power
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Smoke testing — Solo 330 compatible with Solo A5, A10, or A10S
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Detector removal made easy — Solo 200 tool included
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Meets BS 5839 & EN 54 standards — trusted across UK industry
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Ladder-free testing — better safety, faster deployment, and reduced insurance exposure
🔗 Related Guides & Resources
🧭 Ready to Upgrade Your Testing Setup?
If your team works across schools, commercial units or warehouses — the Solo 823‑001 is the ideal choice to speed up testing, stay compliant, and improve safety.
👉 Contact Fire Trade Supplies today for expert advice and fast UK delivery.
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