SOLO A5-001

The Solo A5 smoke detector test gas is a professional 250ml smoke detector test aerosol designed for the functional testing of point-type smoke detectors in commercial and residential fire alarm systems.

 Used by fire alarm engineers, contractors, and facilities managers, it allows controlled simulation of real smoke conditions to confirm detectors activate correctly.

The Solo A5 helps identify faulty, contaminated, or slow-responding detectors during routine maintenance, commissioning, and fault-finding, ensuring systems perform as expected without causing unnecessary disruption.

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Key Features and Benefits

• Purpose-made smoke test aerosol
  Produces a controlled, realistic test smoke designed specifically for functional smoke detector testing rather than visual checks.

• Compatible with most optical smoke detectors
  Suitable for use with the majority of optical smoke detectors commonly installed in commercial and industrial fire alarm systems.

• Professional 250ml canister
  Offers sufficient capacity for multiple detector tests, supporting regular servicing and maintenance schedules.

• Dispenser compatible
  Designed for use with Solo330 aerosol dispensers, allowing accurate delivery of smoke directly to the detector under test.

• Clean and controlled application
  Smoke clears quickly after testing and leaves no oily residue, reducing contamination risks.

• Engineer-approved performance
  Widely used by fire alarm professionals for consistent, repeatable results during inspections and system checks.

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Usage & Product Application

The Solo A5 is used for functional smoke detector testing as part of routine fire alarm inspection, maintenance, and commissioning.

By introducing controlled test smoke into the detector chamber, engineers can confirm that the device senses smoke and triggers an alarm response correctly.

This process helps verify detector sensitivity, identify blocked or contaminated sensing chambers, and confirm acceptable response times. It is a standard consumable for scheduled testing in offices, schools, hospitals, warehouses, residential blocks, and HMOs.

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Compatibility and System Suitability

The Solo A5 is suitable for use with most optical smoke detectors installed across conventional and addressable fire alarm systems.

 It is compatible with Solo aerosol dispensers, including use with dedicated tools designed to apply smoke accurately at detector level.

The aerosol can also be used for controlled hand-held testing where appropriate. Designed for professional environments, it is suitable for commercial, public, industrial, and multi-occupancy residential buildings where reliable detector testing is required.

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