Test & Service Equipment

Buy fire alarm test equipment and service tools for fire and security engineers: detector testers and access poles, addressable device programmers, loop and diagnostic testers, flame detector test lamps and fire extinguisher service tools.

Test and service equipment we stock

• Detector testers and poles – the Detector Testers range, including Solo, Testifire and Scorpion, plus smoke detector testers, heat detector testers, CO test gas, complete test kits and access poles.
• Device programmers and software leads – the Hochiki TCH-B200 ESP programmer, Nittan Evolution EV-AD2 kit, Zeta Fyreye MKII tool, Eaton and Global Fire programmers, and panel leads for C-TEC, Kentec, Advanced, Haes and Texecom.
• Loop and diagnostic testers – the Apollo Intelligent Test Set, Eaton LP800KIT loop tester, Notifier POL-200-TS, C-TEC SigTEL EVC line tester and VESDA and WAGNER aspirating tools.
• Flame and beam test tools – Talentum test torches, SENSE-WARE flame test lamps, the FireClass WT300 walk test tool and OSID test filters.
• Fire extinguisher service tools – scales, gauge testers, headcap bars, nitrogen regulators, O-ring kits and engineer toolkits from CheckFire and Firechief. For parts, see extinguisher spares.
• Installer tools – detector and sounder removal tools, Haydon RJ45 crimpers and network testers, and Hispec LED work lights.

How to choose fire alarm test equipment

• Match the protocol. Addressable programmers and loop testers are brand-specific, so pick the one for the detectors and panel you service.
• Check your ceiling heights. Detector test kits reach up to 9.3m; above that, or over obstructions, permanently fitted Scorpion heads avoid access equipment.
• Cover every detector type. Smoke, heat, CO, flame and aspirating detectors each need the right stimulus or test tool.
• Stock the consumables. Keep spare aerosols, capsules and batteries in the van.

Why buy from JEM Systems UK

JEM Systems UK supplies genuine tools from brands including Detector Testers, Hochiki, Apollo and CheckFire, all brand new and factory sealed, to trade installers across the UK. Order test equipment alongside the detectors and spares you fit, with fast, tracked UK delivery.

Fire alarm test equipment FAQs

What equipment do I need to test a fire alarm?

A typical service kit includes smoke and heat detector testers on an access pole, a detector removal tool, CO test gas where CO detectors are fitted, a call point test key and, for addressable systems, the manufacturer's programmer or loop tester.

Do you need to be qualified to test fire alarms?

The weekly call point test can be done by a trained responsible person. Periodic inspection and servicing under BS 5839-1 should be carried out by a competent person, usually a fire alarm engineer.

How often should smoke detectors be tested?

BS 5839-1 expects every detector to be functionally tested at least once a year, usually spread across the periodic service visits.

Which programmer do I need for addressable devices?

Use the programmer made for your device range, such as the Hochiki TCH-B200 for ESP devices or the Nittan EV-AD2 for Evolution.

Guides: how to test smoke detectors, weekly fire alarm testing and log book guide