Replacing fire alarm system at Elementary School. Full addressable replacement day #2

[@dabitzz]

"usally i don't do durability testing at work" 😂

[@TheBrettYT]

Yeah lmao

[@XYZ00987654321]

The only way I could do that was if you had to do a lot more work and then you would be done by yourself

[@majesticcrane9962]

You take the old alarms for your collection. But the genie scissor lift ride is fun.

[@stephengreene3134]

Haha the moment you stated going in with the lift at 12:48 I recognized the clip from your reels. Good thing it was getting replaced anyway 🤷‍♂️

[@BmooreproductionsIN]

Nice to see that other people drive on their gym floors with lifts , I got a bunch of comments complaining how I did on one of my TikTok’s.

[@nics-systems-electric]

Sometimes we put plywood down if it's a heavy big lift this little one seems to not hurt anything

[@The-creator-of-good-videos-15]

@@nics-systems-electric In the thumbnail, why does the bell have this sort of metal shield around it?

[@user-cu4jz3ds9h]

@@The-creator-of-good-videos-15it’s a durabel

[@The-creator-of-good-videos-15]

@@user-cu4jz3ds9h Ok…

[@pls-sub901]

@@The-creator-of-good-videos-15 when he replaces the bell in the gym, it has it on it

[@scottbrockman5883]

Just watched this on KZbin for the first time in 2024. First off, I can't imagine being a kid and going to a school like that and going through every monthly fire drill, covering my ears, knowing that "holy crap, those metal red fire bells are loud" as opposed to the horn strobes here in the US, here in Washington state in my past life and in my childhood growing up and going to school. Some of them were set in Continuous except for the E building and the new high school where both my older brother, my sister-in-law and I attended separately and graduated (voice-activated and in Code 3), and the "Sno- Isle Skills Center" the other High School set to Code 3.

[@nics-systems-electric]

We have to do six fire drills per year here so it isn't quite every month but the kids can cover their ears if they would like but the system has to be under 108 dB to prevent any hearing damage but it also has to be a minimum of 65 dB or 10 over ambient in the classrooms so you have to be somewhere in the middle where you aren't too loud in the corridors and still loud enough in the classrooms

[@KevinLyons-gn7eu]

@@nics-systems-electric Do you wear headphones when working with fire alarms because I heard the loud and if you do, you should wear them

[@nics-systems-electric]

@@KevinLyons-gn7eu no it's hard to communicate to coworkers if you are wearing headphones

[@xHadesStamps]

As much as I like bells, yeah, they're LLLOOOUUUDDD

[@charlesrodriguez7984]

@@xHadesStampstoo loud. I think horn strobes are better for your ears but still extremely loud.

[@mikeross880]

Would love to buy that first caged Durabel if you’re planning to sell it as it and I were born only 2 weeks apart in 1977. We can both celebrate our Birthdays together LOL. Loving this new system already, such a difference in size when you compare the old 6500 panel vs the new Notifier panel. Seems so much smaller and cleaner now.

[@firealarm421]

I love seeing these videos. Can’t wait to see part 3 when it comes out

[@rolandmcphail5060]

hope you can keep some of the old components, the bells would come in handy to ring in 2025

[@RediblesQWQ]

Cool fire alarm installation.

[@wigwagstudios2474]

9:02 What on earth!?!?! I hope you saved that! I've NEVER seen any Edwards bell with one of those cages around it.

[@That_2_guy2T]

This has probably got to be one of my favorite videos on you're channel

[@rondo122]

another great video of real life work!

[@JLSD_techie]

Nice work!

[@The_FireAlarmGuy]

Nice 😊 You are my favorite youtuber 😊

[@Dilsonalarmsandelectrics]

Nic I think you should turn. I usually don’t do durability testing at work into a meme I think I’ll go viral.

[@Huey-Gamer]

Seeing the middle school replacement will be cool

[@nics-systems-electric]

I won't be around for that

[@Huey-Gamer]

Oh okay

[@Alwaysdoinit112]

noooo...

[@stevecraft00]

Your addressable fire alarm systems must work differently to those we fit in the UK. I've been wiring notifier pearl panels recently and they have every single device on loops - the two conductors go around every device then back to the panel. Can have up to 150 devices (sounders, break glass, smoke detectors, strobes, relays) on each loop. Last one I wired had one loop with 52 devices on. As far as I know the panel won't allow wiring not in a loop - if you break the loop the panel throws a fault code. If we replace an old fire alarm we put all new wiring in.

[@aerhardt]

North American systems can have loops (class A wiring) for better reliability or can go without loops (class B loops). Class A is generally used for new construction as it is much more reliable. Class B is generally used for retrofitting older buildings like the one in this video. This is done so that the old wiring can be reused.

[@Comens1997]

I think in Malaysia it swap bells to LED remote strobes and ceiling mount and simplex Bells

[@busdriver1247RigsofRods]

Thank god for your vids

[@Williams_elektronik]

When is day 3 coming? Cant wait to next video!

[@DJHazemBrewog]

'Usually i don't do any durability testing at work' Proceed to do it🗿🗿 do it part 2

[@unmanaged]

do you ever sell the old bells ? I am trying to find one for a project but they go for an arm and a leg around here >?

[@brandonmerrithew317]

Making me nervous on that scissor lift bud. 😭😂

[@nics-systems-electric]

They aren't that bad I prefer them over ladders for sure

[@brandonmerrithew317]

@@nics-systems-electric For sure! I get jittery when the extensions start wobbling about halfway up.

[@JHNSN-sb8wl]

whats the 50 amp outlet for in the gym?

[@UKsystems]

I was still dead back then 😂

[@jreding132]

I hope to see the programming of the panel! Thanks!

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

You did change the sensor in the high window area

[@achannelwithnopurpose1977]

That EST QuickStart at that your old middle school is finally getting sacked too eh? Durability test that panel if you can save it. Put 120VAC in the slc and watch the fireworks show. That quickstart definitely deserves to have a Notifier Panel put in its place. I think a nfs-320c will do the trick.

[@Alwaysdoinit112]

Notifier panel 😀 Notifier pull stations 😀 Notifier smoke detectors 😀 System Sensor horn/strobes ☹

[@JoshuaKing-qb4fj]

Speaking of led l series it would be cool for that to go in our garage or in the house's garage.

[@JessicaKessler-ue9hf]

13:18 I started chanting “pull it pull it pull it”

[@WilliamL-fw7ic]

I have a fear of heights😂

[@captainchris2016]

I prefer the Xenon L-Series over the LED models even though I have an LED L-Series. I think they should have kept the Xenon L-Series because the LED L-Series is not listed for FWR but their is still alot of New Old Stock for the Xenon L-Series and unsold Xenon L-Series on eBay and of course the Xenons are still being installed in buildings because they were ordered and assigned before the LED models came out.

[@nics-systems-electric]

I've heard that but I struggled to believe they aren't meant for FWR when they say they are a direct replacement of previous models

[@captainchris2016]

@nics-systems-electric i would try to see if mine worked on FWR but I don't wanna risk anything but im sure it would work ok

[@HenBasketFireAlarms]

@@nics-systems-electricthe datasheet lists only filtered DC as a proper input, but I have a feeling that will be ignored by some people when it comes to replacing failed devices. I have a theory that the fire panel controlled candela setting reserved for future use has something to do with it

[@adamcrane1436]

Hello​@@nics-systems-electric

[@joeycaridi3030]

@@HenBasketFireAlarms The fire panel controlled setting means they'll be addressable LED L-Series devices that can work on an addressable Honeywell panel with the capability possibly changing the tone and volume through an addressable NAC circuit with a conventional one too like it could happen on the Fire-Lite ES series panels and the Notifier Inspire series panels

[@giovannisharratt3757]

they look good and new. we have our british ones. As in our fire alarm sounders and british i see some off your schools like our fire exit running arrow sighs but its like we say old out in with the NEW!!

[@splatoongigi2523]

Do you keep the Durabels?

[@gedeonclavet2946]

Good music you were listening at 2:29

[@GreatMidwesternTrains]

What do you guys do with all the extra keys from the pull station boxes?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Keep them around

[@StuffyYoutube]

​@@nics-systems-electricYou never know when you're gonna need a pull starion key 👀

[@mrcheesethesixth6538]

Very interesting video, I just wonder why you dont put cages around the devices in the gym?

[@nics-systems-electric]

We did for the heat detectors but we put metal pull stations so they don't need it maybe got some for the alarms after the fact not sure but this is just an elementary school so they don't break things as much usually it's the after hours user groups

[@IanGSully]

Just curious, why do they want you to have actual EOL plates?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Easier access I guess

[@Olive4577]

That firealarm is the best one I like in this video 9:03 Aka the one in the thumbnail

[@Jaketherobloxplayer-gz4nn]

i ordered a pull station and when its not activated the alarms going off how do i fix

[@nics-systems-electric]

Could replace the switch possibly

[@fireguyif74]

@@nics-systems-electriche probably wired it wrong, i did that once

[@adamcrane6306]

Hello NIC’S - SYSTEMS & ELECTRIC

[@TailsOfficialChannel1992]

Nice Video Nic

[@adventuresquadofficial]

What is a portable?

[@EpickGamer6920]

Why do you always pick Spectralerts? Why not do some other things like an Edwards Integrity or a Wheelock Exceeder for a change?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Because this isn't a toy system this is real life in the real world you have to install devices that are legally listed and you are going to install what is compatible with the system and system sensor is the best option

[@EpickGamer6920]

@@nics-systems-electric oh ok I understand now

[@EpickGamer6920]

@@nics-systems-electric sorry about the stupid question 😄

[@LucasGfirealarmsandweather]

8:46 sounds like a tornado siren lol

[@That_2_guy2T]

Yeah kinda sounds like a HOR sirex or Siro drone

[@JBF-GST-Tanda]

LMFAO moments: 12:55 Pull Station Rapid Removal 15:54 Pull Station Kung Fu 26:50 Air vent Smash 30:14 Firedoor Wham

[@GLOATINGMAPLE01]

You should do a drill at this school with the new system

[@nics-systems-electric]

Two have already been done it's not one of my school not one of the ones I am at much

[@BlockyHam]

Never been this early

[@Hsudjdjdjdjdjddjsksiskskkdksxk]

Bells vs speaker? 👇

[@NicholasthefanMan]

Did you keep the bells with cages

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yes

[@keithpierce8458]

How much did it cost to replace the fire alarm system?

[@nics-systems-electric]

I don't know

[@WNYEAS]

Let me guess 7,000 dollars?

[@UriahStuff]

What happens to all the keys?

[@NateCraven318]

I was the one who put the SponsorBlock highlight at 12:55.

[@user-cu4jz3ds9h]

You should sell those old fire alarm bells

[@animated_things]

My school NEEDS new fire alarms a few bells don't work and half of them barely ring

[@firealarm421]

When will part 3 come out

[@nics-systems-electric]

My channel schedule is in my description videos are on Wednesday and Saturday with extras occasionally on Monday

[@lucasschommer5703]

Wheen all dune and all new is in lets have a drill to see and here how it will sound thank you

[@GaryBeltz]

13:21 that's going to be expensive to replace

[@RealTeragames]

Not really. They are all being replaced anyways.

[@slendertech]

What exactly is a portable?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Pre-fabricated module classroom building

[@BRISTOLFORCE2009]

Me personally I would have kept that i3

[@wibwabz]

just wanted to let you know that i was able to figure out your house address fairly easily. i'm not going to expose it or anything like that but i suggest you be careful about things you show in your videos. (it was not this video where i found it, i'm intentionally being vague so other people can't replicate it from this comment.)

[@shaneyop6486]

Dont talk about it

[@shaneyop6486]

Dont talk about it

[@shaneyop6486]

Dont talk about it

[@nics-systems-electric]

I am extremely careful spent many hours on every video editing out information however it is still possible for things to slip through and at the end of the day people can still recognize places it's unfortunate people are after my location but I do everything I can to hide it and that's just the downside of social media

[@wibwabz]

@@nics-systems-electric yeah, it is frustrating that some people try to get their hands on information just so they can use it in a way that makes people angry. dont worry, i will not share your location with anyone.

[@hikingvlogs5645]

did you disable the system to work on it

[@nics-systems-electric]

There isn't anything to disable there is no operational system

[@STATIC-dz8iv]

20:34 My school has that same fire alarm

[@firetruckstrainsandroblox]

You guys cant use the temporal 3 3k tone? Its the "smoke alarm" tone

[@nics-systems-electric]

You can't have mixed signals

[@maxdutiel]

1:50 wait, they’re going to finally replace that problematic system?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Probably a while away

[@HuntTheNerd]

Wait so where do you learn all the knowledge of how to operate and put devices on a fire alarm control panel, and basically making everything work

[@nics-systems-electric]

You learn the most by actually working on jobs and learning from others and reading manuals and there is definitely lots to learn online as well

[@HuntTheNerd]

Ok that makes sense, thank you for clarifying.

[@ScantPear]

Leave both devices at high volume in the gym

[@ScantPear]

Make sure you are bringing all of these used systems home…

[@tornadochaser283]

12:58 OOF 😢

[@nics-systems-electric]

😂

[@DjMjk]

I like fire alarm

[@user-cu4jz3ds9h]

You put system Sensor L series’ ?

[@nics-systems-electric]

Yep

[@NS-Sirens]

hey nic, what job is this called?

[@nics-systems-electric]

We are electricians I am a apprentice

[@NS-LifeSaftey]

I though it was like a life safety installer or something

[@WilliamHaggerty]

@@NS-LifeSaftey it really comes down to your jurisdiction. My province (might be the same as yours) has electricians performing the field wiring, and a technician programs and verifies they system.

[@ElliotMacpherson-go5lz]

How hard is to replace a fire alarms

[@West_Kootenay_railfan]

Not too hard, just take down the old device, and wire up the new device.

[@hotbytesB]

Do a exit sign test in your neck video please

[@nics-systems-electric]

That is not part of a fire alarm replacement the videos are already all recorded anyways

[@ANDREWB7360]

hi is there a part three to this installation video i cant find it

[@nics-systems-electric]

That is out on Wednesday

[@StuffyYoutube]

​​​@@nics-systems-electricSo the videos are spread over a few weeks to keep people watching and waiting? Smart.

[@nics-systems-electric]

@@StuffyKZbin I have a set channel upload schedule if I uploaded every time I made a video there would be sometimes where you'd have 15 videos in one week and then a month with nothing

[@StuffyYoutube]

@@nics-systems-electric Yeah, I know I saw other comments from you saying that it's Saturday, Wednesday and sometimes Monday.

[@Sirensandlights865]

13:18 the poor pull station

[@CaysonWanliss]

OMG

[@bcm50]

1:38 Nortel MCIS spotted

[@amirsaboori6866]

i like to buy it but i have an sensor alarm

[@hotbytesB]

Where is Friday video?

[@nics-systems-electric]

There aren't videos on Friday my schedule has not changed for the past few years there is a video on Wednesday and Saturday sometimes extras on Monday

[@StuffyYoutube]

​@@nics-systems-electricdepending on the time you upload the video it could be on friday or sunday for some people

[@mircomamsecohardwareandsafety]

13 is unlucky

[@NOCTRIS.]

666th like🎉😳

[@adamcrane6306]

I love seeing these videos. Can’t wait to see part 3 when it comes out