SDi Solo 101 4ft Extension Access Pole for Detectors

The SDi Solo 101 (SOLO101) is a 3.9-foot (approximately 1.2-meter) fixed fiberglass extension pole designed to extend the reach of fire detector testing and maintenance equipment. Featuring certified non-conductive construction, a lightweight pull-wound fiberglass shaft, and compatibility with Solo 100 and Solo 108 telescopic access poles, it allows technicians to test, inspect, and remove ceiling-mounted detectors from floor level. Up to three Solo 101 extensions can be connected to a Solo 100 pole to provide an approximate working reach of 30 feet.

SDi Solo 101 4-Foot Non-Conductive Extension Pole for Fire Detector Testing

The SDi Solo 101 Extension Pole is a fixed-length access pole designed to increase the working reach of smoke detector, heat detector, and carbon monoxide detector testing equipment. Manufactured for use with the Solo detector testing system, the Solo 101 measures approximately 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) long and connects to compatible testing heads or telescopic access poles. Its lightweight construction allows fire alarm technicians to perform inspection, functional testing, and detector removal tasks from floor level, reducing the need for ladders or elevated work platforms in suitable environments. The extension pole supports routine fire alarm maintenance in offices, warehouses, schools, hospitals, shopping centers, and other buildings with ceiling-mounted detection devices.

The Solo 101 features pull-wound fiberglass construction engineered to minimize bending and whipping when equipment is raised overhead. Its electrically non-conductive design provides additional protection against accidental electrical contact during detector maintenance. The pole is tested in accordance with BS EN 61235 Section 12 using an applied voltage of 20 kV, although this rating does not authorize intentional contact with energized electrical equipment. A rigid, lightweight shaft improves handling and positioning when using compatible testing accessories at elevated locations. The red fiberglass construction also makes the pole readily identifiable as part of the Solo detector testing equipment range. Unlike a telescopic pole, the Solo 101 has a fixed length and does not contain adjustable sliding sections.

The SDi Solo 101 can operate independently or connect to the Solo 100 and Solo 108 telescopic access poles to increase working height. Up to three Solo 101 extension poles can be added to a Solo 100, providing an approximate maximum working reach of 30 feet when accounting for the technician's height and attached testing equipment. The extension pole is compatible with Solo and Testifire accessories, including the Solo 330 smoke detector dispenser, Solo 460 Series heat detector testers, Solo 200 universal detector removal tool, and compatible Testifire multifunction detector testers. Its standardized connection system allows technicians to configure access equipment for smoke testing, heat testing, detector removal, and inspection tasks without purchasing separate extension equipment for each testing head.

The Solo 101 fiberglass extension pole supports professional fire alarm testing and maintenance programs where technicians regularly service detectors installed above normal reach. Its fixed-length design provides an additional access section for existing Solo equipment, while compatible telescopic poles allow the overall assembly to be adjusted for different ceiling heights. The Solo 101 can also be transported with compatible Solo 610 protective carrying bags and included in complete detector testing kits such as the Solo 851 and Solo 823. The pole requires no batteries, external electrical power, or routine electronic calibration. SDi backs its Solo access poles with a limited lifetime warranty. For safe operation, installers should observe manufacturer limits on extension quantity, maintain control of the assembled pole, and follow applicable electrical safety and working-at-height procedures. The Solo 101 is an access pole only; detector testing heads, telescopic poles, and removal accessories are sold separately unless included in a specific kit.