jagr Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Just checked the smoke detectors. 1 is good. 1 is bad.Replaced the battery. Still nada. Hmm. These things just die? Luckily I had a new one stashed. I've never had one go bad like that.Anyways. Go check yours now before you forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 yay for central powered and connected!Also, you're supposed to check them at daylight savings, that's why they say it on TV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hue jass Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I got one for "less money" and it just died. Then I got one for about $30 by First Alert and it's still going. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedytriple Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Mine work wife just set them off using the broiler. kitchen got a bit smokey. LOL mine are linked also. one goes off they all go off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 The First Alerts seem to work better and last longer. Less false alarms. I keep a spare also. The last set of batteries installed by apartment maintenance, well, they don't work. Little squeaky sounds when tested. I'll install my own, just bought them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 The First Alerts seem to work better and last longer. Less false alarms.Yeah you get what you pay for, and just like gear for your bike, smokes save lives! So don't skimp and buy the $5 specials!Also if you want less false alarms from cooking/oven issues, look for ones that are PHOTOELECTRIC instead of IONIZATION. I replaced the ones nearest my kitchen with the photoelectrics for this reason. BTW, in case some of y'all didn't know, fire alarms is what I do for a livin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Yeah you get what you pay for' date=' and just like gear for your bike, smokes save lives! So don't skimp and buy the $5 specials!Also if you want less false alarms from cooking/oven issues, look for ones that are PHOTOELECTRIC instead of IONIZATION. I replaced the ones nearest my kitchen with the photoelectrics for this reason. BTW, in case some of y'all didn't know, fire alarms is what I do for a livin.[/quote']I has white ones... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I has white ones...whoa, me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 whoa, me too!with teh button on it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 with teh button on it?Dude, are you spying on my smoke alarms? That's weird that you would know mine have the button.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Dude, are you spying on my smoke alarms? That's weird that you would know mine have the button....... and a 9v battery?...Look behind you!Even though you knew I wasn't there... you looked didn't you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 First Alert = Honeywell = good stuff. Smoke detectors DO have a shelf life and have had some major advances in the last 5 or so years. If yours are much older than 5 or 6 years, you should replace them. They now have wireless interconnected detectors that are a must in a 2 story house if you dont have hard wired interconnected detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 ... and a 9v battery?...Look behind you!Even though you knew I wasn't there... you looked didn't you. NO I DIDN'T LOOK!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagr Posted January 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I guess I'll be on the hunt for some interconnected alarmage. Do they have them with carbon monoxide and Ebonics detectors. Them things be skurry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 First Alert = Honeywell = good stuff. Smoke detectors DO have a shelf life and have had some major advances in the last 5 or so years. If yours are much older than 5 or 6 years, you should replace them. They now have wireless interconnected detectors that are a must in a 2 story house if you dont have hard wired interconnected detectors.cool, wireless... I did not know that.See? I learn something new every day... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 The Carbon Monoxide detectors are usually separate. You typically install them near the furnace and/or water heater, unless you have an attached garage, then it would be a good idea to have two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 cool, wireless... I did not know that.See? I learn something new every day...I taught you something? Weird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likwid Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Lots are both. Half of our detectors are carbon monoxide and smoke... allwired together. They also make ones with "explosive gas" detection too.I was going to get the wireless ones when we bought our house, but it was built in 2006 and already had that fun shit. I like setting one off upstairs and then hearing my wife scream in the basement because she fell asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AOW Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I was going to get the wireless ones when we bought our house, but it was built in 2006 and already had that fun shit. I like setting one off upstairs and then hearing my wife scream in the basement because she fell asleep.You make your wife sleep in the basement? You're my new hero! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 NO I DIDN'T LOOK!! Yeah, right..... First Alert = Honeywell = good stuff. Smoke detectors DO have a shelf life and have had some major advances in the last 5 or so years. If yours are much older than 5 or 6 years, you should replace them. They now have wireless interconnected detectors that are a must in a 2 story house if you dont have hard wired interconnected detectors.On the news, they were touting 10 years for replacement. I like the 5 years idea though. I need to put some up here, there are a couple NIB ready to go, but I think I migh tlook for some interconnecteds....I guess I'll be on the hunt for some interconnected alarmage. Do they have them with carbon monoxide and Ebonics detectors. Them things be skurry.Gotz ta got da ebonicz detecto, bro....Lots are both. Half of our detectors are carbon monoxide and smoke... allwired together. They also make ones with "explosive gas" detection too.I was going to get the wireless ones when we bought our house, but it was built in 2006 and already had that fun shit. I like setting one off upstairs and then hearing my wife scream in the basement because she fell asleep.Hmm... I think I might be starting to not dislike you now! On the CO (carbon monoxide) detectors. Doesn't CO build up from the ground up, making it important to have them neat the floor? Maybe I'm thinking something else, but I thought that's how it worked.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggO Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 Change the batteries every year.Change the detectors every 5-6 years.It may safe you and your family!Here in Chillicothe, there have been a couple children killed in desperate house fires over the last few months. The local Fire Department is giving away detectors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm not replacing mine, the insurance is paid and I'm ready to move anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SWing'R Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm not replacing mine, the insurance is paid and I'm ready to move anyway. You know Moose does all "sorts" of odd/side jobs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 The thought has come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted January 22, 2010 Report Share Posted January 22, 2010 I'm not replacing mine, the insurance is paid and I'm ready to move anyway. Too bad you don't have a garage that my wife's POS car could be in when such a terrible loss could occur..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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