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Do smoke detectors have to be on a desginated circuit in bedrooms?
Putting smoke detectors on a designated circuit is a good design policy. One of the features of a designated design is that the smoke detectors can be all looped together. The smoke detectors of today have a third terminal where if one detector trips all of the detectors on the circuit have the ability, if connected, to alarm. All of the detectors are wired with a 3 conductor #14 cable. The black and white wires are used for power to the detector and the third red wire is used on the third terminal to alarm all of the detectors on the circuit when one smoke detector trips. With all detectors in an alarm mode it is hard not to hear or sleep through any emergency because of closed doors blocking the sound. Using this method of connection it is recommended a detector in each bedroom and above the stairwell between floors. Keep away from the kitchen area or the whole house will know when someone burns the toast.
Will a short circuit cause smoke detectors to beep after resetting the circuit breaker?
If your smoke detector is bleeping you have a serious risk of fire and the circuit breaker must not be reset until the fault that caused it to trip is investigated.
Can ion and photoelectric smoke detectors be connected together?
Yes they can be connected into the same supply source as each type has its own internal working circuit for sensing smoke.
Do wired smoke detectors mount on electrical boxes?
Hard wired smoke detectors have to have a junction box behind them. These detectors use 120 volts as a working voltage. These types of detectors should be wired with 3 conductor #14 wire. The detector uses the black and white wires for the 120 volt source. Detectors these days have an output signal wire that can be connected to other detectors so that if one trips it will sound the alarm in other detectors that are on the same circuit. This output wire can be connected to other detectors by the third red wire in the 3 conductor cable.
What was used in fire detectors before americium?
The first smoke detectors are based on optical principles - photoelectric detectors.
Do smoke detectors have to be on a desginated circuit in bedrooms?
Putting smoke detectors on a designated circuit is a good design policy. One of the features of a designated design is that the smoke detectors can be all looped together. The smoke detectors of today have a third terminal where if one detector trips all of the detectors on the circuit have the ability, if connected, to alarm. All of the detectors are wired with a 3 conductor #14 cable. The black and white wires are used for power to the detector and the third red wire is used on the third terminal to alarm all of the detectors on the circuit when one smoke detector trips. With all detectors in an alarm mode it is hard not to hear or sleep through any emergency because of closed doors blocking the sound. Using this method of connection it is recommended a detector in each bedroom and above the stairwell between floors. Keep away from the kitchen area or the whole house will know when someone burns the toast.
Will a short circuit cause smoke detectors to beep after resetting the circuit breaker?
If your smoke detector is bleeping you have a serious risk of fire and the circuit breaker must not be reset until the fault that caused it to trip is investigated.
Where are Masterguard smoke detectors made?
Masterguard Smoke Detectors are made in Coppell, TX.
Can ion and photoelectric smoke detectors be connected together?
Yes they can be connected into the same supply source as each type has its own internal working circuit for sensing smoke.
What are smoke detectors?
Smoke detectors are devices that detect smoke. They are used as warning devices in houses to warn people of fire.
Can smoke detectors detect smoke in the ciling?
No
Are smoke detectors and smoke alarms the same?
no
Are interlinked smoke detectors a good idea?
There are several types of smoke detectors that can be used in the home. Interlinked smoke detectors can interlink smoke and heat detectors for better convenience. Also, wireless units can be configured specifically to your needs. More safety and smoke detector information can be found on: http://www.safelincs.co.uk/Smoke-Alarms/
Do wired smoke detectors mount on electrical boxes?
Hard wired smoke detectors have to have a junction box behind them. These detectors use 120 volts as a working voltage. These types of detectors should be wired with 3 conductor #14 wire. The detector uses the black and white wires for the 120 volt source. Detectors these days have an output signal wire that can be connected to other detectors so that if one trips it will sound the alarm in other detectors that are on the same circuit. This output wire can be connected to other detectors by the third red wire in the 3 conductor cable.
How long has americium been used in smoke detectors?
Americium become to be largely used in smoke detectors after 1970.
How do smoke detectors detect smoke?
Smoke detectors detect smoke by not detecting it. They sense not the smoke, but the oxygen levels surrounding it. when the oxygen levels drop, or when smoke replaces the oxygen, the alarm goes off.
What year were smoke detectors invented?
Smoke detectors were invented in the year 1967. :P
