They are devices that are made to sense changes in heat (heat alarm/fire alarm) which then activated either self sounders or complex alarm systems
Smoke alarms detect chemical changes and as like heat set off either internal sounders or complex alarm networks
there is ten types of smoke alarms that you can find
The "ionizing" type of smoke alarms uses Americium.
Smoke alarms may go off simultaneously due to a common trigger, such as smoke or high levels of heat. This can indicate a potential fire hazard and prompt immediate action to ensure safety.
federal law requires that smoke alarms need to be in every home
How many tyeps of smoke alarms can you buy?
You can find photoelectric smoke alarms at a hme improvement store. You should visit www.menards.com for more information on photoelectric smoke alarms.
Photoelectric smoke alarms are also called optical alarms. They are more expensive than regular alarms. They are also more accurate and less likely to go off unnecessarily.
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No, smoke detectors are triggered by detecting smoke particles in the air, not just heat. Heat detectors, on the other hand, are designed to only activate when a certain temperature threshold is reached.
Smoke alarms are not a bad idea, i recommend them highly - they could save your life
Yes, of course you should install smoke alarms in the new home you are building. Smoke alarms should be in every home , old and new.
Some fire stations offer smoke alarms at little or no cost. Fire stations always have smoke alarms available, to make sure that there community is kept safe.