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A heat detector is connected to a fire alarm system. It is designed to respond when the heat sensitive element has increased temperature due to a fire.

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Can a smoke detector sound from heat only?

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.


Does the heat detector melt?

Heat detectors do not melt; instead, they typically use a bimetallic strip or a thermistor that responds to changes in temperature. When the ambient temperature reaches a specific threshold, the detector activates an alarm. Some types of heat detectors may have components that can be damaged by extreme heat, but they are designed to function within a certain temperature range.


How does a curtain passive infrared detector work?

Infrared detectors work on the principle of heat.The detector aims multiple beams of infrared waves or "curtains" into the detection path.The detector is looking for the difference in temperature between each "curtain". If there is no body heat present, all "curtains" will have the same temperature. If the difference exceeds a predetermined threshhold, a circuit is tripped.


Do you still need a carbon monoxide detector if your home is heated electrical?

Detector is not for carbon monoxide. It is for carbon dioxide.


How do you test uv flame detector?

To test a UV flame detector, you can use a UV flashlight to simulate the presence of a flame by shining the light near the detector. The detector should respond by triggering an alarm or other designated response. It is important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines for testing procedures and frequency.

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What is the distance between heat detectors?

5M Detector to Detector


Do pets cause interference with ademco heat detectors?

I am not personally familiar with the ademco heat detector, but I have done some research and have found that this head detector is pet immune, and pets do not cause interference with this heat detector security system.


How far is Ottawa from Vancouver appoximately?

first optical smoke / heat detector to second optical smoke/heat detector maximum distance.


What are the benefits of owning a heat detector?

A heat detector is a good addition to the smoke alarm. It will help to detect a heat source that is growing in case the smoke alarm in the home is not functioning.


What is the most sensitive heat detector?

A Bolometer.


Can you use a heat detector in dried sauna?

no


What happend when a convection current detector came near a heat source?

When a convection current detector comes near a heat source, it will detect the movement of air or fluid caused by the temperature difference. This movement creates a convection current around the heat source, which the detector can measure to indicate the presence and intensity of the heat source.


What might happen if an insect got into a heat detector?

The insect would cause distruption for the heat detector and it would stop working. Oh also the insect dies...LOL


What is the detector?

Any device that detects smoke or heat and that sounds an alarm.


What is the fire detector?

Any device that detects smoke or heat and that sounds an alarm.


How do tell if heat ex is cracked in your furnace.?

a carbonmonoxide detector usually will sound off


Can a smoke detector sound from heat only?

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.