Comments on: A Better Detector

By: Overdue Extinguisher Upgrade | Bungalow23

Overdue Extinguisher Upgrade | Bungalow23 — Wed, 30 Dec 2009 18:50:45 +0000

[...] annually and replaced every 10 years or so to ensure they function properly. With several of my smoke detectors also recently replaced and upgraded, I am feeling well-prepared for an event that I hope never [...]

By: pgarcia

pgarcia — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 16:59:25 +0000

I know it is not a big deal to check how the batteries are once in a while. However, in the house I just moved to, I got wired detectors and just makes life a little easier. Just one less thing to think about. I would just be great if we could teach those detectors to know when the smoke is because of our less than perfect cooking

By: carlcaroll

carlcaroll — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 21:30:31 +0000

Thanks for the ideas. Personally, a few years ago I went with hardwired detectors because I did forget to check on the batteries with my old system. Now, I just hope that I won’t have to need it . . .ever. It is an investment but even if the alarm comes only once, it will have been a good investment.

By: Josh

Josh — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:15:51 +0000

@Reuben- I agree that the wireless option would be the way to go. You could probably manage to get some detectors hardwired even if the wires don’t interconnect.

@John- Thanks for your input– I agree that those recordable detectors are amazing and useful.

By: Home Plumbing Services

Home Plumbing Services — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:27:34 +0000

Great post!

I think that smoke detectors should be installed in all homes by law!

Could save so many live…

Dave

By: John Anderson

John Anderson — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 12:24:00 +0000

It’s a reasonable option for old houses to go the wireless route. But it’s just a hassle to replace batteries once in a while. Only consider this route if you’re certain that you don’t want to make permanent changes to a room/house.

The recording voice alarms are great for residences with kids. Mom or dad could record a re-assuring voice to guide the kids during an emergency.

By: Reuben

Reuben — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 16:51:57 +0000

I really like the idea of hardwiring the smoke detectors & even hardwiring them together. I suppose this is standard business in new construction. I’m thinking about my 100 year old house, though, and I’m thinking it just isn’t going to be possible – at least not hardwiring them together – without cutting some serious holes in the wall to route cables… I’d probably have to go the wireless route. Great idea!