Smoke alarms [RE-wrenches] CORRECTION

sunwise at cheqnet.net sunwise at cheqnet.net
Sat Mar 9 13:24:15 PST 2002


Greetings Todd,

I don't know that this is what you are looking for but I'll pass it along as it works well for some applications.  On several occasions I have used the First Alert brand smoke detector w/exit lamp to tie into central alarm or other remote alarm.  Pop the light out and solder/connect a nine volt mini-relay (coil to lamp leads) to give you a contact that closes with alarm.  The unit has two nine volt batts, one for the detector and one for the light (relay).  I do not use the lamp in this modification.  Works well but wouldn't pass an inspection (watch yer butt) -- Kurt


Original Message:
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From: Todd Cory, Bald Mtn. Solar toddcory at jps.net
Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 09:32:38 -0800
To: RE-wrenches at topica.com
Subject: Re: Smoke alarms [RE-wrenches] CORRECTION


Bob and others,

Does anyone make a DC (battery powered) smoke detector that has the capability
to be interconnected to other detectors, activating all alarms if there is a
fire or smoke detected by one unit like AC models do? I would be very
interested in this if it was available.

It seems like battery units are all designed to be stand alone only.

Todd


"Bob Ellison, Alternative Energy Systems" wrote:

> Here is another correction.
> I just had a long conversation with a tech (John) at BRK / First Alert and
> here is the jist of the conversation.

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