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Testing a smoke detector Walter R. 04-23-2008
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Posted by Walter R. on April 23, 2008, 12:56 pm
I am having a security system with smoke detectors installed.

The magnetic switches and infrareds are easy but, how do I test the smoke
detectors? (Without setting the house on fire.)

Thanks

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Walter
www.rationality.net
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Posted by ransley on April 23, 2008, 1:04 pm
> I am having a security system with smoke detectors installed.
>
> The magnetic switches and infrareds are easy but, how do I test the smoke
> detectors? (Without setting the house on fire.)
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Walterwww.rationality.net
> -

Some units have an area to place a magnet

Posted by on April 23, 2008, 1:17 pm
wrote:

>I am having a security system with smoke detectors installed.
>
>The magnetic switches and infrareds are easy but, how do I test the smoke
>detectors? (Without setting the house on fire.)
>
>Thanks

Light a candle and hold it a few feet from the detector. It should
begin to squeal after a few minutes of smoke if it's working.

Aspasia

Posted by John Grabowski on April 23, 2008, 1:29 pm

>I am having a security system with smoke detectors installed.
>
> The magnetic switches and infrareds are easy but, how do I test the smoke
> detectors? (Without setting the house on fire.)
>
> Thanks
>
> --
> Walter
> www.rationality.net
>


Ask the installers what they recommend for your particular units, or read
the instructions, or call the manufacturer. There are aerosol sprays
available, but they might not be appropriate for your detectors.


Posted by HeyBub on April 23, 2008, 3:10 pm
Walter R. wrote:
> I am having a security system with smoke detectors installed.
>
> The magnetic switches and infrareds are easy but, how do I test the
> smoke detectors? (Without setting the house on fire.)
>

Push the "Test" button?



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