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Testing a smoke detector Walter R. 04-23-2008
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Posted by Howard on April 23, 2008, 4:32 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?

Suggest you google "smoke pen". It is used for testing and finding
drafts.

Posted by LouB on April 23, 2008, 5:18 pm
Howard wrote:
>> 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?
>
> Suggest you google "smoke pen". It is used for testing and finding
> drafts.

Many home inspectors or townships use those smoke pens.

Posted by Smitty Two on April 24, 2008, 12:43 am
wrote:

> Howard wrote:
> >> 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?
> >
> > Suggest you google "smoke pen". It is used for testing and finding
> > drafts.
>
> Many home inspectors or townships use those smoke pens.

The last smoke detector I bought, about five years ago, can be tested
just by shining a flashlight at it.

Posted by HeyBub on April 24, 2008, 10:22 am
Howard wrote:
>> 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?
>
> Suggest you google "smoke pen". It is used for testing and finding
> drafts.

Well, yeah, but wouldn't a stick of incense (about five cents) do as well?



Posted by ransley on April 23, 2008, 7:29 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
>
> --
> Walterwww.rationality.net
> -

So what did the installer say to do, ok you didnt ask yet.

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