FireAngel Optical Smoke Alarm with Escape Light & 3 Year Replaceable Batteries, FA6611-R (ST-623E replacement, new gen) , White

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If you live in Scotland find out more about the law in your area on our blog post here. (link to homeowner Scottish regulations blog) Make sure you, and everyone in your home, know the fire plan for your building and where fire alarms and fire exits are. As with all buildings, you should plan and practise an escape route. The alarm is supplied with 2 x AA batteries which can be replaced upon hearing the low battery warning, it is recommended you replace the alarm after 10 years

There are mainly four types of smoke alarm currently on the market – ionisation, optical (also described as photo electronic), heat and combined. Smart smoke alarms are designed to sound the alarm when they detect smoke, as a conventional smoke alarm would. But the unique selling point of a smart smoke alarm is the ability to send alerts to your phone when there’s a fire. Every year the fire and rescue service is called to over 600,000 fires which result in over 800 deaths and over 17,000 injuries. About 50,000 (140 a day) of these are in the home and kill nearly 500 and injure over 11,000, many which could have been prevented if people had an early warning and were able to get out in time. In fact you are twice as likely to die in a house fire that has no smoke alarm than a house that does.Like a flashing red light, a flashing green light can have a few different meanings. Many smoke detectors use a green light in place of a red light. For example, a blinking green light could be trying to tell you that your batteries are low. If you can’t open the window break the glass in the bottom corner. Make jagged edges safe with a towel or blanket. What to do if your clothes catch fire Kidde i12040: The red light on this Kidde model indicates that the device is receiving power and functioning properly. If the red light blinks or flashes approximately every 30-40 seconds, it signifies a low battery and requires replacement. As a rule of thumb, it’s best to use optical alarms in living rooms, bedrooms or downstairs hallways where you either have a lot of upholstered furniture and soft furnishings or the alarm is likely to be set off by cooking fumes. Keep ionisation alarms for upstairs hallways or areas where dust or exposure to the elements (say, through an open door) might potentially set off an optical sensor. If in doubt, go optical or use a multi-sensor alarm. Use of ionisation alarms is generally being discouraged by many fire services, and some manufacturers have now discontinued their ionisation products. Interlinking when one alarm goes off, all the connected detectors are activated. This can be particularly useful in a larger house.

A low battery will cause the alarm to produce a single chirp every 60 seconds and blink the red LED light every 30 seconds for a minimum of seven days if the battery becomes low. (Replace the 9 volt or AA batteries)

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To clean your smoke detector, remove it from your ceiling or wall and take out the battery. Be aware that there might be an electrical charge left over after the battery is removed. Hold the hush button for around 15 seconds to drain any remaining electrical charge. If you buy a battery-powered smoke alarm (rather than a mains-powered one), you'll need to decide whether you want one with a replaceable 9V battery, or sealed fixed-life battery

An extension lead or adaptor will have a limit to how many amps it can take, so be careful not to overload them to reduce the risk of a fire.

Wireless devices communicate with each other and other devices without the use of connecting wires. This can be through interlinking by radio or through wi-fi. Is there anything on the same circuit that could be causing electrical interference, e.g. a fluorescent light starter or a central heating pump? If the sensor malfunctions, the red light may indicate a problem. In such cases, it is important to replace or repair the smoke detector to restore its functionality and ensure the safety of your home. On a lighter note, Google’s data also revealed that the day when smoke alarms are most likely to sound in the UK is pancake day. Is the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm suitable for homes in Scotland now that the law has changed? Use a thermostat controlled electric deep fat fryer. They can’t overheat. What to do if a pan catches fire