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Smoke particles change the balance of the current. When this happens a signal is sent to the integrated circuit and the alarm sounds. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions – smoke alarms need very little maintenance. A few minutes of your time during the year will ensure that your alarm is working and could help save your life and the lives of your family. You should: The regulations state that all homes will need a smoke alarm to be installed in the most used room, which is likely to be the living room in most homes. And an interlinked heat alarm will need to be needed in the kitchen.
Fire blankets are used to put out a fire or wrap a person whose clothes are on fire. They are best kept in the kitchen. All of the major manufacturers (Aico, FireAngel and Kidde) make smoke and heat alarms that will work in combination with one another and we have tested pairs of smoke and heat alarms from each of them. Optical: These are more expensive but more effective at detecting larger particles of smoke produced by slow-burning fires, such as smouldering foam-filled upholstery and overheated PVC wiring. They are marginally less sensitive to fast flaming fires. Optical alarms can be installed near (not in) kitchens, as they are less likely than ionisation alarms to go off when toast is burned. 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.Unplug blankets before you get into bed, unless it has a thermostat control for safe all-night use.
Homes that have a fuel burning appliance, such as a boiler, an open fire or a log burner will also need to have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed in the room the appliance is in, but the CO alarm doesn’t need to be interlinked. Smoke alarms are self-contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm), usually a very loud beeping sound. They are about the size of a hand and are normally fitted to the ceiling. They can detect fires in their early stages and give you those precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety. What type of smoke alarms are available? Combined Optical Smoke and Heat Alarms: Combinations of optical and heat alarms in one unit to reduce false alarms while increasing the speed of detection. Pros: Good for bedrooms, landings and hallways, and near to kitchens as they aren’t as prone to false alarms from cooking. Don't put one in the bathroom as steam can set it off by mistake. And you should put a heat alarm in the kitchen, with a fire alarm just outside, to avoid frequent false alarms. Testing your smoke alarm & changing the batteryThe new regulations also require interlinked smoke alarms to be fitted in all hallways and landings in homes in Scotland. We recommend you buy your smoke alarms from a reputable company such as Safelincs who are able to cater for all your fire safety needs with their extensive range of products. Remember: Interlinked smoke alarms could be a real advantage when there's a fire. These have become a requirement for all homes in Scotland since February 2022. If one alarm detects smoke, all the alarms sound.
There are mainly four types of smoke alarm currently on the market – ionisation, optical (also described as photo electronic), heat and combined.
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Optical smoke alarms use infrared to detect smoke and are good for detecting slow burning electrical fires. Steam and smoke from cooking is less likely to trigger a false alarm making them a good choice for living rooms, dining rooms, halls and landings. It is easy to get confused in smoke, so count how many doors you need to go through to reach the stairs. An interesting by-product of the new breed of smart alarms is the fire-related data being collected, as is the case with Google, which makes the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm. Google told us that it uses data from its alarms to provide ‘meaningful insights’ for its customers and to improve the product.
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 An aspirating smoke detector (ASD) or 'Sniffer Unit' is a system often used in fire protection. An ASD system consists of one central detection unit which will draw air through numerous pipes to detect carbon/smoke. If you have a TV or other large electrical appliance in your bedroom, you should fit a smoke alarm there. Looking after your smoke alarm
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You should be able to hear it clearly across the whole space it is intended to cover, so bear this in mind as you look around your home and consider the risks.
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