Can you use this smoke detector to replace old ones?
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Agree with RIS.Depends on how your old ones are wired, or linked together, if at all.If they are powered by 120 volt house current, and are linked together, the answer would most likely be "no".If your old detectors are battery-operated type, and of the "stand alone" variety, the answer would be "yes".I replaced several of my old "First Alert" battery operated detectors with these, and have had no issues.
869124
I don't see why not, but remember, it takes two AA batteries and not a 9v. I wasn't aware they made 10 yr smoke detector batteries in anything but 9v. Anyway, since the battery is not recharged by the detector, it should take any AA battery. I guess the replacement frequency would really depend on how often your power goes out and how well the battery holds a charge.
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Let me start by commenting on the date on the device, since it has come up in other posts. I ordered my smoke alarms in May and the device was stamped end of March which seemed quite reasonable. Yep, replacement time is 10 years and if I do it exactly on the 10 year mark I'll be amazed with myself. As per your question Edwin I hooked up my alarms to the house power and they did the low battery beep until I pulled the plastic tab out of the side of the detector which made the battery connect inside the unit itself. I used the battery that came with the unit and didn't need to ever open the battery compartment. When I do replace the battery if it continues to beep I would check the battery connection and also make sure that my batteries were not dead. I expect to replace all the smoke alarm batteries the first of the year, which is what I used to do, and didn't bother this year because I knew I had to replace the detectors. Best of luck with your smoke detector.
2259157
No, but they do offer smoke detectors that you can buy separately that will work with the system.
1008166
Yes. My "smoke only" detectors are connected to my "smoke + carbon monoxide" detectors.
481108
I used this product to test/trigger newly installed smoke detectors. It's one of the best effective product to test and works. I am not sure of your application or what exactly you are talking about.
1874880
I am not s sure but why would you? The battery should last between 5-7 years and if the cost of the battery exceeds a new smoke detector then you replace the detector. Have to ask the mfg this 1.........
1858149
The new base comes with the new smoke detector.You will want to use it because if you are replacing the old one that base willmost likely be discolored.
1209400
We change the batteries every year on our smoke detectors. We have had some that lasted 4 years with a drill but nothing longer.
2274990
If you are using this as a replacement for the same/similar model, no issues.I am not sure what your question is regarding the pack size.Do you need one or 2 Smoke Detectors?
807226
Sorry for the delay as I have been traveling. I don't really think this would work effectively on smoke detectors, I dont think the correct end for the pole is in here.
471807
Yes, but you will have a smaller flame or you can install a larger orfice or drill the old one out a very little
815229
any high quality, i.e. duracell or energizer alkaline battery, just remember to replace it before it starts to beep. When you wait for it to start beeping, you usually pull the battery and don't immediately replace it, which defeats the purpose of a smoke detector. I change mine with fall daylight savings time.
1280152
fire always brings Carbon monoxide. So if there is fire this will always go off. Can it replace a smoke detector > no just like smoke detectors can not detect CO.
926590
You can, but I not sure why. These are hardwired detectors designed to sound an alarm tone on all compatible detectors on that circuit. Seems you might be as well off with a battery operated detector.
2170389
I purchased them for my smoke detectore.Can't answer the rest- they're still working & its been way over a year.
1095241
Sorry dont no about that,cause we just drilled holes and put it in a different place than our smoke alarm.we never owned one of these before..sorry couldn't help