I frequently get false alarms in the middle of the night with these. Is there another brand compatible with the interconnect I can replace them with?
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I wish! I had 120 in an apartment building and couldn't even begin to tell you of the countless false alarms we've had since they were installed in 2010. I never found one to mix and match with these. If it is hooked into a relay check that too as sometimes that is the problem.
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Ms. Kittay,I suspect you are trying to buy the smoke alarms from the same vendor I did. First of all, they do not come with an adapter. Secondly, I bought a package of 6 from the vendor to get a cheaper price. However, three of them started beeping (acting they were faulty) right from the start. My guess was that they were not "new" and might have been refurbished, although I was under the impression I was purchasing new products. So, I would instead try going to your local hardware store for these items. That way, you can return them there a lot easier (and cheaper) if they do not work out.I hope this helps you.Regards Ms. Kittay,I suspect you are trying to buy the smoke alarms from the same vendor I did. First of all, they do not come with an adapter. Secondly, I bought a package of 6 from the vendor to get a cheaper price. However, three of them started beeping (acting they were faulty) right from the start. My guess was that they were not "new" and might have been refurbished, although I was under the impression I was purchasing new products. So, I would instead try going to your local hardware store for these items. That way, you can return them there a lot easier (and cheaper)... » Read More Ms. Kittay,I suspect you are trying to buy the smoke alarms from the same vendor I did. First of all, they do not come with an adapter. Secondly, I bought a package of 6 from the vendor to get a cheaper price. However, three of them started beeping (acting they were faulty) right from the start. My guess was that they were not "new" and might have been refurbished, although I was under the impression I was purchasing new products. So, I would instead try going to your local hardware store for these items. That way, you can return them there a lot easier (and cheaper) if they do not work out.I hope this helps you.Regards « Show Less
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Seem as they are all broken I don't remember. There is a on off switch for sound so I just wanted a visual. I never used the audible alarm. But like I said, none of them work as all failed.
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I returned the system to the online retailer after a few days because it was not dependable and triggered multiple false alarms. In the system's defense I was told by the manufacturer it was because the sensor was in the vicinity of some overhead power lines and the sensor was being fooled by the electromagnetic waves. The folks at Dakota were very helpful and knew right away why my system was false alarming.
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No. I've checked vendor website. Nothing about mute alarms. Also checked tech forums re: Tripp Lite battery backup, all had same complaints with no solution. If you come across the answer, please post link to it somewhere. For now, will keep Googling for it.
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No, I have had no problem with false alarms. I am very satisfied with this economical product.
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I bought these batteries because they were the exact brand and model as were in my alarm's wireless sensors. They were less than half the price of what my alarm company would have charged me. They have all been working fine for me now for a few months. If the voltage is the same as the ones that you are replacing I would give them a try.
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Just get the proper ones that go with Craftsman. You can confuse the circuitry or cause a permanent malfunction within the internal mother board in an attempt to force eye sensors to work that are not made along side of that brand.
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They are not a match. :( Its an 'almost' thing that tends to provide an inconsistent power influx (like what could hapen on a computer - making it a dangerous temptation.)
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As nearly as I could tell, there isn't one that works reliably-- apparently due to a defect in the clock. LaCrosse tech support replaced mine with a different model (complete with new sensor/sending unit) and the new one works just fine. If yours is still in warranty, call for a replacement. If not, it's time for a new clock.
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G. Larsen .. My alarm was acting strange at one point until the cable company ( Bright house ) replaced the cable modem for a upgrade of the obsolete unit .. the tech said the old unit was momentarily blinking off .. while this was not detectable using the phone it triggered the alarm.
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If you install the included powerchute software, you can configure alarms to sound at all times, or you can choose to have alarms silenced during a selectable window of hours, or when the PC is in hibernation. I've got 3 of these devices, and the two on my PCs are set to alarm 24/7. However, the only time they've ever sounded is when I first turn them on there is a short beep, and during a real power failure. Not all all intrusive.
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That's a question best answered by the manufacturer. I know that I replaced my alarms and the pigtail was different even though they were the same manufacturer, but I also changed out all 3 of mine as they were old enough to be of concern of not being set off in an alarm situation. Remember these things are only good for 10 years, the isotope's half life drops out of range for the reliability we expect from an alarm. I the I12060 are nearing that age it is time to upgrade them, to which the compatibility question is moot.
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I found that the connector on the wires was a little difficult to seat in the receptacle on the smoke alarm. You might look at the connector to be sure that the pins didn't bend. There is a "key" on the connector and the receptacle so that it should only mate one way.Also, did you put backup batteries in the alarm?Did the green light work in the old alarm?
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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.
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you can replace it with any smoke alarm that supports your connection, these are great smoke alarms and I stayed with the 1276 units, they are easier to change the batteries in,and they have a great track record.. but its your call any smoke alarm is better than none..hope this helps.
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I used the same brand. The sensors after about 10 years will begin to fail. After discussing the issue with tech reps from the manufacturer I replaced all of the detectors with the new replacement model and have had no problems.