Will this "smoke" work with BOTH ionization (small smoke particles) and photoelectric (large particles) detectors?
481106
According to the product's website: "SmokeCheck™, Smoke Detector Tester puts both photoelectric and ionization smoke detectors through their paces to ensure that the circuitry, alarm and power is functioning and that they are actively sampling the air for any hint of a fire. This product is approved for testing smoke detector function per NFPA 72 par. 8-2.4.1 when used as directed. Our patented formulation simulates the entire range of fire conditions giving you the confidence of knowing your fire alarm system will respond promptly to all fire conditions."
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I have five smoke detectors, they are all photoelectric. The product does work. On the bottom of the can there is a note: Excessive spraying may effect the detector's sensitivity. Another note on the can, for use with smoke alarms listed to UL standards 217 and 268. I read the previous answer, my previous smoke detectors stated they should be replaced every 10 years which I did. My current smoke detectors have the same note, they are all connected to my alarm system.
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.
481109
this was used to test "household smoke detectors" It was effective when used. which is critical if you don't know if an old smoke detector works. Any further specs should be referred to manufacturer. When in doubt, replace smoke detector, and then test
481110
I have five smoke detectors, they are all photoelectric. The product does work. On the bottom of the can there is a note: Excessive spraying may effect the detector's sensitivity.Another note on the can, for use with smoke alarms listed to UL standards 217 and 268.I read the previous answer, my previous smoke detectors stated they should be replaced every 10 years which I did. My current smoke detectors have the same note, they are all connected to my alarm system.
1903883
I can't think of any reason why it would not, using it in electric it gives about 10 hours of smoke. Should be no different.
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?
1031813
I'm not a "science" guy - just a homeowner who's had CO detectors for years. Mine are up high just where a smoke detector would be. Many friends and "experts" have seen them up there in my house. Nobody ever said it was not the correct location.
1344154
I agree with Peter. It does work well and diverts the smoke. If you can open a window it would be best. Try it. It's the only model I was pleased with and I used it in my small room. Be safe.
531200
Yes, it will read cigarette smoke in the air. It will show separate readings for the large particles and the small particles but it doesn't tell you if the particles are smoke, dust, pollen, mold spores, etc.....
468463
I don't think so. I'm pretty sure you need a different type of radiation detector. Look into an electromagnetic radiation detector.
1528690
Yes, it will work. But somebody with a "trained nose", like a parent for instance, would be able to detect the odor of all types of smoke. My girlfriend (non-smoker) can tell that I smoke in my truck, but she says it's not as "heavy" as it was before I used the Ozium...it's just a trace, according to her.
1496900
No, its not a carbon monoxide tester too. It senses by using photoelectric and ionization to alert for smoke
457411
No this unit works all the time with ionization on. I just use mine when I need to get rid of odors. I don't run it all the time.
1875171
As long as you can ignight the media inside (chips or pellets) to start providing smoke it should work.
775219
That depends on the temp. of the smoke. If its cooler, say 50deg. and there are warmer objects in or beyond the smoke, eg. 80 deg. +, then yes it can. In my experience with it, the ability to positively identify a heat source (man, animal, other) tops out at 75 to 90 yds. This imager is relatively cheap compared to others. You get what you pay for.
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From the Kidde website it appears that they only make a wireless smoke detector. But First Alert makes a wireless combined smoke and CO detector (sold at amazon - search for SCO500, it's available in 1 or 2 pack). Note that the Kidde wireless detector is ionizing, whereas the First Alert wireless is photoelectric. Ionizing is better for open flame detection, but photoelectric is better for smoldering fire detection.
1055510
It does generate a fair amount of smoke. My wife made me use it outside to keep the smell at bay. The one time we used it inside it did not set our detector off.
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To answer your question the smoke detector does use 9 volts to power it, but it is done through (3) AAA E92 batteries and not the conventional square 9 volt you are thinking about. I am not certain about the smoke detector portion using photoelectric technology, I could not find any reference to that, however the heat and freeze sensor portion uses thermistor technology to detect. Just an FYI the detector can identify tampering and low battery conditions and when programming it you need to have each sensor entered on the main alarm panel as a separate sensor. this is 3 in one.
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I really can't help on this. We don't have a smoke issue. And we are really happy with the 9500. Effectively NO dust build up, occasionally the yellow and only once the red lights came on indicating odor or dust. The unit is quiet and effective. Both have Plazmawave.
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Honestly, I have no Idea. I had no Idea if it was going to work with the wiring from the model I had. From what I understand it is going to work with any interconnected system of smoke detector wiring. I bought them at amazon for a simple reason..... In the worse case scenario, I could always have returned them. Installation is pretty easy, just real instruction carefully. If you think the wiring is almost the same, give it a shot.