Sorry for the grammar
photoelectric vs ionisation smoke alarm
What do you use ? What should I get ?
I only want battery only - not 240v main power
has any one use the long life (non replaceable battery ) alarms . I saw a few for $20 and I thought with the 10 year life - saving $3 battry every 6 months
The different in price is only $10. so I was thinking of getting both . I couldn't find smoke alarm that do both . Only duel smoke alarm with one + carbon monoxide detector
What the different from $7 to $40 personally I don't care if I get $40 as it only a once off every 10 years . And could save ur life
I understand the different .
photoelectric - cost more , ($20+) pick up on smoldering fire , ie electric wire in the wall , wire under the bed , faulty computer and electronic . Less false alarms from steam , hot weather , burning toast
ionisation - cost less ($7+) pick up open flame quicker , candle ,
With a full blown fire they both work but I was just thinking that light globe fire , electric blanket , over heating extension cable all smolder first …. Hard to picture a fire that doesn't smolder first …. Gas and a spark is the only benefit for ionisation alarm , but photic are only 30 behide
But you get way less false alarm . So when it does go off you may respond differently
Smoke alarm with both and carbon monoxide (all 3 ) would be ideal if such product exist
We have 3 sets of both. Cheap insurance.