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Immortal · 12-10-2009, 11:29 PM

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Originally Posted by laranger

Sound advice Mart, I would also add a carbon monoxide detector.

More good advice, We have smoke and CO detectors. We live in Wisconsin and old man winter has started to kick our butts so it was time to get out the kerosene heater for back up. You can never have too many detectors if you run one of those.

captnjack · 12-11-2009, 09:16 AM

I got a bit of a break there the building codes here required a smoke detector so my dectector is hard wired to the electricty so I don't have to remember to change the battery ever year. No co2 detector though!

mart · 12-11-2009, 01:29 PM

I have a co2 monitor fitted in the gas supply system. First time i've heard of a smoke detector system fitted directed into the mains electrical system Captnjack. Not even sure if we have that kind system here. It does sound like a must have though. Oh my fish and chips were lovely last night lol.

Anoree · 12-11-2009, 02:33 PM

Having CO and smoke detectors running on main power has it's pros and cons. Sure, you don't have to replace batteries, but if the power somhow goes out, you loose the detectors, too.
Should a fire destroy the power cabling (or an electrical malfunction causes a short circuit and burning cables) you won't hear anything.
Most of todays fires not caused by arson are mainly caused by electric malfunctions / overheating. To rely on main power for a fire alarm (smoke or CO) doesn't appeal to me.

captnjack · 12-12-2009, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Anoree

Having CO and smoke detectors running on main power has it's pros and cons. Sure, you don't have to replace batteries, but if the power somhow goes out, you loose the detectors, too.
Should a fire destroy the power cabling (or an electrical malfunction causes a short circuit and burning cables) you won't hear anything.
Most of todays fires not caused by arson are mainly caused by electric malfunctions / overheating. To rely on main power for a fire alarm (smoke or CO) doesn't appeal to me.

Good point locally most of fires are caused by lighting during the summer and from fireplaces & Christmas trees during winter. My electrical power coming into the house is buried in the ground but it is not uncommon to lose power during an ice storm. With me I think my biggest exposure would be forgetting to change the batteries.

ugo · 12-12-2009, 09:07 AM

Sorry Texasdrake. My condolances for your.

grande351 · 12-13-2009, 12:51 AM

My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Texasdrake.

12-11-2009, 09:16 AM	#2
captnjack Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: 3rd rock from the sun Posts: 818	I got a bit of a break there the building codes here required a smoke detector so my dectector is hard wired to the electricty so I don't have to remember to change the battery ever year. No co2 detector though! __________________ But in your dreams whatever they may be Dream a little dream of me

12-11-2009, 01:29 PM	#3
mart Danielle's Only True Love Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Garden of England, Kent Posts: 2,189	I have a co2 monitor fitted in the gas supply system. First time i've heard of a smoke detector system fitted directed into the mains electrical system Captnjack. Not even sure if we have that kind system here. It does sound like a must have though. Oh my fish and chips were lovely last night lol. __________________ If You Don't Ask, You Don't Get

12-12-2009, 09:07 AM	#6
ugo Danielle's Future Ex-Husband Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 1,556	Sorry Texasdrake. My condolances for your. __________________ Hope,Love,sex : Loving a Girl.

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12-11-2009, 02:33 PM	#4
Anoree Moderator Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Germany Posts: 2,015	Having CO and smoke detectors running on main power has it's pros and cons. Sure, you don't have to replace batteries, but if the power somhow goes out, you loose the detectors, too. Should a fire destroy the power cabling (or an electrical malfunction causes a short circuit and burning cables) you won't hear anything. Most of todays fires not caused by arson are mainly caused by electric malfunctions / overheating. To rely on main power for a fire alarm (smoke or CO) doesn't appeal to me.

12-13-2009, 12:51 AM	#7
grande351 Danielle's Imaginary Boyfriend Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 876	My sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Texasdrake.