SEBSON Magnetic Pads/Magnet fixing for Smoke Alarm, Attachment for Smoke Detectors, adhesive

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For the minimum level of protection, you need at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home. But a smoke alarm in every room (apart from the bathroom) will provide the greatest level of protection. On a lighter note, Google’s data also revealed that the day when smoke alarms are most likely to sound in the UK is pancake day. Is the Nest Protect smoke and CO alarm suitable for homes in Scotland now that the law has changed? Their distinguishing feature is the fact that they can be linked to other alarms, both heat and smoke alarms, so that when one senses danger they all sound.

Write on the smoke alarm itself the day that it was installed, and the date that it, or the battery, should be replaced You should consider whether you think members of your family would hear an alarm in the planned position from key areas, such as their bedroom. Plus whether anyone has needs that would better suit a different configuration – for example, a hearing impairment or a particularly heavy sleeper. Tips for buying, installing and maintaining smoke alarms Test them by pressing the button until the alarm sounds. If it doesn’t sound, you need to replace the battery. Interlinked smoke and heat alarms will need to be mains powered or come with a sealed battery rather than with replaceable batteries. Where should I place smoke alarms?Smoke alarms are self-contained devices that incorporate a means of detecting a fire (smoke detector) and giving a warning (alarm), usually a very loud beeping sound. They are about the size of a hand and are normally fitted to the ceiling. They can detect fires in their early stages and give you those precious minutes to enable you and your family to leave your house in safety. What type of smoke alarms are available? Regular beeps or chirps are a sign that the battery needs to be replaced. More frequent beeps or chirps – around one every 30 seconds – are likely to be a sign that the alarm has reached the end of its life and signals the time to buy a new one. Heat (thermal) alarms detect heat (hot air) instead of smoke. The alarm is triggered when the temperature within the sensor chamber reaches over 58 degrees Celsius – generally when a fire is well established. For maximum protection an alarm should be fitted in every room (except bathrooms) You should choose the type most suited to the risk in each room. For minimum protection the number to be fitted will depend on the type of home you live in: Unplug blankets before you get into bed, unless it has a thermostat control for safe all-night use.

Homes that have a fuel burning appliance, such as a boiler, an open fire or a log burner will also need to have a carbon monoxide (CO) alarm installed in the room the appliance is in, but the CO alarm doesn’t need to be interlinked. Some smart models sound an alarm on your smartphone and through the alarm itself when triggered – this is the most helpful kind of smart alarm. So now you know how to fit a smoke alarm without drilling, go ahead and make sure you've got one installed in your home. And if you know an older person who may have difficulty installing a fire alarm themselves, pop round and help them fit one.If your home is on one level, you should fit the alarm in the hallway between the living and sleeping areas. If you have only one smoke alarm and two floors, put it where you can hear it when you are asleep – on the ceiling at the top of the stairs leading to the bedrooms. Don't put one in the bathroom as steam can set it off by mistake. And you should put a heat alarm in the kitchen, with a fire alarm just outside, to avoid frequent false alarms. Testing your smoke alarm & changing the battery Ten-year sealed battery smoke alarms are the best option. They are slightly more expensive, but you save on the cost of replacing batteries. The number of smoke alarms to fit in your home depends on your particular circumstances. Fires can start anywhere, so the more that are fitted, the higher the level of protection. If you own a Nest smoke and CO alarm, you will be able to continue to use it but it will need to be in addition to interlinked smoke and heat alarms.