Smoke Alarms with additional features. What are they and should I consider fitting them?
In addition to the 2 basic types of smoke alarm, Ionisation and Optical, a mixture of which is recommended, some have additional features: An Escape Light feature. An escape light smoke alarm has a built-in light, powered by a separate battery which lights-up in the event of the smoke alarm being activated. Such a smoke alarm can be very useful, in a fire situation where electricity is gone, to help light up the escape route from your house. Suggested locations would be hallways, landings etc. Now available from Ei Electronics with both optical and ionisation sensors. A Silencer Button feature. A smoke alarm with a Silencer Button can usefully be fitted near a kitchen area for example where cooking fumes may cause a nuisance alarm. The Silencer Button enables one to temporarily silence the alarm if it is a nuisance alarm. The smoke alarm will however automatically re-alarm if the smoke situation remains. Now available from Ei Electronics with both optical and ionisation sensors. Interc
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