Installing a hard wired smoke detector is an essential safety measure for any home. It provides peace of mind and could be a lifesaver in the event of a fire. Installation involves connecting the new ...

And can I connect a battery-operated unit in my garage to the wired detectors?

It’s widely known that a smoke detector is a good ionizing radiation source, as they contain a small amount of americium-241, a side product of nuclear reactors. But what about other sources?

Photoelectric smoke detector. Two-wire or four-wire bases. 30 ft (9 m) spacing between detectors. Optional CO-sensor, heat-sensor enhanced detection chamber. Clean chamber without removal or ...

More than any other smart device, a smart smoke detector is so much better than a regular one, and it’s so important, we think they belong in every home. Wirecutter is the product recommendation ...

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - A Smith County official is advising residents to change their smoke detector batteries as daylight saving time is set to begin on Sunday. “When you change your clocks, go ahead ...