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Michael P Gabriel
- Jan 1, 1970
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Hi! I have two smoke alarms in my residence that are wired into the
house's electricity. The other day I had a house full of smoke from a
minor microwave fire! Neither alarm went off but they definitely
should have, considering the amount of smoke tht passed by and under
them. Yet when I depressed both red light test buttons, the loud
piercing alarms sounded.
Question 1: How can I know if the alarms are safe to use? Should I
replace both? Are they operative and just coincidence that the alarm
never went off. Electric smoke alarms are expensive and I'd rather be
sure that they are bad before I reinvest in a pair.
Question 2: what is the purpose of the red light button. For testing,
I know is one purpose. Would the other be to show that the power is on
or that the alarm is safe and useable?
Thanks!!!!
house's electricity. The other day I had a house full of smoke from a
minor microwave fire! Neither alarm went off but they definitely
should have, considering the amount of smoke tht passed by and under
them. Yet when I depressed both red light test buttons, the loud
piercing alarms sounded.
Question 1: How can I know if the alarms are safe to use? Should I
replace both? Are they operative and just coincidence that the alarm
never went off. Electric smoke alarms are expensive and I'd rather be
sure that they are bad before I reinvest in a pair.
Question 2: what is the purpose of the red light button. For testing,
I know is one purpose. Would the other be to show that the power is on
or that the alarm is safe and useable?
Thanks!!!!