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Knowing About Smoke Detector

Smoke detectors are a must in every home. Fire statistics show that having a detector reduces the risk of dying in a fire.

Ionization vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detector

The two most common smoke detectors are ionization and photoelectric. Both detectors react differently depending on the type of fire. Ionization detector is generally more responsive to the kind of fiery while photoelectric a best works with the type of smoldering fire. You can get to know about best smoke alarms in Australia via fire-one.com.au/collections/accessories

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More types of home fires actually smoldering type of fire so the photoelectric is often the best choice. 

Installing smoke Detector

The best protection is to have smoke alarms installed on every level of the home includes a basement. There also should be a smoke alarm placed near the sleeping area. Smoldering fire can kill you while you sleep so that the smoke detector is located close to your sleeping area is the best type of protection.

  • Mount smoke alarms high on walls or ceilings (remember, smoke rises). Ceiling-mounted alarms should be installed at least four inches from the nearest wall; wall-mounted alarms should be installed four to 12 inches from the ceiling.
  • If you have a pitched ceiling, install the alarm near the highest point of this ceiling.
  • Do not install smoke alarms near windows, doors, or ducts where drafts might interfere with their operation.
  • Always follow the manufacturer's installation instructions.