Most commercial buildings are required to have a fire alarm system that is regularly tested and maintained. Part of this maintenance is testing the function of the system’s duct detectors. Duct detectors are designed to detect fires within the HVAC system and sound the alarm to give the occupants time to evacuate the building. But … Read more
If you have a duct detector in your home, you may be wondering how to test it with a magnet. In this blog post, we will walk you through the steps to test your duct detector with a magnet. We will also explain how a duct detector works and why it is important to have … Read more
Ionization smoke detectors are most suitable for detecting fast-flaming fires, which is why they are the most common type of smoke detector found in homes. However, ionization smoke detectors are not as effective at detecting smoldering fires, which is why you may also find a photoelectric smoke detector in your home. In this blog post, … Read more
Most people don’t think twice about the smoke detectors in their homes. But, if you’re like me, you might start to wonder if it’s okay to mix different brands of smoke detectors. After all, they all perform the same basic function, right? Wrong. It turns out that there are some big differences between brands of … Read more
If you have a photoelectric smoke alarm in your home, you may have noticed that it goes off more frequently than other types of smoke alarms. There are a few reasons why this may be the case, and in this blog post, we’ll explore some of the most common ones. We’ll also provide some tips … Read more
A heat detector is not the same as a smoke detector, although they both serve the purpose of detecting a fire. A smoke detector senses the smoke that is produced by a fire, while a heat detector senses the heat that is produced by a fire. What is the difference between a heat detector and … Read more
When it comes to home safety, a photoelectric smoke alarm is an important device to have. But what exactly triggers a photoelectric smoke alarm? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at what causes a photoelectric smoke alarm to go off, and what you can do to make sure it’s working properly. How to … Read more
Most people think of duct detectors as being used only in commercial buildings, but they have many applications. The primary purpose of a duct detector is to provide an early warning of a fire in a duct system. They are also used to monitor the air quality in a duct system and to provide data … Read more
When it comes to home security, most people know that having a smoke detector is important. But what many people don’t know is that there are two different types of smoke detectors: ionization and photoelectric, and that you might need both in your home. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the differences … Read more
If you’re not sure which type of smoke detector to buy for your home, you’re not alone. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at the two most common types of smoke detectors – photoelectric and ionization – and see which one is the best. The pros and cons of photoelectric smoke detectors vs … Read more