Here is an updated report, with new info, from a trusted tech friend: "NEST Protect Alarms (Smoke/CO) talk to each other via wifi and can be accessed via the web and when one triggers all announce in with a clear and loud voice where the problem is located.”
This system proved itself to a local family last fall. Sara ------ Sara Mattes > On Aug 3, 2022, at 12:26 AM, Sara Mattes <[email protected]> wrote: > > Hard-wired detectors “ talk “ to each other. > If one sounds, all do. > I am not sure there are any battery only that do. > > This is key if there is an issue detected in a remote area of the house- an > attic, basement, garage, etc. > You certainly would want an early notification if a small fire was starting > in any such location. > > As for back-up batteries, given Lincoln’s notorious history with power > outages, backup batteries seem a common sense choice. > > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Aug 2, 2022, at 8:57 AM, Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected]> wrote: >> >> >> As is probably obvious, I meant that the hard wired smoke detectors with >> batteries would still need periodic maintenance, >> >> Rich >> >> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 10:55 AM Rich Rosenbaum <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Note that hard wired smoke detectors come in two flavors: with and without >> backup batteries. In the latter case batteries would still run out, albeit >> at a lower rate. >> >> Note that many newer smoke detectors come with batteries with a 10 year >> life. Since certain types of smoke detectors are supposed to be replaced >> every 10 years, the batteries are often not user replaceable. >> >> Wiring a house full of smoke detectors could be quite expensive and, as >> noted above, may not actually solve the problem of needing to access them >> (once every ten years). >> >> Retrofitting an existing house with sprinklers would be even more expensive. >> I suppose the savings in house insurance might pay for it after several >> decades. :-) They do add a margin of safety, however. >> >> Rich >> >> >> >> >> On Tue, Aug 2, 2022 at 10:35 AM Sasha Golden <[email protected] >> <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Pat -- you might want to talk to the Fire Department about the requirements >> for a hard-wired system with sprinklers. This would need to be installed by >> an expert, but you'll never need to change a battery again. >> >> On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 5:10 PM O'Malley, Patricia J.,MD >> <[email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>> wrote: >> Dear resourceful community, we need to replace our ageing smoke detector >> system, and hopefully upgrade to a carbon monoxide and smoke detector >> system. Our current system is installed by code at the very highest parts of >> our very high ceilings, making “simple” replacement of the battery backup >> more of an adventure on a very high ladder than either my husband or I want >> to or should deal with. Wondering if the community has any suggestions for >> a system, an electrician or company who can come up with a compliant system >> that can be accessed for battery replacement without having to scale a high >> ladder. Hoping for your wisdom and experience. Pat O’Malley >> >> The information in this e-mail is intended only for the person to whom it is >> addressed. 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