Archive for May, 2010

Review: Kidde Battery Powered Talking Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm (KN-COSM-B)

Wednesday, May 19th, 2010

2 in 1 Talking Alarm announces the hazard type detected helping to speed up the reaction time

The Kidde KN-COSM-B Combination Carbon Monoxide & Smoke Alarm provides two important safety devices in a single unit. This alarm includes a voice warning system that announces “Fire, Carbon Monoxide, Low Battery or Smart Hush Activation”. The voice alarm eliminates any confusion and clearly warns you and your family of a smoke or carbon monoxide danger, or if your battery is in need of replacement. This technically advanced combination alarm is battery operated protecting you and your family even during a power outage when many incidences occur. The KN-COSM-B is an easy to install alarm that is suitable for all living areas, has a 5 year limited warranty, and is UL approved.

Alarm Warnings

Fire: The red LED will flash and be accompanied by three long alarm beeps followed by a verbal warning message “FIRE! FIRE!“. The alarm will repeat pattern until smoke is eliminated.

Carbon Monoxide: Four short alarm beeps followed by a verbal warning “WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE!” This continues until the unit is reset or the CO is eliminated.

Low Battery: One chirp followed by warning “LOW BATTERY“. The red LED light will flash. This pattern will continue every minute for the first hour. After the first hour the red LED light will flash once every minute accompanied by the chirp sound. The “LOW BATTERY” warning will only sound once every fifteen minutes.

Voice Hush Indication:HUSH ACTIVATED” and “HUSH CANCELED” voice announcement.

Peak Level Memory: If the alarm had detected a CO level of 100ppm or higher, the unit will announce “CO PREVIOUSLY DETECTED” to warn of the CO incident, when the Test/Reset button is pressed.

Features:

• 2 in 1 Talking Alarm announces the hazard type detected helping to speed up the reaction time
• A single unit can be installed where previously two were needed
• Battery Safeguard ensures the unit cannot be accidentally mounted without batteries installed
• Test Reset Button tests alarm circuitry and triggers the voice announcement
• Complies with the following authorities: FHA, HUD, MFPA, CSFM
• UL Approved

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: 900-0102
• Model: KN-COSM-B
• Power Source: 3 AA Battery
• Sensors: Smoke: Ionization, CO: Fuel Cell
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
• Temperature Range: 40°F (4.4°C) to 100°F (37.8°C)
• Humidity Range: 5%-95%

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Review: Kidde 120V Hardwired Nighthawk Interconnectable Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup (KN-COB-IC)

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010

On Sale: $ 35.75

The Kidde KN-COB-IC is an AC wire-in carbon monoxide alarm that warns you and your family of dangerous carbon monoxide levels. It includes multiple contractor friendly features to ensure easy installation and minimal troubleshooting. This alarm interconnects with up to 24 Kidde devices (of which 18 can be initiation) including smoke alarms, CO alarms and heat alarms on one wiring network. The KN-COB-IC includes a 9V battery backup along with a 5 year limited warranty.

The Kidde KN-COB-IC is an essential device to help warn you and your family of dangerous carbon monoxide levels in your home. This unit is interconnectable to other Kidde devices such as smoke alarms and heat detectors on one wiring network, making your home a safer place for your family. The 9V battery backup provides continuous monitoring of carbon monoxide levels even during a power failure. The KN-COB-IC includes a smart interconnect system. This system enables the unit to alarm in a carbon monoxide pattern and sound a different pattern when interconnected to a Kidde smoke alarm that is in alarm mode.

Features:

• Battery Pull Tab Eliminates battery installation time and keeps battery fresh.
• Adjustable Mounting Bracket Allows for fast installation and perfect alignment
• Quick Connect Installs quickly with snap-on harness
• Sealed Cover Reduces nuisance alarms: Sealed to protect sensor from contaminants prior to installation
• Tamper Resist Locking Feature to deter battery and alarm theft
• Alkaline Battery Backup for continuous protection in case of power failure

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: 900-0120
• Power Source: 120VAC, 60HZ, 9V battery back-up
• Sensor: Electrochemical
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
• Temperature Range: 40°F (4°C) to 100°F (38°C)
• Humidity Range: 5%-95% relative humidity (RH)

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Causes for False Alarms From Your Smoke Alarm

Thursday, May 13th, 2010

• The cover or sensor chamber may be covered by dust or dirt. Alarms may look clean, but dust can accumulate inside the cover, even in newly built homes. Gently vacuum your smoke alarm regularly using the soft brush attachment.

• Insects may have clogged the sensor chamber. Clean the smoke detector with the soft brush attachment on your vacuum. To prevent repeat problems, clean and treat the surrounding area with insect repellent (DO NOT SPRAY THE SMOKE DETECTOR ITSELF).

• You may have experienced a power interruption. Hardwired smoke detectors may sound briefly when power is interrupted then restored.

• If you have hard wired smoke detectors, you may have a loose electrical connection on your AC or AC/DC smoke alarm. In AC or AC/DC smoke alarms, loose connections can intermittently disconnect power to the smoke alarm. The effect is the same as a power failure. When power is restored, the units may sound briefly.

Review: Kidde Battery Powered Micro Smoke Alarm (0914E)

Monday, May 10th, 2010

The 0914E operates on a 9V battery power source that provided continuous protection even during a power outage

The Fire Sentry 0914E smoke alarm is a battery operated smoke alarm utilizing ionization sensing technology. The four (4) inch unit is smaller in diameter giving it discreet design with the same quality you would expect in a Kidde manufactured product. The 0914E is powered by a 9V battery, providing continuous protection, even during power outages. This easy to install unit includes a test button to verify the detection electronics are working as intended.

The Fire Sentry 0914E battery operated, single station smoke alarm provides an early warning signal to you and your family in the event of a smoke or fire incident. The 0914E operates on a 9V battery power source that provided continuous protection even during a power outage. Installation is easy, no wiring required. This unit is UL Listed and includes a 3 year limited warranty.

Features:

• Battery Operated (9V Battery Included) Easy Installation and Provides Continuous Protection Even during Power Outages
• Test Button Tests Units Electronic Circuitry, Horn and Battery Function
• Low Battery Indicator Low Battery Warning Chirp Alerts User to Change Battery
• Discreet Design Four (4) inch diameter

Technical Specifications:

Model Number: 0914
• Power Source: 9V Battery (included)
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10ft
• Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F (4°C to 38°C)
• Humidity Range: 5%-95% relative humidity (RH)
• Sensor: Ionization
• Interconnects: No

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Review: BRK 9V Alkaline Battery Powered Family Gard Smoke Alarm (FG250AB)

Wednesday, May 5th, 2010

Approved for use in recreational vehicles (RV's)

The most feature rich alarm in its class, BRK’s Family Gard Model (FG250AB) smoke detector provides everything you need in providing early warnings of a fire, such as a fully inspect screened dual ionization smoke sensing chamber, an 85dB horn, a supervised 9V Alkaline battery power supply, a full function test switch, a silence feature to silence unwanted nuisance alarms, a red LED light that indicates DC power or alarm and a tamper resistant locking pin that locks alarm cover to prevent removal of battery. When the battery begins to run out, the horn will chirp approximately once per minute to indicate a fresh battery is needed. Designed for wall or ceiling mounting. Includes mounting anchors and screws. Perfect for apartment, dormitory or hotel applications and even approved for use in recreational vehicles (RV’s).

Features:

• Hinged cover for easy battery replacement
• Lighted Power and Alarm indicator
• Silence feature
• Tamper resistant locking pin
• RV approved
• 9V Alkaline battery operated
• 10-Year Limited Warranty Through the Manufacturer

Technical Specifications:

• Alarm Dimensions: 4.25″ dia x 1.6″ H
• Operating Voltage: 9V Alkaline Battery Powered
• Temperature Range: 40F (4C) to 100F (38C)
• Humidity Range: 10 % to 95 % relative humidity (RH)
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
• Test/Silence: Electronically simulates smoke condition, causing the unit to alarm and silences unit
• Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke clears
• Smoke Sensor: Dual Ionization
• Indicator Lights: • DC Power: Intermittent Red Light
• Listing: Listed to UL217 Standard

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Review: BRK 120V Hardwired Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup and Digital Display (CO5120PDBN)

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010

LCD digital display with memory. On Sale for $38.99

First Alert, together with BRK brand alarms, continue to reinvest in the research and development of Carbon Monoxide Safety Products. The BRK (CO5120PDBN) has all new features, such as an electrochemical carbon monoxide sensor, a multi-function LCD digital display, an 85dB horn, 9V battery back-up, an End of Life alert and a silence feature. Intelligent Sensing Technology is designed to reduce those annoying and premature nuisance alarms.

Features:

• Single button test/silence
• Latching alarm indicator remembers which unit initiated an alarm
• Two silence features can silence the low-battery chirp for up to eight hours or temporarily silence an unwanted nuisance alarm
• Intelligent Sensing Technology helps reduce the number of nuisance alarms
• Dust Cover
• 5-Year Warranty Through the Manufacturer
• LCD digital display with memory

Technical Specifications:

• Alarm Dimensions: 5.4″ dia x 1.9″ H
• Operating Voltage: 120V AC 60Hz w/ 9V battery backup
• Operating Current: .09 amps (standby/alarm)
• Temperature Range: 40° F (4° C) to 100° F (38° C)
• Humidity Range: 10% to 95% relative humidity (RH)
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
• Test/Silence: Electronically simulates carbon monoxide condition, causing the unit to alarm
• Alarm Reset: Automatic when CO clears
• Interconnections: Up to 18 units of First Alert or BRK Smoke, CO and Heat Alarms. Maximum of 12 smoke alarms.
• CO Sensor: Electrochemical
• Indicator Lights/Sounds: • AC Power: Constant Green LED; Display: blank/• DC Power: Intermittent Green LED; Display: “bAt”
• Local Alarm: Red LED flashes rapidly; Display: CO level in PPM
• Remote Alarm: Red LED out; Display: Blank
• Latching Alarm: Red LED flashes every 5 seconds after local alarm stops
• Listing: Listed to UL2034 Standard

5-Year Limited Warranty Through the Manufacturer

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