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Review: Kidde Battery Powered Ionization Smoke Alarm (i9050)

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Replaces model 0915E

The Kidde Battery Powered i9050 Ionization Smoke Alarm (formerly model 0915E) is a full size, ionization, battery operated smoke alarm designed to protect you and your family from the dangers of smoke and fire. The i9050 is powered by a 9V battery, providing continuous protection even during power outages. This unit includes a flashing red LED to indicate the alarm is receiving power.

The Kidde i9050 basic, battery operated smoke alarm provides you and your family an early warning signal against the dangers of fire and smoke. This easy to install smoke alarm includes a test button to verify the units electronic circuitry, horn and battery function are work properly. The i9050 also includes a tamper resist feature to help deter theft or tampering. This smoke alarm is powered by a 9V battery and is suitable for all living areas. UL listed.

Features:

• Replaces model 0915E
• Easy Installation with no wiring required
• Battery Operated (9V battery included) Provides continuous protection even during power failures
• Quality Design
• 5 year limited warranty
• Flashing LED Indicates alarm is receiving power
• Test Button Verifies battery and alarm operation.
• Low Battery Indicator Chirps when battery needs replacement

Technical Specifications:

• Dimensions: 5″ Diam. x 1-1/2″ Width
• 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
• Size: 5″ in diameter x 1.75″ depth
• Interconnects: No
• LED: Red, normal operation

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Review: First Alert Plug-In, Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO600B)

Thursday, June 24th, 2010

On Sale: $20.75

This carbon monoxide alarm plugs into a standard electrical outlet allowing you to quickly monitor carbon monoxide levels. Because this detector is portable you can move it to different rooms in your home when desired.

Features:

• AC Plug-In Portable Carbon Monoxide Alarm
• Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor is the Most Accurate Sensor Available
• Single Test/Silence Button

Technical Specifications:

• Detector Type: Carbon Monoxide
• Sensor Type: Electrochemical
• Power Source: Plug-In
• Certifications: UL listed

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Review: First Alert Battery Powered, Carbon Monoxide Alarm (CO400B)

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

On Sale: $19.75

The CO400B is a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm designed for portability. No installation is required and can be mounted or placed almost anywhere.

Features:

• Battery Powered Works even during Power Outages
• Integrated Test/Silence Button

Technical Specifications:

• Detector Type: Carbon Monoxide
• Sensor Type: Electrochemical
• Power Source: Battery Powered
• Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F
• Humidity Range: 10% to 90% Relative Humidity
• Certifications: UL listed

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Review: Kidde Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Battery Backup and Alarm Memory (i12040)

Monday, June 14th, 2010

Replaces model i12020

Kidde interconnected Ionization smoke alarms warn against a potential fire in your home by linking other Kidde compatible alarms to further increase the ability to hear the alarm anywhere. This alarm is a 120V AC powered ionization smoke alarm with 9V battery back-up, Hush feature, and replaces model i12020.

Features:

• Hush feature temporarily silences nuisance alarms
• One touch test button tests unit’s electronic circuitry
• Battery backup 9V battery included
• Tamper resist locking pin helps deter alarm tampering and theft
• UL Approved

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: 21006378
• Type: Ionization
• Power: AC
• Voltage: 120VAC
• Battery Backup: Yes
• Battery Type: 9 Volt
• Alarms: Horn
• Siren/Horn (dB): 85
• Exit Light: No
• Hush Button: Yes
• Digital Readout: No
• Test Buttons: Yes
• Digital Readout: No
• Test Buttons: Yes
• Dia. (In.): 5.6
• Height: 1.55
• Operating Temp. (F): 40 to 100
• Warranty Length: 5 Years
• Provides: Early Warning of Smoke and Fire Hazards Even During Power Outages
• For Use With Interconnectable
• Locking Pin: Yes
• Standards: UL Listed
• Weight: 0.80

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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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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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Review: Kidde Battery Powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm (PE9E)

Friday, April 30th, 2010

Photoelectric smoke alarm is battery operated protecting you and your family even during power outages. Our Price: $ 14.99

The Kidde PE9E is a battery operated smoke alarm, equipped with a photoelectric sensor, designed to alert you and your family to the dangers of smoke and fire. The PE9E includes a 9V, protecting you even during a power failure. This unit is UL Listed and offers a 5-year limited warranty. This photoelectric smoke alarm is battery operated protecting you and your family even during power outages. This unit does not require any wiring and can be installed in minutes. The PE9E is equipped with a test button that allows you to test the alarms electronic circuitry, horn and battery function.

Features:

• Test Button: Tests unit’s electronic circuitry, horn and battery function
• Battery Operated (9V Battery Included): Protects even during a power outage
• Low Battery Indicator: Smoke alarm will chirp in the event of a low battery
• Tamper Resist Locking Pin: Helps deters alarm tampering or theft

Technical Specifications:

• Part Number: 440378
• 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: Photoelectric

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