Review: BRK 120V Hardwired, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Battery Backup (SC9120B)

April 1st, 2010

This item is the DIRECT replacement for the discontinued BRK SC6120B

Combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm saves time on installation and materials because only one electrical box is required. Meets code for both smoke and CO alarms.

Note: This item is the DIRECT replacement for the discontinued BRK SC6120B

Features:

• Smoke & CO Combo Unit: One alarm protects against two deadly household threats
• Intelligent Sensing Technology: Reduces the number of non-emergency or unwanted alarms
• Latching Alarm Indicator: Easily identifies initiating alarm even after the alarm condition has subsided
• Smart Interconnect: One interconnect wire carries smoke and CO alarm signals
• Two Silence Features: Can temporarily silence low battery chirp for up to 8 hours before replacing low battery or silence an unwanted alarm for several minutes
• Perfect Mount System: Includes a gasketless base for easy installation and new mounting bracket that keeps the alarm secure over a wide rotation range to allow for perfect alignment
• Interconnectable: 18 units. Can be interconnected with up to 12 smoke alarms and the remaining can be a combination of UL listed BRK heat, CO alarms

Technical Specifications:

• Operating Voltage: 120V AC w/ 9V battery back-up
• Power: .09 Amps
• Temp Range: 40 degrees F to 100 degrees F
• Humidity Range: 10% to 90% relative humidity
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 feet
• Smoke Sensor: Dual chamber ionization
• CO Sensor: Metal Oxide
• Wiring: Quick connect plug with 8″ pigtails

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Spring Cleaning the Safe Way

March 29th, 2010

In the spring, people often like to clean their homes. It’s a great thing to do! But it’s important to stay safe while you’re doing it, especially from falls and poisoning – two of the top causes of home injuries.

* When cleaning out closets or re-organizing things, always keep stairs, steps, landings and all floors clear.

* Carry loads you can see over, and keep one hand free to hold banisters and railings.

* Five gallon buckets are often used while cleaning and present a serious drowning danger to young children. Never leave a bucket or any standing water unattended and store buckets empty and upside-down.

* Follow safety recommendations when using harsh products, such as wearing gloves and masks. Do not mix products together because their contents could react with dangerous results.

* Never use gasoline to clean something and never use or store gasoline in your home, even in tiny quantities. Gasoline vapors can explode with just a spark. If you must keep some, use a special safety container. Store it in an outside shed.

* When you clean out your cabinets, look at the labels on the products. If you see the words “Caution,” “Warning,” “Danger,” “Poison,” or “Keep Out of Reach of Children,” be very careful. These products should be locked up when you are not using them.

* Remember to put things away so people cannot trip on them. Safely tuck away telephone and electrical cords out of walkways. In homes with children, make sure toys and other items are always safely put away when not in use.

* If you need to climb to clean something, use a stepladder or ladder. When using a ladder, stand at or below the highest safe standing level. For a stepladder, the safe standing level is the second rung from the top, and for an extension ladder, it’s the fourth rung from the top. Before using, make sure the rungs are dry.

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Fire Safety Tips

March 26th, 2010

Use Smoke Alarms as an Early Warning System so that your family has time to escape a fire.

Smoke alarms are a very important part of any home fire safety plan, being an early warning to help your family escape from a fire. And although you likely have smoke alarms in your home, are you sure that they are working properly?

In addition to replacing the batteries at least once a year or when the smoke alarm is making a ‘chirping sound’, it is also important to test them each month.

Do you know the best places for smoke alarms in your home?

Smoke alarms should be installed:

    • either on the ceiling or 6-12 inches below the ceiling on the wall

    • away from air vents or registers and high air flow or ‘dead’ spots, such as at the top of a peaked roof, or in corners between ceilings and walls

    • outside the bedroom areas

    • on each level in the home

    • in each sleeping room

    • away from the kitchen or bathroom to prevent nuisance alarms

And most importantly, never disable your smoke alarm

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Protect Your Family From Carbon Monoxide

March 23rd, 2010

In fact, many state leaders have recognized the importance of having a working carbon monoxide alarm. Currently, 24 states require CO alarms in certain residences. In addition, families can take these simple steps to reduce the chance of having a CO incident:

• Install a carbon monoxide alarm outside every sleeping area and on every level of your home.

• Place CO alarms at least 15 feet away from fuel-burning appliances to reduce nuisance alarms.

• Test alarms each month and replace them every seven years.

• Have all gas-, oil- or coal-burning appliances inspected by a technician every year to ensure they are working properly.

• Never use a stove to heat your home.

• Do not use a grill, generator or camping stove inside your home or garage or near a window.

• Never leave a car, SUV or motorcycle engine running inside a garage, even if the garage door is open.

For more information on carbon monoxide poisoning as well as other home safety tips, visit www.safekids.org.

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FIRE SAFETY FOR KIDS

March 23rd, 2010

Get Started With a Checklist

1. Smoke detector alarms are a must-have in your home

* Set a reminder on your cell phone, email calendar so you don’t forget to check regularly that they are in good working order!

2. Practice your fire escape regularly

* Most family’s do not even have a plan, please make one today

3. Place space heaters away from flammable materials

4. Keep matches and lighters away from your child

* Have a zero tolerance rule for older children, this must have a stern consequence

5. Teach and Practice the “stop, drop and roll”

* Children love to practice this one so make it fun!

6. Take care of your cooking habits in the kitchen

* Know how to put out grease fires, kitchen fires can spread very, very quickly

7. Have approved fire extinguishers in your home and make sure everyone who is old enough knows how to use them – Practice this

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Review: First Alert 9V Battery Powered Photoelectric Smoke Alarm with Escape Light (SA720C)

March 18th, 2010

Escape light illuminates path to safety

The First Alert Electronics (SA720CN) smoke detector has all the features you need, such as a photoelectric smoke sensing chamber, an 85dB horn, bright escape light, single button test/silence, an easy access side-load battery drawer, and OptiPath360 Technology allows 360 coverage to the layers of air around the ceiling and wall. The unit can mount to a standard junction box up to 4 inches in size. Keyhole slots in the mounting bracket eliminate the need to remove the junction box screws for installation. Also contains an easy to load side battery compartment and two locking features that are provided to prevent battery theft and/or theft of the unit.

Features:

• Photoelectric smoke sensing technology
• Escape light illuminates path to safety
• Single button test/silence
• Optipath 360 Technology: patented technology provides 360 degrees of direct access to the smoke sensors
• Perfect Mount allows for easy alignment of alarm
• 9V Battery
• 10-Year Limited Warranty Through the Manufacturer

Technical Specifications:

Sensor: Photoelectric
• Warranty Claim: 10-Years
• Package Type: Clamshell
• Color: White
• Battery backup: N/A

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Poison Prevention Week

March 17th, 2010

Poison Prevention Week, which begins Sunday and runs through next Saturday is an opportunity to take stock of the potential hazards that can be found in your home.

Poisons aren’t limited to ingestible substances; there are other poisonous hazards which can’t be sensed.

Carbon monoxide, or CO, the colorless, odorless gas, is the number one cause of accidental poisoning in the United States. A recent survey conducted by First Alert, the manufacturer of smoke alarms and CO detectors, revealed that only 51 percent of respondents have CO alarms in their homes, indicating that prevention education is still very much needed. For maximum protection, safety experts recommend putting one alarm on each level, especially near sleeping areas. Most CO alarms are available at national retailers, and most cost less than $25.

Radon can also be found in homes, in some cases at levels harmful enough to cause serious illness and even death. The same First Alert survey found that Americans are much less aware of the dangers of this gas, with only 41 percent perceiving it as being very dangerous. Research conducted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) suggests that there’s far too little education about radon’s harmful effects. According to the EPA, radon is the second most frequent cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. Homeowners can purchase a radon test kit for under $25. (more…)

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Review: First Alert Battery Powered, Wireless Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Voice Warning (SCO500B)

March 12th, 2010

Exclusive Voice Warning System with Location Alert

First Alert’s innovative OneLink system allows multiple smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to be interconnected wirelessly. This combination smoke and CO alarm offers First Alert’s exclusive new Voice Warning System with Location Alert, which allows you to set multiple alarms with a location. When an alarm is sounded the interconnected system will alert you which room has a potential hazard that is setting off the alarm. If smoke is detected in the basement all of the wireless alarms will say “Warning, Evacuate, Smoke in Basement

Alarms that communicate with each other may provide earlier warning of a potential danger as compared to single stand alone alarms. With the ease of wireless connectivity you can have a network of alarms setup in minutes

Features:

• Combination Smoke & CO Alarm
• Exclusive Voice Warning System with Location Alert
• Ease of Wireless Connectivity
• Cost Effective Versus Hardwiring

Technical Specifications:

• Detector Type: Smoke and Carbon Monoxide
• Sensor Type: Photoelectric Smoke Detection
• Power Source: Battery Powered
• Feature: One Link Wireless Inter-connectivity with Location
• Interconnection: Up to 18 units with Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, Heat Alarms and Relays. Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms. (Can be used with BRK)
• Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F
• Humidity Range: 10% to 95% Relative Humidity
• Certifications: Meets UL217, ETL listed

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Legislative Update

March 11th, 2010

Yesterday, Wisc. Gov. Jim Doyle signed a law which builds on WI’s existing CO law by requiring owners to install a CO detector in the basement of the dwelling and on each floor level. The law takes effect on Feb. 1, 2011.

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Review: First Alert Battery Powered, Wireless Interconnectable Smoke Alarm (SA500B)

March 5th, 2010

Wireless-Enabled Battery Powered Smoke Alarm

This battery powered smoke alarm offers one of the quickest solutions for setting up an interconnected smoke alarm system. First Alert’s innovative OneLink system allows you to easily setup a network of smoke alarms wirelessly, saving time and money.

Alarms that communicate with each other may provide earlier warning of a potential danger as compared to single stand alone alarms. With the ease of wireless connectivity you can have a network of alarms setup in minutes.

Features:

• Wireless-Enabled Battery Powered Smoke Alarm
• Ease of Wireless Connectivity
• Cost Effective Versus Hardwiring

Technical Specifications:

• Detector Type: Smoke
• Sensor Type: Photoelectric
• Power Source: Battery Powered
• Feature: One Link Wireless Inter-connectivity
• Interconnection: Up to 18 units with Smoke, Carbon Monoxide, Heat Alarms and Relays. Maximum 12 Smoke Alarms. (Can be used with BRK)
• Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F
• Humidity Range: 10% to 95% Relative Humidity
• Certifications: Meets UL217, ETL listed

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