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Review: First Alert Battery Powered Photoelectric Smoke & Carbon Monoxide – Voice Alarm (Model SCO7B)

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

Exclusive! Voice alarm with programmable location. Programmable with up to eleven locations.

First Alert’s innovative OneLink system allows multiple smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to be interconnected wirelessly. This combination SC07B 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:
• Exclusive voice alarm with up to eleven programmable locations
• Reliable in case of an emergency
• 10 to 95 percent relative humidity (RH)
• Electronically simulate smoke and carbon monoxide conditions, causing the unit to alarm and temporarily quiets the alarm
• Alarm Reset: Automatic when smoke and or carbon monoxide clears
• Advanced photoelectric smoke/co combination alarm
• Photoelectric Smoke and Electrochemical CO Sensors
• Single button test/silence
• Two silence features • can silence the low
-battery chirp for up to eight hours or temporarily silence an unwanted nuisance alarm
• Remote Control Silence/Test uses most remote controls to temporarily quiet unwanted alarms and test alarm functions
• Optipath 360 Technology: Patented technology provides 360 degrees of direct access to the smoke sensor
• Perfect Mount: Allows for easy alignment of alarm
• Spread Spectrum Horn Tone: Lower and varying frequency makes it easier for the elderly with normal aged related hearing loss to hear the horn
• Latching Features: Alarm Latch • remembers which unit initiated an alarm; Low Battery Latch: Visually identifies unit in low battery condition

Technical Specifications:
• Model: SC07B
• Color: White
• Amperage: .05 amps
• Weight: 9.3 oz.
• 40 F (4 C) to 100 F (38 C)
• Smoke sensor: Photoelectric
• CO sensor: Electrochemical
• Dimensions: 1.45″ W x 1.15″ H x 0.8″ L

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Review: First Alert Plug-In, Carbon Monoxide Alarm w/ Digital Display & Remote Control Test/Silence (Model#FCD4CN-3)

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Plug-in with battery backup. Works during power outages

Plug-in with battery backup. Works during power outages

The FCD4CN-3 is an AC-powered plug-in CO alarm with 9V battery backup, digital display and exclusive, patented IR remote control test/silence. Can be operated with most household TV/VCR remote controls. Microprocessor-controlled for accurate and reliable operation. Meets UL2034. Single-button test/silence/scroll function. 9-volt alkaline battery included. Digital display with Peak Level Memory. Permanent CO sensor. Alarm indicator light: Power shines constant red, during Alarm LED flashes when CO alarm levels are detected. Also have malfunction/service mode alert.

Features:
• Plug-in with battery backup. Works during power outages
• Remote control Silence/Test. Uses most remote control devices to silence or test alarm
• Digital Display. Stores, recalls, and displays highest level of carbon monoxide detected
• Simple to use silence/test button; low battery warning; end-of-life timer and loud 85-decibel alarm
• 5 year limited warranty

Technical Specifications:
• Alarm Dimensions: 5.3″L, 3.3″W, 1.4″H
• Operating Voltage: 120 VAC, 60 Hz, 9V DC
• Power: .09 amps
• Temp Range: 40F (4C) to 100F (38C)
• Humidity Range: 10% to 90% Relative Humidity
• Audio Alarm: 85dB at 10 ft.
• Test Button: Electronically simulates a carbon monoxide condition, causing the unit to alarm
• Alarm Reset: Automatic when CO clears; Press Test/Silence button to reset manually
• Indicator LEDs: AC Power: Constant Red LED
• CO Alarm: Audio Alarm (4 beeps, pause, 4 beeps) and rapidly flashing Red LED
• Listing: UL2034

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A Brief History on Home Smoke Alarms

Friday, November 6th, 2009
15 of every 16 homes (94%) in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm

15 of every 16 homes (94%) in the U.S. have at least one smoke alarm

BRK Electronics were instrumental in the design of the first patented battery operated smoke alarm in 1965. During the early 1970′s, the intense development due the success of these alarms; produced more affordable, high quality AC and battery smoke alarm systems to be used in new construction and mobile homes across the country.

In 1974, Sears, Roebuck and Company put its name on a BRK Electronics battery-operated smoke alarms. With its popularity on the rise with consumers, the Sears branded smoke alarm began prompting other manufacturers to enter the residential smoke detector market.

In 1976, BRK had then introduced the First Alert brand battery operated smoke alarms to the public. With its low cost, long lasting alarms, the sales of First Alert products had become a major part in the overall growth of the BRK Electronic brand. First Alert, together with BRK brand alarms sold primarily to electrical contractors, combined to make BRK Electronics the leading manufacturer of residential alarms.

BRK Electronics has since expanded their line of home safety and security products: including flash lights in 1985, disposable fire extinguishers in 1986, a line of home security lighting products in 1992 and a carbon monoxide alarm in 1993.

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Product Review: First Alert Battery Powered, Carbon Monoxide Alarm with Digital Display (Model# CO410B)

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009
Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor is the Most Accurate Sensor Available

Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor is the Most Accurate Sensor Available

The CO410B is a battery operated carbon monoxide alarm with a digital display designed for portability. No installation is required and can be mounted or placed almost anywhere.

Features:
- Electrochemical Carbon Monoxide Sensor is the Most Accurate Sensor Available
- Accurate Display is Backlit for Greater Visibility
- Battery Powered Works even during Power Outages
- Integrated Test/Silence Button
- Two Silence Features can Temporary Silence the Low Battery Warning or Nuisance Alarms
- Can be used with BRK

Technical Specifications:
- Detector Type: Carbon Monoxide
- Sensor Type: Electrochemical
- Power Source: Battery Powered
- Feature: Backlit Digital LCD Display
- Temperature Range: 40°F to 100°F
- Humidity Range: 10% to 90% Relative Humidity
- Certifications: UL listed

Warranty: 5 years through the manufacturer.

Additional Information:
Manufacturer Specification Sheet (PDF File)
Manufacturer User Manual (PDF File)

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Product Review: First Alert Tundra Fire Extinguisher

Thursday, August 20th, 2009
The First Alert Tundra - Stops Fires Fast!

The First Alert Tundra - Stops Fires Fast!

Popular cooking television shows are on the rise, from Iron Chef to Man vs Food; now making new and innovative dinners at home seems to be one of the “in” things to do! But, the only drawback is that these shows have professionals chefs conjuring up these meals; making very few mistakes in the kitchen when it comes to multi-tasking. Perhaps for some of us, chopping up some vegetables while frying something on the stove could lead to potential fire hazards! The leading cause of reported home fires and home fire injuries in the United States (USFA 2007) all start in the kitchen from a range, stovetop, even electrical fires from a microwave. Most homes today are not as prepared when it comes to accidental fires, I for one still need to purchase a fire extinguisher, but I do not have anywhere to really put it and also do not want to pay any hazmat fees. According to some recent studies, close to 27 percent of Americans are not equipped with fire extinguishers.

First Alert has now come up with a really affordable and an inexpensive solution to this problem with the Tundra,  portable fire extinguisher spray. The Tundra is a cost efficient and simple way to protect your property. Placing one extinguisher in every room can save you from any unsuspected fire outbreaks that may occur and eliminates the need for the expensive and bulky fire extinguishers. Not only is the Tundra easy to use, its has 4X greater discharge time vs traditional fire extinguishers making it more effective on most common fires such as fabrics, paper, wood, electrical, and even cooking oil fires. I for one am going to purchase one of these to store under the kitchen sink and also put one upstairs in the bedroom.

Invest in purchasing a Tundra today online for the low price of $12.99 + Shipping!

This fire extinguishing spray is for you if:

• you want fire extinguishing power that’s easy to use, not big and bulky
• you would like simple extinguishing for any type of fire

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