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How do I test my heat detector?
3) The detector can be tested by applying a gentle heat source such as a hair dryer or other device specifically designed for testing heat sensitive detectors. ( www.sdifire.com) A hair dryer held 6-8 inches from the detector will cause it to operate on its rate-of-rise within 8-12 seconds.
How do I test the sensitivity of my smoke detector?
To complete smoke detector sensitivity testing, a fire safety technician will use a specialized tool that introduces a controlled smoke to the system to measure the sensitivity of each detector head. The tool will determine the sensitivity of the smoke detector in percentage per foot.
How do smoke detector testers work?
These smoke detectors work by having two plates that each produce either negative or positive ions. These ions then traverse between the two plates, and this creates a complete circuit. When smoke enters the detector, the path between the two plates become blocked, which is what causes the alarm to trigger.
How often should heat detectors be replaced?
every ten years
In accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Kidde recommends replacing smoke and heat alarms every ten years, and replacing carbon monoxide and combination alarms every seven to ten years (depending on your model) to benefit from the latest technology upgrades.
How can you tell the difference between a heat detector and a smoke detector?
Smoke detectors and heat detectors are both used to detect fires. The difference between smoke detectors and heat detectors is how they activate. Smoke detectors activate when they detect smoke, and heat detectors activate when they detect high temperatures or temperatures that are rising unusually fast.
How do you test a smoke detector with a magnet?
Magnet Test vs Smoke Test The magnet only closes a magnetic reed switch in the electronics. This switch mimics the signal that indicates that the smoke chamber detects smoke. However, the magnet does not test whether or not the smoke chamber can detect any smoke. The smoke detector looks for particles in the air.
How long do 9v batteries last in smoke detectors?
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recommends changing the batteries in your smoke alarms every 6 months.
What does a solid green light on a smoke detector mean?
A solid green light on your smoke detector indicates that the device is on and operating normally.