#Smoke detectors

[2ndgengeek]

It has come to my attention that cute smoke alarms exist. My dream home will have no boring ones.

[mothshrub]

Smoke alarm: hello! I see you are doing things in your kitchen. would you like to scream with me

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[kagenoneko]

This hit really good because I have had this exact experience.

Two smoke detectors have been replaced. Three more to go. Hopefully, they all don't scream like they need batteries when they do go.

[ozma914]

Give a Smoke Detector a Job

 The theme for this year's Fire Prevention Weeks is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you". Which sound like a great idea, but then you have to pay them, and send W-2 forms, and it would mess up your taxes ...

In any case, here's the link to the National Fire Prevention Association's info on the subject: https://www.nfpa.org/events/fire-prevention-week

  During my four decades in the emergency services, I never heard anyone complain that their smoke detectors worked properly. Well, okay, once—but that guy was an arsonist.

Fire Prevention Week this year is October 6-12, mostly because nothing else goes on in mid-October. No, actually it was because the Great Chicago Fire happened on October 9, 1871. That fire destroyed more than 17,400 structures and killed at least 250 people, and might have been prevented if Mrs. O’Leary had installed a smoke detector in her barn. Have you ever seen a cow remove a smoke detector battery? Me neither.

Nobody really knows what started the Great Chicago Fire, so the dairy industry has a real beef with blaming the cow, which legend says knocked over a lamp. Does the lamp industry ever get the blame? Noooo....

Cow or lamp? Trick question: It's a training session, so firefighters.

At about the same time the Peshtigo Fire burned across Wisconsin, killing 1,152 people and burning 16 entire towns. Several fires burned across Michigan and Wisconsin at the time, causing some to speculate that a meteor shower might have caused the conflagration. There may have been shooting stars elsewhere, but Chicago got all the press.

This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme is "Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!" It's not like they're going to be busy elsewhere.

Just as you should change your smoke detector batteries every fall and spring, you should replace your smoke alarm every ten years. Doing the same to your carbon monoxide detector is a great idea, so it can make a sound to warn about the gas that never makes a sound.

This is great advice, and as I hadn’t given much thought to the age of my own smoke detectors, I took it. The one in the basement stairway said: “Manufactured 1888 by the Tesla Fire Alarm Co.”

Not a good sign.

The one in the kitchen hallway said simply: “Smoke alarm. Patent pending.”

Oh boy.

So check them. Do it right now, so they're working for you. I know it doesn’t have quite the pizzazz of the 1942 Fire Prevention Week theme: “Every Fire Helps Hitler”.But hey … you can’t blame the Nazis for everything.

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[screamingsouls]

Life hack for if you encounter a smoker who is a dick

Step one: get a battery operated smoke detector and hide it on your person

Step two: walk by the person calmly

Step three: let the detector sing the song of its people

Step four: gaslight the person into thinking they are the only ones hearing it, calmly suggesting it could be their guilty conscience

Step five: bask in the chaos

(not all smokers are dicks, this is very specifically for those who are being obnoxious and dickish about it)

[vitalpowerelectricus]

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[novusfire]

Importance of Regularly Testing Your Smoke Detectors - Novus

Buy the smoke detectors testers in Dubai from branded companies like Novus for better performance and accuracy. These are reputed testers that check the condition of your smoke detector with the utmost precision, ensuring that you are immediately aware of any issues with the detector and letting you take action as soon as possible.

[mlleshopping]

Maintaining Your Home's Bliss: Annual Maintenance Tips for Happy Homeowners

Image via Freepik Homeownership is a significant achievement, but it comes with the responsibility of regular maintenance to keep your haven in pristine condition. From the foundation to the roof, every part of your home requires a certain level of attention and care. Prioritizing annual maintenance tasks is not just about aesthetics; it’s about maintaining and even enhancing the value of your…

[creppshi-blog]

New Batteries

Recommendation: One critical step to ensure safety before moving into a new home is installing batteries in all smoke alarms. Smoke alarms play a vital role in early detection of fires, significantly increasing the safety of occupants by providing crucial time to evacuate in case of an emergency. Importance of Smoke Alarms: Functional smoke alarms are a first line of defense against the dangers…

[carloftsllc]

Security Features Every Car Storage Facility Must Have

Owning a valuable car can be both a luxury and a responsibility, as ensuring its safety when not in use becomes crucial. As a result, a growing number of vehicle owners are opting for a car club in Fairfield, New Jersey, that provides top-notch security features for their prized possessions.

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[drselectrical]

Introduction to Smoke Alarm Installation Guide

This helpful guide helps you with proper installation, regular testing, and maintenance, you contribute significantly to the early detection of potential fire hazards, enhancing overall safety for yourself and your loved ones.

https://drselectrical.com.au/smoke-alarms-installation-sydney/

[roostro]

Looks like power's been knocked out around the my area for an hour now.

Also a minute after the power went out:

One of the smoke detectors right now: "[BEEP] Low Battery."

Oh you're telling me NOW instead of earlier while you still had mains power¿!

SMH