12-08-2015, 04:03 PM
As an electrician I've installed lots of smokies.
FireX are the best ionization type and have had fewer call backs with these than any other type.
But these will also malfunction if they are not in the proper area. That is if they are installed in an area with dead air ,like in-between two open beams too close to the apex of the ceiling or too close to the edge of a room/corner, the change in dew point/humidity in more confined spaces ,which happens around 3-5 am, will make them go off. They need consistent humidity or a little bit of ventilation/air flow. Also dust on the sensor will cause nuisance alarms.
You should vacuum the vent slots out every 6 months.
They state that they will last 10 years but in East Hawaii you can cut that in half.
FireX are the best ionization type and have had fewer call backs with these than any other type.
But these will also malfunction if they are not in the proper area. That is if they are installed in an area with dead air ,like in-between two open beams too close to the apex of the ceiling or too close to the edge of a room/corner, the change in dew point/humidity in more confined spaces ,which happens around 3-5 am, will make them go off. They need consistent humidity or a little bit of ventilation/air flow. Also dust on the sensor will cause nuisance alarms.
You should vacuum the vent slots out every 6 months.
They state that they will last 10 years but in East Hawaii you can cut that in half.
One Thing I can always be sure of is that things will never go as expected.