10-29-2008, 05:07 PM
It is so surreal this should post here. We live in HSRE on Malolo. Several nights ago about 3am to the sound of six alarms/dectors did I leap from my deep sleep and bed cursing! There is no doubt we woke the neighbors and the deceased. After determining there was no apparent fire or smoke, we removed the 9V batteries and threw the circuit breaker off. Replaced all batteries the next morning. Turned on circuit and alas hours later, same performance. Found the brochure on the lil buggas...seems we had no AC power green light, we had two different makes and models which first paragraph decried not compatible.
Turns out after tracing the wiring...there was no connection to AC power. Repaired that and green LED lights indicated AC power, fresh batteries...threw the breaker and all good to go. Eleven pm last night right after reading your post and wondering if a conspiracy exits...ta dah...another repeat wake the dead performance. Batteries removed, circuit breaker off. Purchased compressed air as suggested and treated each unit to a blast. Batteries back in and AC back on.
It has been a peaceful 12 hours. Of course we haven't gone to sleep yet! Consulted with a mainland friend who has own business of fire protection...basically sprinkler systems. He also suggested compressed air for cleaning sensor and fresh batteries. He is asking friends in alarm business about the humidity factor as suggested in the Kidde brand literature that may be a cause of nuisance alarms and a solution to such a condition we enjoy here on Hawaii Island.
Turns out after tracing the wiring...there was no connection to AC power. Repaired that and green LED lights indicated AC power, fresh batteries...threw the breaker and all good to go. Eleven pm last night right after reading your post and wondering if a conspiracy exits...ta dah...another repeat wake the dead performance. Batteries removed, circuit breaker off. Purchased compressed air as suggested and treated each unit to a blast. Batteries back in and AC back on.
It has been a peaceful 12 hours. Of course we haven't gone to sleep yet! Consulted with a mainland friend who has own business of fire protection...basically sprinkler systems. He also suggested compressed air for cleaning sensor and fresh batteries. He is asking friends in alarm business about the humidity factor as suggested in the Kidde brand literature that may be a cause of nuisance alarms and a solution to such a condition we enjoy here on Hawaii Island.