Westside Wholesale Frequently Asked Questions

Category » Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors

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1. Where do I put my smoke detectors?
   The National Fire Protection Association NFPA recommends one smoke alarm on every floor, in every sleeping area, and in every bedroom. In new construction, the smoke alarms must be AC powered and interconnected. See 'Agency Placment Recommendations for details. For additional coverage, it ...
2. Do You Have the Replacement Model for My Old Smoke Alarm?
   Westside recommends that you contact the manufacturer of your current smoke alarm to obtain the most accurate information on which replacement model to purchase from our website. BRK and First Alert Phone Number: 1-800-323-9005 Kidde Phone Number: 1-800-880-6788 FireX Phone Number: 1-800-951-5526
3. What is the difference between Photoelectric and Ionization Smoke Alarms?
   There are two types of smoke alarms available today: Photoelectric Smoke Alarms and Ionization Smoke Alarms. Both types of alarms provide adequate protection against fire. Ionization detectors respond more quickly to flaming fires with smaller combustion particles Photoelectric detectors re ...
4. Where Should I Place a Carbon Monoxide Detector?
   Because carbon monoxide is slightly lighter than air and also because it may be found with warm, rising air, detectors should be placed on a wall about 5 feet above the floor. The detector may be placed on the ceiling. Do not place the detector right next to or over a fireplace or flame-producin ...
5. I have been told smoke alarms are radioactive?
   Ionization smoke alarms which are the less expensive to manufacture do contain a small radioactive source (1 microcurie of Americium). The level of radio activity is said by the National Radiation Laboratory of NZ to be less than a clay brick. For environment sensitive people the alternative is ...
6. Why does my smoke alarm chirp intermittently?
   The same factors that cause unwanted alarms can cause intermittent alarms: dust, insects, and power interruptions. The "chirp" may also be caused by: Security systems, monitors, carbon monoxide alarms, and other devices have similar low battery or alert signals. Many smoke alarms have a low batt ...
7. Can I interconnect smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms?
   Only BRK CO alarms with a "smart interconnect" can be interconnected with smoke and heat alarms. The smart interconnect sends a unique signal for smoke and CO alarms on one interconnect wire. With non-smart interconnect CO products, no electrical hazard is associated with such a connection of CO ...