First Alert Atom P-1000
It was time to replace my
(battery powered) smoke detectors and I dropped in a big box store to shop, and found a new product, or
new to me, and that is the First Alert ATOM, a very tiny detector that is much
less ugly and much less bulky than the old fashioned detectors we used to install
everywhere. I liked the more-or-less 10
year life and then dispose (no detector should be left up more than 10 years,
they lose effectiveness). Fairly easy to
install (very white, not off white).
Very loud alarm from a tiny item. Amazon reviewers give this unit
5 stars --- many such reviews at that. One
review was very descriptive. This particular detector is a
so-called photo cell type unit that is less prone to false alarms and is better
for deadly smoldering smoke type fires. An
ionization type unit is better for some types of fires, but in terms of fires
that cause death, they are less effective, but, as said, they are better for some types
of fires. Bottom line, you compromise,
no matter which type you choose.
But there is an answer, put
up one of each type, and add a CO2 detector as well. That’s a great deal of hardware on your
ceiling. The better answer might be an “all
in 1”, that does all three in a single (large, flat box shaped) detector. These were at the big box, but they were $45
or more each. And a house would need several I think.
Three for $60 is a good
price, I paid $20 for one. Please leave your comments on what you are using and
what you intend to buy next.
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