Replace smoke alarms in time to avoid fire disasters
Posted: Sun Aug 29, 2021 8:56 am
Big building fire disasters are often in the news. At this time, people regret not earlier eliminate fire safety risks, fire experts and builders analyze fire system design and use problems. It is reported that 60 to 80 percent of major injuries and property losses from building fires are due to smoke detectors not working.
Fires detected early can be easily put out or evacuated. After three to five minutes, the fire becomes very difficult to put out.The higher the building, the more difficult it is to put out the fire. Eventually, the fires caused significant loss of life and property.
How to make sure a smoke alarm (or smoke detector) is working properly?
1. Regular test is required. Most smoke alarm has test button on it. By pressing the test button, it will trigger sound light alert. That means there is no problem with the detector output circuit. Further more, you need to test the smoke sensor with Smoke detector testing instrument or a lighted cigarette.
2. Replace batteries regularly. Smoke alarms have battery life of one, three, five or ten years. When the battery is low, the smoke alarm cannot sensitively detect smoke and send alarm signals in time. When the battery is low, the smoke alarm will emit a short beep. At this time, the battery should be replaced.
3. Unlike other electrical appliances, Smoke alarms have a life span. And you won't feel it damaged. Long term absorption of dust and oil pollution in the installation environment of smoke alarm leads to loss of sensitivity of photoelectric detection sensor. Therefore, smoke alarms should be cleaned every 3 years and replaced every 10 years. To replace the smoke alarm (smoke detector), you need to know what type of it you are using. Then you buy the same type smoke alarm to replace. Refer to smoke detectors types and wiring at vedard alarm.
To avoid facing the flames, we watched our homes and loved ones lose. We must check the fire protection and fire alarm system regularly. Invest a little time and expense to acquire and maintain anti-theft and fire protection equipment.
Fires detected early can be easily put out or evacuated. After three to five minutes, the fire becomes very difficult to put out.The higher the building, the more difficult it is to put out the fire. Eventually, the fires caused significant loss of life and property.
How to make sure a smoke alarm (or smoke detector) is working properly?
1. Regular test is required. Most smoke alarm has test button on it. By pressing the test button, it will trigger sound light alert. That means there is no problem with the detector output circuit. Further more, you need to test the smoke sensor with Smoke detector testing instrument or a lighted cigarette.
2. Replace batteries regularly. Smoke alarms have battery life of one, three, five or ten years. When the battery is low, the smoke alarm cannot sensitively detect smoke and send alarm signals in time. When the battery is low, the smoke alarm will emit a short beep. At this time, the battery should be replaced.
3. Unlike other electrical appliances, Smoke alarms have a life span. And you won't feel it damaged. Long term absorption of dust and oil pollution in the installation environment of smoke alarm leads to loss of sensitivity of photoelectric detection sensor. Therefore, smoke alarms should be cleaned every 3 years and replaced every 10 years. To replace the smoke alarm (smoke detector), you need to know what type of it you are using. Then you buy the same type smoke alarm to replace. Refer to smoke detectors types and wiring at vedard alarm.
To avoid facing the flames, we watched our homes and loved ones lose. We must check the fire protection and fire alarm system regularly. Invest a little time and expense to acquire and maintain anti-theft and fire protection equipment.