Folks, I've read a few recent threads on smoke detectors and their problems. Some brands were mentioned. I want to add some fuel to the fire to view my problems associated to FIREX interconnected smoke detectors.
I own a duplex and 1 year ago I wired interconnected smokes in each dwelling during a major renovation as required to satisfy permit requirments. At the time of inspection, the functionality of the smokes passed. In addition, all worked 100% when I personally tested the system after I installed the detectors. Recently, I accidently set off one of the smokes in the hallway adjacent to my kitchen due to my great cooking abilities. I noticed only the affected smoke detector activated, not the chain of smokes in the circuit. I was concerned and randomly tested other smokes. Some detectors activated all the detectors in the chain when I blew smoke and others did not. When I press the test button on the each smoke detector they all activated as expected.
Is this a problem with FIREX brand interconnected smoke detectors?? This is a serious liabilty problem should a fire break out and a smoke detector malfunctions. My unit consists of 2 floors ontop of a unit that I rent out. I have 7 smokes chained in my unit and it will be expensive to replace all the FIREX dectors with another brand but I will if needed.
Has anyone experienced this problem or have any knowledge of malfunctioning FIREX smokes?
John
New Jersey
I own a duplex and 1 year ago I wired interconnected smokes in each dwelling during a major renovation as required to satisfy permit requirments. At the time of inspection, the functionality of the smokes passed. In addition, all worked 100% when I personally tested the system after I installed the detectors. Recently, I accidently set off one of the smokes in the hallway adjacent to my kitchen due to my great cooking abilities. I noticed only the affected smoke detector activated, not the chain of smokes in the circuit. I was concerned and randomly tested other smokes. Some detectors activated all the detectors in the chain when I blew smoke and others did not. When I press the test button on the each smoke detector they all activated as expected.
Is this a problem with FIREX brand interconnected smoke detectors?? This is a serious liabilty problem should a fire break out and a smoke detector malfunctions. My unit consists of 2 floors ontop of a unit that I rent out. I have 7 smokes chained in my unit and it will be expensive to replace all the FIREX dectors with another brand but I will if needed.
Has anyone experienced this problem or have any knowledge of malfunctioning FIREX smokes?
John
New Jersey
Thats almost hard to do.Anyways Ive had trouble with the Firex interconnections also.Did a house a few years back with about 5 smokes all linked with 3 wire and had a heck of a time getting them to work each other.After a couble of trips back to house and having them all apart a few times ...and replacing them all to no avail ..they suddenly started working out of the blue! Come to think of it the 4 in my own house dont seem to work on the interconnection either.I havent looked into them yet. These two examples aside ..I havent had any other problems over the years. Ross