Re: Attic Smoke Detectors Question

["Bob Worthy" <securinc@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

"Robert11" <rgsrose@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello:
>
> Am wondering about putting some kind of detector in the Attic.
>
> I read that smokes are the recommended type, and certainly not Heat types
> due to the
> attic getting quite hot in the summer, of course,

Where did you read that? When things are in print, most will take it as
gospel. Contrary to what you read, it seems you already had the answer to
your question as to why "not" to use smokes in the attic.

Bob4Secur

> So, may I please ask:
>
> a.  Attic's are by nature a bit dusty.
>
>      How "likely" is it for them to trigger on the dust, and give a false
> alarm ?