Re: Attic Smoke Detectors Question

["Norm Mugford" <1alarm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I would avoid using a smoke detector in your attic.
Too many "dust" and "critter" variables to deal with.
I would use a fixed 135 degree heat detector. I have not
had any problems with Edwards 281B heat detectors
in attics here in Florida.
Reminder "Heat detectors should only be used when
property protection alone is involved".

Norm Mugford



"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,
>
> 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 ?
>
> b.   Relative to item (a) above, what would be best for the attic:
> photoelectric or ionization ?
>
>      Or, just go with the dual type I am now using throughout the house,
the
> Kidde PI 2000 ?
>
> Thanks again to all for all the great help.
> Sure do appreciate it.
>
> Bob
>
>