Re: Attic Smoke Detectors Question

[Crash Gordon® <NONE@xxxxxxxx>]

Attics in the desert SW are well over 150 in the summer...especially =
when outside temps are 100+. R-O-R would be a disaster out here as well =
since a lot of  homes are vented by gable vents and we do get some =
"cool" breezes the could effect ror detectors. =20

And..you AINT gonna get me up in an attic in August to service any =
freekin kind of detector! :-)

How was Brazil?


"Robert L. Bass" <robertlbass@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message =
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> > 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...
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> Do NOT install a 135=BAF fixed temperature or ROR heat detector in an =
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> It will false.  Use either a 194=BA or 200=BA detector.  Most of my=20
> installations have been in the northeastern states where 194=BAF =
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> (ROR) type detectors are the norm for attics.  If you live in the =
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> southwest, you may want to consider using fixed temp heat detectors.
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> In either case, never use a 145=BA heat sensor in the attic (unless =
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> to live in Alaska).
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> > Reminder "Heat detectors should only be
> > used when property protection alone is
> > involved".
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> That much is correct.  Heat detectors are not considered life safety=20
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> Regards,
> Robert L Bass
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