Re: Attic Smoke Detectors Question

["Stanley Barthfarkle" <sbarth@xxxxxxxxx>]

Max temp for an attic is too close to the safety tolerance range for a 135
degree HD.



"Norm Mugford" <1alarm@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I've never had a problem with 135 degree heats in attics,
> in Connecticut or here in Florida.
>
> What experiences have you had that causes you to
> recommend a 194 or 200 degree heat?
>
> Norm Mugford
>
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> "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...
>>
>> Do NOT install a 135ºF fixed temperature or ROR heat detector in an
>> attic.
>> It will false.  Use either a 194º or 200º detector.  Most of my
>> installations have been in the northeastern states where 194ºF
> rate-of-rise
>> (ROR) type detectors are the norm for attics.  If you live in the desert
>> southwest, you may want to consider using fixed temp heat detectors.
>>
>> In either case, never use a 145º heat sensor in the attic (unless you
> happen
>> to live in Alaska).
>>
>> > Reminder "Heat detectors should only be
>> > used when property protection alone is
>> > involved".
>>
>> That much is correct.  Heat detectors are not considered life safety
>> devices.
>>
>> --
>>
>> Regards,
>> Robert L Bass
>>
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