Re: How do I block a (mains) smoke alarm (so my steam cleaner doesn't trigger it)

[Frank Olson <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Chris.Holland16@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> ron wrote:
>
>><Chris.Holland16@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>news:1134831151.987435.308480@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>
>>>Hi. I live in a large student complex, which is filthy
>>>
>>>i want to buy a steam cleaner
>>>
>>>Can I just cover the smoker alarm (using a plastic bag?)
>>>
>>>Advice/ideas anyone?
>>>
>>>thanks
>>>
>>
>>I thought you said you were buying a steam cleaner not a smoke machine!
>>I can't believe as a person who might one day have a degree that you can't
>>work it out for yourself
>
>
> Steam triggers the smoke alarms where I live - people have showered
> with the bathroom door open. this has resulted in the fire brigade
> being called out on numerous ocassions, resulting in massive fines
>
> the smoke alarms are hard wired into the ceilings - we cannot remove
> them
>


Upgrade to photo-electric units.  The ionization ones typically false in
the presence of steam.  Photo-electrics won't.