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

[Chris.Holland16@xxxxxxxxx]

ron wrote:
> <Chris.Holland16@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > 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