Re: combo smoke/carbon monoxide replacement

["FIRETEK" <firetech(change-the-ch-to-k)@telus.net>]

I agree.  The Firex units are good (particularly the 484 Photo-Electrics).
I haven't installed any of the CO/smoke combos though.  They even look to be
compatible with the 484's.  Nice!

Regards,

Frank

"Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> junquemailbox@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> > I have 3 smoke detectors wired in and interconnected. They are
> > Lifesaver 1275 with a "Quick connect power harness"
> > http://www.monstermarketplace.com/Electronics/Landing378a65.html.
> >
> > I want to replace them with a combo CO and Smoke detector. I was
> > thinking of the  BRK SC6120B
> >
http://froogle.google.com/froogle_cluster?q=carbon+monoxide+fire+detector&pid=4895548412846286464&oid=15191618629088749835&btnG=Search+Froogle&scoring=mrd
> > and was wondering if the wiring thats in place in my house that
> > connects the Lifesavers would be compatible with connecting 3 of the
> > the combo units together.
> >
> > I am not sure how standard the inter connect plug is between models of
> > detectors.
> >
> > Thanks for any help you can provide...
> >
>
>
> The BRK detectors are crap.  Stick with Firex.  They will interconnect
> on any three wire.  http://www.icca.invensys.com/firex/12000Features.htm
>
> Good luck!!
>
> Frank Olson
> http://www.yoursecuritysource.com