Re: smoke and co detectors

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"Frank Olson" <Use_the_email_links@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> someone wrote:
>> Hi
>>
>> I hope someone here can help or knows where to look.
>>
>> Recently I saw some smoke detectors that fitted the majority of their bulk into the ceiling
>> space so they were much less obvious - does anyone know the ones I am talking about as I cant
>> find them now.
>
> http://www.clipsal.com.au/consumer/products/DandC_Elec/safety/firetek_smoke_alarms/Flush_Mounted_Smoke_Alarms
>
>
>>
>> Any problems with these?
>
> Only a problem if you're trying to use them in North America.  Since it appears (from your
> header information) that you're not, I don't see any problem.  :-)
>
>
>>
>> I am also looking for a smoke / co tester for use in the garage - any comments on good brands
>> or problems with these?
>
>
> Not a good idea.  Unless of course you're looking at a large public garage where you may wish
> to control the levels of CO through the use of exhaust and fresh air fans.  In a normal two car
> garage, though, mounting a CO or Smoke Detector in it will only result in many irritating false
> alarms.  Postion the CO detector near your bedroom and main living areas.
>

However...for someone who *is* in the US then this one would be perfect....
http://www.sibgonline.com/public/userlisting/pdfupload/2041_648_pr.pdf

http://www.boschsecurity.us/index.aspx?prdctid=3473

Coord....