Re: Kidde Model 0910 Smoke Alarm: Problems With ?

["GROUP MODERATOR" <MODER@xxxxxx>]

you really should use photoelectric, not ionization type.  they are better
for most residential type fires.

"Robert11" <rgsros@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hello:
>
> I had installed a model 0910 Kidde smoke alarm.
>
> This is supposedly the latest and greatest ionization model, and also has
> the
> sealed, 10 year Li-Ion battery.
>
> The unit is on the ceiling in an upstairs hallway, and from everything I
> can tell, this is a dry, and most
> normal location.  No undue dust, temp., odors, etc.
>
> Anyway, the unit would give 3 to 4 chirps every day or two, at totally
> random times.
> No correlation with time of day, meal cooking, etc.
> Truly random.
>
> Just 3-4 chirps, then nothing until next time, 24 to 48 hrs later.
>
> Called Kidde, and they were nice enought to send me a new unit.
> They had absolutely no idea what the 3-4 chirps might mean, or why.
>
> The new unit is doing the same behavior.
>
> I guess I will just find a different brand to put up, but am wondering
> why, with two units, what might be happening.
>
> - Any service history or recalls with the model 0910 ?
> - Any ideas on ?
>
> Thanks,
> Bob
>