Re: AC Smoke interconnection

["Just Looking" <nospam@xxxxxxxxxx>]

> I myself would rather install wireless smokes & thermostats.
That sounds like a safer bet to me.

"Jim Rojas" <jrojas@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> I guess you can, but I would suggest a 10-20 seconds delayed fire loop
> response at the panel. AC smokes can trigger on voltage drops & spikes.
> You might also want to install a separate relay to signal trouble in
> case the smokes lose power altogether.
>
> I myself would rather install wireless smokes & thermostats.
>
> Jim Rojas
>
>
>
> Kendog wrote:
> > looked at a 3 story trim out with finished basement.  Not prewired for
> > fire.  owner wants fire monitoring.  Could use relay with Kidde AC
smokes?
> >
> > http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/ws-384/Assets/1275H_440381en.pdf
> >
> > http://www.kidde.com/utcfs/ws-384/Assets/Sheet_Relay%20Modules.pdf
> >
> > looks like 3 extra wires from the relay.  maybe c, no, nc?  better than
> > nothing?  good enough for insurance?  Wadddaya think? Anyone done it?
> > Pros/cons?  TIA