Can it be used to test smoke detectors?
1257503
The Manufacturer states it can be used for that purpose. I have tested it on a smoke detector and it did activate it, but not instantaneous. It responded after approximately 10 seconds of a continuous smoke stream.
1740117
I use them in my smoke detectors that are part of my home security system, so YES.
1783831
The only way to find out for sure would be to "smoke" test it, if your smoke detector beeps, you (had) a problem.I'm sure it would become a fuse rather than an ammeter well below 30A.It is a good idea to use a fast-acting fuse of the same (or slightly higher) value as your ammeter in series with the shunt resistor. NOT IN THE SHUNT TO METER LEADS
140535
I believe it will function adequately as a stand-alone detector on battery. However, the wiring provides a means to integrate this unit with a whole-house, multi-zone (upstairs/downstairs or a moderately large floor plan) protection system.
198692
Yes it works for testing GFCI outlets (simulates a 'trip') and also checks any other type of outlet for proper wiring (hot/neutral/ground in the proper wiring spot)
360422
Hello Randy, No, only if it senses smoke. Thanks. www.FortressSecurityStore.com
1239174
Yes. This is exactly what we did. We had several smoke detectors and one went bad.
527595
I never got to use since it didn't make sense to use a smoke detector with wire cables.As a nanny cam it looked questionnable.Unfortunately I couldn't return it as the original packing was damaged.
807226
Sorry for the delay as I have been traveling. I don't really think this would work effectively on smoke detectors, I dont think the correct end for the pole is in here.
1457883
No, it is only a 120vac outlet tester. If you some how get it plugged into a 220vac outlet, you will most-likely burn it up.
481110
I have five smoke detectors, they are all photoelectric. The product does work. On the bottom of the can there is a note: Excessive spraying may effect the detector's sensitivity.Another note on the can, for use with smoke alarms listed to UL standards 217 and 268.I read the previous answer, my previous smoke detectors stated they should be replaced every 10 years which I did. My current smoke detectors have the same note, they are all connected to my alarm system.
174931
Hello. I don't think this will help like smoke can. The Amazon site states:"Uses infrared sensors to measure surface temperatures" which is true. And it does a really good job showing you what the surface temp is at where you are pointing. This is the only one that I know of that gives you a color signal when out of range. But it only reads surface temps. Help this helps you.
637919
It doesn't mount like a smoke detector. I guess you can put it onto a shelf or wherever you want. I did not have any luck with it at all. They literally were crawling on it. Good luck
755150
I cannot say that for sure. From what I understood doing a little pre-purchase research, is that it can replace any smoke detector that is part of an interconnected system. What convinced me, is that it is very easy to install and, buying them from Amazon, it wouldn't have been a problem to return them if they hadn't worked properly.
606992
We do not allow smoking in the house, therefore we have not tested it against this capability. I can check the instruction manual tonight but my recollection is that it will not. I hope that helped.
869124
I don't see why not, but remember, it takes two AA batteries and not a 9v. I wasn't aware they made 10 yr smoke detector batteries in anything but 9v. Anyway, since the battery is not recharged by the detector, it should take any AA battery. I guess the replacement frequency would really depend on how often your power goes out and how well the battery holds a charge.
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I would think so. Probably just an updated version. As as it's hardwired with the other house detectors, no problem