pstrongIt is the season for fire prevention and safety.This week well talk about the most important tool you need in your home smoke alarms. Well cover the different types there are how they work and where you should place them in your home.strongbrppltfont size5gtltfont colorbluegtTYPESnbspspan fcktemp1spanOFnbspspan fcktemp1spanSMOKEnbspspan fcktemp1spanALARMSltfont sizegtltfont colorgtbrppltfont size 4gtltfont colorredgtIonization Smoke detectorsltfont sizegtltfont colorgtbrpulliAre more responsive to fast flaming fires.brliulpstrongemThe science of Ionization smoke detectorsemstrongbrppspan classsmallIonization-type smoke alarms have a small amount of radioactive material between two electrically charged plates which ionizes the air and causes current to flow between the plates. When smoke enters the chamber it disrupts the flow of ions thus reducing the flow of current and activating the alarm.spanppstrongstrongltfont size 4gtltfont colorredgtPhotoelectric Smoke detectorsltfont sizegtltfont colorgtpulliAre more responsive to fires that burn or smolder over a long period of time.brliulpstrongemThe science of Ionization smoke detectorsemstrongbrppspan classsmall Photoelectric-type alarms aim a light source into a sensing chamber at an angle away from the sensor. Smoke enters the chamber reflecting light onto the light sensor triggering the alarm.spanppspan classsmallstrongBoth detectors have advantages and disadvantages. the most important fact is that having WORKING smoke detectors in your home save livestrongspanstrongs. If you cant decide or know which is in your home there a detectors on the market today that have both. The expensestrong strongis well worth the gain if you only need it once in your lifetime. strongbrppIf you have children in your home a smoke detector that includes a recordable voice may help wake your child through the use of your voice.brppThere are also smoke detectors made for the deaf and hard of hearing that use strobe lights and vibration devices.brppltfont size 4gtltfont colorredgtWhere Smoke Detectors Should Be In Your Homeltfont sizegtltfont colorgtpulliInside every bedroom in your home brliliOutside every sleeping area on every level of the home. I.E. one in the hallway outside the bedroomsbrliliIf you have a basement one should be in every room or area.brliliSmoke rises and detectors should be place high on a wall or ceiling.brliulpltfont size 4gtltfont colorredgtWhen Should You Replace A Smoke Detector Batteryltfont sizegtltfont colorgtppSmoke detector batteries should be replaced at least once a year. This includes hardwired electric powered detectors in most newer homes. These do have battery a backup in case the power should go out. All smoke detectors should be replaced 10 years from its manufacture date. This includes smoke detectors with a non-replaceable 10 year battery. brppIf you have any questions or need assistance with your smoke detectors and you live innbsp Lafayette Township You can contact us by calling the fire house at 812-923-8003 or our general e-mail address at infoltvfd.org.brp
