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Smoke vs CO vs combo alarms, which one you actually need in each part of the house

Fire and carbon monoxide incidents move fast, but your alarms do not have to be guesswork. If you match the right type of ...
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3V smoke detector features interconnect, timer and latching alarm indicator

Worcester, Mass. — Allegro MicroSystems Inc. has introduced a new low-current BiCMOS photoelectric smoke detector circuit with a low standby current allowing an average 10-year battery life. Allegro’s ...
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Know Your Smoke Alarm: Here's What the Different Lights and Sounds Mean

When you move into or buy a new home, no one hands you a guide to how the smoke detectors work. They "chirp," which really means shriek loudly, and you occasionally have to put new batteries in them.

Place Any Space Smart Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector review

At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Very quick to alert on smoke ・Easy to set up (assuming you have the infrastructure) ・Some ...