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Battery-Operated Detectors
Since they operate with either 9-volt or AA batteries, these units should be checked twice a year and changed if necessary. Lithium-battery models can last up to 10 years.
Hardwired Detectors
These detectors are wired directly into an AC circuit line. Battery backup is also available to maintain operation during power disruptions.
Plug-In Detectors
These units plug directly into a wall outlet. Battery backup maintains operation during power disruptions.
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The Right Equipment for Home Safety
Take steps to keep your home and family safe from fire and invisible gases. Visit Lowes.com to find the right fire alarms, fire extinguishers, smoke detectors and chemical detectors to help protect your home and family. Though fire prevention should be your main priority, accidents do happen. That’s why it’s essential to stay up to date with the best practices for fire safety for the home.
Fire Extinguishers
Experts recommend storing a fire extinguisher on each floor of your home and buying the heaviest model that you and other family members can lift and operate comfortably. If fire breaks out, pull the pin, aim at the fire’s base, squeeze the trigger slowly and evenly, and spray from side to side.
Different types of fire extinguishers are designed to put out different types of fires. If solid materials — such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber or plastic — ignite, type A fire extinguishers are the best choice. Type B extinguishers are useful for fires from flammable materials like alcohol, oil, gas, paint and stains. Electrical fires, such as those caused by short circuits in electrical outlets, call for type C. And type K fire extinguishers are meant to fight flames from combustible cooking liquids like fat, grease and oil. There are also combination fire extinguishers that’ll work on the types of fires from categories A, B and C.
Fire extinguishers come in both rechargeable and disposable models. You can reuse a rechargeable fire extinguisher. Discard disposable models after one use.
Smoke Detectors
An important early defense against fire is a smoke detector, also called a smoke alarm. Different types of smoke detectors sense possible fires in different ways. As you choose your smoke detector, consider the most likely fire risks in the room where you want to install it. Photoelectric smoke detectors go off when there’s a smoldering fire, such as one from an unattended cigarette or cigar. Ionization detectors sound an alert when something is in flames, like wood or paper.
Power Sources for Smoke Detectors
Another factor to consider in choosing a smoke detector is its power source. Battery-operated smoke detectors are simple to install, but they offer no protection if the batteries aren’t replaced regularly. Some models give an automatic alert when you need to change the batteries. By contrast, hard-wired smoke detectors plug into an outlet. But they may also use a backup battery — an important feature if you lose power during a fire.
Some smoke detectors, called smart smoke detectors, connect to the internet and other smart devices. Through a smartphone app, these detectors can notify you of a fire at your home even if you’re away, providing additional protection for you and your family.
Carbon Monoxide Detectors
High levels of carbon monoxide — an invisible, odorless and tasteless gas — are deadly. A carbon monoxide detector will alert you to unsafe levels in your home. Because carbon monoxide is especially dangerous in contained spaces, carbon monoxide alarms are an especially good choice for garages, RVs and campers. They’re available in hard-wired and battery-operated models. You can also find two-in-one devices like smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to protect your home from two types of danger.
Radon Detectors
Another invisible, odorless and tasteless gas is radon. It’s not dangerous outdoors, but it can present a health risk if it builds up in poorly ventilated areas and enclosed spaces. Radon detectors are ideal for basements, crawlspaces, RVs and campers.
From fire sensors to fire escape ladders and everything in between, protect yourself, your family and your home from fire and poisonous gases with quality safety equipment from Lowe’s.