Klaxalarm Terrier The Klaxalarm Terrier is a standalone, self-contained fire alarm ... more
designed for use in small retail, industrial or temporary buildings as well as construction sites, campsites or marquees. In addition it can be used as a temporary alarm...
Advantages: No need to keep replacing batteries Disadvantages: You need a suitable light fitting in the right place.
I am sure we all know that smoke alarms for the home are a great idea but unless you live in a new home and have one wired in then you need to remember to replace the batteries regularly. My smoke alarms are now quite elderly (20 years+) so I started looking at the options.
I discovered that there are more than just one type of smoke alarm. There are two basic systems according to the Fire Service:
?Ionisation: These are the cheapest and cost very little to purchase. They are very sensitive to small particles of smoke produced by flaming fires, such as chip pans, and will detect this type of fire before the smoke gets too thick. They are marginally less sensitive to slow burning and smouldering fires which give off larger quantities of smoke before flaming occurs.
?Optical: These are more expensive but more effective at detecting ...
Advantages: Saves yours and your families life. Easy to install Disadvantages: None that i can think of.
Since moving house, I thought it was time to take the bull by the horns at protecting me, the wife and children against smoke and fire.
Whilst down at my local B & Q, they were selling, the KIDDE smoke alarm for £4.99. I thought that this was a very good deal, especially as it could save your life.
The kidde smoke alarm is designed to detect combustion using the ionisation technique. It contains 0.9 microcurie of Americium 241, which apparently is a radioactive material. The smoke alarm uses an extremely small amount of radioactive element in the ionisation chamber.
In the manual that you receive with the detector, it explains fairly easily how to set the detector up along with where you should locate it.
- You should locate the first alarm (as it is
recommended that you buy more than one) in
the immediate area ...
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Product details
Long Name
Terrier Fire Alarm
Manufacturer
Klaxon
Manufacturer's product description
Klaxalarm Terrier The Klaxalarm Terrier is a standalone, self-contained fire alarm designed for use in small retail, industrial or temporary buildings as well as construction sites, campsites or marquees. In addition it can be used as a temporary alarm when the main fire alarm system is under maintenance. Features Battery operated unit Electronic sounder Rugged metal construction Simple to install and operate Units can be linked to form a complete system Low battery warning Overview The Klaxalarm Terrier is a standalone, self-contained fire alarm designed for use in small retail and industrial environments.
