Smoke & CO2 Detectors - Two (2) Technologies November 01, 2016, 03:09:41 pm I've been reading about Smoke/CO Detectors and stumbled upon a well written paper comparing smoke detector technology. There are at least two (2) common technologies call Ionization and Photoelectric. I suppose some of us might think that for the most part, a smoke detector is a smoke detector. Reading the following study helped me to understand the pro's and con's of these two (2) technologies.Photoelectric vs Ionization Smoke Alarms - Deadly DifferencesI hope this information is helpful to others.(edit CO2 to CO ... thanks to Michelle C)
Re: Smoke & CO2 Detectors - Two (2) Technologies Reply #1 – November 01, 2016, 04:41:33 pm Quote from: Traxless - November 01, 2016, 03:09:41 pmI've been reading about Smoke/CO2 Detectors Actually, Smoke/CO detectors (carbon monoxide). CO2 is carbon dioxide So that I actually add something - it's important to note that smoke, CO, and LP detectors all have a finite lifespan, generally 5-7 years for CO and LP and 7-10 for smoke. If you have had your LD 7 years or longer and haven't replaced them, please do so. If your LD is more than 7 years old and you haven't changed them yourself, look at the backs for the expiration date. When in doubt, change them out!
Re: Smoke & CO2 Detectors - Two (2) Technologies Reply #2 – November 01, 2016, 04:44:53 pm Quote from: Michelle C - November 01, 2016, 04:41:33 pmActually, Smoke/CO detectors (carbon monoxide). CO2 is carbon dioxide Oops ... I stand corrected. Thank you Michelle.