What is the best make of smoke detector and why? Money no object...Thanks.?

Answer 1

Best make? It's going to have to depend on the application.

For instance, a smoke detector in the kitchen would be very prone to false alarms (ie: the burnt toast situation), making it very annoying and potentially dangerous as people do tend to disable it. Hence, a heat detector is best in that situation. Heat detectors sound the alarm when the temperature reaches a threshold that would not be reached without a fire being present. Some heat detectors also sound the alarm when the temperature rises rapidly and past a critical level.

Similarly, a smoke detector in a smoking area of a restaurant for instance would be absolutely useless for obvious reasons. Again, a heat detector would be best.

In a large area with high ceilings (that are potentially very difficult to access), conventional smoke detectors would be impractical. Situations like this would require a central aspirated system, where capillaries take air samples to be processed by a central detection unit.

Look up BS5839 for the British Standards of different levels of fire detection and alarm systems required in buildings in the UK. You will also find that there are different categories to smoke detection in buildings required for different types of buildings, varying from M for manual detection (basically someone sees a fire and sets off the alarm by breaking the glass at an alarm point), to P for protection of property, to L for protection of life. The different categories would require varying degrees of connectivity between detectors and determine placement of detectors.

Answer 2

Just go get the most expensive one. Seriously, I have shopped for several smoke detectors and you can actually see why it is that one is more expensive than the others. You certainly want a "Photoelectric" type that transmits a beam across the inside of the detector. If money is no object, look for a combination detector that has a strobe light and / or an integrated "rate-of-rise" heat detector. Or one that has options for different sounds in the horn. Or, one that has an integrated carbon monoxide detector. Best would be to have one that is electric opposed battery, but ONLY IF YOU CAN MOUNT IT ON THE CEILING. They are not good if connected to an electrical receptacle near the floor. Peace and stay safe.

Answer 3

we had our smoke detectors fitted and installed for free by our local fire men on behalf of the council. and no I am not on any state benefits,we are a private houseold. I think you can contact your local fire station and they are always willing to come round for a chat about fire saftey in the home,which is great if you have kids and even if the local councils/fire service have stopped installing free smoke detectors they give great advise on where the place they should be installed.I would deffinatley recommend this. In our house we have a smoke detector fitted by the professional with life time guaranttee,what more could you ask for.I can sleep at nights now knowing my kids are going to be safe

Answer 4

I have had many different brands, I found them really all to be the
same.

I really only changed the location I put them in, and added a few
more to my home

good luck

Answer 5

phone your local fire station up here in liverpool they come and fit then for free and give you advice on fire safety worth a try might save your life and a bit of money

Answer 6

I have fitted loads of Aico's, mostly 160 series, which are mains powered and have r/c lithium battery back up.

Answer 7

choose a detector that also detects carbon monoxide

Answer 8

The best make is the one you remember to put batteries in.

Answer 9

stick 1 of ur inlaws downstairs wired to a heart monitor when it flat lines get out the house

Answer 10

any that have a british standard mark on them, the cost is not an issue just getting one that is kite marked to guarantee its quality