I'm trying to see if i can convert a regular smoke detector into a cigarette smoke version. Has anyone tried this before with success.
2006-12-05 04:23:29 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Consumer Electronics ➔ Other - Electronics
there is nothing to convert it will detect cigarette smoke -the limit is the VOLUME of smoke ( you can test this my blowing cigarette smoke at it ) they are designed not to activate in an average smoking environment for obvious reasons - the only way to make them more sensitive is to concentrate the smoke ( since it does rise i would try a cone shaped shield - like a lamp shade around it with vent holes at the top and an open bottom ) (this should prevent air currents from dissipating the smoke that rises to it - you might want to lower it closer to the smoke source - as I'm sure you've noticed cigarette smoke cools fast and hovers below ceiling level)
DO NOT DEPEND ON IT FOR FIRE DETECTION IF YOU MAKE ANY CHANGES _ BUY ANOTHER ONE AND MOUNT AS RECOMMENDED
2006-12-05 04:27:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Theres a good answer above.
Out of interest how were you planning on doing the conversion?
Oh a bear in mind some sensors are radioactive so dont try eating it.
2006-12-05 16:41:55 · answer #2 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you can smell fags then someone is smoking them in your house.
2006-12-08 20:37:41 · answer #3 · answered by magoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no and dont mess with it you never know when u will need it
2006-12-05 12:31:10 · answer #4 · answered by cute sexy little feet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no
2006-12-05 12:25:39 · answer #5 · answered by Donald W 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋