BurleyMike
New Member
I have needed to install smoke alarms for a while now and I figure it is better to spend the time in the attic running the wire while it is still cool up there.
Now I am trying to decide on what brand and model to buy. I have been looking at the Gentex 120v and Kiddie 120v, tandem operation, battery backup.
The Gentex cost quite a bit more than the Kiddie units. Is there a good reason for this? I noticed the Gentex is made in the USA which is a plus to me. Any alarm experts that can tell me which would be a better alarm?
I don't want units that will go off every time I put some wood in the stove or the wife burns some toast.
From everything I have read photoelectric is supposed to be better for smoldering fires and less false alarms?
Now I am trying to decide on what brand and model to buy. I have been looking at the Gentex 120v and Kiddie 120v, tandem operation, battery backup.
The Gentex cost quite a bit more than the Kiddie units. Is there a good reason for this? I noticed the Gentex is made in the USA which is a plus to me. Any alarm experts that can tell me which would be a better alarm?
I don't want units that will go off every time I put some wood in the stove or the wife burns some toast.
From everything I have read photoelectric is supposed to be better for smoldering fires and less false alarms?