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at last something I know about..
Hi all,
Being VERY new to astronomy I rarely contribute, however being a Firey i can add something here.
Firstly, I agree, they are cheap and batteries are cheaper so have one and keep changing the batteries.
Secondly oneofone there are alarms which you can hit the button with a broom handle and they will silence for 15 minutes before reactivating, they are available at Bunnings for about $20 You can also get kitchen specific alarms as Kerrie rightly said. (though I think they are considerably more expensive.
Thirdly if it keeps going off move it, it is better working in the hallway than in the kitchen with no batteries. you can also place it on the wall a little way down from the ceiling so that it doesn't go off immediately, the smoke has to build a little first.
I have only been in the job 5 years but I can recount many incidents of smoke alarms saving lifes, including one episode where a young boys electric blanket caught fire on the top bunk, being so close to the roof he was quickly overcome by smoke and was unconcious in the burning bed, his brother smelt the smoke and saved his life. The dad was in tears as he had 3 smoke alarms in boxes in the garage which he hadn't got around to putting up.
Fourthly check your electric blankets....
Best wishes to all
Smoke alarms save lives....
Steve
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