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From: werner@ut-ngp.UUCP (Werner Uhrig)
Newsgroups: net.consumers
Subject: Re: Smoke alarm tips - what CR said in 8/80
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Date: Wed, 1-Feb-84 03:15:19 EST
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Posted: Wed Feb  1 03:15:19 1984
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RRRAAAIIIIIIIDDD.....

Consumer Report writes about this topic in August '80.

some quotes from the '83 BUYING GUIDE ISSUE:

2 kinds are generally sold for homes:  ionization and photoelectric

	ionization are quicker - by 20 to 30 seconds - to detect FAST fires
				 such as paper or flammable liquids

	photoelectric respond earlier - by 20 minutes or more - to slow,
				smoldering fires, which are more common and
				cause more deaths.

	buying the 2 top models of either type was cheaper and more effective
	than buying one of the 2 combination-models.

all models work with a single 9-VOLT battery, which last about 1 year and
signal you with a gentle, periodic beep when the battery runs down.  Test 
buttons and testing with cigarette and other smoke is recommended at regular
intervals (once a week).

installation of 2 detectors (one of each kind) is recommended for each level
of your dwelling.  smokers should have additional photoelectric devices in
bedroom and living-room and other likely places of forgotten cigarettes.

The 2 top models in 1980 were:

photo-electric:		ADT 7535,	$25 list-price

ionizing:		Archer 49454,	$17

	shopping around for a better price is recommended.

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