Many models of smoke detectors have adjustable sensitivity settings. Some have a “hush” button will turn off the alarm andleave it off for 10 or 20 minutes. If your smoke alarm doesn’t have these feature, it might be time to upgrade. Change the batteries of your smoke detector Weak ba...
People plant a great number of young trees in the mountains.When the trees grow big and tall enough, they are cut down by workers and carried out of the mountains to the paper mill where fine paper is made from wood.Then it is taken to every corner of the country and used for differe...
Batteries power the appliances you use daily. Check out battery experiments, the history of batteries, battery reactions and the chemistry behind battery power.
It's a pretty big smoke detector. It is not very sensitive. There would have to be a LOT of smoke before the alarm would go off -- the smoke would have to be thick enough to completely block out the light. It takes quite a bit of smoke to do that. Photoelectric smoke detectors th...
While you're up checking your battery every month, also brush or vacuum the alarm to keep dirt and dust out of the mechanism. Never use cleaning sprays or solvents that can enter the unit and contaminate sensors. The button test ensures that the batteries are working. However, it d...
Today, batteries are all around us. They power our wristwatches for months at a time. They keep our alarm clocks and telephones working, even if the electricity goes out. They run our smoke detectors, electric razors, power drills, mp3 players, thermostats -- and the list goes on. If ...
Today, batteries are all around us. They power our wristwatches for months at a time. They keep our alarm clocks and telephones working, even if the electricity goes out. They run our smoke detectors, electric razors, power drills, mp3 players, thermostats -- and the list goes on. If ...
6. Install the New Smoke Alarm Align the alarm with the notches on the mounting plate, push the alarm in as far as it will go and rotate it clockwise to lock it into place. You can now turn the power back on. A Word About Batteries ...
To dispose of a smoke alarm, you can usually simply throw it in the trash, but it's a good idea to remove the disposable battery first. Alarms with lithium (10-year) batteries should be recycled, not thrown away. Remove the Battery ...
Learn how to use a fire extinguisher by following four easy steps, and how to maintain it to ensure it works as expected.