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What happens if your smoke detectors goes off but there's no smoke?

This may because specs of dust can cause activation of the detector as it has the same effect as smoke. Spiders also can crawl into the sensors which does the same thing- same way with deodrant, paintfumes etc. It also may be because the smoke detector is just faulty.


Was the smoke detector proposed for a mission?

actually no, the smoke detector was not proposed for a mission


Can you buy smoke detector tape?

Personally, I have no idea what "smoke detector tape" is.


Is a smoke a detector like a sense organ?

is a smoke detector like a sense organ


Is a smoke detector like a sense organ?

is a smoke detector like a sense organ


What environmental change causes crickets to chirp?

crickets chirp only at night


Can a smoke detector sound from heat only?

Then it wouldn't be a smoke detector, but there are fire alarms that are triggered by temperature.


How do you unplug a smoke detector?

Remove the batteries from the back of the detector.


Do I need a battery smoke detector as a backup?

If your home smoke detector is tied into your electricity and is equipped with a battery backup you should not need an additional smoke detector. You should insure that the batteries are charged and that the smoke detector is functioning properly at least once a month if not more often.


How does a radioactive smoke detector?

Americium-241 ionizes the air inside a smoke detector, making a small change in voltage when smoke is present.


Why does your smoke detector beep only at night?

Incase you are sleep and a fire starts the smoke detector will wake you up


What is a battery-operated smoke detector?

A battery-operated smoke detector is one which is not connected to your homes power supply.