[RFI] RFI to new photoelectric smoke detector

roncasa roncasa at verizon.net
Tue Nov 6 15:59:26 EST 2012


On 11/06/2012 12:33 PM, Dale Svetanoff wrote:
> Ron,
>
> Since the quotation was from my posting, I'll answer the question.
>
> First, in most cases these days, merely opening up the housing of the
> detector is likely to void the warranty.  (Replacing the battery usually
> does not require opening up the entire unit.)  Next, keep in mind that this
> is both a heat and smoke detector.  There must be airflow for the smoke and
> the IR sensor must be able to see the surrounding area to detect actual
> fire (flame).
>
> T


   ahh, I learneth something today.
I hate it when my ignorance side shows up. (never assume)
Also didn't know it was heat detector too. Now the temperature sensor
allows possibilities RF could come into play.
Darn these fangled gadgets causing hams grief!

72
Ron, wb1hga




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