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When it comes to protecting your home from house fires, having the right smoke detection systems can make all the difference. Did you know that you’re four times more likely to survive a house fire if you have working smoke alarms installed? Any smoke alarm is better than none, but some are more effective than others. That’s why Fire Emergency New Zealand recommends photoelectric smoke alarms as the best choice for smoke detection. But what sets these alarms apart from standard ionization smoke alarms?
How Do Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Work?
Photoelectric smoke alarms are designed to detect particles of combustion – in simple terms, they “see” smoke before we can. Unlike traditional ionization alarms, which can detect already flaming fires, photoelectric alarms excel at identifying slow smouldering fires: the type of fires that produce large amounts of smoke before flames appear.
How Do Photoelectric Smoke Alarms Work?
Smouldering fires often go unnoticed until they’ve grown dangerous, and the earlier you’re alerted the better your chances to stay safe – FENZ says that smoke from a house fire can kill in less than three minutes, which is why fast-detecting photoelectric alarms are the best choice.
Another major advantage of photoelectric alarms is their long lifespan – while traditional alarms need their batteries checked and replaced often, photoelectric alarms often have long-life batteries and can last up to 10 years!
The Advantages of Photoelectric Smoke Alarms in Your Home:
- Faster response times: Photoelectric alarms react faster to smoke than traditional alarms, which gives you more time to respond and evacuate before smoke becomes life-threatening or the smouldering becomes aflame.
- Reduced false alarms: These alarms are less likely to be triggered by non-fire related smoke, like the smoke from cooking or steam from your bathroom, which makes photoelectric a much more reliable choice.
- Long battery life: Many photoelectric alarms, including Fireco’s, come with batteries that last up to 10 years, which drastically reduces maintenance and ensures long-term safety.
Get Expert Help from Fireco
Protecting your property and loved ones is too important to leave to chance. Fireco is here to help with photoelectric alarms for your home to ensure optimal protection and peace of mind.
Ready to upgrade your fire safety? Shop photoelectric alarms here, or get in touch with the Fireco team today to schedule your fire alarm installation.
