Smoke Alarms: Know The Facts

A smoke alarm is a device that detects smoke, usually when there is a fire in place. They are connected to the fire alarm system. Smoke alarms helped a lot of household and business since the second that there is a fire, it easily detects smoke and warns for evacuation.

There are a lot of smoke alarms in the industry that you can choose from. They all have their own unique capabilities for each fire alarm.

• Ionisation smoke alarm
• Photoelectric smoke alarm
• Aspirating smoke alarm
• Laser smoke alarm

Static Electrics is an electrical company that can supply smoke alarms. From getting the supply to installation up to repair, we’ve got your back! We are actually a fan of using photoelectric smoke alarms for homes and businesses.

Here are the reasons why you should have a photoelectric smoke alarm system:

It is fast

It easily detects smoke and responds immediately to the fire alarm before it breaks into flames.

Fewer false alarms

It is not prone to false alarms since it’s really a smart fire alarm. Fewer false alarms as well from cooking in the kitchen or steam. Unlike ionisation smoke alarms, which are very prone to false alarms.

It is loud

Once the fire alarm senses a fire or smoke, it activates loud alarms that can easily get people’s attention.

Increases evacuation time and medical assistance

Since it responds fast, it allows rescuers to save more people and to give warning in ahead of time.

They are interconnected

If there are multiple smoke alarms they are interconnected to ensure all alarms activate at the same time.

Those are just some of the reasons why we use photoelectric smoke alarms.

Just to let you know, Static Electrics only supply or offer all leading brands of smoke alarms. We can supply a system that meets your desired brand, budget or situation. There are big changes on the way to smoke alarm legislation, stay tuned will keep you posted. We also have licensed and certified electricians who can do the job. No system is too big or small, we cover it all. Give us a call now and you won’t regret it!