Application of heat alarms at home

Application of Heat Alarms

Heat alarms are specifically designed to detect changes in temperature rather than smoke or Carbon Monoxide. They are commonly used in areas where Smoke Alarms are not suitable, such as kitchens, garages, attics, and electrical closets. These areas often have high levels of smoke, fumes, dust, or moisture, which can cause false alarms or make maintenance difficult for smoke alarms.

Heat alarms are particularly useful in kitchens, where cooking activities can generate a lot of smoke. Installing a Smoke Alarm in the kitchen may cause frequent false alarms due to cooking fumes, making it impractical. Heat alarms, on the other hand, are not affected by smoke and can provide reliable detection of heat-related fire hazards.

Garages and warehouses also often have high levels of fumes or dust, which can interfere with the functioning of smoke alarms. Heat alarms can be a suitable alternative in these areas, as they are not affected by these environmental factors.

Attics may have an excessive number of particles of dust or moisture, which can also affect the performance of smoke alarms. Heat alarms can be installed in attics to provide fire detection without being affected by these factors.

When installing a Heat Alarm, it is important to consider factors such as temperature fluctuations, power source, and whether a wireless or wired device is needed. Different models of heat alarms have different temperature thresholds for activation, so it is important to choose one that is appropriate for the specific area.

However, it is important to note that heat alarms are not designed to save human lives. They will not detect slow-burning fires that generate smoke and carbon monoxide. Therefore, it is still necessary to install smoke alarms in or near sleeping areas to provide comprehensive fire detection and protect people's lives.