smoke alarm problem.

[clicker]

So the fire brigade fitted it free a couple of years ago. It started beeping yesterday...managed to get the lid off and can't see what needs doing? It says battery is not removable and i cant get to it anyway? It says due for replacement 2017. I want to rip it off the ceiling. Any ideas before the hammer comes out

 

[Santino]

Is anything on fire?

 

[joustmaster]

knack it off the ceiling with a broom

 

[Pickman's model]

So the fire brigade fitted it free a couple of years ago. It started beeping yesterday...managed to get the lid off and can't see what needs doing? It says battery is not removable and i cant get to it anyway? It says due for replacement 2017. I want to rip it off the ceiling. Any ideas before the hammer comes outView attachment 74545

did you know you'd had something radioactive knocking round the place for years?

 

[weepiper]

Call your local fire station and ask what to do? They'll probably come and fit you a new one.

 

[editor]

Does't it twist off the ceiling?

I forked out for a Google Nest smoke alarm. Pricey, but it delivers some peace of mind.

 

[bi0boy]

It doesn't have a replaceable battery. This means that when the battery is running out, you need to replace the whole unit. I would start by purchasing a new one, and then remove the existing one and fit the new one in it's place.

 

[bi0boy]

I'd recommend this one:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/fireangel-10-year-life-thermally-enhanced-optical-smoke-alarm-n29qg

They sell it in B&Q and quite a few similar places as well as online.

 

[clicker]

Call your local fire station and ask what to do? They'll probably come and fit you a new one.

Just did and a very apologetic switchboard operator told me they're not picking up...call back later.
I have wrapped a scarf over it to muffle
the beep
I did wonder how radioactive is radioactive? Just my luck to get killed by a life saving device.
Is it meant to be disposable then...if i can never put a new battery in?

 

[bi0boy]

I did wonder how radioactive is radioactive? Just my luck to get killed by a life saving device.
Is it meant to be disposable then...if i can never put a new battery in?

Yes, you can dispose of it in the normal household waste.

I think on average one person dies every two years globally as a result of gamma ray emissions from home smoke alarms, so it's unlikely to be you.

 

[High Voltage]

If you get enough of these you can make your own nuclear reactor - some kiddie in the States has already done this I think

Yep - it's our old friend Dave "Glowy" Hahn

 

[clicker]

I'd recommend this one:

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/fireangel-10-year-life-thermally-enhanced-optical-smoke-alarm-n29qg

They sell it in B&Q and quite a few similar places as well as online.

I want one that doesnt have to be screwed to the ceiling...do they do them like that? With sticky pads or the like. I've already got holes where i whacked a previous one off with a wooden sword

 

[bi0boy]

Cut the wires if you want it to shut up - but make sure you don't go about the place setting fires until you get a replacement.

It will still function as a fire detecting despite the low battery warning, but obviously not if you wrap it fabric.

None of them "have to" be screwed to the ceiling. They can all be fitted with sticky pads provided you have some sticky pads that are strong enough.

 

[toblerone3]

Just had to remove a FireAngel ST-620 when a ten year battery started beeping for replacement after little over a year. Some very bad reviews for this including, rather alarmingly bursting into flames when removed!!

Amazon.co.uk:Customer Reviews: Fireangel ST-620 Fastest Reacting Thermoptek Smoke Alarm