philabrit Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Hi - were are planning a kids disco at our house with lights and a smoke machine. We have fairly new Ei141 ionisation smoke alarms throughout the house, and have been told that the smoke machine will definitely set off the alarms. If I remove each individual alarm unit and remove the 9v battery from all the units throughout the house for a couple of hours during the party, will that work? I tried to see if all the alarms were on a single spur that could be switched off at the fuse box, but they don't seem to be - and even if they were, I'm guessing the 9v backup batteries would mean the alarms would trigger anyway. Any advice? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green-foam Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 You have only need to take out the one where the smoke machine will be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnthonyB Posted July 9, 2016 Report Share Posted July 9, 2016 Buy some cheap disposable elasticated shower caps and put them over the detectors for the duration of the party and then remove. No need to mess around with the actual detectors risking damage. That's what is done with detectors in commercial buildings during dusty works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philabrit Posted July 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 11, 2016 Many thanks for the advice - much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted July 12, 2016 Report Share Posted July 12, 2016 Sorry for my late contribution. Even taking the fuse out in that section will not resolve the issue, as the alarms will have a backup battery to ensure you are protected in case of a power outage. You can take the entire head off and put it away, which stops the alarms going off because of the smoke machine, however, you are of course not protected against fire in that period. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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