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Take the detector down (You will have to turn the mains off first) Take the battery out Press and hold the test button for 20 seconds Put the detector back (Switch the mains back on) Put the battery back in (Or a new battery if the previous battery is close to being 12 months old) If that still does not work, you have no choice, you will have to replace the detector.

Most smoke detector manufacturers recommend the detectors be changed every 10 years.

Has it activated since? Oh, and not wishing to be pedantic, but CO2 (Carbon dioxide) is what makes fizzy drinks fizzy. (CO) Carbon monoxide is given off by unburnt fossil fuels.

If it is for yourself, it would be up to you to decide do you want to buy new cushions for it, if you are selling it, you could sell it without cushions. The cane furniture itself does not need a fire label, only upholstered furniture made after 1950 requires a label

As your current smoke alarms are 8 years old (Life expectancy is 10 years) I would suggest you change all 3 smoke alarms as well as buying a heat alarm (All must be the same brand) Safelincs do supply smoke and heat alarms Click here

I was waiting "a few days" just to make sure. Debbie asked the question 7 months ago, she only made the two posts and has never been back since. I can only suggest you contact your local trading standards office to see if they can help.

As you know the 1111 is obsolete and you will have to buy a new smoke alarm, mains smoke alarms come with suitable base, so yes, you will have to change it, if you have any other Deta smoke alarms, it would be wise to change those too, and get all of the same brand. Safelincs supply a variety of mains smoke alarms Click here

You should press and hold the test/silence button for 4 seconds, it should then "chirp" 4 times and the red LED should flash for upto 30 seconds, after this it will revert back to normal. If you have just purchased it and it does not do as suggested, take it back from where you got it.

It sounds like wind is blowing carbon monoxide back down the chimney. Did your chimney have a cowel?

SantaCruzDad, Your replacement detector comes with a new base as it is intended that you change that too. It is unlikely the poster above you will reply as they only made the one post back in 2020

Which model do you have and what is flashing? (The detector or the RF module)

What do you mean by od? what did it do? what make and model is it? how old is it?

Ask the technician to check for carbon monoxide for you.

Scotland has a law that states "Every home in Scotland must have interlinked fire alarms by February 2022" For further information check out the Scottish Parliament website page for fire safety Click Here Safelincs can supply a range of smoke alarms that comply to this. Click Here

FYI: Fire extinguishers in Europe are divided into different categories depending on what type of fire they are designed to extinguish. Each category is assigned a letter, more information can be found on the safelincs page if you Click here

Interlinked means they are linked together, either by a cable or radio (Cable ones are cheaper) When one activates, they all sound. Example: Fire in kitchen, smoke alarm makes noise, but so does smoke alarm in bedroom

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Timber fires are classified as class A, Carbon dioxide is not suitable for class A fires. I would suggest having interlinked smoke alarms to warn you well before the timber catches fire. If you feel the need you could buy a fire extinguisher, but do learn how to use it before you need to use it.

Yes. Do make a note for this time next year to change the batteries in all your alarms that require batteries.

It would appear to be highly probable that the Carbon Monoxide detector activated due to the use of paint stripper. Once the property is well ventilated and the alarm is silent there is no more that can be done, but DO test the alarm by pressing its test button. As an aside, CO2 is carbon dioxide, it is what gives "pop" its fizz CO is carbon monoxide and is lethal.

If by "Rubber edgings" you mean similar to the picture below (I couldn't find a decent picture of an opaque one) these are actually "finger guards" (So usually children) can not get their fingers trapped as the door closes, most, not all are NOT fire resistant. If they would be allowed for your purpose, I do not know.

Do you have the model number? as safelincs do not have any smoke alarms listed that use bluetooth, but they do have radio interlinked smoke alarms.

Yes, as there will be no exposed wires.

I would suggest you install a carbon monoxide alarm in accordance with its instructions close to the boiler, and an optical smoke alarm in the loft as a minimum, better still use interlinked devices and have their counterparts on the landing, as you may not hear them if they are in the loft.

What type of batteries have you installed? You should NOT use rechargeable batteries. If you Click here this will take you to the fault finding guide.