BRK Brands 7010B Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor and Battery Backup
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Manufacturer: BRK BrandsModel: 7010B
Product features:
- 120-volt hardwire smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor and battery backup
- Features convenient silence/test button, dust cover, 85-decibel alarm
- Alarm indicator identifies which unit triggered alarm
- Inter-connectable with BRK and First Alert hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
- 9-volt battery included; 10-year limited warranty
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of BRK Brands 7010B Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor and Battery Backup
Customer Review: This alarm does mostly everything right
Summary: 4 Stars
Spoke to tech support. Suggested that it would be nice to have a switch so that you could run this smoke alarm as an AC only, in case:
1.) the battery is low, you don't have a 9V battery on hand, and it starts to chirp at 3 AM in the morning, in which case, you'd have to:
a.) shut off power at the circuit breaker box (...and who knows what else this will shut off, if you're not on top of this...)
b.) remove the battery
c.) press and hold the Test button for 10 seconds to discharge the branch circuit . . . or
2.) you're not extremely concerned about the added safety of battery backup, but would still like to have this as an option, in case you change your mind
As long as the AC power is on, this unit will chirp, if the battery is low, or if it has been removed.
It appears that to avoid any headaches, one has to change the battery at least annually - ok - combine this with doing the necessary annual maintenance (dusting with compressed air).
One might be able to save some money with the 10-year (shelf life) battery (actual life 3 to 5 years), but in my opinion, chances are that it will die at 3 AM in the morning.
For no headaches, and having the battery backup option, it appears that you cannot get around having to replace the 9V battery annually . . . and this is not a bad thing . . . !
Reason: Besides the battery, smoke alarms need maintenance - like compressed air used on them at least annually, especially on the sensor . . . I didn't know that . . . I am replacing an AC only ionization . . . it never chirped, and I never dusted it in 16 years! I also didn't know that you are supposed to replace the entire unit every 10 years (every 5 to 7 years with smoke and CO combination detectors). Is this supposed to be common knowledge?
My experience: If you never have to look at an alarm, and haven't figured out how to use a calendar software program to keep track of it (I use Calendarscope, it has some good printing options), you will forget about the alarm, and neglect to do some potentially life-saving maintenance
CONS: Maybe this smoke detector could be improved if it took AA batteries instead of 9V (6 AA batteries x 1.5V each = 9V) . . . I have a "battery only" CO detector that only takes 3 AA batteries, could this smoke detector run on 3 AAs? . . .
With five smoke detectors, replacing the batteries annually, you end up with five partially unused 9Vs. What can be done with these? Not much. You have to throw them out. The only place one might use these where it wears out is on an outside garage door opener. If I had a bunch of partially unused AA batteries (6 AAs x 5 smoke detectors = 30 batteries annually), I could use them in devices where they could wear out, such as in flashlights that take AA batteries, or a weather station base, weather station probes, remote control for DVD player . . . I would seek to only buy devices that take AA batteries - they can sit around until I completely use them up. A digital multi-meter to measure their voltage is essential in this process. I will be looking for a smoke detector that takes AAs in the future.
Annual cost to replace the batteries in 5 smoke detectors (9V vs. if the smoke detector took AAs):
A 4-pack of 9Vs is $9.97, a 2-pack of 9Vs is $5.94
9.97 + 5.94 = $15.91
A 16-pack of AAs is 9.97
9.97 x 2 = $19.94
Extra amount spent on AAs:
19.94 - 15.91 = $4.03 . . . and I'd have two extra, fresh AAs
2/19/09 Update: Here's how to use up the extra 9V batteries - with the Pak-Lite 9V LED Flashlight!
The Pak-Lite has many cap and LED colors available.
My preference is for the Super Glow in-the-dark cap, which is a nice added feature. I have one with a black cap, but the glow in-the-dark feature is nice.
I have another LED flashlight that takes AAAs. It has five white LEDs, and one red LED. I never find myself wanting to use the red LED. I recommend the plain old white LED as being the best for a general purpose flashlight.
There are two styles:
The Basic Emergency Light: It has one light setting, and comes with the Super Glow cap
The Ultimate Emergency Light:
a.) It has a high and low light setting. Your battery has the potential to last longer
b.) The low light setting is nice for eating in the dark, but I don't do this too often
c.) The bright light setting is not as bright as the Basic's one light setting, so it's not as powerful of a general purpose flashlight
d.) I think the Super Glow cap might normally be extra on this model, but if you look around, I've seen that you can get it for no extra charge (recommended)
e.) The switch is a very small prong, and not as easy to flip as the Basic's one sliding switch. It seems like it might be more prone toward breaking compared to the Basic, but it does seem fairly solid, and both have a 25 year warranty, so I'll have to see.
I'd recommend getting one Ultimate with the Super Glow cap, and one Basic. See how they work, then get a couple more Basics.
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Description of BRK Brands 7010B Hardwire Smoke Alarm with Photoelectric Sensor and Battery Backup
FIRST ALERT PHOTO ELECTRONIC SMOKE ALARM *120V with 9V battery back-up (included) *85 dB alarm horn *Manual test button *Interconnectable up to 18 multiple station alarmsThe BRK hardwire smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor is designed to reduce common "nuisance" alarms. It's an excellent choice for installations in or near kitchens, near fireplaces, or in hallways directly outside bathrooms, utility rooms, or other areas prone to steam. This alarm is also a popular choice for hotel/motel applications.
The 7010B AC-powered smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor includes these features:
- Photoelectric sensor which is more effective at detecting smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame.
- 120-volt VAC inter-connectable (with maximum 18 compatible devices). The alarm can be interconnected with up to 12 other compatible smoke alarms and six compatible devices like bells, horns, repeaters and door closers. If one unit triggers an alarm, all smoke alarms in the series will sound. Power indicators show which unit in the series initiated the alarm.
- Quick plug-in power connector for easy installation.
- 9-volt battery backup for peace of mind during power malfunction.
- Alarm indication which in an interconnected system, automatically identifies which unit initiated the alarm.
- Optipath 360 technology allows 360-degree access to the layer of air on the ceiling or wall that carries the fire signatures (smoke, combustion particles and volatile components).
- Single test/silence button which both silences a non-threatening alarm or low battery warning and allows you to test the unit's functionality.
- Locking feature for tamper resistance.
- 10-year limited warranty.
What's in the Box
One smoke alarm, one 9-volt battery, and user's manual
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