Fire Safety Review

Kidde KN-COSM-B Review

admin — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 20:16:50 +0000

The Kidde KN-COSM-B is a combination of a smoke detector and carbon monoxide alarm. It is equipped with the Nighthawk sensor, the latest electrochemical technology available. It is battery operated and has a talking alarm. The talking alarm announces what the alarm is so that you know what the cause is. The alarm is loud enough to hear when you are sleeping. Along with the voice, there is a horn that sounds also. This is also UL listed. This device is powerful enough to do the job of 2 alarms. It has a safety net, if the batteries are not in the alarm, it cannot be mounted. Another good thing about this unit is that it is affordable.

Other Reviews

I’ve installed installed two of these Kidde brand combination smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in my elder parents home. I have one in my own home as well and have found them all to be reliable and trouble free….(read more)

The fact that the smoke detector did not go off bothered me and I did a bit of reading on the detection systems. Turns out that there are two detection mechanisms….(read more)

We live in a 4 level split home. Our gas furnace is on the lower, 3rd level. Two years ago we had several smoke alarms, but only one carbon monoxide detector on the top, bedroom level of our home. One early Saturday morning we awoke to the voice of this alarm broadcasting, “WARNING! CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTED!” over and….(read more)

Kidde KL-2S Escape Ladder Review

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:20:32 +0000

The Kidde KL-2S is a fire escape ladder perfect for those that have a 2 story house. Its design allows for easy storage under the bed or close to the window. It is recommended to have one for each bedroom on the second story. The ladder is 13 feet and should not be used at heights above 14 feet, as injury could occur. When the ladder is purchased, it is ready to use, there is no assembly required. The ladder is durable and easy to use. It can hold up to 1000 lbs. The KL-2S comes with a 5 year limited warranty. It also has non slip rungs and attaches easily to any window. This is the perfect addition to your home, especially for those that have second level. This is your escape in case of fire.

Other Reviews

Seems a bit flimsy, not sure how comfortable I’ll be if I have to actually use it. Directions say only good for one use…(read more)

I didn’t read the fine print until we got the box – this ladder can only be used once, which means no practice in how to use it or using it in a fire drill. How are you supposed to be ready…(read more)

I wish I would have gotten this years ago and I’m lucky that I haven’t needed it. The construction is high quality and should work with no problems. I wish it would be easy to practice…(read more)

Kidde KN-COPP-3 Review

admin — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 20:10:38 +0000

The Kidde KN-COPP-3 is another detector of carbon monoxide, that is UL listed. It is an electrical device that plugs in but also has a battery for back-up. So that means that it will still function during a power outage. It also has a digital display for easy reading. There is a button used to reset or test. There is a warning alarm when the battery needs replacing. This unit gained high reviews by Consumer Reports, a huge consumers’ advocate. This model got high ratings for recognizing high and low levels of carbon monoxide. The 9-volt battery is included. This would be a good choice that is affordable.

Other Reviews

One reviewer questioned if these really work… YES they do! I had a new furnace installed recently, and the installers made a mistake…(read more)

I purchased this detector about 8 months ago, and just have others said there is an issue with battery drain and false alarms–as I discovered in the middle of the night…(read more)

I started receiving an err code on the unit earlier this afternoon. I call KIDDE…the company in the owners manual that is given to call when you receive…(read more)

BRK Brands 7010B Smoke Alarm Review

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 20:32:14 +0000

The BRK Brands 7010B is a smoke alarm. This unit is popular in hotels and motels. This alarm is the best to use in areas prone to steam, like outside bathrooms or in kitchens. It has a photoelectric sensor which is better to detect fires that are smoldering. It is hardwired to 120 volts but also comes with a 9-volt battery as back-up. The 701B can be linked to 12 other smoke alarms and 6 other devices like bells and repeaters. When one sounds, they all sound that are connected. There is an indicator to let you know which one was the source of the sounding alarm. The unit plugs into the wall. It has a technology, Optipath 360, that reaches the top layer on the ceiling and walls by accessing it from 360 degrees. One of the features that makes it stand out from the rest is that it has a locking feature that is tamper resistant. Also, it comes with a 10 year limited warranty, whereas most have a 5 year limited warranty.

Other Reviews

If you need to mount a fire/smoke detector in a hallway, near a bathroom, than this is the detector for you. I’ve had zero false alarms. The price was lower than most other detectors….(read more)

Works as expected, setting off all interwired alarms on the circuit. But note that it only works with BRK and First Alert alarms. It does not interface with Kiddee….(read more)

I purchased the 7010B model because it was the photoelectric type and had the battery backup. I did a lot of research and it seemed to me that the photoelectric are better….(read more)

Kidde FA110 Review – What you need to know!

admin — Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:45:27 +0000

The Kidde FA110 is a disposable multipurpose fire extinguisher. It is suitable for extinguishing Class A, B and C fires. It is made out of lightweight aluminum and is powder coated for protection against corrosion. Also comes with a valve assembly handle made of nylon, that is rust and impact resistant. It has an easy to read pressure gauge. The fire extinguisher comes labeled with instructions and pictures telling you exactly how to use. The safety pin is easy to pull. It is UL listed, rated and approved. The FA110 is also DOT and U.S.C.G approved and has a 6 year limited warranty. It contains roughly 2 lbs 3 oz of a dry chemical fire fighting agent that is suitable for most fires. This extinguisher discharges in 8-12 seconds and up to 8 feet. It is the perfect fire extinguisher for your home since it is suitable for trash, wood, paper, liquids and electrical fires.

Other Reviews

When I bought this fire extinguisher from Amazon I hoped we would never need to use it. Wrong! We had a fire in the living room after my kids….(read more)

I bought two of these fire extinguishers from Home Depot in 1999. In 2006 my toaster oven flamed up and I quickly pulled out the fire extinguisher….(read more)

I carry one in each car. A few days ago I emptied mine on a guys car on the side of the freeway. He had and engine fire….(read more)

First Alert CO615 Review

admin — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 16:26:02 +0000

The First Alert CO615 is equipped with the most recent and accurate technology. It has an electrochemical sensor for detecting carbon monoxide (CO). It can detect carbon monoxide before you can smell, see or taste it, which can save your life. Carbon monoxide poisoning is much like the flu, but people don’t know that they are suffering until it is too late. Poisoning from carbon monoxide is the leading cause of death from poisoning in America. The CO615 has an LED display that is easy to read giving you a clear reading as to what the levels of CO are in your home at all times. This alarm plugs into the wall, but also comes with a battery back-up. So there’s no need to worry, you are protected even if you have a power outage. Another feature is a button that silences the alarm and also tests it. If the alarm sounds, you can press the button to shut it off. The alarm also has a low battery warning that can be silenced with the button. If carbon monoxide is detected, it sounds a loud horn that is 85 decibels and keeps going off until silenced. Along with the sound, there is also a visual alert when the battery is either removed or needs to be replaced. When you need to replace the battery, it sounds 3 chirps. This alarm is UL listed and has a 5 year warranty. It also comes with a 9-volt battery. The price is relatively cheap considering all the features on this device.

Other Reviews

I’ve owned this product for 3 years. Simply plug it into the wall, the unit comes with a battery for battery back up. It is very small and unobtrusive compared to my previous kidde unit and doesnt take up both outlets – nice design…(read more)

After looking at consumer reports, etc., I felt as if this would be a good choice; On arrival, the one sheet information page, which was written in very very small print and could have been on 6 pages (yes it had that much typing on it!)never did tell how to tell if it is working ok, except to say a green light would be on once you plugged it in…(read more)

This unit gives me peace of mind. I don’t have to wonder if I’m living on the edge of having a carbon monoxide problem…(read more)

BRK Brands 9120B Smoke Alarm Review

admin — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 07:00:16 +0000

The BRK 9120B AC/DC Smoke Alarm has been designed for fast installation, for better performance and to be smarter than ever. Using ionizing sensory technology the 9210B detects fire particles that are invisible sooner than a photoelectric smoke alarm would providing you and your family more security. This AC/DC alarm comes with a 9-V battery backup. You can connect easily to AC power with the unit’s Quick-Connect wiring harness.

The 9120B comes with a latching alarm indicator that will inform you which smoke alarm in your house the alarm originated from saving you time and energy.

The BRK 9120B is easy to install and to maintain. It includes an opening in the mounting bracket which gives you easy access for wiring. There are also keyhole slots on the mounting bracket which removes the need to take out the electrical box screws when installing the 9120B.

The battery can be replaced while unit is still mounted to your wall or ceiling because the battery compartment is on the unit’s side. There are two locking features on the unit which will prevent battery or alarm theft.

The BRK 9120B is listed to UL 217 and comes with a ten year limited warranty.

Other Reviews

The specific model was purchased as it was designed to replace the model originally installed. I was able to use…(read more)

Since new, every few random months the unit chirps a random number of times at a random hour of the day – sadly, all but once at dark o’clock…(read more)

The installation was relatively easy, but the connections did not exactly fit from the old to the new models. That was an easy fix with splicing the wire connections to the old. There are many reviews that have issues…(read more)

Kidde i12040 Hardwire Smoke Alarm Review

admin — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 11:24:09 +0000

Kidde offers a full range of alarms that work on AC/DC power and operate on a 120V power source such as the Kidde i12040 which is an ionization smoke alarm. An ionization smoke alarm will detect invisible fire particles before a photoelectric smoke alarm will. It comes with a 120V power source and utilizes a 9-V battery as a backup.

The Kidde i12040 has a pull tab in the front so that you can activate the alarm without having to remove it from the mounting bracket.

This alarm is easy to install and comes with a pre-stripped wiring harness which means you will not need a stripper tool. It comes with a quick-connect plug that has eight inch pigtails.

One helpful feature is an alarm memory which flashes a red LED revealing which alarm was the originating unit in an interconnected system. The i12040 is adaptable to connect with up to 24 units including smoke alarms, CO alarms and heat alarms. A green LED indicates AC power.

The unit has an 85 decibel audio alarm at ten feet, a temperature range of 40 degrees F to 100 degrees F and weighs only a half pound.

The Kidde i12040 comes with a 10 year warranty.

Other Reviews

Was able to replace old units with new ones but still able to use the old bases and they fit together perfectly. Easy and simple and…(read more)

I had a house full of Kidde 1275 smoke alarms, and after several malfunctions (including one electrical problem causing it to literally “go up in smoke”), I replaced them with the i12040…(read more)

This Kidde smoke alarm is hard wired to the buildings 120v ac power distribution system but also has a 9V dc battery to back up the ac system. If the 120v ac circuit blows a breaker, you are still protected by…(read more)

My house is about 10y and had the Kidde 1275′s. Never had any issue with them, but it was that time to replace them…(read more)

Kidde 0946 Compact Smoke Alarm Review

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 15:16:01 +0000

The Kidde 0946 Compact Smoke Alarm uses ionization technology. This fire alarm is only four inches in diameter giving it a sleek and compact look. While the Kidde 0946 is smaller than the average fire alarm, it works just as hard to provide security for you and your family. The Kidde 0946 includes a Hush Feature which silences nuisance alarms for a limited time. This alarm is battery operated and comes with a 9-V battery. The battery installation is simple to do and the fire alarm continues to provide protection even in the event of a power outage.

The Kidde 0946 comes with a test button. This button allows you to test the fire alarm to make sure the electronic circuitry is in working order. It also allows you test the unit’s battery function and horn.

Another feature on the Kidde 0946 is the Low Battery Indicator. When your 9-V battery is low then the alarm will start chirping to inform you that it is time for a new battery so that you never forget.

Installing the Kidde 0946 is simple since no wiring is needed. The Kidde 0946 is UL Listed and comes with a five year warranty.

Other Reviews

I bought these for our new house, they have a low profile which I like and thus far we haven’t had any nuisance alarms…(read more)

Somehow I was fooled (shame on me!) about the picture and didn’t read the description with care…(read more)

Kidde cannot make it easier to install. I liked that a 9V battery was included with the unit. The small size is nice, however, if you previously had an older…(read more)

First Alert SA710CN Smoke Alarm Review

admin — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 15:05:29 +0000

The First Alert SA710CN Smoke Alarm uses a photoelectric sensory technology. This alarm is designed to warn you of both smoldering fires and rapid fires. So whether you have dropped a cigarette into your couch and are unaware of it or you have a pan fire in the kitchen, the SA710CN has you covered. It will warn you in time so that you and your loved ones can get out of the house.

This alarm features a low battery alert intended to remind you when a new battery needs to be placed in. It also comes with a missing battery guard to makes sure that there is, in fact, a battery in it. The battery drawer opens very easily for battery replacement. The SA710CN uses one standard 9-V battery.

The SA710CN has a blinking indicator on it to tell you whether or not it is receiving power. It also comes with a silence/test button which allows you to silence a non-emergency alarm and to do the monthly test.

The SA710CN comes with a ten-year guarantee, is UL listed for safety and is easy to install. This means a reliable protection as well as a peace of mind for you and your family.

Other Reviews

Our old smoke detectors used to go off every time we broil a steak – which can make the house a bit smoky. These don’t false….(read more)

i bought this for my parent’s house which did not have AC hardwired smoke alarms. i also bought a long life lithium 9v battery from amazon so they would not need to replace the battery. they keep our son at their house frequently…(read more)

I produced small smoke from an incense and the device detected the smoke quickly. However, I can not stop the alarm sound by pressing the test/silence PB…(read more)