Interlinking smoke detectors

[peterhyper]

I have only previously installed the same makes of interlinking smoke detectors, but do they tend to work with other makes (one requires replacing)?

 

[Wilko]

Hi Peter - no I wouldn't do this.

 

[Dustydazzler]

Personal don’t like mixing

Seen lots of sparks mix & match

But not my cupotea

 

[telectrix]

replace with same make. using a different brand might not be compatible and if it fails to work in the event of a fire, it's your ARSE IN A SLING.

 

[Risteard]

As above you must not do this.

 

[peterhyper]

Thanks guys. It's one of those job requests where I won't bother because they had to spend 2 weeks thinking about whether to accept my hourly rate (no doubt whilst getting other quotes), and the have no idea of the make and only want one of 3 detectors replaced even though they can't even remember how many years ago they were installed which makes me think they are likley well passed there sell by date (makes economic sense to replace all 3). They expect this to be a 10 minute job (what's new), but by the time I drive there and remove the faulty one and then try and source the same make/model which may likley need an additional trip back there on another day, then I've wasted several hours for one hour's pay, and if the old ones go ---- up in the next 10 years I will probably get the balme for that (lol).

Thanks again.

 

[ruston]

If you want out of the job tell them to phone the fire brigade , they will come and fit them for free. (Battery)