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Title: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: paul.fr on 31/01/2008 13:54:50

here is the problem, whenever i cook the damn smoke alarm thinks it will be great fun to sound, thus alerting the neighbours to my inadequacy in the colournary department. So i ask, can you adjust the sensitivity? Or should i just order out?

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: Alandriel on 31/01/2008 14:10:49

Stop flambe-ing !

Rather than turn the smoke alarm down, turn your gas/hob temperature down and don't overdo food
You do not have to incinerate food to cook it.

 [;D]

it's tricky business messing with your smoke alarm as when you need it it won't work properly.
Take care -

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Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 31/01/2008 14:18:27

Our alarm seems to be sensitive to steam so we have to keep the kitchen door closed at all times. What a pain in the butt that is with 2 brats constantly running in & out "Is dinner ready yet?"... BEEP BEEP BEEP, BEEP BEEP BEEP... grrrrrrr  [:(!]

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: Carolyn on 31/01/2008 14:59:33

At our house, the smoke detector going off is a good indication that dinner is ready.

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 31/01/2008 15:24:07

Quote from: Carolyn on 31/01/2008 14:59:33

At our house, the smoke detector going off is a good indication that dinner is ready.

  [;D]

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: neilep on 31/01/2008 17:46:02

You could always take the battery out !!..when cooking...and then replace....during dessert !!

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: DoctorBeaver on 31/01/2008 18:38:23

Quote from: neilep on 31/01/2008 17:46:02

You could always take the battery out !!..when cooking...and then replace....during dessert !!

It's connected to the mains with battery back-up. Damned thing goes off if I leave the kitchen door open to make coffee too!

Title: Re: Can the sensitivity of a smoke alarm be reduced.
Post by: lyner on 01/02/2008 17:18:23

Try another position for it - but not as far away as the bottom of the garden.