Have you got smoke detectors installed? I didn’t have at one time but a night out on the town and burnt beefburgers convinced me that I needed smoke alarms and especially in the kitchen. Here is what happened:
One Friday afternoon my friend Karen rang to see if I was going out as usual that evening. I didn’t want to and that was unusual for me, but normally a crowd of us went out together and just two of us seemed strange. After a certain amount of cajoling I agreed to meet in in Bradford, 10 miles away from where I live during the early evening. Read more…
Installing a smoke detector is done by mounting it high on a wall, at least four to 12 inches away from the ceiling. Avoid placing a smoke detector too close to where the wall and ceiling meet, also known as a dead zone, with tips from an experienced fire captain in thisfree video on fire safety. Expert: Captain Joe Bruni Bio: Captain Joe Bruni has over three decades experience as a street firefighter and company officer. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz
Solwise Description – NET-EL-EAP9550 – 11N Wireless Access Point/Repeater/WDS. The EAP9550 is a powerful and multi-functioned 11n Access Point with three modes: Access Point, WDS and Universal Repeater. With its Smoke detector appearance it will minimize visibility ideal for public areas ideal in coffee shops, shopping centres and conference facilities. The EAP9550 is a Wireless Network device that delivers up to 6 times faster speeds and 7 times extended coverage than 802.11g devices. The RF performance is finely tuned so it will bring the best wireless signal for each client. The EAP9550 supports home networking with superior throughput, performance and unparalleled wireless range. To protect data during wireless transmissions the EAP9550 encrypts all wireless transmissions through WEP data encryption and supports WPA/WPA2. Its MAC address filter allows users to select stations with access to the connected network. EnGenius covers this product with a 2 year manufacturer’s warranty.
Solwise Description – EnGenius NET-EL-EAP-3660. The EAP-3660 is a small form factor wireless product. It is stylish and looks like a smoke detector on the ceiling. The EAP-3660 is a Wireless Access Point / Repeater / WDS that operates seamlessly in the 2.4 GHz frequency spectrum supporting the 802.11b (2.4GHz, 11Mbps) and faster 802.11g (2.4GHz, 54Mbps) wireless standards. It’s the best way to add wireless capability to your existing wired network, or to add bandwidth to your wireless installation. The EAP-3660 features high transmitted output power and high receivable sensitivity along with antenna diversity. High output power and high sensitivity can extend range and coverage to reduce the roaming between Access Points to get a more stable wireless connection. It also reduces the expense of equipment in the same environment. To protect your wireless connectivity, it can encrypt all wireless transmissions through 64/128-bit WEP data encryption and also supports WPA/WPA2. The MAC address filter lets you select exactly which stations should have access to your network. In addition, the User Isolation function can protect the private network between client users. The attractive design, high performance, and array of features make EAP-3660 a suitable wireless solution for your residence or office. We are pleased to announce that all EnGenius hardware purchased from Solwise now comes with a 2 year warranty.
EnGenius EAP-3660 Wireless G Smoke alarm style Access point by EnGenius
Features:
ASIC control
Manual test, auto-reset
Infrared photoelectric sensor
Network output / LED indicator
Thin structure design
Strong adaptability to circumstance
SMT adopted
Dustproof, mothproof and anti-white light
Low power indication
315MHz or 433MHz are available
Technical Parameter:
Operating voltage: DC9V(battery)
Standby current: less than 200uA
Alarm current: less than 20mA
Operating temp.: -10? to +50?
Working humidity: less than 95%RH
Alarm mode: network output / LED indicator
Sensitivity: class I
Alarm output: sound&flash,radio(315MHz or 433MHz)
Dimension: 107mm dia.*35mm deep
Compatible only with BT-Secure products.
The Watchguard Smoke Detector (WGSMODETW) is designed for use with Watchguard Wireless Alarm Systems including the WGSentinel and WGSMS2010. The SMODETW is suitable for wall or ceiling mounting and operates to a range of 50 metres from a Watchguard Alarm System Control Unit. FEATURES: Suitable for home or commercial use, Easy to install and programme to a Watchguard Wireless Alarm System, Dual ionisation chambers, Inbuilt piezo 85Db siren, Test button and LED indication, Transmits 3 different codes to an RXPRO Receiver: Alarm, Supervision, Low Battery, Audible low battery warning, Operating range up to 50 metres (line of sight), Wall or ceiling mounting options. IDEAL FOR: Extending a Watchguard Alarm System to include Smoke Detection. WHATS IN THE BOX: Smoke Detector, Bracket & fittings, Battery
Instructions. PRODUCT SPECIFICATION: Battery operated: 9V Long life battery supplied (approx 3yrs), Dimensions: 36mm depth x125mm diameter, Communicates with a receiver via Radio Transmission (RF).
