Questions and Answers about Wiring Smoke Detectors

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Summary:
Electrician Answers Questions about Smoke Detector Problems.

Home smoke detector problem

Question: Some of our smoke detectors have lost AC power. I've tried looking for loose connections in adjacent detectors and close-by receptacle/switch boxes, but have found none.

Smoke detector wiring

Question: My hard wired smoke alarm system has red black, white wires leading to the smoke alarm. Does the red have power to shock me? Should I connect the third wire in the smoke detector to the red wire (inter-connect)? I have connected white to white and black to black.

Smoke detectors that sound at night

Question: I have an electrical smoke alarm and it'll sound off in the wee hours of the a.m. It doesn't happen every night, but it happened this morning.


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Wiring Smoke Detectors

Electrical Project Skill Level:
Beginner to Intermediate.
Electrical Tools Required:
Basic Electricians Pouch of Hand Tools, Non-Metal Step Ladder, and a Voltage Tester.
Estimated Time:
Depends on personal level of experience, ability to work with tools for install smoke detectors, and the available access to the project area.
Electrical Safety:
Identify the electrical circuit, turn it OFF and Tag it with a Note before working with the wiring.
Electrical Wiring Parts and Materials:
Electrical parts and materials for smoke detector wiring projects should be approved for the specific project and compliant with local and national electrical codes.
Electrical Codes and Inspections:
Installing additional electrical wiring for smoke detectors should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.

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