How Interconnected Smoke Detectors Work

';	How Interconnected Smoke Detectors are Wired – This feature allows any smoke detector to cause all smoke detectors to sound so that if there is a fire in a closed room or unoccupied area the occupants will be notified that there is a fire starting. © By: Dave Rongey

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[ad#block] Electrical Question: With interconnected smoke detectors, how come when one goes off they all go off?

This electrical question came from: Robert, a Property Manager from Poway, California.
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How Interconnected Smoke Detectors are Wired

This feature allows any smoke detector to cause all smoke detectors to sound so that if there is a fire in a closed room or unoccupied area the occupants will be notified that there is a fire starting.
This is a wonderful feature that saves countless lives. So NEVER disconnect this feature and make sure to test all your smoke detectors regularly and change the batteries as needed!

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