well THIS sux..
i ain't rite
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From: Marlboro Mental Hospital.
Carl, first off, glad you and sassy are safe.
now. how old are the detectors?? if over 10 years old, replace them.
my father is a retired fire marshal and arson investigator.
his recommendation is to replace the detectors every 5 years, as the sensors loose sensitivity over time, and i have to agree with him. when i was on the fire dept, i saw many smoke detectors that were in the 5-10 year range never go off in a fire, even though they had good batteries in them and went off when the test button is depressed.
now this was over 15 years ago, and technology has gotten better since then, but i still feel safer with new detectors every 5 years,cause the cost of a new smoke detector is a heck of alot cheaper than a new house.
and don't forget to change the carbon monoxide detector too.
now. how old are the detectors?? if over 10 years old, replace them.
my father is a retired fire marshal and arson investigator.
his recommendation is to replace the detectors every 5 years, as the sensors loose sensitivity over time, and i have to agree with him. when i was on the fire dept, i saw many smoke detectors that were in the 5-10 year range never go off in a fire, even though they had good batteries in them and went off when the test button is depressed.
now this was over 15 years ago, and technology has gotten better since then, but i still feel safer with new detectors every 5 years,cause the cost of a new smoke detector is a heck of alot cheaper than a new house.
and don't forget to change the carbon monoxide detector too.
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From: Georgia
I am glad you and sassy are ok. I hope it was not too cold when you had to go outside still wet from shower. When you get those new batteries in the detector test them. Never use the button to test. The button just tells you it works when you press the button and says nothing about the sensor. Use real smoke to test them. I blow cigarette smoke in mine I figure an incense will do just as well.
Last edited by 70blue; Dec 26, 2007 at 03:40 PM.
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From: in the adirondack mts
I'm puttin new in. hard wire w/ battery back up. i wired that when i was rehabing the joint. i just never thought i'd be stupid enough to burn it down on my own. i'm dumber than i thought i was..
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Carl...I am so glad that there was nothing more than smoke damage...and that Sassy and you...in that order...
...got out ok!!! Heed everyones advice...get those smoke detectors fixed pronto!!!
...got out ok!!! Heed everyones advice...get those smoke detectors fixed pronto!!!
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From: in the adirondack mts
I am doing that BIGKEN. i've got them in the roll box. by 9am tomorrow, all will be up. as i look back at what happened the lump in my throat appears. at the time i thought ....Funny and smelly.
i worry King will come on and beat me. deserved i guess.
new Detectors going up tomorrow. and i pay attention to the burner i turn on.
i worry King will come on and beat me. deserved i guess.
new Detectors going up tomorrow. and i pay attention to the burner i turn on.
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From: Louisville,Ky.
Carl,,,,, 4th of July aint here yet!
Quit shooting off fireworks in the house!
BTW,,, The toboggan on Sassy's head for a reason? Or was it to keep her from hearing you cuss badly this morning?
Glad all is well with the 2 of you!
Got to get you a poster of the late Jessica Tandy! She starred in a movie titled,,"Batteries Not Included!" for the detector reminder!
Quit shooting off fireworks in the house!
BTW,,, The toboggan on Sassy's head for a reason? Or was it to keep her from hearing you cuss badly this morning?
Glad all is well with the 2 of you!
Got to get you a poster of the late Jessica Tandy! She starred in a movie titled,,"Batteries Not Included!" for the detector reminder!
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From: Chino Valley, Arizona
dang am I screwed I have lived in Arizona for 41 years and have never moved my clocks back or forward I better find another reminder.
Originally Posted by FTE Ken
This is why fire departments say to change the batteries when you adjust your clocks forward/backwards for daylight savings time.
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From: LOCKPORT, NY
Carl, glad to hear all is alright now, thank god you did not burn down your house, I bet Sassy was sure barking when you can out of the shower though, we just found out that Mike's ex-sister in law's house burned this past Saturday and lost everything. So You better put them smoke detectors up fast tomorrow first thing after you have your coffee though
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From: Stephensville WI
OK, let's go over this one more time:
Frying pan
Generally used for cooking. Not good for smoking.
Cigar
Generally used for smoking, unless you're a President....we won't go into that. Not good for cooking.
Frying pan
Generally used for cooking. Not good for smoking.
Cigar
Generally used for smoking, unless you're a President....we won't go into that. Not good for cooking.
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