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Smoke Detector's Light (Blinking Green)
Hi All,
I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. The problem is, even after I replaced them, they keep blinking (green), and sometimes do a soft beep. - Does anyone know what a green blinking light means? - How can I check the manufacturer? It doesn't say anything around it, maybe I should open and check inside. These smoke detectors are only 2 years old, they were put by the builder, so I don't think I should replace them, right? Thanks in advance, R. Medeiros |
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On Mar 16, 10:18 am, wrote:
Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. The problem is, even after I replaced them, they keep blinking (green), and sometimes do a soft beep. - Does anyone know what a green blinking light means? - How can I check the manufacturer? It doesn't say anything around it, maybe I should open and check inside. These smoke detectors are only 2 years old, they were put by the builder, so I don't think I should replace them, right? Thanks in advance, R. Medeiros The green blink is to let you know everything is "ok". The soft beep (or 'chirp') is to let you know the battery is low. If these are also wired for 110V power, the ones that you replaced the battery in that are chirping might have the battery making poor contact. Dave |
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The blinking light will mean different things to different makes and models.
Separate the unit from its base, and where the jack attaches to the unit it should have the make and model. Look it up on the net to find out what it means. Generally there will be an audible sound, like a chirp every 45 seconds to let you know that the battery is low wrote in message ups.com... Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. The problem is, even after I replaced them, they keep blinking (green), and sometimes do a soft beep. - Does anyone know what a green blinking light means? - How can I check the manufacturer? It doesn't say anything around it, maybe I should open and check inside. These smoke detectors are only 2 years old, they were put by the builder, so I don't think I should replace them, right? Thanks in advance, R. Medeiros |
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In article . com, says... Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. Are you sure the builder didn't leave the owners manuals around somewhere? I'm the second owner, and I don't think I have the manaual for my smoke alarm, but I do have the manual for the bathroom fan, the range hood, the water heater that was first in, the furnace, the AC, plus all the appliances the first owner bought. Maybe your manual is somehwere in that stack. |
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On Mar 16, 10:54 am, mm wrote:
In article . com, says... Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. Are you sure the builder didn't leave the owners manuals around somewhere? I'm the second owner, and I don't think I have the manaual for my smoke alarm, but I do have the manual for the bathroom fan, the range hood, the water heater that was first in, the furnace, the AC, plus all the appliances the first owner bought. Maybe your manual is somehwere in that stack. Hi all, Thanks for your answers. I just replaced the batteries today, and about half hour after I did that they stopped making the noise. But as soon as I get home I will make sure to check the contact, to check if thay are making poor contact (as per Dave). I will also follow RBM's advice and check the maker/model and look it up on the net to see what they say. J., I think you are right, because the alarm was triggered 1 month ago, and only after that I have been noticing the blinking. However I don't see any Reset Button, there are 2 buttons: "Hush", and "Push and Hold to Test". Mm, I did check all the manuals from the house appliances, sprinkler timer, AC unit, refrigerator, range, microwave, etc. I keep them in a specific folder, so when I sell the house I can pass that on. But the Smoke Detector wasn't there. Again, thanks to all the answers, I will keep you guys posted. R. Medeiros |
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Just like traffic lights, green means GO. You are supposed to GO OUT
OF THE HOUSE, because your house is on fire. By the time you read this message your house will be burnt to the ground, and you'll be dead. so there is no reason to post further details. I should note that fires occur all the time throughout the world, and people die every day too. Therefore this is no big deal, and you will not make history. I'll see you at the judgement station...... ALL ABOARD !!!!! GOD -------------------- On 16 Mar 2007 07:18:37 -0700, wrote: Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. The problem is, even after I replaced them, they keep blinking (green), and sometimes do a soft beep. - Does anyone know what a green blinking light means? - How can I check the manufacturer? It doesn't say anything around it, maybe I should open and check inside. These smoke detectors are only 2 years old, they were put by the builder, so I don't think I should replace them, right? Thanks in advance, R. Medeiros |
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replying to rafaelmedeiros, Jonathan wrote:
rafaelmedeiros wrote: Hi all, Thanks for your answers. I just replaced the batteries today, and about half hour after I did that they stopped making the noise. But as soon as I get home I will make sure to check the contact, to check if thay are making poor contact (as per Dave). I will also follow RBM's advice and check the maker/model and look it up on the net to see what they say. J., I think you are right, because the alarm was triggered 1 month ago, and only after that I have been noticing the blinking. However I don't see any Reset Button, there are 2 buttons: "Hush", and "Push and Hold to Test". Mm, I did check all the manuals from the house appliances, sprinkler timer, AC unit, refrigerator, range, microwave, etc. I keep them in a specific folder, so when I sell the house I can pass that on. But the Smoke Detector wasn't there. Again, thanks to all the answers, I will keep you guys posted. R. Medeiros Just hold the test/reset button for about 5 seconds till you heat a long chirp. It should stop blinking green. The green is just an indicator of which one went off -- |
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replying to Jonathan, Erin C wrote:
Thank you soooo much!!!! One of our smoke alarms has been beeping every day for a month and we just couldn't figure it out!!!! -- posted from http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...en-203358-.htm |
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replying to Jonathan, Elaine wrote:
Thank you, Jonathan! We were having the same problem. Changing the battery didn't help, but holding down the test/reset button for 5 seconds fixed the problem. It was LOUD, but it worked! Thanks -- for full context, visit http://www.homeownershub.com/mainten...en-203358-.htm |
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replying to Elaine, Harsh Mishra wrote:
Is there any types of light blinking (like-green,red, etc)arrangements available in any kind of smoke detectors? -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm |
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replying to Jonathan, Morgan wrote:
After a storm last night, my smoke alarms went off (beeped 3 times with very loud sound) and noticed that 2 of the 6 were blinking green. I just replaced all of them a month ago so I didn't think it was the battery. After holding the test/reset button for 5 seconds, the blinking green light stopped. So I want to thank you for posting your reply. It was very helpful! -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm |
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On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:14:02 GMT, Morgan
m wrote: replying to Jonathan, Morgan wrote: After a storm last night, my smoke alarms went off (beeped 3 times with very loud sound) and noticed that 2 of the 6 were blinking green. I just replaced all of them a month ago so I didn't think it was the battery. After holding the test/reset button for 5 seconds, the blinking green light stopped. So I want to thank you for posting your reply. It was very helpful! Johnathan even saved 37 gerbils by making sure his detectors worked. Test them. Pushing the test button will synchronize inter-connected devices and alarm during the test. But still, test stand-alone units via the test button. |
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Oren posted for all of us...
On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:14:02 GMT, Morgan m wrote: replying to Jonathan, Morgan wrote: After a storm last night, my smoke alarms went off (beeped 3 times with very loud sound) and noticed that 2 of the 6 were blinking green. I just replaced all of them a month ago so I didn't think it was the battery. After holding the test/reset button for 5 seconds, the blinking green light stopped. So I want to thank you for posting your reply. It was very helpful! Johnathan even saved 37 gerbils by making sure his detectors worked. Test them. Pushing the test button will synchronize inter-connected devices and alarm during the test. But still, test stand-alone units via the test button. Give it a test tickle. -- Tekkie |
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On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 13:57:44 -0400, Tekkie®
wrote: Oren posted for all of us... On Wed, 16 Aug 2017 03:14:02 GMT, Morgan m wrote: replying to Jonathan, Morgan wrote: After a storm last night, my smoke alarms went off (beeped 3 times with very loud sound) and noticed that 2 of the 6 were blinking green. I just replaced all of them a month ago so I didn't think it was the battery. After holding the test/reset button for 5 seconds, the blinking green light stopped. So I want to thank you for posting your reply. It was very helpful! Johnathan even saved 37 gerbils by making sure his detectors worked. Test them. Pushing the test button will synchronize inter-connected devices and alarm during the test. But still, test stand-alone units via the test button. Give it a test tickle. "... what is good is the front end if you don't have the back end"-- Kimberly Guilfoyle |
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replying to Erin C, Tiff wrote:
You let it go off a month without any research as to why?? Thats insane!! The chirping is loud, annoying and a day is long enough! Wow.... -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm |
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On Wed, 18 Apr 2018 03:44:03 GMT, Tiff
m wrote: replying to Erin C, Tiff wrote: You let it go off a month without any research as to why?? That’s insane!! The chirping is loud, annoying and a day is long enough! Wow.... My dog has sensitive ears. Gets made about high pitch noises. Do you have cats? |
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replying to Tekkie®, Teresa wrote:
Hi Tekkie, mine is a fireangel st620. I didnt install it, it was here when I bought my house. It flashes red normally but occasionally flashes green and chirps occasionally, usually when Im trying to get to sleep. Shall I replace it as the batteries are built into the unit. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm |
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Teresa posted for all of us...
replying to Tekkie®, Teresa wrote: Hi Tekkie, mine is a fireangel st620. I didn¤?t install it, it was here when I bought my house. It flashes red normally but occasionally flashes green and chirps occasionally, usually when I¤?m trying to get to sleep. Shall I replace it as the batteries are built into the unit. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm I don't remember seeing your post and not familiar with your unit but I'll give it a whirl. I presume the green light means the batteries are okay. Replace the battery when the time changes so you have a landmark. This detector MAY be connected to others, so be forewarned. You could also call the local firehouse nonemergency number and ask them. They usually have detectors for free and will install it if asked. -- Tekkie |
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Tekkie® wrote: Teresa posted for all of us... replying to Tekkie®, Teresa wrote: Hi Tekkie, mine is a fireangel st620. I didn¤?t install it, it was here when I bought my house. It flashes red normally but occasionally flashes green and chirps occasionally, usually when I¤?m trying to get to sleep. Shall I replace it as the batteries are built into the unit. -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...ht-blinking-gr een-203358-.htm I don't remember seeing your post and not familiar with your unit but I'll give it a whirl. I presume the green light means the batteries are okay. Replace the battery when the time changes so you have a landmark. This detector MAY be connected to others, so be forewarned. You could also call the local firehouse nonemergency number and ask them. They usually have detectors for free and will install it if asked. The battery can probably be changed by a technician. The cost of changing it is probably higher than the price of a new smoke detector. The chirping indicates a problem. In addition to trouble with the smoke detector, it might be warning you that there is a nearby source of smoke. Reference https://www.fireangel.co.uk/products/st-620. Fred |
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replying to rafaelmedeiros, pbriggs wrote:
Was away from home and one of the alarms briefly came on- said fire fire and then went off. How do we know which one it was? There is a blinking red light and a steady green light on one of the alarms -- for full context, visit https://www.homeownershub.com/mainte...en-203358-.htm |
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On Friday, August 10, 2018 at 7:14:06 PM UTC-5, pbriggs wrote:
replying to rafaelmedeiros, pbriggs wrote: Was away from home and one of the alarms briefly came on- said fire fire and then went off. How do we know which one it was? There is a blinking red light and a steady green light on one of the alarms -- You're too late. 10 years ago, rafaelmedeiros was abducted by Giant Mutant Gerbils From Outer Space. The Air Force was unable to intercept the flying saucer and it's feared that rafaelmedeiros was used as a sex slave before the Giant Mutant Space Gerbils ate him. It was a tragic loss for his family and friends. o_O [8~{} Uncle Sad Monster |
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On Friday, March 16, 2007 at 10:18:37 AM UTC-4, wrote:
Hi All, I have 6 smoke detectors at home, and noticed that 4 of them had a blinking green light. I thought the problem was battery, so I got some brand new 9v batteries and replaced them on the 4 blinking ones. The problem is, even after I replaced them, they keep blinking (green), and sometimes do a soft beep. - Does anyone know what a green blinking light means? - How can I check the manufacturer? It doesn't say anything around it, maybe I should open and check inside. These smoke detectors are only 2 years old, they were put by the builder, so I don't think I should replace them, right? Thanks in advance, R. Medeiros |
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