Higgs Boson wrote:
On Sunday, September 15, 2013 1:27:37 PM UTC-7, Tony Hwang wrote:
Higgs Boson wrote:

The hread about freon, etc. was very educational.



Brought up a question bothering me: How can one tell if FE is still OK?



Mine is a very old Kidde, big red puppy; A.B.C. Indicator is still in the green, albeit leaning toward the left (recharge).



Has never been used(thank goodness!)



However, I don't want to find out the hard way that it is over the hill.



Can I squeeze the lever a little, to see if it works? Don't hit me; I'm just ignorant!



The new ones that size range from $40+ on up. I'm not trying to nickel & dime my home's safety; just want to know if there's a way to test this.

If the test shows it's still good, fine. If it shows no good, at least I know what to do, $$ notwithstanding.



Any help appreciated.



HB



Hi,

I take it to service center for annual check up. If needed they'll

recharge it. Local code requirement.

Thanks everybody. I should do SOMETHING because it's hard to believe that a
FE literally DECADES old could still be good. But then what do I know?

Also, you-all are right about one is not enuff. Tx!

Kidde Web site says if in green still OK, but it's really old. No Help available on Kidde site. No local service listed. Not helpful site.

Trying to find general FE service center only one listed.

What do you mean by "local code requirement"? Who has this? Fire Department? Or City?

HB




Hi,
Local city FD fireman come around house to house to check on smoke
detectors, FE(if you do have one or more in the house) better have
annual check up tag by certified sservice center. Law does not require
you to have FE, but if you do, they want to make sure it is in good
working order. If you are running a business, it is mandatory to have
FE. I think it's good for the insurance coverage too.