Hello:

Was just at Ace Hardware, and saw they were selling Familt Gard brand
ionization Smoke Detectors for only $ 5.50

Said on the box that they are manufactured by some outfit called BRK Brands
in Illinois.
They are mfg. in Mexico.

I saw that BRK also has some AC powered units being sold under their own
names.

All are UL approved
They also have a seal on the box from the State Of Calif Fire Marshal.

Never heard of BRK.

For only $ 5.50, I can't help wondering.

Are these reputable units ?
Are they "probably" safe and O.K. to use ?

Why so cheap compared to Kidde and First alert for comparable styles?
Any history on ?

Any thoughts on would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob

On Sat, 5 May 2007 15:44:18 -0400, "Robert11"
wrote:

Hello:

Was just at Ace Hardware, and saw they were selling Familt Gard brand
ionization Smoke Detectors for only $ 5.50

Said on the box that they are manufactured by some outfit called BRK Brands
in Illinois.
They are mfg. in Mexico.

I saw that BRK also has some AC powered units being sold under their own
names.

All are UL approved
They also have a seal on the box from the State Of Calif Fire Marshal.

Never heard of BRK.

For only $ 5.50, I can't help wondering.

Are these reputable units ?
Are they "probably" safe and O.K. to use ?

Why so cheap compared to Kidde and First alert for comparable styles?
Any history on ?

Any thoughts on would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Bob



I was given this recommendation for smoke detectors. Replace every 10
years (per NFPA) or till the warranity runs out (per common sense),
which ever is sooner (per safety). So I go for the manufacturer that
stands behind their product the most, by offering longer warrantees.

tom @ www.FreelancingProjects.com