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Anyone know what the preferred detector is to protect an attic? I was originally thinking a 135 degree heat detector, but thought that might be asking for trouble, so then I thought about the 200 degree heat (& rate-of-rise) detector. Of course, at that detection point, you have a serious problem on your hands by the time the alarm sounds. Does anyone know of any reason NOT to use a smoke detector? Would attic heat cause them to malfunction? Dust?

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You'll need to use heat due to the temperature environment. Where in the US is the install? Is there an attic fan?

In my home I have a 135 deg heat with no problem, but I'm in the NE with an attic fan.


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It's in SE Ohio, no attic fan (ridge vent). So the heat does cause the smoke detectors to malfunction?

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The operating temps on MOST smoke detectors is around 32 degrees F to 120 degrees F. So cold is as much of a factor as heat.

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By the IRC (International Residential Code) smoke detectors are not required in the attic. I was at a seminar on smoke detectors earlier this year and they had a "wind up" heat detector. It takes no electricity or batteries, just wind it up and mount it. When I get home tonight I will look for the brochure and post it tomorrow. If I was inclined to install a smoke detector in the attic, this would be the ticket

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http://www.safe-mart.com/chraofriandf.html


We use Rate of rise heat detectors in attics


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