24/7 Fire Protection FP301 review
Photoelectric smoke alarm. Priced at $30.
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Our overall score consist of: Performance (80%) and Ease of use (20%).
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Performance score
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Based on comparative speed of response under similar smoke levels in a range of tests. Made up of 'real fire' scenarios 70% (made up of smouldering foam 40%, burning wood 20%, smouldering wood 20%, and burning oil 20%) and nuisance smoke scenarios 30%.
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Ease of use score
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Based on the ease of installing the battery, installing the alarm, and the supplied instructions, weighted equally.
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Smouldering foam score
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Based on the comparative speed of response to smouldering polyurethane foam. The faster the alarm detects this type of fire, the higher the score.
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Smouldering wood score
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Based on the comparative speed of response to smouldering wood. The faster the alarm detects this type of fire, the higher the score.
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Burning wood score
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Based on the comparative speed of response to burning (flaming) wood. The faster the alarm detects this type of fire, the higher the score.
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Burning oil score
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Based on the comparative speed of response to burning (flaming) cooking oil. The faster the alarm detects this type of fire, the higher the score.
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Nuisance alarm score
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Based on the comparative speed of response to nuisance sources ('false alarms') from cooking toast, smouldering cooking oil and cooking a hamburger patty. The faster the alarm detects this type of fire, the lower the score. Models with high scores are less likely to go off due to nuisance smoke/fumes, such as from cooking.
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Recommended
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We recommend models that score at least 70% overall. The score is based on how well they perform compared to the others on test. We also set a minimum score for the smouldering foam test: photoelectric alarms must score at least 80% in this test, as this is exactly the sort of smoke they should be quick to detect. Ionisation and dual sensor models must score at least 70% in the smouldering foam test. Ionisation models are less effective at detecting this sort of smoke, and for dual sensor models, fitting both types of detector into one unit may involve a compromise in the internal space; but in either case they should be at least good at detecting this common fire type.
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Availability
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'Tested' models are currently available. 'Discontinued' models are no longer available, but may still be included in the review so you can see how they compare.
- Tested model
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Intended use
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The manufacturer's recommendation for the best rooms to install this alarm.
- Bedrooms, hallways
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Battery type
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Regular 9V or AA batteries need to be replaced annually. 10-year lithium batteries last the life of the smoke alarm and don't need to be replaced. Mains-powered units have a battery back-up in case of power outages.
- 9V
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Warranty (years)
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The warranty period (in years). Alarms should last for 10 years so a 10-year warranty is best.
- 6
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Origin
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The stated country of manufacture.
- China
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Contact
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The manufacturer or distributor. Note that some distributors don't list all their brands and models on their site.
- chubb.com.au
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Hush button
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Silences the alarm temporarily. Useful in case of a nuisance alarm.
- Yes
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Interconnectable
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With an interconnectable model, you can connect multiple alarms (usually by wire) so that when one goes off, all go off.
- No