Several decades ago, new building codes were introduced that required all smoke alarms in a property to be interconnected. With no wireless technology to rely on, these alarms would use hardwired connections to communicate. Not only that, but they would also draw from the mains power to function.
These days, battery-operated smoke alarms have become far more common. While there are some analogue systems remaining – usually in commercial or industrial settings – the residential go-to is the battery-powered photoelectric smoke alarm.
When you opt for a high-quality version of this product, there are plenty of benefits you can reap. Read on to learn more about what makes our battery-powered smoke alarms stand out from the crowd.
Easy Installation
First things first, battery-powered smoke alarms are much easier to install than their wired counterparts. With no additional wires or complex electrical connections required, these alarms simply click in and get to work. For normal homeowners, this makes them the ideal choice for keeping up with fire safety.
The CAVIUS battery-powered alarms are particularly easy to install. We’ve designed them to be as small and unobtrusive as possible. Simply mount the base ring to a wall or ceiling, click the nano smoke alarm into place, and you’re good to go.
Wireless Connectivity
Interconnected alarms are necessary for ultimate fire safety in the home, especially in larger homes. Rather than one alarm going off in a specific room where someone could miss it, it’s important that all alarms go off at the same time. That way, no matter where residents are in the house, everyone will know to evacuate quickly.
Our battery-powered photoelectric smoke alarms are part of the CAVIUS wireless family. This means you can link all smoke alarms on their own shared network, anchoring them to a ‘Master’ alarm of your choosing.
Adding new alarms to the family is also easy using the ‘Link’ mode built into each CAVIUS alarm. No additional wiring or interconnectivity is needed. Just switch the mode and wait for the alarm to connect.
Independent of Mains Power
Tying alarms to mains power is an excellent way to save on batteries or establish more hardwired interconnectivity. However, this also makes the alarms dependent on AC power. If the main power supply goes out, the alarms also cut out, which can create potential vulnerabilities (even if they come with back-up batteries).
Battery-powered smoke alarms don’t have this dependency. In the event of a power outage, you can still rely on your smoke alarms to stay interconnected and functional. It’s also worth noting that Fire and Emergency Services recommends installing long-life battery-powered photoelectric alarms in place of the old 9-volt models.
Less Costly
Installing hardwired smoke alarms into your home’s power or security system can be very costly. A qualified electrician will need to run wiring to each location, as well as installing a back-up battery to make sure the alarms can function in case of a power outage.
On the other hand, battery-powered alarms only need you and a screwdriver to take their rightful place. Our long-life alarms need only be replaced every ten years, which means they cost even less than the hardwired alternatives over the course of your home’s lifetime.
Easy to Maintain and Replace
A crucial part of making fire safety accessible is to make sure smoke alarms are easy for homeowners like you to maintain and replace. That’s why we’ve worked hard to make our smoke alarms a standout in this area.
Most battery-powered smoke alarms are already easy to maintain and replace. Since they aren’t connected to mains power, you don’t need to do anything complex to remove them for testing. A simple battery replacement will keep most standard alarms going for a few years.
With a CAVIUS photo-electric smoke alarm, you can rely on ten years of solid service. These battery-powered alarms only require a quick test every quarter – a mere push of a button to test the alarm is still working.
Advanced Fire Detection Algorithm
While most battery-powered smoke alarms are operating on a simple fire detection algorithm, the CAVIUS alarms do things differently. Our photoelectric smoke alarms come with a built-in fire detection algorithm with features that rival those of the expensive analogue detection systems.
This lessens false alarms, allows for early fire detection, and increases the chance that all inhabitants can safely evacuate before a spark turns into a blaze.
Overall, battery-powered smoke alarms come out on top in most cases. They’re efficient, easy to install, low cost, and very easy to maintain. The CAVIUS range boasts a set of unique features that make our battery-powered alarms even more appealing to homeowners like you.
If you’re still using 9-volt battery smoke alarms in your home, we recommend upgrading as soon as possible. These old-style alarms lack an early fire detection system and rely on batteries that die far too quickly. Luckily, upgrading your alarm system is easy with the CAVIUS product family at your disposal.
Rest easy with a CAVIUS photoelectric smoke alarm system in your home.
Designed to last ten long years, our battery-powered photoelectric smoke alarms are easy to install and excellent at early fire detection. Browse the CAVIUS product family or learn more about our patented CORE fire-detection technology today.
