07-08-2020, 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna
Call the Fire Department, they’ll tell you what to buy. If you go to any Ace Hardware, they’ll tell you as well. Not much of a choice of recommended models really, there’s a huge display of the recommended models. You need to replace the CO2 detectors at the same time you replace all the smoke detectors.
Buy the correct number that you have in your house then call the Fire Department. They’ll send a couple of firemen out with their own ladders to install them at no cost to you. Do the same thing when batteries need to be replaced. Do them all at the same time, once a year (before they begin beeping).
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Originally Posted by bonrich
I bought mine at Ace Hardware in Wildwood. Combo CO2andSmoke. I was told that is code if you have an attached garage. They were compatible with existing fixtures. Twist off the old fixture, unsnap the wires in the unit, replace, snap in wires and twist back on and run test. They cost more than the regular smoke alarm. Should replace every 5 to 7 years. Also, I was told that the fire dept does not do this service any longer, have to call Villages Public Safety Dept at 352-205-8280 to set up appt. Have the new unit and batteries ready to go. Haven't used them myself, but will do when we return to the Villages in the Fall.
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Originally Posted by meboyle
The fire department has a program where they will come to replace the detectors. They will tell you what type, you buy them and they install. The program is free, but we give a donation.
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Originally Posted by Cheese
This is what we were told to buy : Fire Department has a separate department that will install them for free.
First Alert BRK SC9120B-6 Hardwired Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector with Battery Backup 6 Pack
First AlertSold by: Amazon.com Services, Inc
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Sorry but the Fire Dept. has that program on hold right now because of the Coronavirus.
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