Fire Alarm Feature: Smoke vs. Heat Detector

In daily conversation many of us use the terms heat and smoke detectors interchangeably when in fact they are two different things. As the names imply, smoke detectors react to smoke, whereas heat detector react to heat, and what are the situations where one is preferred to the other?

Determining Which Detector to Use

In most applications, smoke detectors are used as a warning system. However, in instances where excessive dust or fumes could register as smoke, a heat detector is a better option. Heat detectors are also used in rooms where highly flammable chemicals are stored. Combination heat and smoke detectors are also available for certain applications as well.

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