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First Alert BRK 7010B Hardwired Smoke Detector with Photoelectric Sensor and Battery Backup , White

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Style Hardwired
Power Source Battery Powered
Color White
Product Dimensions 5.13"D x 5.13"W x 5.13"H
Alarm Audible
Sensor Type Photoelectric

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  • 120 volt hardwire smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor and battery backup
  • Features convenient 9 volt battery backup, silence/test button, dust cover, 85 decibel alarm
  • Inter connectable with BRK and first alert hardwired smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
  • Intuitive latching alarm indicator identifies which unit triggered alarm. Backed by 10 year limited warranty and tested to meet UL 217 standards
  • 85 decibel alarm
  • Faster turnarounds on job sites with the easy-to-install, most-trusted alarms in home safety.
  • Smoke particles of varying number and size are produced in all fires. For maximum protection, use both ionization and photoelectric sensing technologies. Ionization alarms are generally more sensitive to fast flaming fires and photoelectric alarms are generally more sensitive to smoldering fires.
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Super Prepared Family

Smoke

Carbon Monoxide

Extinguishers

Escape Ladders

Smoke Alarms

Place at least 10 feet from kitchen/stove, and on the ceiling or high on a wall, no more than 10 inches from top.

Carbon Monoxide Alarms

Carbon monoxide alarms can be placed anywhere, not just the ceiling or high on a wall. They should be replaced every 5 to 7 years.

Fire Extinguishers

Keep in the kitchen and garage, but make sure to have the right grade for the type of fire that might occur.

Escape Ladders

Have at least one if your home has more than one story. Each room needs 2 escape routes; in most bedrooms it's the window, so have a ladder nearby.

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The First Alert BRK 7010B hardwire photoelectric smoke alarm with battery backup is a hardwire 120V single or multiple station smoke alarm designed for residential home use and institutional locations such as hospitals, hotels, motels, dormitories and other multiple family dwellings. This alarm is inter-connectable and can be installed and linked with up to 18 compatible devices (up to 12 smoke alarms and 6 compatible devices like bells, horns and repeaters) so that when one triggers, all alarms sound. The First Alert BRK 7010B emits loud 85dB audible alarm. The alarm also features a photoelectric smoke sensor, which is particularly effective at detecting slow smoldering fires. The Frist Alert BRK 7010B hardwire smoke alarm with battery backup is packed with convenient features. The single test/silence button silences a non-threatening alarm or low battery warning; plus allows you to test the unit's functionality quickly. The latching alarm indicator will automatically identify which unit initiated the alarm if alarms are installed in a series – helping identify the initial location and source of an incident. The smoke detector also includes an optional drawer and mounting bracket lock to prevent tampering or removal of the 9-volt battery. End of life signal provides audible notice when the alarm needs to be replaced after 10 years of service. This alarm is backed by a 10 year limited warranty and is tested to meet UL standards 217. Includes smoke alarm, mounting bracket, 9-volt backup battery and user manual.

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The BRK hardwire smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor is designed to reduce common "nuisance" alarms. It's an excellent choice for installations in or near kitchens, near fireplaces, or in hallways directly outside bathrooms, utility rooms, or other areas prone to steam. This alarm is also a popular choice for hotel/motel applications.

The 7010B AC-powered smoke alarm with photoelectric sensor includes these features:

  • Photoelectric sensor which is more effective at detecting smoldering fires which smolder for hours before bursting into flame.
  • 120-volt VAC inter-connectable (with maximum 18 compatible devices). The alarm can be interconnected with up to 12 other compatible smoke alarms and six compatible devices like bells, horns, repeaters and door closers. If one unit triggers an alarm, all smoke alarms in the series will sound. Power indicators show which unit in the series initiated the alarm.
  • Quick plug-in power connector for easy installation.
  • 9-volt battery backup for peace of mind during power malfunction.
  • Alarm indication which in an interconnected system, automatically identifies which unit initiated the alarm.
  • Optipath 360 technology allows 360-degree access to the layer of air on the ceiling or wall that carries the fire signatures (smoke, combustion particles and volatile components).
  • Single test/silence button which both silences a non-threatening alarm or low battery warning and allows you to test the unit's functionality.
  • Locking feature for tamper resistance.
  • 10-year limited warranty. All BRK Electronics smoke alarms meet UL 217 standard and are listed with the California State Fire Marshal. They use the new UL mandated repeating 85-decibel alarm horn pattern. 10-year limited warranty.--Bree Norlander

    What's in the Box
    One smoke alarm, one 9-volt battery, and user's manual

WARNING:

CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Customer Ratings
Easy to install
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.4
Value for money
4.1
4.4
3.8
3.6
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Battery life
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power source
Battery Powered
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Battery Powered
Battery Powered
Battery Powered
sensor type
Photoelectric
Photoelectric
Ionization
Photoelectric
Photoelectric
Photoelectric
style
Hardwired
Hardwired Interconnected Model
Smoke
Dual Sensing Smoke Alarm
Hard-wired
Dual Sensing Smoke Alarm
alarm
Audible
Visual, Audible
Smoke
Audible
Audible
Visual
weight
0.7 pounds
0.7 pounds
0.65 pounds
0.7 pounds

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
3,369 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation, value, and smoke detection of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it went up very easy, and that it's a good buy. They are also satisfied with appearance. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, false alarm rate, battery, and fit.

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182 customers mention176 positive6 negative

Customers find the installation process of the gas smoke fire alarm to be super easy. They mention that it went up very easy right out of the box.

"...The first was impressive compared to my almost 20 year old alarm! Easy to install and looks good. Placed another order for 3 more!" Read more

"...So far everything has worked as intended. Install was fairly easy but I needed to rewire the adapter since they aren't interchangeable with another..." Read more

"Easy to install. Though I though they would come with new wire nuts. I used the old ones.I'm happy with the smoke detectors...." Read more

"...It was easy to install using existing hard wiring in my house." Read more

64 customers mention60 positive4 negative

Customers are satisfied with the value of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it is an excellent price for 5 working smoke detectors, and relatively cheap. Some say that the feature set is good, and the alarm does the job.

"...They're fairly unobtrusive looking, not too expensive, and, again, quick and easy to install...." Read more

"...It's not the battery and it's not dust. On the plus side, they are relatively cheap so I just replace them when they start acting up." Read more

"Work great and are easy to install and are at a nice price point." Read more

"Full of features, good price." Read more

38 customers mention29 positive9 negative

Customers like the smoke detection of the gas smoke fire alarm. For example, they say it's a great product, works well, and is easy to install. Some mention that it'll detect both smoke and carbon monoxide. Overall, customers are satisfied with the product's performance and functionality.

"...I have not had any smoke alarms go off since I installed them. No fires in my house and I have not had a single false alarm at this point...." Read more

"...7010b that’s photoelectric and it’s working great since it dosnt go off with light smoke from appliances ." Read more

"...This means less false positives in kitchen areas and better detection of SMOKE...." Read more

"...a fast, flaming fire such as burning paper, but poor at detecting a smoldering fire, as in a couch or mattress...." Read more

34 customers mention31 positive3 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the gas smoke fire alarm. They mention that it looks good, is in great shape, and is as advertised. Some like the visual indicator that everything is wired ok.

"...Easy to install and looks good. Placed another order for 3 more!" Read more

"...They seem pretty good. No false alarms in the 2 months or so I have had these installed. I installed 6 to replace 12 year old ionization detectors...." Read more

"...They're fairly unobtrusive looking, not too expensive, and, again, quick and easy to install...." Read more

"nice and easy to install, thank you" Read more

317 customers mention213 positive104 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it fails after six years. Some say that the sensors are faulty out of the box, and some say that they start going off randomly after 5-7 years.

"...more prone toward breaking compared to the Basic, but it does seem fairly solid, and both have a 25 year warranty, so I'll have to see...." Read more

"Everything matched up to my old First alert smoke detectors. Made replacing very easy!!" Read more

"...As a side note. Smoke Detectors have a limited life...." Read more

"...to keep them clean if you are doing work in the house. The units are good, replacement was easy - aside from the need to paint...." Read more

177 customers mention77 positive100 negative

Customers are mixed about the false alarm rate of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it works well in the kitchen and gives off a lot less false alerts than other versions, while others say that it started sounding alarm sporadically and sounded a malfunction chirp the night of installation.

"...The only thing of concern was one of the detectors sounded a malfunction chirp the night of installation, but hasn't returned since...." Read more

"...They seem pretty good. No false alarms in the 2 months or so I have had these installed. I installed 6 to replace 12 year old ionization detectors...." Read more

"...I am replacing an AC only ionization . . . it never chirped, and I never dusted it in 16 years!..." Read more

"Smoke detectors installed easily, no false alarms like my last set...." Read more

35 customers mention13 positive22 negative

Customers are mixed about the battery of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it includes batteries and a backup battery. However, others say that the battery was already dead or had problems.

"...more years; but NO; got them all installed and there was a weak battery signal (periodic single chirp)...." Read more

"...On a better note, they include batteries - not cheapo brand but Duracell...." Read more

"...from well over a dozen units, I've found that difficult battery removal is not a rare event...." Read more

"...five of the six I purchased and three of the five installed had problem batteries that came with the product...." Read more

33 customers mention22 positive11 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the gas smoke fire alarm. Some mention that it fits perfectly, while others say that it's not designed to fit over the 4" x 4" hole.

"...fires to test it, but it had all the needed parts and hardware and mounted well...." Read more

"...It fit perfect! Good product and I would recommend it!" Read more

"...The new bracket is a little bit smaller, so I had to switch it for the old one but otherwise it was very compatible. Same wires and similar set up...." Read more

"Fits correctly right out of the box. Easy to install. Very pleased." Read more

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I purchased this specific brand to replace older BRK models installed when the house was built. They were 20 yrs old, so it was time for a replacement. The wiring was in good shape and were were able to use the original harnesses. That would've made these a snap to replace. Notice I said "would've". Someone thought it was a good idea to change the diameter of the mounting plate and make the new ones just a little smaller. That means the old paint and in some cases bare sheetrock rings would be visible. I'm a pretty technical and mechanical person with electrical trade experience but can't fathom why a company would do that to direct replacements. So, I had to break out the ceiling paint and cover the bare spots. What would've been a 5 minute job each, now caused me to bring the ladder to each detector, drop the old ones, paint, let it dry, then go back to each one with the ladder to install them. One of my photos shows the mounting plate installed if you want to see how ugly it would look if you didn't paint - the other shows the difference in size (it is not a shadow). Now, I know these are also used for new installations, but I do not think reducing the mounting plate by 3/8" makes a huge difference in a new installation. But that 3/8" does make a difference when replacing units as illustrated here. On a better note, they include batteries - not cheapo brand but Duracell. They also include a plastic dust cover resembling a shower cap to keep them clean if you are doing work in the house. The units are good, replacement was easy - aside from the need to paint. Had to deduct a star for the mounting plate ridiculousness. Know that going in. NOTE: I purchased this item on Amazon for full price and have no affiliation to the seller. I try to write helpful, unbiased and insightful reviews because I also read reviews prior to making my own buying decisions. I notice many reviews lack helpful information, are not well written or give poor reviews based on not reading directions, failing to read the product details prior to purchasing or someone's inexperience or lack of skill. Writing valuable reviews helps pay it forward.
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