Had mine go off once because I sprayed some heavy-duty cleaner near it. Thought I had a leak for sure... they're sensitive alright, but better safe than sorry. Now I just crack a window whenever I'm using strong stuff nearby.
"Thought I had a leak for sure... they're sensitive alright, but better safe than sorry."
Haha, been there! First time mine went off, I practically evacuated half the neighborhood—turned out it was just paint fumes from redecorating the kitchen. 😅 Definitely agree they're sensitive, but hey, better a false alarm than a real leak, right? Now I keep a window cracked too whenever I'm doing anything remotely chemical-y. Glad it's not just me being overly cautious...
Totally relate to this one. Those detectors can be touchy, but honestly, I'd rather deal with a false alarm than risk missing the real thing. A couple things I've learned from experience:
- Keep detectors away from direct airflow (vents, fans)—it can trigger them unnecessarily.
- Check the manual; some models have sensitivity settings you can tweak slightly.
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Yep, ventilation is key. Even cooking fumes have set mine off before..."Now I keep a window cracked too whenever I'm doing anything remotely chemical-y."
Better safe than sorry, every time.
Totally agree with the ventilation tip—saved me more than once. But honestly, placement can be tricky. I had mine set off repeatedly near the kitchen, so I moved it closer to the hallway. But then I started wondering...am I compromising safety by moving it further away from potential sources? Manuals don't always clarify ideal locations clearly enough. Maybe manufacturers could provide better guidelines or diagrams? Would definitely help avoid those mini heart attacks every time I'm cooking stir-fry...
I hear ya on the stir-fry scares...been there myself. Honestly, hallway placement isn't necessarily a bad move. I usually keep detectors in common areas like hallways or near bedrooms rather than directly in kitchens, just to avoid false alarms from cooking fumes. As long as it's within around 10-15 feet of your gas appliances—and not blocked by doors or corners—you're pretty safe. Agree though, clearer diagrams from manufacturers would save us all some guesswork.
