Photoelectric Smoke Detectors

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May/June 1983
By the Mother Earth News editors 
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IMPORTANT CONCLUSIONS

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Whether the radiation you might receive from an ionizing smoke detector presents a cancer risk of one in ten thousand, a million, or a billion, an undetected fire would likely present a far greater danger. You should have a smoke detector in your home: An ionizing type would be better than none at all ... a photoelectric detector would represent a further improvement ... and the best approach would be to have both. 

BUT WHERE?

As we mentioned early in this article, it's not always easy to locate a photoelectric smoke detector to buy. However, the chart that accompanies this article includes companies that either responded to our letter of inquiry or were contacted by phone. All of them should be able to help you find a photoelectric detector.

In addition, there are two national distribution sources that may be of help. Sears, Roebuck and Co. lists both photoelectric detectors and combination photoelectric and ionizing detectors in their Spring 1983 catalog. The other distributor is W.W. Grainger, Inc., a nationwide wholesale house for hardware stores and industry. You might be able to purchase one of the BRK photoelectric detectors that this firm carries, by asking your local hardware store to place an order for you. 

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