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08-08-2021, 12:11 PM #1
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Smoke alarm for hearing impaired
Here is the problem. My hearing is very poor especially in the high frequency range that most smoke alarm use. I would like to find a battery operated smoke alarm that has a strobe light with it. Or if anyone out there has another approach...
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08-08-2021, 12:28 PM #2
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I just did some research and it appears that battery powered and strobe light are mutually exclusive (at least I couldn't find one). One model that is 120VAC powered with battery backup specifically states that the battery will only operate the smoke alarm - not the strobe light. My guess is that strobe lights require more power than a small battery is capable of.
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08-08-2021, 12:31 PM #3
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08-08-2021, 12:32 PM #4
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All the strobe lights I have seen are hardwired for 120v or 12v (or even 120v plug in). I haven't seen a battery as primary ADA compliant with strobe. There are some DIY options with home automation you might be able to put together depending on your technology comfort level.
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08-08-2021, 12:50 PM #5
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Yes it looks like they are all hardwired. This one has a light that comes on but not a strobe.
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