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Kidde Battery Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm #PE9
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Manufacturer: Kidde
Model: PE9
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Publisher: Kidde
Label: Kidde
Features for Kidde Battery Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm #PE9:
- Advanced photoelectric sensor is especially effective in detecting smoldering fires
- Battery backup 9V battery included
- Battery pull tab eliminates battery installation time and keeps battery fresh
- Quick connect power harness makes installation fast and easy
- UL Approved
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Customer Reviews
Harder to install than First Alert 
2005-03-03
I bought a photoelectric smoke detector (ie, no radioactive material) because I didn't want to worry about the disposal issue in 10 years when an ionizing model would need to be replaced. I bought the Kidde because it's thinner than the comparable First Alert one.
Having now done the installation, I'm regretting my choice. Check out the installation instructions: http://www.kiddeus.com/ManualPE9en.rsf
The strong visual lines of the smoke detector housing means you have to install it *exactly* parallel to the walls or else it will be visually distracting (ie blowing the reason I went with the Kidde in the first place). To make matters worse the Kidde mounting plate has 2 holes for the mounting holes -- as opposed to slots which allow some re-alignment after you've put holes in your ceiling.
Even though First Alerts comparable model hangs down from the ceiling more and has an odd bulbuous shape, I think its ease of installation and extra features (hush button, battery drawer) make it a better choice.
