I would like to add 2 more hardwired detectors to my basement. There already exist one there that works.

Is it ok to just take 14/3 wire, tie it into the existing one, and then run the other two in series off the exisiting one? I am assuming it is since the 14/3 will provide unswitched power as well as the interconnect.

Also, I did make sure my new detectors are compatiable with my existing ones.


THanks

tkrussell

You have it exactly, extend the 3 wire cable from any detector and wire the new the same. Does not need to be one after the other, can connect in any order.

Patrick Walsh

When interconnecting Firex smoke detectors it says to use #18 AWG minimum solid or stranded wire between detectors.
Is there any reason this can not be done?

Pat

tkrussell

If you don't then what would you do instead?

luvdish

Does smoke detector goes off if tempurature in the house get really cold ?

stanfortyman

Answered here: http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electri...zy-328351.html