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    Jan 29, 2010, 09:54 PM
    Smoke detectors
    As part of a renovation I am thinking about running electric to my smoke detectors in my ranch house from the basement. I have a couple of questions.

    - Are there combination smoke/CO2 detectors that can inter-communicate ?
    - Do these units need to be replaced every 5 years?
    - Can the units operate in an attic or garage with significant temperature swings?

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