[aclute]

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 existing 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 compatible 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]

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

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]

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

Answered here: https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electr...zy-328351.html