Protect your family, home or business from smoke or fire when you install the Kidde P9050 Photoelectric Smoke Alarm. Powered by a 9-Volt battery, this alarm uses photoelectric sensing technology to detect visible incendiary particles associated with smoldering fires. Simply push and hold the alarm's test button to check its circuitry, horn and battery function. A low-battery indicator sounds a chirp alert when the battery runs low. This unit mounts easily, thanks to its wireless design.
Highlights
Utilizes photoelectric-sensing technology to detect visible fire particles
Sounds early warning when smoke is detected
Push-button testing to check electronic circuitry, horn and battery function
9-Volt battery included (replacement 21025830)
Low-battery indicator chirps as battery becomes depleted
Battery operation offers protection during power outages
Tamper-resistant locking pin to help deter theft of battery or alarm
Twist-off mounting plate for easy battery replacement
Installs in minutes due to wireless design
Appropriate for residential and commercial applications
Product not available for sale in the state of California
Q:what makes this special for kitchens exactly?
is it more susceptible to smoke or less? meaning will it go off with the slightest bit of naturally occurring cooking smoke? or is it going to be less sensitive and only go off for actual fire?
by|Jun 14, 2023
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A: Hello. The sensor in this alarm is photoelectric and is less affected by steam and heat and humidity though enough steam and humidity, especially enough for water to condense in the alarm, will still set off the alarm.
by|Jun 28, 2023
Q:model P9040 what is the red plastic tab with thin wire. should this be a certain way when putting back with new battery.
by|Aug 13, 2021
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A: Push it down then put the battery in so it is between the side and the battery. There is a little slot it will fit into. Also make sure to put the black ribbon under the battery so it will pop up easily.
by|May 12, 2022
A: Hello Nancy, The red "arm" goes under the battery.
by|Jun 3, 2023
Q:Is this a 10 year sealed alarm?
by|Jun 20, 2021
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A: Hello BF,
No. THis unit has a 9V battery that needs to be replaced every 6 mos to one year.
by|Jun 21, 2021
A: No, this requires battery changes
by|Jun 20, 2021
Q:distance between mounting holes
by|Sep 21, 2020
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A: I did not measure the distance, I put one screw into the ceiling and put the base on it and then put the other screw through the second hole. They are around 3 inches apart.
by|Mar 17, 2021
A: Hello ds,
The distance between the screw holes is 3 inches
by|Sep 21, 2020
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Mar 7, 2024
This is me feeling unsafe!
I wish I would have read reviews before purchasing.
Same thing is happening with mine, as in all the other reviews. It keeps going off all hours of the night scaring my dog and myself. I have cleaned it ,vacuumed it ,blown it out made sure there was no air flow, placed it in recommended area. I sure hope there's no fire , before I get a replacement of another brand. If anyone out there has this alarm , I recommend replacing it with another brand. Ive read like 12 reviews and they all say the same thing I'm not sure why it hasn't been recalled.
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Jul 13, 2023
Failed after few years
Alarm sounded in middle of night. Would not silence until battery pulled. Tried using can of electronic air spray and new battery but alarm continued to sound right when new battery installed. We have two of this model, both in a bedroom, and only this one failed so far.
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Feb 26, 2019
I like it because the ceiling plate is the same as a prior detector.
I like it because the ceiling plate is the same as a prior detector.
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Nov 6, 2018
I installed it myself and I’m disabled . Easy.
I installed it myself and I’m disabled . Easy.
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Feb 14, 2024
i had to buy new kidde firex smoke alarm because the one i had crapped out after a little over a year in use. home depot didn't provide me with an exchange and said i had to send back to manufacturer. after a year, i didn't save receipt, so i don't have proof when i bought, only the date i wrote on the cover when i installed the alarm.
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Jan 3, 2024
Long time favorite BUT DON"T use the Kidde battery! Use a brand 9v from the start. I had to replace the Kidde 9v 5 weeks after installing. At 1am, of course!
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Dec 9, 2023
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Nov 15, 2023
Store attendant entered the model number in the system and received a compatible model number. The unit was not compatible, I called Kidde and was given a different number-ordered 2 online from Home Depot for delivery, they delivered one with a totally different model number. I had to go through the whole process of returning and replacing. Very frustrating. That said, the sales associate at the store did try her best to help-she was just given the wrong information.
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Nov 15, 2023
The smoke alarm worked out great, have no problem installing this unit.
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