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Shop Smoke Detector
Issue: Issue 221
Posted Date: 4/21/2009
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My shop is 100 feet from my house. I would like to put in a smoke
detector. Will woodworking dust compromise that, and do they make units
that will send a signal to a remote unit that far away?
Michael Dresdner: Yes to both. Some smoke detectors can
be set off by wood dust, and people do make smoke detection systems
that beep or ring in a remote spot, and even those that automatically
dial a phone number. You might want to start by speaking with your
local fire marshal not only for suggestions of how to deal with this
challenge safely, but also for recommendations of trustworthy companies
in your local area who deal in such items.