Ionization vs. Photoelectric Smoke Detectors…
Ionization smoke alarms are best for responding to rapid flame fires.
Here’s how they work: They have a small portion of radioactive material between 2 electrically charged plates. This ionizes the air and causes current to flow between the 2 plates. If smoke enters the chamber, the flow is disrupted, and reduces the flow of current, which activates the alarm.
Photoelectric smoke alarms are much better for detecting smoke (like in smoldering fires)
Here’s how they work: They direct light into a sensing chamber, angled away from the sensor. When smoke enters the chamber, light is reflected onto the sensor and the alarm is triggered.
Yes, both of these technologies have their advantages. But… photoelectric smoke alarms have proven to respond faster in house fires.
Most housefire deaths are caused by smoke inhalation. Ionization smoke detectors have a history of not even sounding in these types of fires. Studies have shown that it can take up to 30 minutes or more for these detectors to sound in smoke filled rooms.
Luna uses Ionization technology because it’s safer. Combine this tech with temperature and humidity sensors, monitoring technology, and more… And you have the safest smoke detector we’ve ever seen.
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