Home Electrical Hazard Detection
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CurrentSAFE® 'Looks Behind the Walls' to prevent electrical problems before they become an emergency.

               
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why Do My Lights Dim When the Air Conditioner Turns On?    
- Why Do My Breakers Trip?   
- How Can You Check The Wiring Behind My Walls?   
- Can This Service Detect Problems In Outlets or Light Fixtures?   
- Do You Fix Problems When You Find Them?    
- What Happens If You Find A Critical Problem Ready To Cause A Fire?   
- What Happens If CurrentSAFE® Finds Code Violations?   
- Our Electric Panel Has Fuses, Do We Need To Replace It?   
- How Can I Reduce My Electric Bill?   
- Can You Find An Electrical Short In My Home?   
- Will My Insurance Carrier Give Me A Break On My Homeowners Policy?   
- I Have Knob & Tube Wiring, Do I Have To Replace It?   
- What Is A Ground Fault Interrupter?   
- Is An Arc Fault Circuit Breaker The Same As A GFI Beaker?   
- How Many Smoke Detectors Do I Need In My Home?   
- How Does CurrentSAFE® Test Smoke Detectors?   
- What Type Of Smoke Detector Should I Buy?   
- Are There Requirements For Installing Smoke Detectors?   

Yes!

•  Ceiling mounting is recommended, although wall mounting is acceptable.
•  The center of the room's ceiling is the most practical location. If there is a light fixture installed here, locate the detector nearer to the door.
•  Ceiling mounted smoke detectors should not be mounted closer than 4" to any side wall.
•  Wall mounted smoke detectors must be installed a minimum of 4" to a maximum of 12" from the ceiling.
•  Avoid mounting smoke detectors in corners.
•  Sloped or cathedral-style ceilings are required to have smoke detectors mounted at, or within, three (3) feet of the peak.
•  All sloped ceiling with a horizontal 1' to 8' slope shall have smoke detectors mounted on the high side.
•  In kitchens and bathrooms containing a tub or shower, smoke detectors shall not be mounted within 3' of the door.
•  Areas with high humidity may cause nuisance alarming.
•  Keep smoke detectors 3' from whole-house ventilators, ceiling fans and forced air heating or air conditioning ducts.
•  Mounting smoke detectors near fluorescent lights may cause nuisance alarming.
•  Operating temperatures are limited to approximately 40 degrees Fahrenheit to 100 degrees Fahrenheit.