Kidde PE9 Battery-Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm

by Kidde

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Protect your family from the dangers of home fires with the Kidde PE9 Battery-Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm. This UL-listed alarm features an advanced photoelectric sensor, which may be more effective in detecting visible particles (associated with smoldering fires). It's also easy to install and monitor, so you'll enjoy continuous protection--even during power outages.

PE9 Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm At a Glance: UL-listed alarm uses photoelectric technology to detect smoldering fires 9-volt battery ensures continuous operation, even during power outages Test button allows you to quickly verify electronic circuitry, horn, and battery function Chirping sound indicates when battery needs to be replaced 10-year limited warranty

Sensors detect visible fire particles, so you and your family can get out quickly. View larger.

Thanks to its wireless installation, this alarm can be easily placed in every room of the house. View larger.

Easy-to-Install Alarm with Battery Backup for Continuous Protection
When installed on every level of your home--especially in hallways, inside bedrooms, and outside sleeping areas--the Kidde PE9 can give you early warning of a house fire. It takes just seconds to install without wires and provides monitoring features that make it easy for you to verify the alarm is working properly. And because it functions on a 9-volt battery, you have continuous monitoring, even during a power failure.

Smoke Alarms Prevent Home Fire Deaths
Every year, 70 percent of all home fire deaths occur in homes with no alarms or no working alarms, while nearly one quarter of smoke alarms in reported fires are not working. Installing smoke alarms like the PE9 in your home can offer you reliable protection in case of fire. Its clearly audible alarm signal gives an unmistakable warning and provides you with the time you need to escape safely.

Photoelectric Sensing Technology Detects Visible Particles
This alarm uses photoelectric sensing technology. Photoelectric sensing alarms may detect visible fire particles (associated with slow smoldering fires) sooner than ionization alarms. Ionization sensing alarms may detect invisible fire particles (associated with fast flaming fires) sooner than photoelectric alarms. Kidde strongly recommends that both photoelectric and ionization smoke alarms be installed to help insure maximum detection of the various types of fires that can occur within the home.

User-Friendly Features Let You Test Alarm Function
It's easy to tell that the PE9 is functioning properly. It comes equipped with a test button that allows you to quickly verify the alarm's electronic circuitry, horn, and battery function. A chirping sound indicates when the battery needs to be replaced, while a tamper-resist locking pin helps deter theft or tampering.

Compliancy and Warranty Information
The Kidde PE9 alarm is UL Listed and backed by a 10-year limited warranty.

About Kidde: A UTC Fire and Security Brand
Renowned for global leadership in fire detection and suppression, Kidde provides solutions ranging from portable fire extinguishers to advanced industrial controls such as flame detection and explosion suppression systems. Kidde is a UTC Fire and Security brand, with a history that's rich with innovations, from the patent of the Chubb Detector Lock in 1818 to the development of the world's first wireless networked smoke detectors in 2004.

What's in the Box
Kidde PE9 Smoke Alarm, 9-volt battery, mounting hardware, and installation guide.

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Product Description

Battery operated. Test button and flashing LED. Loud 85 DB alarm.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5 x 5 inches ; 12.8 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000PW5UWG
• Item model number: 440378-02
• Batteries: 1 9V batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #80,398 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #92 in Home Improvement > Safety & Security > Fire Safety > Smoke Alarms

Customer Reviews

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kidde Photoelectric Smoke Alarm # PE9, July 4, 2009

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Roger L. Mendenhall (Colorado) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kidde PE9 Battery-Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm (Tools & Hardware)

Amazon and Vendor;
The vendor that sells these types of items should list the factory marked "unit experation date" in there description. This unit was some 2 years old when I received it, which shortens the useable life to the purchaser. If a vendor does not list this date they are just not being completely honest with the customer! All smoke and carbon monoxide alarms have these dates clearly marked on them. Look for this date before you buy.
Roger M

6 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Harder to install than First Alert, March 3, 2005

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A. Watkins "quiet-please" (Durham, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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I bought a photoelectric smoke detector (ie, no radioactive material) because I didn't want to worry about the disposal issue in 10 years when an ionizing model would need to be replaced. I bought the Kidde because it's thinner than the comparable First Alert one.
Having now done the installation, I'm regretting my choice. Check out the installation instructions: http://www.kiddeus.com/ManualPE9en.rsf
The strong visual lines of the smoke detector housing means you have to install it *exactly* parallel to the walls or else it will be visually distracting (ie blowing the reason I went with the Kidde in the first place). To make matters worse the Kidde mounting plate has 2 holes for the mounting holes -- as opposed to slots which allow some re-alignment after you've put holes in your ceiling.
Even though First Alerts comparable model hangs down from the ceiling more and has an odd bulbuous shape, I think its ease of installation and extra features (hush button, battery drawer) make it a better choice.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars False Alarms, January 1, 2009

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Leonard C. Fernandez "Leo" (Atlanta) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kidde PE9 Battery-Operated Photoelectric Sensor Smoke Alarm (Tools & Hardware)

I bought this alarm a couple years back and it worked fine, until now. We were eating dinner and bam, the alarm goes off. No big deal, maybe we burned some toast. I take it off, and later that night it goes off again. I bring another detector to see if there really is smoke, nothing. Now it goes off no matter where I am, just seconds after I install the battery. The thing is worthless, and all it did was hang on the wall for 2 years. I would NOT buy this again.