How to properly & safely install new HARD WiRED Smoke Detector!

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@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

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@MrMytake 3 жыл бұрын

What you demonstrated in this video was exactly what I was facing today. Did not know about those Kiddie adapters. They worked great! Thanks!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & sharing this. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Hope all is well Paul. 😎👍🔧🔩

@jamesminor1869 3 жыл бұрын

Put up 6 alarms after watching you video. Smooth install in less than an hour. My wife stopped nagging me and gave me a piece of chocolate.

@ritahiggins139 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your video is the only one that showed me how to how to reattach a wired smoke alarm detector to ceiling! It worked after 2 tries, and quite frankly, it was not something I wanted to experiment with given the 9-foot ceilings. Perhaps you can upload a quickie just for this task alone as I know I'm not the only one who had challenges with this. Great job!!!! 🙏

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Good morning to you and thanks for sharing this, it means the world to us. 9’ ceilings are definitely a bit intimidating. We may add it to the list. Thanks again. 😁👍

@vestcoat 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. Contains everything you need to know to do the job. Thank you.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, that’s very kind of you to share this. You Rock! Thanks for watching. 😎👍

@scottysimmonsfavorites9563 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Michael, for you tutoring-off to my first experience, replacing a wired Smoke Detector!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome, so happy to help. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Another successfully completed DIY project added your belt. Hope all is well.

@scottysimmonsfavorites9563 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBordersThank you, for helping me be successful on installing wired alarm!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottysimmonsfavorites9563 Thanks for watching, you are very welcome. 😎👍

@puckvoice 2 жыл бұрын

Best video on this topic yet. Thanks!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that Joel, thanks for watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Hope all is well with you and your family. 😎👍🔧🔩

@taracarter2957 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this post! Great details for exact project ahead of me. 🙏🏻

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Tara, you are very welcome. Great to hear the video was an exact match for your project. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club, hopefully many stress free days ahead for you.

@mrgilll 3 жыл бұрын

Great video; note: the adapters I bought from Home Deopo come in two packs, I was only able to use one of the adapters, the other adapter was for a different type of smoke alarm :-/

@shangoshots 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video, that was well explained. Nothing more to say except my compliments.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

We really appreciate that & thanks for watching. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Let us know if you have any questions, hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

@beautybooty0174 3 жыл бұрын

Omg you are amazing 👏... life saver thank you for helping a mom of 3 out keep doing awesome videos like this and love how you basically answered all my questions and did even have to look for another KZfaqr to help me out...job well done 😁👍🏼

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

beautybooty 01 You are very welcome & we really appreciate you reaching out to us. We love reading comments like yours. Definitely let us know if you have any questions, we are always here to help. Hope you & your 3 little ones are safe & healthy. 😎👍🔧🔩

@jimharrison4526 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, I installed new detectors but didn't do the last part, they were still chirping, thank you.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 ай бұрын

You are welcome, new detectors will serve you well. 😁👍

@justg7590 2 жыл бұрын

God bless you!! This was exactly what I needed

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear & we appreciate you sharing this. Hopefully many stress free nights ahead for you. 😎👍🔧🔩

@heidimcellistrem3367 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent detail! Thank you!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. You are very welcome. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! Enjoy your night Heidi. 😎👍🔧🔩

@thomaschristopher8593 2 жыл бұрын

great video. i was able to replace my two smoke detectors. thank you.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool, thanks for sharing this Thomas. Hopefully many stress free days ahead for you. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍

@AndrewThronImprovements 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tips. Used some of them for when I hardwired my own.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Thron Improvements Very cool & you are welcome. Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

@watermelon2650 3 жыл бұрын

How do you hardwire a smoke detector

@AndrewThronImprovements 3 жыл бұрын

@@watermelon2650 if you are asking me, then like this: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/i9dleZqYx9e8gIU.html

@MortonT1958 5 ай бұрын

Outstanding, thank you.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 5 ай бұрын

Good morning ☕️ hopefully it went well. A successful DIY project ranks up there with the best, enjoy that rewarding feeling. You will continue to benefit greatly by making your projects DIY. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re interested, join our DIY ecosystem and help us grow an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

@michaelclifton8231 3 жыл бұрын

very nice job was a big help

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

We appreciate that & thanks for watching. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. Let us know if you have any questions. Enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

@edzudzyn8963 4 жыл бұрын

ThankYou Mike!!!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 4 жыл бұрын

ed budzyn You are very welcome ed, thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

@stevenreynolds7219 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thx.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

We appreciate you sharing this Steve. Let us know if you have any questions, thanks for watching. Enjoy your weekend. 😎👍🔧🔩

@BSnedeker 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brian. We appreciate you sharing this. Hope all is well. 😎👍🔧🔩

@EZ55 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!!!!!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & you are very welcome. Many more helpful videos to come.

@666Anonymous0 Жыл бұрын

Very interesting, i install hundreds of these every year in the UK but the connectors and detectors are slightly different to the ones you have

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, that’s a lot of installs. 😎👍

@alwaysinsearch Жыл бұрын

My house was built in 2016 and the detector says 2016. Could it be that this isn't the expiration date but the date they installed it?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Good morning, hope the video helped. You’re spot on. You will want to replace your detectors no later than 10 years from date shown on detectors. Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time. 🧰

@mindybluephotography 3 жыл бұрын

when I took ours down to install a new battery, I stupidly pulled the whole alarm down, not realizing that I could just open the battery door 🙄. Now I only have the three wires hanging and no housing to clip in. What can I do? Buy a replacement housing? I am scared to mess with exposed wire.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. What’s your update? You will need to re-secure wiring leads to base of detector housing... Please keep us posted. 😎👍🔧🔩

@rubenm567 2 жыл бұрын

Adding that adapter only makes it much harder to push all of those wires into that electrical box. I would find the source of power and just rewire it. Keeping your connections to a minimum is a better idea.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & sharing your thoughts, hope all is well. Enjoy your night. 😎👍

@BillyAu Жыл бұрын

If you have the room for it, all is good 👍😊👍

@wenyanliao2237 3 жыл бұрын

When you test the alarm, will it call fire department and send the fire crews? Always afraid that may happen.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If your Detectors are part of a security system, they will definitely notify Police & Fire department. If you do not have a security system, they will not notify. When testing one detector, it will & should automatically communicate with all other detectors in home & set them off...again normal & supposed to happen. Keep us posted on your project, enjoy your day. 😎👍🔧🔩

@pipito113 2 жыл бұрын

My old wires are yellow white and black and the new wires coming in red white and black how I have to connect. Thank You

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. The new harness should be compatible with current wiring as long as you are using the proper wiring adapter as shown in this video. 😎👍

@patmclaughlin107 11 ай бұрын

Did the red wire (communication) in the new alarm go into the yellow slot of the old system?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 11 ай бұрын

Good morning, just poured a cup of coffee and am sitting down to answer any and all questions for the DIY community. Any update? We used the wire adapter which has the wires pre-set prior to connecting to new detector. Is yours the same setup or a different detector model and design? Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem and become part of an exclusive group of DIYers. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

@patmclaughlin107 11 ай бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Hey Michael, I actually ended up buying the Fire to Kidde adapters. That worked. Earlier I tried leaving red wires unconnected. With that, the individual alarms were functioning fine, but one was not triggering the others. Then I tried plugging in the red wire too, but it still did not help. I assumed that I did not do it right. Adapters did the trick. Thank you!

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 11 ай бұрын

@@patmclaughlin107 Awesome Awesome, thanks for the follow up. Great to hear you’re back up and running. 😎👍

@philshock3805 Жыл бұрын

Understand some people are afraid of electrical DIY, but instead of the additional bulk and cost for adapters, it would've taken two minutes to wire in the correct pigtail. Just make sure the breaker is off.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Phil, thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts. Any and all ideas are greatly appreciated. On a side note, if you’re into crypto…be an early participant in our newly launched DIY community ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us anytime Phil. 🧰

@stevenbato4786 6 ай бұрын

Would you have to turn the whole breaker off?

@philshock3805 6 ай бұрын

@@stevenbato4786 Whatever breaker is associated with the smoke alarm wiring. I would think all alarms in your house are wired with a single breaker but not sure - check each one with a voltage meter to be sure.

@lexpoulin1213 4 жыл бұрын

You should really show both installs (without an adapter). Adapters are not always convenient or available. I picked this video to show me how to install a hardwired detector with no adapter.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 4 жыл бұрын

Lex Poulin Thanks for watching Lex. We really appreciate you sharing your thoughts and advice. You Rock. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together. We have another video showing disconnect steps without adapter. We hope the video helped. Please subscribe to the channel and ring your KZfaq bell 🔔 this will be very helpful to us thanks again. 😎👍🔧🔩

@firealarm2903_ Жыл бұрын

What did you do with the old alarm?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, we recommend contacting your local fire department. Most fire department will allow you to drop it off to them. In addition…some Lowe’s, Home Depot’s, Menards, and Ace Hardware’s allow you to drop it off with them where they will dispose of it properly. Some states allow you to drop it off at certified licensed recycling centers. Hope this helps. Please let us know if you have any additional questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, join our DIY ecosystem. toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

@dianadavis2123 3 жыл бұрын

And if there is no steady green light? Mine are the same model and it doesnt have that light and they are less than 2 years old

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & reaching out to us. What issues are you experiencing?

@dianadavis2123 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders just when they are in standby the LED indicator isn't lit up at all.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

@@dianadavis2123 Thanks for the reply & the you may need to perform a full reset. Keep us posted. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMebh5SjzMnRoqs.html 😎👍🔧🔩

@boakyeisaac3759 2 жыл бұрын

Smoke alarm detector is good for any house

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. 😎👍🔧🔩

@johnsmalls4856 2 жыл бұрын

I install all brand new kidde detectors with new batteries and it still keeps beeping can someone help me please

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. At this point, you will need to disconnect each detector and perform a full reset on them. Below is a link to our video showing this. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMebh5SjzMnRoqs.html Please keep us posted. 😎👍

@Reaktron88 22 күн бұрын

I do not understand how you were able to test it on a table like that

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 20 күн бұрын

@@Reaktron88 Good morning ☕️ any update? If your detector is still not working properly, a full reset is likely required. Below is a video link showing us performing a full system drain. kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fMebh5SjzMnRoqs.htmlsi=bGnLBdmQO7QGypde 😁👍🧰

@alexdalkilic544 Жыл бұрын

Is the old smoke detector is available?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Hey Alex, thanks for watching. You can purchase the exact same smoke detector as shown in this video however, the new design requires a wire adapter which we have shared below. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/34CdLzL 😎👍🔧🔩

@robertmonson992 2 жыл бұрын

Turn the power off at the breaker or no need?

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & some say yes, some say no. Never hurts to turn power off in our mind. 😎👍🔧🔩

@leroythemaster4268 2 жыл бұрын

Yeah, it's easy when all the wire colors match up? I have Black, White, Green and Yellow. The alarm has Black, White and red.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & what’s your update? A conversion adapter will be required which are available at Lowe’s & Home Depot. 😎👍🔧🔩

@smallnuts2 2 жыл бұрын

My replacement smoke detector didnt come with that connector that connects to old wires. I recieved only new connector which has new different color wires.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. If interested in purchasing this product, visit our Amazon affiliate link below. I earn from qualifying purchases. amzn.to/34CdLzL Keep us posted on your project. 😎👍

@smallnuts2 2 жыл бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders I found out I need a connector. Found it on amazon.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

@@smallnuts2 😎👍

@louisrobledo9574 Жыл бұрын

I cant find those adapters anywhere. I dont know how to rewire the wire from the alarm so i just left it. You need to show how to wire it if you dont have those adapters.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

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@Wheelock_mt 2 жыл бұрын

It has a different connector because it’s from kidde and they where working with firex fire c still has the same connecter

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & sharing this. 😎👍

@corruptedbrain6 Жыл бұрын

i realized that i had the mounting bracket upside down 😂

@DIYwithMichaelBorders Жыл бұрын

Good morning, we are drinking our morning coffee answering any and all questions for the DIY community. An upside down bracket can definitely goof things up a bit, 😁 we appreciate you sharing this. 👍 Let us know if you have any questions and hey if you’re into crypto trading, check out our newly launched DIY ecosystem. Toolboxtoken.com Reach out to us any time! 🧰

@myutube1960 2 жыл бұрын

Should have shown how to install the new harness, instead of those adapters.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & we appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Hope all went well with your project. Welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. 😎👍

@mohammadislam2178 3 ай бұрын

Old modle is fadc new i4618ac

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching. 👍

@lostandfound459 3 жыл бұрын

If you don't have a voltmeter, touch the battery terminals lightly to your tongue...the stronger the jolt the more charged the battery is. Don't be a sissy!

@u2fool40 3 жыл бұрын

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching & welcome to the DIY Raptor Club. We are so happy to help. Saving money is great. Let us know if you have any questions. Us fellow DIY’ers need to stick together! 😎👍🔧🔩

@kylehill3643 3 жыл бұрын

@@DIYwithMichaelBorders Most people will just give them the old hammer therapy.

@DIYwithMichaelBorders 3 жыл бұрын

@@kylehill3643 Thanks for sharing your thoughts.