How to Replace Hardwired Smoke Detector - Safely Update Your Smoke Detectors with Kidde FireX

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4 жыл бұрын

How to Replace Hardwired Smoke Detector - Safely Update Your Smoke Detectors with Kidde FireX
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If you need to replace your old smoke detector there’s no need to worry! It’s pretty easy to do even for beginners and I’ll show you how step by step in this video. I’m replacing my old units with the FireX detectors by Kidde. These are very common in a lot of homes and I have four of them in the house shown in the video.
Only simple tools are needed in addition to a basic circuit tester which will light up if there’s still power going through the electrical wiring.
Make sure you shut off power at your breaker box before you begin. After the new smoke detector is installed and the power is restored you should hear a beep. On the Kidde smoke detectors, the last step is to pull out the plastic tab to activate the backup battery. A green light shows that the detector is powered on!
In all I replaced four smoke detectors in this house and as you'll see in this video it’s not difficult to do. If this video was helpful please give me a thumbs up and don’t forget to hit the subscribe button to stay up to date on all my weekly videos!
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@jeribayer8703
@jeribayer8703 3 жыл бұрын
You are a great instructor! Calm, straightforward, easy to understand and no extra unnecessary information. So helpful! Thanks very much for this video.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad you found my smoke detector installation video helpful! And I’m glad you noticed that I don’t add any non-related info. To me it’s not necessary. I know my viewer just want the information they’re looking for! Thanks for watching!
@bharatlalchohan5367
@bharatlalchohan5367 10 ай бұрын
Thanks it is onformation
@annettemorrison2784
@annettemorrison2784 4 ай бұрын
Excellent video! After watching it a couple times, I changed out 2 VERY old detectors all by myself. Your close ups of the rewiring was especially helpful. Thank you!
@rodcros
@rodcros Жыл бұрын
I installed seven of these 120 volt Kidde units with batteries in my large house during a renovation in about 2006, and have replaced the odd one over the years when it acted up. The last batch bought from Canadian Tire have been giving us fits over the last month, with two middle-of-the-night alarms from the newer units.
@cherissepais9839
@cherissepais9839 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! I am a new homeowner and was nervous about trying to replace my 14 year old smoke detectors myself but after watching this video I was able to do it without any problem.
@dontartasky411
@dontartasky411 3 жыл бұрын
Am totally not an electrician. But, thanks to this video I just replaced an AC/battery smoke/CO alarm. Great directions. Thanks.
@yhhhhuuu667ij
@yhhhhuuu667ij 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I installed a pair of similar units and your video is what I went by.
@angelacookson
@angelacookson 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Just finished doing the 3 (22 year old!) hardwired smoke detectors in my new home. This video helped a lot!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent! I’m glad my smoke detector tutorial was helpful! Nice job! Thanks for watching!
@heder98
@heder98 Жыл бұрын
This video gave me a boost when it started by saying it's easy to do even for beginners. Thanks! The old and new smoke detectors shown here are exactly what I have. The step-by-step process was very helpful in that it simplified everything. Though I have to agree with the observation that the step to check if there's power in the wires were off. I simply used the non-contact voltage tester. Nevertheless I'm bookmarking this, for it's virtually impossible to recall what steps I took to accomplish this 10 years from now.
@marydsmyth
@marydsmyth Жыл бұрын
Great video: clear, concise and precise. No waffle. Thanks a billion!
@interestedparty7523
@interestedparty7523 3 жыл бұрын
Short, concise and clear. Good work.
@joshyjams55
@joshyjams55 Жыл бұрын
I love KZfaq for DIY tasks like this. 😊
@deedeecalamia2425
@deedeecalamia2425 Жыл бұрын
This video was so helpful! Thank you ! I was able to change my smoke detectors by watching your “to the point” directions
@simlev1972
@simlev1972 2 жыл бұрын
This was super helpful, thank you. Especially liked the close up view, so we can see clearly what you are doing.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
I’m glad you enjoyed my smoke detector installation video! Yeah on all my videos I like to show things up close so my viewers can actually see what I’m doing. I’ve watched a lot of videos where the camera is too far away! I always try showing the details up close to make a more helpful video! Thanks for watching!
@pamelaktay
@pamelaktay Жыл бұрын
Very good instruction and demo of what and why things are done as they should. THANK YOU!
@TheHollyHammon
@TheHollyHammon 2 жыл бұрын
Great tutorial. I was a bit anxious since the very old (1996) smoke alarms did not match up with the wire plugs with the new ones though they are both FireX, now I understand I need to switch out the wires.
@lyral7486
@lyral7486 2 жыл бұрын
Videos like yours are basically raising me like my absentee father never did 😂 thanks, KZfaq dad!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I too learn a lot from KZfaq! And glad my smoke detector tutorial was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@JamesHelm5-8
@JamesHelm5-8 Жыл бұрын
I was having a heck of a time trying to figure out how to get the wire separated from the detector. You said to squeeze the side tabs. That wasn't easy at first. I guess I wasn't squeezing hard enough. Thank you very much!
@ilovenoodles7483
@ilovenoodles7483 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you best video on KZfaq about these Kidde smoke alarms. Very detailed, exactly what I needed to know and even some stuff I didn't, but it all worked together so as to not confuse me. 👍🏼
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad that my smoke detector installation tutorial helped!
@toxiclis5016
@toxiclis5016 3 жыл бұрын
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@robbiebrett9829
@robbiebrett9829 5 ай бұрын
Excellent video. I do like short and to the point instruction. Well done.
@phidgetyatgmaildocom
@phidgetyatgmaildocom Жыл бұрын
Your video is clear and shows images that familiarize viewers with what they are handling, step by step. Your narration is calm and well-paced.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed my smoke detector tutorial! Yeah I like to show everything close up so viewers can see what I’m doing as if they’re looking through my eyes! Plus I try to capture every detail in case I have to refer back to my video in the future. Thanks for watching!
@tabathastaples7884
@tabathastaples7884 2 жыл бұрын
You are AWESOME... this video was just what I needed to Shut my husband's mouth.... I got everything replaced the right way.....if it came with everything ...why not replaced everything.. all it takes is a little more time.. love your videos
@lorigraves760
@lorigraves760 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! I just finished successfully installing a new smoke detector in my home with help from this video!😊
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad you were able to install your own smoke detectors with my video! Nice job! Thanks for watching!
@WorldOfARandomVegan
@WorldOfARandomVegan 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Now I feel confident to try this myself!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Yeah it’s not really that difficult to change a smoke detector! Thanks for watching!
@abiyasa807
@abiyasa807 4 жыл бұрын
Was looking for how to unplug. Thank-you!
@mohammedsbabou6311
@mohammedsbabou6311 Жыл бұрын
You are an amazing instructor.. keep such videos coming!!!
@rennellzimmerman582
@rennellzimmerman582 2 жыл бұрын
My Kidde smoke detector was stuck tight! After many tries, I used a hairdryer to warm the plastic housing and twisted counterclockwise. The smoke detector came off and replacement was easy!
@thetaz00
@thetaz00 11 күн бұрын
You did a great job explaining everything. I only watched it though to see how you punched out the holes for the mounting plate. My old one looked yellow like yours. I also bought the exact same brand as you did.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 8 күн бұрын
Nice! Glad you were able to find the parts of my video that were helpful!
@alexb1836
@alexb1836 3 жыл бұрын
Great explanation/ guide. Thank you.
@Liz-pp7bo
@Liz-pp7bo 2 жыл бұрын
This was explained very well, thank you
@estelatalavera681
@estelatalavera681 3 жыл бұрын
I did it!! Thank you so much for such an easy diy video.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad you were able to replace your smoke detector yourself! Good work! Thanks for watching!
@mkfinessing1822
@mkfinessing1822 2 жыл бұрын
Simple, easy...Thank you!
@lablvr6000
@lablvr6000 2 жыл бұрын
GREAT VIDEO! thank you for step by step instruction 😀👍
@kurtisca
@kurtisca 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome video - All quality content and no chaff - Thanks!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad my smoke detector installation video was helpful! And yeah I try to make my videos as short and concise as possible! No need for unrelated content to fill up time! Thanks for watching!
@quenemoend
@quenemoend 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, some people fill videos with cutsie stuff, trying to be comedian or entertaining; I just need the info. I’ll find my entertainment elsewhere thank you. Very good instructional video.
@culfidant4851
@culfidant4851 6 ай бұрын
awesome instruction. Great work!
@vandamathismusic8101
@vandamathismusic8101 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and directions!
@Josef15569
@Josef15569 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! That was super helpful!
@lithiumtensors1
@lithiumtensors1 23 күн бұрын
Extremely helpful. Thank you.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 22 күн бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad my smoke detector installation video was helpful!
@jennifermiller5393
@jennifermiller5393 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! It was so easy to follow and helped me switch out some smoke alarms without my husband's help. High five!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad you were able to change some of your smoke detectors yourself! Thanks for watching!
@life2shorty
@life2shorty 3 ай бұрын
Great video and very helpful. Thank you
@sangsim2529
@sangsim2529 6 ай бұрын
Very nice and no confusion.
@brr5459
@brr5459 2 ай бұрын
Such a great video... THANKS!
@elizabethriches5546
@elizabethriches5546 Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for making me believe I could do this by myself! It worked!
@kellygay3650
@kellygay3650 10 ай бұрын
You explained that very well. Thank you
@federicomaisch6812
@federicomaisch6812 3 жыл бұрын
Very informative. Thank you for sharing
@Andrew-ze5yo
@Andrew-ze5yo Жыл бұрын
Super easy video, super helpful thank you 🙏
@txb4u
@txb4u 3 ай бұрын
THANK YOU!!! Simple and very understandable!
@wendysmith9682
@wendysmith9682 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Thank you !
@jchsmartsecurity4345
@jchsmartsecurity4345 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video! We focus on Wireless Smart Alarm Systems, hoping to provide safety protection for more people, smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, Door Sensor,a small item may be able to help many families stay away from disasters.
@HinsleyReel
@HinsleyReel 2 жыл бұрын
This was a perfect how to. I had to rewire a smoke detector today. Thanks for the video!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Nice work rewiring your smoke detector!
@CecilDSouza
@CecilDSouza 11 ай бұрын
Very clear and informative video in every way. Clear demonstration with near perfect visual and audio instructions. Thank you. I am wondering how to replace an old wired smoke alarm with a new smoke, fire and Co detector since I am not there and the house in rented. Obviously, handyman are hard to come by and it's not easy. Perhaps the tenant could do it himself. Is kidde a good brank?. Lots of complaints on Amazon and about beeps going off or 10 year battery out in no time.
@libbylong9059
@libbylong9059 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Almost midnight and the chirping began…you saved the night!
@quenemoend
@quenemoend 2 жыл бұрын
Yes!!!! Mine usually started at around 1 am!!! Tall ceilings so have to drag the 10’ ladder in from outside!! I got mad at them and yanked them all out!!! I seriously need to put new ones in. Great video.
@KylanaG
@KylanaG 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great instructions!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad my smoke detector installation video was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Nokyai
@Nokyai 3 жыл бұрын
Great video with clear instruction! Thanks!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad that my smoke detector installation tutorial was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Nokyai
@Nokyai 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRenderQ I changed my old smoke detector to the new new successfully after watching your video. Thanks a lot again!
@aigledemasyaf
@aigledemasyaf 2 жыл бұрын
Very helpful! Thank you so much!
@pattyw831
@pattyw831 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for showing me how to change my smoke alarm!
@ishaggydiggitydog
@ishaggydiggitydog 2 жыл бұрын
Seems nicely made
@thomaschristopher8593
@thomaschristopher8593 2 жыл бұрын
great video. i was able to replace my two smoke detectors. thank you.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad my smoke detector video was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@officiallytrav
@officiallytrav 2 жыл бұрын
Good video! The screw holes punch out perfectly. Just put the plate down (on something soft like carpet or a towel) and push with your screwdriver. They will pop out cleanly. Way faster than using a utility knife!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip on punching out the screw holes! That’s what I would’ve thought to do but it didn’t work right away so I cut them out with a utility knife. Glad you enjoyed my video!
@jkraft2652
@jkraft2652 2 жыл бұрын
Very useful and well presented
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Really glad my smoke detector installation video helped! Thanks for watching!
@DavidOLessons
@DavidOLessons 3 жыл бұрын
Very clear guide thanks
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m really glad that my smoke detector tutorial was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@ppuzzo3370
@ppuzzo3370 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for being on KZfaq. I am 66 years old (female) and I use KZfaq quite frequently about installations/replace/repairs for different interior fixes and automobiles.... like replaces light bulbs in front lights and tail lights. I read manuals on how service advisors will inflate car repairs and maintenance especially mechanics ripping off women. I can't believe how many times I have challenged the GM and file claims to the Attorney Generals office for misleading or using reused parts instead of OEM parts. Sometimes you learn the hard way...sometimes it is best to research before hiring "handy-man" or taking their "trusted" words to get a better deal.
@lynnemobrien2953
@lynnemobrien2953 Жыл бұрын
Good God thank you! You are the only person to show how to get that dam thing off . I almost broke it and all I had to do was pinch those things and pull it off. It was a bit old so tight going but suprised at how easy it was . Everyone else took for granted that I just knew that part. I did not. Befor your video I was getting very frustrated
@jettvasquez4727
@jettvasquez4727 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks now I can take rig dabs in my room💙🖤your a legend
@zeffkeroro9770
@zeffkeroro9770 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I did it !!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Excellent work changing out your smoke detector! Nice job!
@c10familyva
@c10familyva 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@msavve
@msavve Жыл бұрын
I'm 41 and feeling empowered now that I've changed my smoke detectors after watching your instruction video! My dad suggested I call a pro.....but I'm adventurous 😂 Thank you!!
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ Жыл бұрын
Excellent! I know the feeling! I used to be scared to work on stuff around the house but at some point I thought if someone else can do it so can I. The worst thing that could happen is that I have to call someone if I can’t figure it out. Good work replacing your smoke detectors! Thanks for watching!
@Soothsayer210
@Soothsayer210 Жыл бұрын
Thx. for the video. You make it sound so easy. How do i know how circuit breaker corresponds to the smoke alarm.
@jimseviltwin1
@jimseviltwin1 Жыл бұрын
Just switched out all of my smoke detectors same as yours. A couple tips, when you pull off the old detectors back plate. Make a note of the symbols next to the existing mounting holes. There will be a symbol for a square, rectangular, circle. Use this to accurately identify their location on the new plate. Also, there’s no need to use an utility knife to open the keyholes. They are knock outs; use a blunt tool to simply punch out your desired keyhole.
@vidstar55
@vidstar55 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@timothymcgillivary2252
@timothymcgillivary2252 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. Thank you.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad my smoke detector tutorial helped! Thanks for watching!
@melissaharrispiano
@melissaharrispiano 5 ай бұрын
Thank you
@riasat001
@riasat001 2 ай бұрын
Very good
@YegMunda
@YegMunda Жыл бұрын
I have looked videos but your one explained very well . Do I have to change the wires or I can keep the old one as it is
@gailbrault9251
@gailbrault9251 Жыл бұрын
Thanks
@margarethwlodarski4777
@margarethwlodarski4777 2 жыл бұрын
Thank You 💐
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! Glad my smoke detector tutorial helped! Thanks for watching!
@csvoxest22
@csvoxest22 Жыл бұрын
Nice content
@daveshaw4159
@daveshaw4159 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed the red wire end on the new one does not have the wire exposed. Does that "bulb" on the end just pull off? Thanks for the video.
@auggatronicRoblox_official
@auggatronicRoblox_official 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! However, you made a quite crucial mistake when checking if power is still running through the wires. For Kidde (FireX) detectors, Black = Live, White = Neutral, Red = Interconnect. You put the tester across the interconnect line and neutral line, meaning you won’t get any signal if the breaker was on or off.
@marymenendez1430
@marymenendez1430 Жыл бұрын
Should it be black and white or black and red (cupper)?
@auggatronicRoblox_official
@auggatronicRoblox_official Жыл бұрын
@@marymenendez1430 black is live (positive), white is neutral (negative), so you would want to measure between black and white
@stevebarone4545
@stevebarone4545 4 жыл бұрын
My house is older and has electrical wires. Should I just cap them off and seal?
@gosteelers1953
@gosteelers1953 3 жыл бұрын
helpful ez instruction
@VinayakGovande
@VinayakGovande 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome! I’m glad my smoke detector installation video was helpful! Thanks for watching!
@Labeshop
@Labeshop 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I need to do this with my 15 year old detectors and wasn't sure how - especially with the wiring part! Looks so easy, pretty sure I can handle it. Question - can you leave one disconnected? I have a meditation room I frequently burn incense in and do not want the dumb detector in there at all. lol And can you do a few at a time? My power for them has been turned off since Hurricane Irma and they are so spread out in my 2 story house, there is no way I could do them all at once with those stupid beeps going off lol. Was hoping I could do the 4 main ones first, then do the rest another time. (I have 7 total, 1 I want to keep disconnected) so was thinking about going thru and disconnecting them all first with power still off, then installing new ones in the kitchen, my art studio (3d printers), bedroom, and upstairs hallways, then turning power on?
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
You can replace your smoke detectors one at a time. Depending on how much time you have you don’t have to do them all at once. I replaced half of mine one day and finished rest the next day. It won’t matter how many you do at a time. If your smoke detectors are beeping then try replacing the battery on one to see if it will stop beeping. If the power has been off for awhile your batteries are probably drained. You can also disconnect the smoke alarm from the clip on wiring harness but not something I recommend because you need to stay protected. For your meditation room you can also disconnect it from the clip on wiring harness and leave it off but again I don’t recommend it for safety reasons. Hope this helps!
@paulac8116
@paulac8116 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my dear. My lazy ex-husband didn't indicate on the fuse box which breakers connect to the smoke detectors but I know they'll be 15 amps. I'll have to test them and mark them accordingly for next time.
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
Mine breakers were labeled very poorly by the builder of my house. But it took me quite a few tries running upstairs and out to the garage to figure out which ones I needed to turn off. But once you figure out your breakers definitely label them for the future!
@quenemoend
@quenemoend 2 жыл бұрын
Yes, if you want it so YOU can use it I’ve found it’s just easier in the long run to do it myself. Ex always got so mad doing things he would start throwing tools around- I’m thinking it was his way of making me kick him out and do it myself. It worked! In more ways than one.
@paulac8116
@paulac8116 2 жыл бұрын
@@quenemoend Much easier to do it yourself. I've learned how to do so many things. My lazy ex flipped out once when he had to paint a room with no furniture in it, literally 4 walls. After that I did all the painting. Soooooo much happier without him!
@lorijoyce8682
@lorijoyce8682 3 жыл бұрын
HI, the links to the smoke detector aren't working. I needed to know which one to buy, which is the one you demonstrated. Thank you.
@johnlong9494
@johnlong9494 4 жыл бұрын
How do the LEDs on these behave? Do they remain lit all the time, flash periodically, or only flash for events & maintenance? Thank you!
@Blurain727
@Blurain727 3 жыл бұрын
Here's what the LED's mean; Constan green LED: indicates it's receiving AC power Blinking red LED every 45 seconds: battery is working as it should Rapid Blinking red LED: that device is the one that's been triggered into alarm.
@bradandrews777
@bradandrews777 Жыл бұрын
I think best practice is to use electrical tape ones you put the wiring cap on. I had a garage door opener have problems because this was not done, though those wire connections may have been more exposed.
@faytheharmon4553
@faytheharmon4553 Жыл бұрын
I just purchased a Kidde combination smoke carbon monoxide alarm. I want to use it as my sole detector, do I HAVE to connect it to others?
@addidasabbibi808
@addidasabbibi808 3 жыл бұрын
When I twist mine to lock in place that side dangles a bit and gives ever so slightly. The smokes are giving me a harder time than the combos and I’m about to send them back to Amazon. It shouldn’t have this much give. Model: i12040A
@kennglee
@kennglee 9 ай бұрын
Most of the Kidde units come with a variety of adapters to plug and play the new unit.
@nestortamayo1950
@nestortamayo1950 3 жыл бұрын
Awesome
@virgilio1956
@virgilio1956 5 ай бұрын
that snap in prongs on my new SD don't match that snap in prong from old the SD. What do you do ? ?
@Eleo828
@Eleo828 3 жыл бұрын
Great video man.keep it up !! but how do you stop from chirping, even if your smoke alarm is new ??
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
I made a video earlier this week about how to change a battery when the smoke detector is beeping. However since your detector is new I have to ask if you pulled out the plastic battery tab that prevents the detector from draining the battery before it’s purchased? If the tab is still in the detector essentially thinks there’s no battery in it.
@Eleo828
@Eleo828 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRenderQ Yes, I have seen that...but the Kidde i have has no battery and it's directly connected to the wires.
@lindle1039
@lindle1039 Жыл бұрын
How will u replace the battery on the new one?
@adventuresfloridatothailan5217
@adventuresfloridatothailan5217 2 жыл бұрын
I have the same detector you installed , its 6 years old and chirping . I pushed the button next to the green light . It stopped for 3 days & started chirping again. Do I need to change it?
@eddieloius4592
@eddieloius4592 3 ай бұрын
not pronounced "Kiddey" , but "Kidda". Thanks for the cool video
@uzomachinedulight9527
@uzomachinedulight9527 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much, I have understood that if he first smoke detector trips off others will also trip off. But what if the second one or the third one trip off, will other one trip off too?
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
I’m pretty sure in most modern homes the smoke detectors are all linked together. No matter which one is triggered they will all go off. Perfect example that happens often with me is when I cook and there’s too much smoke/steam in the kitchen. They all go off! Hope this helps!
@jayde2649
@jayde2649 3 жыл бұрын
Great video but I was just wondering before I open the packaging for my new ones, what if the wire colours in your replacement one don't match what's coming out of the ceiling? How do you know which ones to connect to which ones?
@user-ec7rh9dk5i
@user-ec7rh9dk5i 2 жыл бұрын
Usually red is live and black is zero. If you are not sure, you can use voltmeter to check. If the number is negative, swich around.
@jayde2649
@jayde2649 2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ec7rh9dk5i Thank you :)
@leroythemaster4268
@leroythemaster4268 2 жыл бұрын
@@user-ec7rh9dk5i The Black and white go to black and white but my old one has a Green that looks like a ground. Is the Red wire live or a ground? I also have a yellow wire coming out of the ceiling.
@marsolie8349
@marsolie8349 2 жыл бұрын
The wires in my ceiling are connected to a transformer and it has red, white, black and yellow wires. Where do I connect the yellow wire? The old kid a smoke detector had a yellow wire along with a white and black wires.
@user-ec7rh9dk5i
@user-ec7rh9dk5i 2 жыл бұрын
@@leroythemaster4268 Then you may need to check your local electric code. I am not electrician
@dalelittle6519
@dalelittle6519 2 жыл бұрын
Why change the wiring harness when there's nothing within the wiring to wear out? It would seem there would be a greater likelihood of damaging the existing wiring configuration by changing something that doesn't actually require changing. Any discussion on this?
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 2 жыл бұрын
There’s really no reason to change the wiring harness on the smoke detector if the old and new one is exactly the same. Partly I was showing this for demonstration purposes but also partly because the existing detectors are really old and I just decided to put all new connectors on there. If the existing connector is usable then the replacement of the smoke detector is super easy! Thanks for watching!
@jennyhughes2752
@jennyhughes2752 Жыл бұрын
I have not replaced my detector yet, but did take it down. Why after two weeks did the hole in the wall begin chirping?
@twilfits
@twilfits 3 жыл бұрын
👍 👌 Replaced 2 kiddie detectors. QUESTION: BC THERE.ARE 3 WITHIN 10'...I was hoping to change one smoke detectors to a ceiling fixture. Is it wrong?
@TheRenderQ
@TheRenderQ 3 жыл бұрын
I’m not an electrician but you could probably connect a fixture to the 3rd location. The only problem is that there isn’t a wall switch to turn on/off that wiring location. It’s constantly hot and the only way to shut it off is at the breaker. But definitely consult an electrician for this! Also I’m really glad that you were able to replace your other smoke detectors using my tutorial! Thanks for watching!
@twilfits
@twilfits 3 жыл бұрын
@@TheRenderQ thanks yeah helpful tutorial ty. Yeah it's a low led Edison hall light which meh is cool if ur going to bath, kit. I'll check w a pro thanks
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