As devices have become more powerful, many of us have become acutely aware that our vaporizers are very capable of setting off typical smoke detectors and fire alarms. Some of us have had the unfortunate experience of this happening in a public place, and other have experienced this at home. This is not the place to hear everyone's embarrassing stories, but rather to try to gather information to help people make decisions about fire protection in their homes if they vape. I feel that this is not a topic often discussed, but let's just say that I have a feeling that many vapers have to make a choice between fire safety and vaping. I know I did. I am on the hunt for vape friendly fire devices from people who have had some degree of success finding smoke detectors that work for smoke, and don't trigger from vapor. Just make certain that your device is actually working to protect you against fire too, as a device with a dead battery certainly won't trip from vapor! A google search did not yield much current or relevant information.
Let's start the discussion by stating that the two most common types of household detectors are ionization and photoelectric. Perhaps a better understanding of how each works would be most helpful.
Also, I had considered sourcing information from wood working sites on the matter, as carpenters are people who work in highly flammable environments with alot of fine particles (sawdust) in the air.
As a volunteer firefighter with 16 years active, this is a topic near and dear to me. I am sure some people just won't care but this is directly tied to vape safety (and probably policy making too). I really hope this topic yields some useful experience and information. Stay safe everyone!
Let's start the discussion by stating that the two most common types of household detectors are ionization and photoelectric. Perhaps a better understanding of how each works would be most helpful.
Also, I had considered sourcing information from wood working sites on the matter, as carpenters are people who work in highly flammable environments with alot of fine particles (sawdust) in the air.
As a volunteer firefighter with 16 years active, this is a topic near and dear to me. I am sure some people just won't care but this is directly tied to vape safety (and probably policy making too). I really hope this topic yields some useful experience and information. Stay safe everyone!
