Smoke alarms
We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.
Cavius
CAV10
score
Avg price
$50
Test results
- 65Ease of use
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How we test
Overall score is based on smouldering and flaming fire sensitivity.
“Good” or “OK” meant the alarm sounded quickly enough to alert you to danger.
“Poor” meant the alarm took significantly longer to sound.
“Extreme” sensitivity meant the alarm sounded so quickly they are more likely to issue false alarms.
Ease of use includes instructions and ease of installation.
Noise is measured in a quiet room 3m from the alarm.
Find out more about how we test smoke alarms
More test results
- Smouldering fire sensitivity
Good
- Flaming fire sensitivity
OK
Model
- Avg price
$50
- Alarm type
Photoelectric
- Noise
95dBA
- Battery type
Sealed lithium
- Size
Mini
Features
- Battery life
10 years
- Alarm life
10 years
- Warranty
5 years
- Hush period
10min
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Alarms can be linked
- Voice alerts
More info
- Notes
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- Availability
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no expiry date on unit
Pros
small and unobtrusive
Cons
Expiry date not embedded on fire alarm but printed on tag which is removed on install. Expiry dates of smoke alarms must be recorded on Tenancy Agreements. Furthermore these units are advertised as long lif but some have failed within 18 months will not be purchasing anymore of there over priced units when a more reliable unit can be purchased for half price.
Will not be purchasing any more and will advise all my contacts.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
Michael B.
Used 6 months or more