Updated 27 Apr 2018
Orca
OM107H-LS
Bottom line: This photoelectric smoke alarm is good at detecting both smouldering and flaming fires. It has a 10-year battery.
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Test results
Overall score
Good points
- Good at detecting smouldering fires.
- Good at detecting flaming fires.
- OK to use.
- Has a 10-year battery.
But
No obvious bad points.
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 (/10) includes instructions and ease of installation.
See "About our test" for more information.
Noise is measured in a quiet room 3m from the alarm.
Price is from a March 2018 price survey.
Key data
Test results
Smouldering fire sensitivity
Flaming fire sensitivity
Ease of use
Model
Avg price
Alarm type
Noise (dBA)
Battery type
Size
Features
Battery life (years)
Alarm life (years)
Warranty (yrs)
Hush period (min)
Carbon monoxide alarm
Alarms can be linked
Voice alerts
Member reviews
"Low Battery beeping after 1 year"
15 Jan 2019, Murray S.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Nothing
Cons:
Positioning checked by Fire Service following false alarms.
Now experiencing low battery beeping after 1 year.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Keeps beeping as for low battery indication"
19 Dec 2018, Claudia S.
Product use: 6 months or more
Pros:
Never had a need to go off so I assume it would have worked.
Cons:
Was meant to last 10 years. After only one year the smoke alarm keeps beeping as in for low battery indication even after inserting a new battery.
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
"Model OM.588H-LL manufactured 10/07/2112"
01 Aug 2018, C T L.
Pros:
Easy to install. Responded very loudly on the two or three occasions we burnt toast so badly the smoke drifted through to the living area. Claimed ten year lithium battery life
Cons:
Started chirping last evening (31/07/2018) Phoned distributor. They considered six years was quite a reasonable life & suggested I fit an alkaline battery! Not at all impressed, particularly when you consider I can buy Consumer recommended alternative brands for just $20.00
Recommend it?
No, this product has too many drawbacks.
