Product review
Updated April 2021
Smoke alarms
We tested 12 models to see which respond fastest to smoke.
April 2018
Pyrexx
PX-1C
Price
$149
Score
80
Good
Recommended
Price
$149
Score
80
Good
Recommended
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Test results
- 75Ease of use
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- Smouldering fire sensitivity
Good
- Flaming fire sensitivity
Good
Model
- Avg price
$149
- Alarm type
Photoelectric
- Noise
91dBA
- Battery type
Sealed lithium
- Size
Standard
Features
- Battery life
12 years
- Alarm life
12 years
- Warranty
12 years
- Hush period
10min
- Carbon monoxide alarm
- Alarms can be linked
- Voice alerts
More info
- Notes
The identical PC-1 model, without grouping, is also available ($69).
- Availability
Electrical trade stores.
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