Updated 27 Apr 2018
Pyrexx
PX-1C
Bottom line: This photoelectric smoke alarm is good at detecting both smouldering and flaming fires. It can be grouped wirelessly and 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.
- Can be grouped (wireless).
- Easy 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.
