Electronic Alarms and Home Security Devices - Smoke Detector for DSC 1550

Anybody know what specific kind of smoke detector I need for fire channel on a DSC 1550 system? I have the old one previous owner removed but I am not sure if there are any specific things I need to look for as far as wiring.

Also, it'd be nice to have one with an integrated CO2 detector, but that may be asking too much.

Any 4-wire 12volt system type smoke detector will do the job. My preference is the System Sensor 4W-B (http://www.systemsensor.com/html/cd.html?UniqueID=3), but there are several that will do the job.

Offhand, a quick search doesn't show any system type combo units, other than a flush mount unit by Bosh (that looks expensive), but adding a CO detector to that same 4 wire loop is pretty straight forward. You just have to be willing to put up with two devices on the ceiling.

THANKS RON!!

How does the 449CSTE (http://www.norcoalarms.com/ezStore123/DTProductZoom.asp?productID=1355) look? This is for a 3/2/2 1300sf single story house. This will replace the single unit in a short hallway which serves the 3 bedrooms and one bathroom. I also want to add a heat sensor to the kitchen and a smoke only detector to the laundry room in the future.

The CO2 isn't that pressing of an issue. The range is the only thing inside that is gas, and I use it sporadically. The gas water heater is in the garage. I know that offers little protection to the living space, but it is relatively new. I might add a stand-alone CO2 unit until I add the other detectors to the fire circuit.

Thanks in advance for any sage advise on this proposed set-up and equipment choices.

The ESL 400 series is one of the industry standards. It's a very good unit, and will serve you well.

I primarily buy the System Sensors because they are a smaller profile, and the installation is a little quicker, which adds up when you install a dozen at a shot.

You don't want a smoke detector in the laundry room. High humidity areas are a recipe for false alarms (moisture condensing in the detection chamber looks pretty much like smoke). That's another location for a good heat detector.

You don't want a smoke detector in the laundry room. High humidity areas are a recipe for false alarms (moisture condensing in the detection chamber looks pretty much like smoke). That's another location for a good heat detector.

Cool, Thanks Again. My thought process was working in reverse. I was thinking heat buildup my set it off. I guess I could go with 185's in the kitchen and laundry room. I've always had a fear of a dryer fire for some reason.

Time to start shopping, I love this part!!