Ionization or photoelectric–which smoke detector is best for you? Before you can decide, you need to know the difference between the two.
Ionization and photoelectric devices are the two most commonly recognized smoke-detection technologies. Each has a sensor that detects smoke and fire differently depending on the origin of the fire.
Ionization smoke detection is typically more responsive to flaming fires. For example, a towel is placed on a kitchen counter too close to a stove burner and it ignites. Continue reading “The Differences Between Ionization and Photoelectric Smoke Alarms”