Not really free though, when things are this cheap we should be able to buy them ourselves without relying on the tax payer.

Yoda

Photoelectric smoke alarms are generally more responsive to fires that begin with a long period of smoldering (called “smoldering fires”).
How they work: Photoelectric-type alarms aim a light source into a sensing chamber at an angle away from the sensor. Smoke enters the chamber, reflecting light onto the light sensor; triggering the alarm.

http://www.nfpa.org/safety-information/for-consumers/fire-and-safety-equipment/smoke-alarms/ionization-vs-photoelectric

When you say maintain... The landlord must install a working smoke alarm, if the batteries then need replacing that remit will probably then fall with the tennant as the landlord would legally have fulfilled his duty. Saying that I think its good practice to replace batteries at say each Gas safety inspection. Maybe a bad idea to think the whole maintenance is the landlords remit as I beleive the tennant should also do their bit.

Dont understand how it is more sensitive to certain types of fire?
The smoke alarm may be more sensitive to fire, trouble with that is they go off far more often near a kitchen area which results in people taking them down and not putting them back up when they actually need them.

As many have said, it's not just the free smoke alarm but the tailored advice that makes it worth booking a visit from your local station

order 2 to get free delivery and return one back?

The law changed on the 1st of October 2015 making it the andlords responsibility to supply and maintain smoke alarms. Fire service won't knowingly fit them in a rented property. Have a word with your landlord.

As a serving fire fighters, I can confirm this is part of our job now. We fit smoke alarms to stop you dying in a fire. We have targets we have to meet for the number of alarms fitted and properties visited. We don't mind doing it and it's free. We will fit you one on each floor. Go to your nearest brigades website and look up home fire safety check.

Lasted less than 2yrs the one we had

​Nice, looked at what's on offer in London and it's a bit less:

http://www.london-fire.gov.uk/freesmokealarms.asp

So you call your local station and they will come round?

What do the firemen look like :laughing:

Agreed but it is subsidised by the government and your paying for it once already I.E tax payers so may aswel take advantage whilst you can!

Just speaking for West Midlands fire service, they are the same model just different brand (fire Angel) and they give you a fire safety talk too!

The local fire station actually knocked our door and gave us 3 of these sealed units. And a quick chat about escape routes etc. Very handy with a small family etc (the talk)

Try your local fire service, they offer it for free in most areas! :smiley:)