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It beeped when I had removed battery and disconnected it from ceiling. The power has to come fromm somewhere, so how could it beep?
Two options:sp3sp2sp said:It beeped when I had removed battery and disconnected it from ceiling. The power has to come fromm somewhere, so how could it beep?
Most smoke alarms have a backup power source, such as a capacitor or rechargeable battery, that allows them to function for a short period of time even without a battery. This is to ensure that the smoke alarm will still work in the event of a power outage.
Smoke alarms are designed to alert you to the presence of smoke or fire. Even if the alarm is disconnected from its power source, it may still have residual power or a backup power source that could cause it to beep if it detects smoke particles in the air.
The duration of a smoke alarm's beeping without a battery will depend on the type of backup power source it has and how much residual power is left in it. In some cases, it may only beep for a few minutes, while in others it could continue beeping for several hours.
Yes, it is possible for a smoke alarm to beep without a battery due to a false alarm. This could be caused by dust or other particles in the air that the alarm is mistaking for smoke. It is important to check and clean your smoke alarms regularly to prevent false alarms.
No, it is not safe to ignore a smoke alarm beeping without a battery. Even if it is a false alarm, it is important to investigate the cause and ensure that there is no actual fire or smoke present. If the alarm continues to beep without a battery, it may be a sign that it needs to be replaced.