Reddit reviews CRC 2105 Smoke Test Brand Liquid Smoke Detector Tester, 2.5 oz Aerosol Can, Clear
We found 5 Reddit comments about CRC 2105 Smoke Test Brand Liquid Smoke Detector Tester, 2.5 oz Aerosol Can, Clear. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Aerosol spray extends user reach up to 6-feet allows testing to be done while standing safely on the floorNo harmful residue, plastic safe and non-stainingUL listedContains no class I or class II ozone depleting chemicalsChecks for obstructions or debris which clog detector vents
Vapes aren't actually vapor, they're aerosol. They actually sell aerosol sprays for testing smoke detectors and fire alarms.
Good idea, but not how to execute. The smoke can actually damage the sensor.
Get this test spray instead.
I'm not sure if the Nest smoke detector uses photoelectric or ionization sensors, but if it's photoelectric, you can buy this to test it.
Edit: Noticed someone said this also worked for a smoke detector that uses ionization sensors, so this should work for your purposes.
You can buy a can of ...stuff that makes a vapor cloud to test smoke alarms. Or just find someone who vapes. It's not a good idea to blow real smoke into them because that can gum things up. Vape leaves little residue though.
I also had the same thought as you, but recently I had a batch of smoke alarms where the buzzer part itself was not working reliably. And I detected that using the test button. So it's not completely useless.
https://www.amazon.com/CRC-Liquid-Detector-Tester-Aerosol/dp/B001B3BL0S
Here's a link to the testing stuff, I can't vouch for this brand, it's just an example.
the easiest way to check these systems with with a can of smoke, designed just for testing, without fire.