The other day we discussed the Atom multi-tool. This Atom is different, it’s a micro-sized photoelectric smoke alarm.
Most smoke alarms are disc-shaped devices that attach to the wall or ceiling. First Alert’s P1000 Atom is still designed to be attached up high, but has a much smaller footprint. The Atom is 7.19″ tall, 2.5″ wide, and is powered by a 3V CR2 battery.
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Online prices are a bit high (~$30), so this is something you would probably want to buy locally instead.
I first saw this smoke alarm on the shelf at the local Target, and it really is quite small. It looked to be about the size of one of those small 8oz soda cans.
As cutesy as these are, I would prefer to use a double sensor ionization and photoelectric alarm ($26 via Amazon), or a combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarm ($30 via Amazon) as primary sensors. Even so, the Atom seems decent for additional placements.
P.S. when’s the last time you replaced your smoke, fire, and CO alarms? If it was more than 10 years ago, make it a point to buy a couple of new ones right away!
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Dave
Looks interesting, but I’m glad you compared it to an 8 ounce can because 7.19″ hardly seems micro-sized. Must be a typo at Amazon.
Roby
I thought the same thing Dave -7+ inches is not going to save much space
Stuart
It really didn’t look all that large in person, but it is definitely something to mount high up or on the ceiling.
It also initially gave me the impression of being flat-surface friendly, such as for placing at the corner of a garage workbench, but that would defeat its purpose as smoke rises and accumulates at the ceiling.
AndrewC
Slightly off topic, but why don’t they produce a combination double sensor fire/smoke alarm and a carbon monoxide detector? Both forms of fire detection are recommended, along with the carbon monoxide detection, but I have yet to find a unit that houses all three. And none of the carbon monoxide/fire alarm units utilize the newer, photoelectric sensors needed for smoldering fires.
Stuart
I suppose it could be a question of cost, battery life, or sensor lifetime.
Mike
It is a typo. It’s not 7″ tall.
I have several – they are only 1.63″ tall.
You can’t always believe what is on the internet….
Stuart
Those are the exact dimensions provided by First Alert.
Mark
First Alert says 1.8″ height http://www.firstalertstore.com/store/products/first-alert-10-year-atom-photoelectric-smoke-and-fire-alarm-p1010.htm
I have two, there’s no way it’s 7″. Just look at it, if the diameter is 2.5″, there’s no way the height is 7″