STATUS 9V Photoelectric Smoke Alarm, Battery Operated Fire Detector for Home Bedroom Kitchen Hallway, Includes 9V Battery, Easy Test Button, Low Battery Warning, (9VDCPESA5)

Bought ad a replacement for a faulty one that decided to go off in the middle of the night. Spot on purchase. Easy to use, easy to understand and easy to install. Looks good too, decent size, not too big not too small and has a loud warning sound. Better to increase safety. Can't really say how long the Battery life is though. Time will tell I guess

I ordered these 2 carbon monoxide alarms to replace 2 of the same brand that had passed their replace after 7 years instruction.They came next day, well packaged and full instructions.I have one fitted in the kitchen where the central heating boiler is situated and one in the lounge where there is a gas fire. Both came complete with batteries and look to be working OK.

Value for money

Seems well made, easy to fit and alarms when the toast burns!

Neat and tidy and at a fair price. Obviously, I can't rate their effectiveness until they work - (or don't.) - If the latter, and I'm asleep by the gas stove fire, - by default, they will still keep their 5 star review!!

I have only had this unit for 1 day so this review is for those looking to replace an existing, alternative manufacturer, CO detector. My original detector was from the more commonly recognised manufacturer (think of something hot and the item on top of a Xmas tree) whose mount holes were 65mm apart. When looking to replacing it with their current model the mounting holes were spaced 70mm meaning more holes in the wall. Some few buyers downgraded their review because of this. Doing a little research it transpired many plumbers merchants and Amazon were selling this STATUS unit which had good reviews BUT nowhere could I find out its mounting details. So I took a gamble with buying one and here they are. The unit has a back plate which is secured to the wall with 2 screws, 65mm apart which meant no more holes. Mounting is simple, out with the original screws, on with back plate in with screws. Built into the back plate is a break out item in the shape of a bottle. Nowhere in the manual is this mentioned but once broken out its used to lock the front unit, through a side slot, onto the back plate. I did not use it because I could not see how to remove it once installed. The unit takes 3 x AA batteries which should be changed every 2 years or when the front POWER light tells you. The battery compartment has 3 arms which spring out preventing the front panel from being installed on the back plate without batteries...why on earth would one do that anyway. As for operation, once the batteries were installed it fired up without issue and did all it should after TEST mode. Prices are all over the place but Amazon beat most. Hopefully we are safe for 10 years.

Everything was good. Exactly as expected. Thank you.

I’ve had this STATUS carbon monoxide alarm installed for a while now and haven’t had any issues or leaks, which is reassuring. I’m not fully sure how well it detects yet since, thankfully, no alarms have gone off. Installation was easy, and it feels solid and well-made. So far, it seems like a reliable safety device.