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Smoke alarms


Our expert advice can help you choose smoke alarms wisely to keep your home and family safe.

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Smoke alarms aren't the hippest item in the house, but they're a legal requirement. And you want one that works when it counts, not just as added proof your housemate has burnt the toast. Should you go with mains-powered or battery models? Photoelectric or ionisation?

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Smoke alarm reviews We test and review smoke alarms to find the best models for a range of fire scenarios.

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