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Smoke dectector beeping?

I have a BRK Electronics smoke detector/fire alarm in my apartment. It started beeping , at about 30 sec intervals, and I can't shut it off. I have no manual . Help, it's driving me crazy!!!

Update:

There is no visible battery, just wires.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Replace the battery. If that doesn't stop the beeping it's possible that the detector is not working properly and should be replaced. I learned that recently, when my detector kept beeping after I replaced the battery. I checked the manual and learned that this detector had an 8 year life span and the persistant beep indicated that it should be replaced. FYI when I install a new smoke detector, I write the installation date somewhere inside, where I'll notice it every time I change the battery.

    It's a good idea to test your smoke detector regularly. Here's why:

    5 Ways to Make Your Home Safer

    http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,698017,...

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    5 years ago

    Brk Electronics Smoke Detector

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    Smoke dectector beeping?

    I have a BRK Electronics smoke detector/fire alarm in my apartment. It started beeping , at about 30 sec intervals, and I can't shut it off. I have no manual . Help, it's driving me crazy!!!

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  • 1 decade ago

    Remove the facing and replace with fresh new batteries!

    :-)

    If there is no battery and it is hooked up by electricity, you need to make sure all wire have not come loose.

    There should be a battery for power outages. Take the whole thing down, and just investigate it.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    That sound is to let you know the batteries are needing changing. Just put in new batteries and you have fixed the problem plus you're covered for fire safety.

  • 1 decade ago

    You have to open the smoke detector to get at the battery.

    It will bleep when the battery is running low, it sounds a bit like a bird cheeping.

  • 1 decade ago

    Your battery is dead.

    Change it and the beeping will stop

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    you need a new battery

  • 1 decade ago

    the answer to this one is quite easy,, this is the inbuilt signal, to replace your battery

    Source(s): experience
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