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Offline weazel

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« on: February 28, 2003, 09:41:27 AM »
Make sure that yours is working.

Mine didn't, if not for a 4:00 am call of nature yesterday morning my family and I might have died.

I lost most of my possesions and have to use the libraries PC to surf, so you guys get a break from my roadkill. :D

Go buy batteries today, or new smoke detectors....I'll be adding several beyond what I already had.
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Offline GRUNHERZ

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« Reply #1 on: February 28, 2003, 09:42:25 AM »
Ouch, total loss weazel?
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Offline SOB

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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2003, 09:43:13 AM »
I take it from the smiley that you were insured.  Good to hear your family got out!


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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2003, 09:45:25 AM »
Yikes!

Glad to hear you all made it out okay.

All the houses here are made of concrete which means much less risk of a serious fire...but I'll take your advice anyway and make sure they are all working.
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Offline hawk220

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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2003, 09:46:51 AM »
saved by the whizz!

good to hear no one was hurt.
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2003, 09:49:14 AM »
Damn, glad you're all safe Weazel! What was the cause of the fire?
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« Reply #6 on: February 28, 2003, 09:50:26 AM »
Weazel, glad you're OK. Hope the damage isn't too great and I hope you resume posting soon. (Without the unnecessary name calling ;) )

Consider buying one or two detectors that are "hard-wired" into the electrical system. Think of it as "belt and suspenders" type engineering.

Yah, the electrical system may fail... but then you have the battery operated models. Batteries may fail but then you have the "hard-wired" back-ups. The dual mode capability improves your odds of getting a warning.

Doesn't cost that much either.
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« Reply #7 on: February 28, 2003, 09:51:26 AM »
Glad all are safe.

Stuff can be replaced.
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Offline Ripsnort

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« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2003, 09:54:32 AM »
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Originally posted by Toad
Weazel, glad you're OK. Hope the damage isn't too great and I hope you resume posting soon. (Without the unnecessary name calling ;) )

Consider buying one or two detectors that are "hard-wired" into the electrical system. Think of it as "belt and suspenders" type engineering.

Yah, the electrical system may fail... but then you have the battery operated models. Batteries may fail but then you have the "hard-wired" back-ups. The dual mode capability improves your odds of getting a warning.

Doesn't cost that much either.


Most newer homes come built this way today, couldn't agree more with your assessment.
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Offline Cobra

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« Reply #9 on: February 28, 2003, 10:19:41 AM »
Glad to hear everyone is OK Weazel!

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Offline Charon

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« Reply #10 on: February 28, 2003, 10:24:51 AM »
Glad you caught it in time, good luck with the rebuilding.

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Offline AKIron

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« Reply #11 on: February 28, 2003, 10:59:06 AM »
Glad to hear no one was hurt Weazel, good luck.
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« Reply #12 on: February 28, 2003, 12:24:42 PM »
Glad to hear you got out, sorry for the loss of personal items.

We have electric smoke detectors with batt back up. Had them installed a long time ago, best investment I ever made.
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« Reply #13 on: February 28, 2003, 12:33:34 PM »
Shit, Weazel, that's terrible.

Weazel, is there anything that this community can do to help you?

Sorry if I seem to speak for everyone but the thought of a home fire pretty much sits at the top of my most terrifying thing list.
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« Reply #14 on: February 28, 2003, 05:58:39 PM »
PUNT!
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