Time Change Reminder

[The Mom]

Just my semiannual reminder for those of you who are "falling back" this weekend...PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE change the batteries in your smoke detectors, and make sure they are functioning.

You "oldtimers" will have to bear with me. Those of you who are new...

I lost a friend and her two beautiful daughters in an early morning house fire due to smoke inhalation. Had their detector had batteries in it (it didn't) they would have survived.

Their funeral was the most tragic one I've attended yet. Three coffins; two of them small children's, and a husband/father so prostrate with grief (he had already left for work when the fire broke out) that he had to be supported and almost carried by two relatives. PLEASE spare those you care about similar memories.

 

[tigsmom]

Thanks...a sad but important reminder.

We just changed the batteries in the smoke detector 2 weeks ago because it started "chirping" at us.

 

[Atta83]

Yep, dads got the batteries out and ready. Along with turning all those clocks in the house back....ya know we keep losing power here....o vey....But it means it gets darker earlier...Thanks for the reminder The Mom.

 

[MsSnuzi]

Thanks for the reminder, Mom. I hate this time of year because it gets dark so early, although, it makes my evening seem longer. Not sure why this even started - any ideas?

 

[Atta83]

Farmers I believe??

 

[TAC]

A little History lesson

Daylight Saving Time was instituted in the United States during World War I in order to save energy for war production by taking advantage of the later hours of daylight between April and October. During World War II the federal government again required the states to observe the time change. Between the wars and after World War II, states and communities chose whether or not to observe Daylight Saving Time. In 1966, Congress passed the Uniform Time Act which standardized the length of Daylight Saving Time. Arizona, Hawaii, parts of Indiana, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and American Samoa have chosen not to observe Daylight Saving Time.

 

[ogryn]

Our smoke alarms are Mains Wired, but we (I) still test them every few months.

An extra hour in bed is always welcome though

 

[Woody13]

There are two main types of smoke detectors: ionization detectors and photoelectric detectors. A smoke alarm uses one or both methods, sometimes plus a heat detector, to warn of a fire. The devices may be powered by a 9-volt battery, lithium battery, or 120-volt house wiring. IMO it is a very good idea to have both battery operated and 120-volt detectors using both the ionization and photoelectric sensors.

Both ionization and photoelectric detectors are effective smoke sensors. Both types of smoke detectors must pass the same test to be certified as UL smoke detectors. However, ionization detectors respond more quickly to flaming fires with smaller combustion particles while photoelectric detectors respond more quickly to smoldering fires. Therefore, both types should be used.

As for daylight savings time, ALL of the clocks in my house (and the computer, television, cell phone, VCR, etc.) are programmed to http://nist.time.gov/ . My wristwatch even gets this signal.

I'm just lazy I guess. I hate having to spring back and fall forward.:lol:

So, do what Mom says and change those batteries NOW!:wave:

 

[TravisMT81]

thanks Mom you are the best!