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by Spooky23 4143 days ago
There are different detectors for different applications. Usually the issue with false alarms is the wrong alarm + poor placement.

Ionization smoke detectors have a high false-positive rate in areas like kitchens where you have a lot of particulate matter. Use a photoelectric there.

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/co-and-smoke-alarms/buyin...