[looneycat]

Originally Posted by downeaster

A friend asked me to attend one of those "seminars" a couple of years ago. It was an eyeopening presentation. It all led up to the need of a smoke,etc. detector. They wouldn't discuss cost. I decided to let them call me the next day for an appointment. Meantime I did some research and based on my findings I told them no appointment.
I believe the product to be what they say it is. However the costs are horrendous and the slick presentation left a bad taste in my mouth.
However it wasn't a complete loss. I won the door prize! One free dinner at Golden Corral. Unfortunately, I am not a candidate for a meal, free or otherwise, at Golden Corral.

the cost comes to around $375 each which is absurd....and they try to sell you 10 or more.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by Sandtrap328

Definitely, you should go to any of the fire stations in The Villages and talk to them about that product.

Ask at Ace Hardware or Home Depot.

Check them out on-line.

Check them at BBB.

Ask Seniors vs Crime.

these people are not company reps selling them, they are re-sellers. the company doesn't even list the price online,

[Retiring]

I have no doubt Crossfire is a better mousetrap. I might pay 10, 20, even 30% more, but I’m not sure I would pay 1000% more. I’m a big fan of consumer reports, if CR said Crossfire is the only way to go, I would spend the extra $. I think you’ll find CR doesn’t say that.

If you have the $ and it makes you more comfortable in your home, definitely go for it. If the day comes that CR recommends Crossfire, I’ll join you- till then First Alert will do.

I applaud you for embracing new technology. I do like the wireless interconnectivity.

[Cateca]

We also attended a Crossfire seminar. We then researched their products and found NO third party reviews, as, for ex, from Consumer Reports. The same firm that manufactures the alarms markets and sells them. We did not buy the alarms!!

[mgcsooner]

As others have suggested and I include an example here, check with fire authorities on why this is very likely a waste of your money unless spending it to feel "technologically up-to-date makes you sleep better at night.Don't get burned by a salesperson - City of Fargo

[graciegirl]

Overthinking is sometimes a curse. Common sense is a wonderful trait only beaten by a card carrying grandmother's intuition.


I have this to say. You are gonna do it, but you aren't gonna get blessed here.


I am pretty sure you won't perish in a fire and I am pretty sure I won't either.


Be safe. Be happy. Do what you want to do, we all will anyway.

[villagetinker]

From the Crossfire website, these are NOT UL listed!!! That should speak volumes about the product.
Their products may work, but if they will not provide samples to be tested and certified, IMHO, I would stay away.
Hope this helps.

[debow]

Recommend you go to the Underwriters Laboratoy web site. You can search their data base to see if these units are UL approved. If not run away and let your fellow villagers know. Good luck.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JGVillages

Your key statement here is "if any alarm goes off". My research found that the amount of time it takes to set off the old technology is far greater than the new technology alarms quite possibly not giving you time to get out. The statement " grabbing my wife and getting the hell out" is a great idea as long as you know where the fire is burning, but that does not seem to be an important concern for you. Seems you have made your statements without having completed any research on the alarm technology and what is offers. After you have invested the time to compare, then you can make an informed PERSONAL decision regarding alarms. Don't give me that jet engine - candle crap until you have researched the issue. You don't seem to be a person much interested in technology advances, even though in this case they may give you the few extra precious seconds needed to survive. Your PERSONAL DECISION vs MINE.

You have convinced me............you have my permission to buy them.

[mulligan]

Personally, I feel it would be more prudent to install a residential sprinkler system.

[looneycat]

Originally Posted by mulligan

Personally, I feel it would be more prudent to install a residential sprinkler system.

probably cheaper than crossfire alarms