Ionization vs Photoelectric: The Two Smoke Detectors Every Tech Must Understand

There are only two types of smoke detectors ionization and photoelectric and once you truly understand how they work, everything gets clearer: nuisance alarms, false trips, placement mistakes, and why one detector reacts faster than another.

In this episode of The Fire Alarm Insider, I break the science down in plain terms and connect it to real-world installs: what each detector is best at, how each one senses smoke, and the practical placement rules that keep your systems reliable and inspection-ready.

If you’re ready to stop operating off guesswork and start building a fire alarm business that’s structured, profitable, and scalable, the Fire Alarm Business Blueprint is your next move.

Inside the Blueprint, I’ll help you:

• master installs, service, and troubleshooting with real logic

• avoid costly mistakes that create false alarms and rework

• price jobs right so you actually profit

• build systems and a team so you’re not stuck doing everything

• grow from technician to owner with a clear roadmap

Book a call and let’s map your path from where you are now to running a legit fire alarm company.