C/monoxide alarm

[sonny]

I have just bought from Lidl a c/monoxide sensor alarm but it states in small print not suitable for a motorhome but I can’t understand why not as it’s doing the same job wherever it’s positioned, any ideas why it’s not suitable.

 

[Stealaway]

Could it be too sensitive for such a small area?
Will it give false alarms when you are cooking

 

[Spriddler]

Could it be too sensitive for such a small area?
Will it give false alarms when you are cooking

Surely it will sound the alarm only when the CO reaches a pre-determined level wherever it is being used?
I've had a common or garden/domestic CO monitor (a good quality 'Kidde' brand) in my m/h for about seven years and it has never yet triggered. (No, the battery isn't dead ).

The peak CO level that it has registered is 31ppm and according to the tech spec'n the alarm will sound if the level exceeds 50ppm.

 

[mitzimad]

probably the electrics are not rated to suffer the movement when traveling

 

[sonny]

Is it worth a try

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[two]

If you feel the need for such a device, getting a cheap one seems to question the need.
If well-ventilated (and you should be) I don't think CO is a threat.
The next problem would be where to put it...

 

[Pausim]

If well-ventilated (and you should be) I don't think CO is a threat.

I wouldn’t be without one. There have been CO deaths in tents and they are generally considered well ventilated.

 

[two]

I think CO poisoning in tents has been caused by people burning coals inside, overnight.
Not many tents will have a CO alarm.

No harm in fitting one, but fit a good one (although I'm not sure how you'd tell) if you feel the need.

 

[Pausim]

Not many tents will have a CO alarm.

Exactly my point, even those who think they don’t need a CO alarm can be caught out.

 

[Minxy]

If you feel the need for such a device, getting a cheap one seems to question the need.
If well-ventilated (and you should be) I don't think CO is a threat.
The next problem would be where to put it...

CO can be created from equipment in MHs not working correctly and/or needing a service so it is certainly something that should be installed in every MH/camper etc. MHs etc do have ventilation but this is unlikely to be sufficient for CO as much of it is in lockers/cupboards etc (ie gas drop vents) so not in the main 'habitation' area with the exception of roof vents which may have ventilation but if the CO reaches them it's likely already killed the occupants.

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[sonny]

I’ve taken mine back and will get the proper one

 

[Minxy]

This is the one we use:

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[Raul]

Fire angel twin pack or single, at screwfix.

 

[Minxy]

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