Based on recient tragic events i have ordered a CO dector

Xcinquemila said:
Good , but most importantly, where did or do you install it!
CO = heavier then air !
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Product Description
The Kidde 7DCO continuously monitors for the presence of deadly Carbon Monoxide in the home providing a constant protection against its effects. As well as twin red and green LED's, the 7DCO features a digital display that continuously displays CO levels detected. The alarm can either be installed on a wall or just placed on a tabletop or shelf for added convenience. It is also ideal for use when on holiday, in rented accomodation, or for use in caravans and boats and complies with the very latest EN50291.2010 standards, Parts 1 & 2 (boats and caravans).

The Kidde 7DCO Carbon Monoxide Alarm features an industry leading 10 year sensor life, meaning it lasts 40% longer than any other CO alarm. The alarm has an end of life warning to replace the unit after ten years protection.

As the world's largest manufacturer of fire safety products, Kidde's mission is to provide solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards. For 90 years, industry leaders, the military, airlines and firefighters have relied on Kidde to deliver superior fire detection and suppression.

Consumers will find that same advanced fire safety technology in Kidde's residential and commercial smoke alarms, carbon monoxide alarms, fire extinguishers and other life safety products. Based in Mebane, NC, Kidde is part of UTC Fire & Security, a leading global supplier of fire safety and security services serving government, industrial, commercial and retail industries with brand names such as Kidde, Chubb and others. UTC Fire & Security is a division of United Technologies Corporation (NYSE:UTX) a diversified company that provides high technology products and services to the aerospace and commercial building industries worldwide.

Product Description
The Kidde 7DCO continuously monitors for the presence of deadly Carbon Monoxide in the home providing a constant protection against its effects. As well as twin red and green LED's, the 7DCO features a digital display that continuously displays CO levels detected. The alarm can either be installed on a wall or just placed on a tabletop or shelf for added convenience. It is also ideal for use when on holiday, in rented accomodation, or for use in caravans and boats and complies with the very latest EN50291.2010 standards, Parts 1 & 2 (boats and caravans).

The Kidde 7DCO Carbon Monoxide Alarm features an industry leading 10 year sensor life, meaning it lasts 40% longer than any other CO alarm. The alarm has an end of life warning to replace the unit after ten years protection.
 
Good idea

We have an eber which is installed in a cockpit locker - the exhuat pipe broke and the cabin was filled with smoke. Luckily no harm done but what if the crew had been asleep?

The exhaust has been fixed with additional brackets to prevent vibration but we really ought to get an alarm.

Is this the best buy?
 
davidej said:
Good idea

We have an eber which is installed in a cockpit locker - the exhuat pipe broke and the cabin was filled with smoke. Luckily no harm done but what if the crew had been asleep?

The exhaust has been fixed with additional brackets to prevent vibration but we really ought to get an alarm.

Is this the best buy?
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£16.49 delivered is better than death, well thats how i saw it. the alarm also has a 10 yr lifetime
 
davidej said:
Good idea

We have an eber which is installed in a cockpit locker - the exhuast pipe broke and the cabin was filled with smoke. Luckily no harm done but what if the crew had been asleep?
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Something similar happened on a narrowboat a few days ago - family of four in hospital was the result.... after 30 mins oxygen mask treatment and various checks they were released.

Here is our advice on placing CO alarms agreed with the manufacturers association (CoGDEM). most instructions don't / can't take account of the boat environment. Nowhere is ideal and compromises with the printed instructions are likely, but this is our joint (BSS/CoGDEM) thinking
http://www.boatsafetyscheme.org/stay-safe/carbon-monoxide-(co)/placing-co-alarms hope it helps.

Rob
 
although air and carbon monoxide have very similar densities at the same temperature it is likelythat Co will be released as a product of combustion and will therefore be warm and will thus rise initially compared to the remaining air in the cabin.

For that reason I would have a detector somewhere higher up.
 
When you receive your CO alarms ..... RTFM before you test them...Firstly so you know the correct procedure, if there is one, and secondly how to silence the alarm. The latter is very important if SWMBO is having her afternoon nap ..:(
 
We never run our Eber over night, but sometimes set the timer for the mornings. It has outlets to all three sleeping cabins plus the saloon. We currently have one CO detector, but it's old and needs replacing. My inclination is to fit four of the digital detectors from Amazon, one to each cabin and one to the saloon. That way the entire boat is covered for both engine and Eber related issues. It may seem like overkill, but I have a feeling the protection offered is fairly localised, and in the grand scheme of things is £70 much of a price to pay to be sure those asleep whilst motoring or having a lie in on a chilly morning are safe?
 
VicS said:
When you receive your CO alarms ..... RTFM before you test them...Firstly so you know the correct procedure, if there is one, and secondly how to silence the alarm. The latter is very important if SWMBO is having her afternoon nap ..:(
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You silence them by stopping them from being in contact with the CO. The Kiddie ones I believe will go off at different concentrations of CO depended on how rapidly it seems to be building up and they have no silence button.

I had one for a week once. With the diesel heater and two oil lamps burning it never registered a thing. The primus would set it off in 20 minutes with it showing about 50 parts per million on the little read out. I took the batteries out after that since it just got annoying. I've survived two winters on board now, there won't be a third since I'm off to pastures new in a couple of months and during the summer, when the primus gets used much, much more the hatches are never closed.
 
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