Seastoke
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so we have a domestic one on the boat ,but my mate has a barge and he was told by the inspector that they are no good for boats ,any ideas
Carbon monoxide alarm
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sailorman
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did the inspector explain as to why.
i have a domestic kidde on the bulkhd
i have a domestic kidde on the bulkhd
l'escargot
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A lot of the domestic ones have "not suitable for marine use" on them. I think I remember seeing somewhere that the sensors fail sooner in damp environments.
VicS
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There are two standards that apply to the testing of CO detectors
One applies solely to detectors intended for domestic use, the other includes additional tests for detectors that will be subject to movement and vibration during their lifetime in, for example, boats and caravans or for portable use.
For boat use ensure your detector has been tested to the appropriate standard, or is stated to be suitable for boats and caravans.
If your BSS inspector says your CO alarm is unsuitable just because it is a domestic alarm but you know it complies with the relevant standards for boat use show him the statement to this effect in the instruction manual and/or the number of the relevant standard to which it has been tested.
Full details at http://www.safelincs.co.uk/british-standards-for-co-alarms/
One applies solely to detectors intended for domestic use, the other includes additional tests for detectors that will be subject to movement and vibration during their lifetime in, for example, boats and caravans or for portable use.
For boat use ensure your detector has been tested to the appropriate standard, or is stated to be suitable for boats and caravans.
If your BSS inspector says your CO alarm is unsuitable just because it is a domestic alarm but you know it complies with the relevant standards for boat use show him the statement to this effect in the instruction manual and/or the number of the relevant standard to which it has been tested.
Full details at http://www.safelincs.co.uk/british-standards-for-co-alarms/
Seastoke
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he did say that it was when the temperature was low it damaged them
Alpha22
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There is no requirement in the BSS to have a CO alarm.....??? or even a smoke alarm..... ???
Confused??
Seastoke
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why
VicS
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The documentation should state the operating temperature range. The Kidde ones I have checked are suitable for 40F to 100F. The Fire Angel one I have here is suitable down to -10 C
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Seastoke
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thanks for the info we have the kidde one on the boat so will change it
Seastoke
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to correct my self we have the kidde lcd which says is suitable for boats and caravans
Momac
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Useful info. I have no idea what make/model my CO alarm is but will check it.
Also agree you don't need a CO detector or smoke alarm to pass a BSS test. No doubt the surveyor was just offering helpful advice.
Also agree you don't need a CO detector or smoke alarm to pass a BSS test. No doubt the surveyor was just offering helpful advice.
CX54WEK
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We have just bought one of the Kidde CO/Smoke alarms and it did say that it was suitable for boats so I guess it depends on which model you purchase.
Alpha22
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How far will they go with useful advice....???
What if my scatter cushions clash with the curtain tie backs??? Is that grounds for a refusal of a certificate?? (They don't btw..... in case you were worried!!)
Momac
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I only have one tie back as mostly the windows have blinds . And scatter cushions are in moderation.
I did wonder whether at the last BSS exam we had too few bottles of booze on board but it seems we had just the right amount.
Seastoke
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how can you be flippant when where safety is involved people have died over a thirty quid send not done
