CO / SMOKE DETECTOR

[MedDreamer]

I'm fitting a smoke detector on my boat, should I fit an electronic CO detector as well? - I have seen a combined one at B&Q. I have read elsewhere that this type of detector is not suited to boat use as it gives off false alarms.

How big is the CO risk. We obviously do not run the engine when we are asleep nor do we have a genny.

Advice would be much appreciated





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[plombier]

CO is also produced by burning gas i.e. the cooker, as well as by the engine hence the nuisance alarms. Domestic type CO detectors are not suitable for boats as they will quickly corrode internally.

A better bet would be a marine gas alarm to detect gas leakage.

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[MedDreamer]

Thanks , but I don't have gas aboard.

<hr width=100% size=1>Martyn

 

[dickh]

But do the marine alarms detect CO? If I remember CO is odourless and v dangerous. I have a Pilot gas alarm and also fitted a Wickes CO domestic alarm this year(picked up for £8 at a local car boot sale, still in sealed pack).


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