Does Dual Watch Gas Detectors No Longer Exist?

[dewent]

We have a dual watch gas detector aboard. I'm not a great fan as the sensor is not waterproof. However rather than completely replace the unit I'd prefer to replace the sensor if possible. Given recent events on Windermere like many others I though I should get it working again. Having said all of that I cannot seem to see the brand anywhere on the Internet. Have they gone bust/disappeared?

 

[nigelmercier]

I went through this loop when I discovered that our sensor had been mounted in the bilge, and was therefore ruined. The response I got from the manufacturer was that the sensors are matched to the main unit in some way.

Is this the one you mean?

http://www.chandlerycompare.com/products.php?productId=18331
http://www.lpgasmagazine.co.uk/dual-watch-lpgco-detector-making-safety-simple/

 

[dewent]

Yes that's the one. I cannot find it for sale anywhere?

 

[nigelmercier]

Contact Ocean Safety, they have some sensors for sale:

http://www.oceansafety.com/leisure/category/195-gas-petrol-vapour-alarm-systems.html

 

[Tintin]

They no longer retail the product - am unsure why.

I will dig out the number for you for the company owner (Derek, if my memory serves me well) - he was very helpful when I needed a replacement so I bought two.

BTW the bilge sensor is for gas. the CO sensor is in the main body.

They are great units and were well priced - pity they stopped.

EDIT: Yer tiz... Marine Care Ltd, The Granary, Hatham Green Lane, TN15 7PL Main phone: 01474 855699

 

[JumbleDuck]

EDIT: Yer tiz... Marine Care Ltd, The Granary, Hatham Green Lane, TN15 7PL Main phone: 01474 855699

Just in case anyone else finds this thread and get their hopes raised ... that number is now unrecognised.

 

[JumbleDuck]

Contact Ocean Safety, they have some sensors for sale:

http://www.oceansafety.com/leisure/category/195-gas-petrol-vapour-alarm-systems.html

Not any more.

 

[dewent]

I didn't like them anyway as if the sensor gets wet it breaks. Not suitable for a marine environment then? Anyone got suggestions for suitable replacements?

 

[bert49uk]

ASAP do some replacement sensors i bought one for my Pilot alarm not so long ago not sure if they are universal

 

[geoid96]

I didn't like them anyway as if the sensor gets wet it breaks. Not suitable for a marine environment then? Anyone got suggestions for suitable replacements?

http://www.nereusalarms.com sell waterproof replacement LPG sensors for their alarms. However they are £60 + VAT and I don't know if they would be compatible with your Dual Watch alarm.

 

[nigelmercier]

I didn't like them anyway as if the sensor gets wet it breaks. Not suitable for a marine environment then? Anyone got suggestions for suitable replacements?

They are (EDIT: nearly) all damaged by water, just RTFM and mount it in a suitable place

Mine is under a bench seat, there is a 15mm gap all round for the gas to get in.

 

[Pasarell]

As earlier poster said, they are not all damaged by water. Nereus alarm sensor is waterproof. Doesn't pick up CO so I have a separate alarm for that.

 

[cooperwood]

I don't think dual watch gas detector is disappeared.It is not disappeared but upgrated their functionality like detect multiple gas etc.

 

[Fourbees]

Nereus also do a dual LPG and CO alarm - I've just bought one. And their LPG sensors are waterproof so can go in the bilge, where Gas would end up. And they're a UK company, based in Poole. Why not have a shoofti at the website?

 

[JumbleDuck]

I don't think dual watch gas detector is disappeared.It is not disappeared but upgrated their functionality like detect multiple gas etc.

The company which made DualWatch is defunct, as is the product line.

 

[Giblets]

Nereus also do a dual LPG and CO alarm - I've just bought one. And their LPG sensors are waterproof so can go in the bilge, where Gas would end up. And they're a UK company, based in Poole. Why not have a shoofti at the website?

http://www.nereusalarms.co.uk/html/gas_control_systems_for_boats.html

Not the cheapest kit in the world but then how much is your boat/life worth?

 

[Tintin]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MOTORCARA...ervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item3f334f9bc7

I have found this to be a great alternate that does CO and gas, and you can add a third sensor for full boat coverage.

And well priced.