idaho211
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Post by idaho211 on Jun 22, 2024 17:18:26 GMT -8
Anyone installing smoke or Cabon monoxide alarms and if so where do you put them? Thanks
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Post by newin62 on Jun 22, 2024 17:54:02 GMT -8
CO detectors can be installed low or high as CO disperses evenly through the air. That's why you often see combo smoke and CO detectors that can be installed high on the ceiling or stand alone CO detectors that can plug into an electrical outlet that is closer to the floor. I installed a low profile combo unit with a 10 year battery on the ceiling tucked behind the wardrobe over the bed.
Propane is heavier than air so propane leak detectors should only be placed low near the floor. I installed a hard wired 12 volt propane leak detector under the dinette bench beside the stove.
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Post by idaho211 on Jun 22, 2024 21:35:44 GMT -8
Newin62,
Thanks for the advice Nice to know the rationale about the location.
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Post by vikx on Jun 23, 2024 10:28:57 GMT -8
Unless you're like me (no sense of smell), I don't think propane detectors are necessary. The smell permeates the whole trailer when you've got even a tiny leak. CO detectors are a must have.
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Post by idaho211 on Jun 23, 2024 23:13:05 GMT -8
Thanks V. Since getting COVID almost 4yrs ago I can’t smell propane very well but the wife has a good sniffer. I have a CO and smoke alarm installing thanks.
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