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Broken Bit
Reg. Jan 2006
Posted 2006-12-11 8:20 AM (#52413)
Subject: Carbon Monoxide??



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Here's a question... Does CO "rise" or "settle".  I was always under the impression that CO was heavier than air and therefore settled into lower areas first and built upwards, however, I just baught a combination smoke/CO alarm to put in our L.Q. trailer (which only has a smoke alarm now) and it says to mount high (ceiling/top of wall) which would indicate CO rising first and filling and area downwards.  If I remember right back when I was working on R.V.'s the CO detectors/alarms were down near the floor.  Any feedback??   Talk to y'all later...

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HWBar
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2006-12-11 8:31 AM (#52414 - in reply to #52413)
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The CO rises it's the LPG detectors that are installed down low.
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Broken Bit
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Posted 2006-12-11 8:44 AM (#52415 - in reply to #52413)
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O.K., now that you say that, it does ring a bell, that's what it was down low.  Alrighty, I'll go get this thing mounted so I can rest a little easier.  Do they make some kind of an alarm to let ya know when one of yer trusty steeds decides to untie himself in the middle of the night and mosey over to the neighbors rig to visit with that cute little filly that has the blonde mane and tail?!?  If they do, I'll need to get one of those installed too, now THAT would be piece-of-mind!! lol   Talk to y'all later...
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-12-11 9:14 AM (#52416 - in reply to #52413)
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Originally written by Broken Bit on 2006-12-11 7:20 AM

Here's a question... Does CO "rise" or "settle".  I was always under the impression that CO was heavier than air and therefore settled into lower areas first and built upwards, however, I just baught a combination smoke/CO alarm to put in our L.Q. trailer (which only has a smoke alarm now) and it says to mount high (ceiling/top of wall) which would indicate CO rising first and filling and area downwards.  If I remember right back when I was working on R.V.'s the CO detectors/alarms were down near the floor.  Any feedback??   Talk to y'all later...

I'll Confirm HWbar's reply.  CO is lighter than air. 

if air vapor density is 1... Carbon Monoxide is 0.967 so it is lighter than air and rises.

Look at this site for signs of CO poisoning and other info on CO >> http://www.msdsonline.com/binder/scott_gross/vault/000/000700.pdf

Also, since we're interested in combustion heating equipment; Heaters producing CO will release it hot.   Its higher temperature will help it raise to the highest point of a LQ.  That is usually the bunk in the goose neck.  Seems like a CO detector is a wise investment toward seeing the next sun rise.

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calamityj
Reg. Jun 2005
Posted 2006-12-11 10:28 AM (#52417 - in reply to #52413)
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I have been mortified since hearing of a couple of carbon monoxide poisonings and deaths within the last month or so... we have a remote start generator that vents out the bottom of the trailer, the gas tank is vented as well.. we also have a propane furnace in the LQ...I am paranoid about dying this way so I sleep with the window on my side of the gooseneck cracked open. What is safe??? We have a monitor for all this, but I'm already brain-dead enough, thanks...
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HWBar
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2006-12-11 1:44 PM (#52419 - in reply to #52413)
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They make a little generator exhaust pipe that clamps onto the generators exhaust and routes it along the side of the trailer and exhaust fumes exit above the roofline. It is something that has to be put on after you arive at your destination so storage is an issue, but peace of mind is also.
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Broken Bit
Reg. Jan 2006
Posted 2006-12-11 3:52 PM (#52426 - in reply to #52413)
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If anyone goes to Menards, they have them on sale right now, at least ours up here does, I picked up one of the combo ones with smoke and CO detectors built into one unit for $17 and some change.  Might be a good time to get some if ya had been thinkin' about it.  BEFORE it's too late! (and I don't mean the sale runs out)  Talk to y'all later...
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Z71
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2006-12-11 4:30 PM (#52428 - in reply to #52413)
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I've heard that you need to replace these units about every 5 years, because the sensors get weak.  Does anyone know if this is true.
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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-12-11 4:46 PM (#52429 - in reply to #52428)
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Originally written by Z71 on 2006-12-11 3:30 PM

I've heard that you need to replace these units about every 5 years, because the sensors get weak.  Does anyone know if this is true.

Yes, The CO sensor has a finite life.  Depending on the manufacturer and the model, the sensor life is two to six years.  (First Alert  brand says 5 years)

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Broken Bit
Reg. Jan 2006
Posted 2006-12-11 8:43 PM (#52439 - in reply to #52413)
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The ones that Menards has on sale are the First Alerts.  I used a permanent marker to write the date installed on the back of mine, that way in 2 or 3 yrs. down the road I'm not rackin' my brain tryin' to remember how old it is, or if for some reason the trailer is sold the new owners will know how old the alarm is!  Talk to y'all later...

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