Posted 2008-11-18 6:02 AM (#95036) Subject: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
It's time to fire up the heaters in the trailers again. Someone posted a picture of a LQ on fire from a space heater probably too close to combustables. Keep that generator exhaust blowing down wind away from your living/sleeping area also. Link I just added to the "Tires" thread mentions something about their Carbon Monoxide alarm going off caused by generator exhaust leaking into the LQ..... Let's not forget what happened to this family last year..... Don't let it happen to you, have a safe winter enjoying you animals.
Posted 2008-11-18 8:07 AM (#95045 - in reply to #95036) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
Location: Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...
Make sure that you have a carbon monoxide detector and that it works!
Portable space heaters and portable generators are the worst for this kind of thing to happen. I personally know two families that have had losses due to carbon monoxide...one was an unvented portable gas heater in the dressing room, and the other was a portable generator running in the horse compartment. If you are running your generator and your carbon monoxide detector goes off, turn off the generator until the problem can be diagnosed.
Posted 2008-11-18 3:22 PM (#95084 - in reply to #95074) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Originally written by mingiz on 2008-11-18 1:13 PM
Does this include the ones in lq's that are hard wired?
Good question for which I don't know the answer. I would call your dealership or review the paperwork you received with your trailer to learn the correct information. Perhaps goggling the manufacturer will provide some information.
The only units I've encountered are the battery type, and the sensors have a limited life span. If the ac powered devices use the same type of sensor, then they too, would probably need to be changed after a given time period.
Posted 2008-11-19 8:58 AM (#95104 - in reply to #95036) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 802 Location: Tenn/Ala.
Lest us not forget, that the LP leak detecter that is in every trailer near the floor, and is almost always hard wired to 12V, IS NOT A CO DETECTER. I've heard it mistakenly referred to for many years as a CO detecter. Frankly, in all my years I've yet to see a hard wired CO detecter. CO units are customarily fairly high up in the coach, probably around the bunk area. Every regular coach has an LP detecter. Not every coach will have a CO detecter. For many years mfg. only mounted CO detecters if they were mounting a generator. No generator= no CO detecter. To be completely safe, you should have three detecters in your coach- LP leak, smoke, & CO. All three will mount in different areas and are searching for different safety issues. And don't forget to check/replace your fire extinguisher periodically!
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Posted 2008-11-19 11:25 AM (#95107 - in reply to #95036) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
Well then that is probably what I have. This is my first fully self contained trailer that I have owned. So I assumed it was a CO2 detector. It is mounted low to the floor in front of dinnet seat. Guess I better update some things on this trailer..Thanks for that info
Posted 2008-11-19 11:48 AM (#95108 - in reply to #95104) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 43 Location: Valdosta, GA
Hi Richard,
Hope things are well with you and everyone at Select. Regarding the LP detector in my trailer, about 6 mos. ago it would go off constantly every time we stayed in the trailer. I tried everything from changing out the LP tanks to completely shutting off both tanks at the valve. It got so annoying that I just took the fuse out of the detector. I have stayed in the trailer many times since unplugging it and have not noticed anything. Could the age affect the LP detector? Should I just replace it? Your valuable advice is always appreciated!
Posted 2008-11-20 4:56 PM (#95156 - in reply to #95036) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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Posts: 802 Location: Tenn/Ala.
Hello Curt. Trust all's well in S. Ga. If you shut off both tanks, and had nothing else going on, then yes it sounds as if the actal detector is due for replacement. We have heard stories about hair spray & deodorant setting them off, as the propellant is similar to LP I'm told. Bt if you're certain all was clear, they can develop the tendancy to false alarm and need replacement. Just had a smoke detector in my house do that. You know, the one wired into the central syatem that calls the fire department...! They weren't amused at two calls within a week about my house not really being on fire.. Just drop me a note if I need to get one headed out to you.
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Posted 2008-12-04 6:01 PM (#95740 - in reply to #95036) Subject: RE: Carbon Monoxide
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What is the life expectancy on CO detectors?
Most CO Detectors have a life expectancy of 3-5 years and should be replaced to continue to give protection. You should check the manufacturer’s instructions for any existing CO detectors to see if they have exceeded their useful life and need to be replaced
. The Kidde 900-0099 CO detector comes with a 7 year limited warranty. This model has a new feature that will alert users to replace CO alarm after 7 years of operation.
Carbon Monoxide
So I assumed it was a CO2 detector. It is mounted low to the floor in front of dinnet seat. Guess I better update some things on this trailer..
Thanks for that info 