We have acquired a caravan and are wishing to put in a CO detector as we have never had experience of gas heating before. Where is the best place to put the detectors?
If CO is heavier than air, then it would seem sensible to place it low, near the outlet of the appliance.
Combined smoke/CO detectors seem to be placed on ceilings.
CO is fractionally lighter than air, although there is not much in it.
Personally I'd be inclined to place it near to where I sleep.
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BEST place for it its at head height, but in reality its not usually practical.
Usual advice is away from draughts, as this may give a false "low" and prevent the unit from operating.
Mines next to the smoke alarm, on the side of the wardrobe.
Instructions for my new one are as follows,place at eye level,at least two metres away from any gas appliance,and away from doors and windows,placed mine on the wall in the sleeping area,
Quote: Originally posted by AL53HX on 12/9/2013
Instructions for my new one are as follows,place at eye level,at least two metres away from any gas appliance,and away from doors and windows,placed mine on the wall in the sleeping area,
We might struggle getting it 2 meters away from any gas appliances in are van
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It's a nice compact unit and sits on the shelf above the sleeping area.
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Our Lunar Lexon has it factory fitted underneath the front lockers. The only problem is, when I'm laying in bed at night (nearest the window)the green LED flashes every 60 seconds to show it is operating OK. In the dark, its like a blinding green flash that I can detect, even with my eyes closed, as laying on my back I'm looking straight up at it! I couldn't get to sleep, so I covered the LED with some grey duct tape, just enough so you can see the LED is working, without being bright enough to keep me awake. Anybody else had this problem?
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Topic: Placing of CO detector
