I have seen quite a few pics of US motorhomes with un flued gas space heaters in them...No Thanks
Hopefully the alarm goes off before you pass out.
With our regulations here in Australia. I doubt a CO alarm would be needed, unless you are silly enough to cook on a Weber inside, or use the oven with the door open to warm up the place !!!
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 28th of March 2013 11:54:32 PM
Gwian said
12:50 AM Mar 29, 2013
Have read that these meters are compulsory in RVs and houses in USA...why aren't they here?
Has anyone got one fitted and where did you purchase it as I want to put one in the motorhome
Thanks
DeBe said
01:13 AM Mar 29, 2013
If you search Carbon monoxide sensor on this site you should find one i use in my house as i have a non flued gas heater.
Gwian said
02:58 AM Mar 29, 2013
Thanks DeBe...had a look and will follow up
hako said
03:56 AM Mar 29, 2013
Maybe the Yanks have gas or diesel heaters in their RV's - if you have no source that generates carbon monoxide then why fit one? They are required for NEW homes in SOME USA states...it's not universal.
PeterInSa said
08:54 PM Mar 29, 2013
Re Gas Detector: If you take your caravan/motorhome over a rough road, any joint in your gas line can come slighly loose. Have helped find LPG gas leaks in 2 vans. Have purchased an LPG gas Detector have yet to put it in.
Peter
Gwian said
11:52 PM Mar 29, 2013
Hi Peter
What type of detector did you buy and the cost?
Thanks
grahamg said
06:07 PM Apr 2, 2013
Also most of their home as extremely well sealed , double glazing etc..
oldboar said
02:22 AM Apr 7, 2013
One of the first things I fitted to our new van was an LPG leakage alarm. Powered by 12V this little unit is mounted at floor level inside the van and screams it's head off if it detects gas. After I fitted it I checked its operation by cracking the tap on a small gas bottle I had (ensuring no pilot lights etc operating obviously), alarmed remarkably quickly. Since then the wife has learnt not to apply Aerogard spray in the van as it also detects that & takes a significant time to reset itself. My attitude was that if smoke detectors were a legal requirement then a gas detector had to be a good move given that vans are far more likely to blow up before burning down. Can't remember the cost but it was extremely minor (under $50 delivered). Obviously those that have nothing in the van to generate carbon monoxide don't have a three way frig or gas stove.
Darrell & Sandra
DeBe said
02:33 AM Apr 7, 2013
A lot of pressure packs now use LPG as a propelant, & may have on the container propelant hydrocarbon.
JCT said
04:12 PM Apr 7, 2013
I have a water boiler/heater which runs on electricty or gas on my Winnebago.
The gas boiler gives of fumes which could penetrate the unit and possibly lead to carbon monoxide problems.
I have installed a Carbon Monoxide alarm next to the smoke detector, I also have a gas detector.
I would reather be safe than sorry.
I had a boat in the UK and had a CM detector on that as well as gas and smoke detectors.
I have read of many cases where people have died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning on both boats and caravans/motor homes.
I have seen quite a few pics of US motorhomes with un flued gas space heaters in them...No Thanks
Hopefully the alarm goes off before you pass out.
With our regulations here in Australia. I doubt a CO alarm would be needed, unless you are silly enough to cook on a Weber inside, or use the oven with the door open to warm up the place !!!
-- Edited by vk6tnc on Thursday 28th of March 2013 11:54:32 PM
Have read that these meters are compulsory in RVs and houses in USA...why aren't they here?
Has anyone got one fitted and where did you purchase it as I want to put one in the motorhome
Thanks
If you search Carbon monoxide sensor on this site you should find one i use in my house as i have a non flued gas heater.
They are required for NEW homes in SOME USA states...it's not universal.
If you take your caravan/motorhome over a rough road, any joint in your gas line can come slighly loose. Have helped find LPG gas leaks in 2 vans. Have purchased an LPG gas Detector have yet to put it in.
Peter
What type of detector did you buy and the cost?
Thanks
Also most of their home as extremely well sealed , double glazing etc..
Darrell & Sandra
A lot of pressure packs now use LPG as a propelant, & may have on the container propelant hydrocarbon.
I have a water boiler/heater which runs on electricty or gas on my Winnebago.
The gas boiler gives of fumes which could penetrate the unit and possibly lead to carbon monoxide problems.
I have installed a Carbon Monoxide alarm next to the smoke detector, I also have a gas detector.
I would reather be safe than sorry.
I had a boat in the UK and had a CM detector on that as well as gas and smoke detectors.
I have read of many cases where people have died from Carbon Monoxide poisoning on both boats and caravans/motor homes.
So for about $25 why take the chance?