Carbon Monoxide Alarm

[Nightwatch]

Ours decided to give up the ghost during the night. Beeped every minute. Upset the dogs and us, eventually got up and inserted the isolation pin that was with it when we bought it. That was lucky I thought. Ordered a new one from Bee n Quacks.

 

Disposal. Just check it? Or is there a more ethical way to get rid?

 

Ordered and paid for at 0430 this morning. I thought job well done, until, of course I get a text to say it’s ready for collection when the store opened at 0740. Phone in Saloon me not in Saloon. Three reminders of text, five minutes apart. Too cold to get up and silence. A good nights sleep? Nah! 

Edited April 17, 2021 by Nightwatch

[Alan de Enfield]

 

Do B&Q do the BS EN 50291-2 (boat approved) alarms, or just the BS EN 50291-1 (domestic) alarms ?

 

The BSS have said that it should be a Pt2 alarm but they will accept a Pt 1 but remind you it should be a Pt2

 

From the BSS :

 

 

Fit alarms approved as meeting BS EN 50291-2; these are best suited for boats. Alarms with life-long batteries are available

If you already have a Kitemarked alarm, tested to BS EN 50291, or 50291-1, the advice is to keep it, test it routinely and when it needs replacing, choose a unit tested to BS EN 50291-2.

List of alarm models tested to BS EN 50291-2 and stated as suitable for boats by their manufacturers. [Click]

Edited April 17, 2021 by Alan de Enfield

[Nightwatch]

I believe so. It’s the same as the one we are replacing. Been through at least two BSS inspections. States suitable for caravans and motor homes.

https://www.diy.com/departments/fireangel-co-9dq-wireless-carbon-monoxide-alarm-with-7-year-battery/193503_BQ.prd

[David Mack]

Link says:

Standard	BS EN 50291-1: 2010 and EN 50291-2: 2010

 

So should be fine.

[AndrewIC]

54 minutes ago, David Mack said:

Link says:

Standard	BS EN 50291-1: 2010 and EN 50291-2: 2010

 

So should be fine.

50291-2 does not automatically mean certified for use on boats, it’s an option in the standard and you need to check the small print to be sure. I had one -2 version which wasn’t.

 

[pearley]

7 minutes ago, AndrewIC said:

50291-2 does not automatically mean certified for use on boats, it’s an option in the standard and you need to check the small print to be sure. I had one -2 version which wasn’t.

 

When I was looking for a new one, all the -2 versions had the same symbols as that. I took the view they were referring to lumpy water boats where the atmosphere inside might be a touch damp. A Narrowboat shouldn't really be much different to a caravan in my view.

[Keeping Up]

19 minutes ago, pearley said:

When I was looking for a new one, all the -2 versions had the same symbols as that. I took the view they were referring to lumpy water boats where the atmosphere inside might be a touch damp. A Narrowboat shouldn't really be much different to a caravan in my view.

That's exactly what the man from Kidde told me, when I queried it.