Where is the ideal placement for the LP/CO combo detector? Well, let me be a bit clearer... rear of the RV, front? Center area?
Depends on how many you decide to get, I have two. One amidships and one in the aft sleeping quarters..
I'm dual fuel, so I have a third forward.
I installed mine at the base of the counter where the furnace is located, That is just across the aisle from the stove And right above the location of the storage tank . Frank :)clap
CO and Propane detectors should always be installed near the floor, as CO and propane are both heavier than air and sink to the lowest point. Ideally, you want it within 3ft of potential CO emission sources or where potential propane leaks could occur (fridge, stove/oven, water heater, or furnace are all potential sources). Realistically, a location situated near the center of the rig, that gets unobstructed airflow, and is accessible for periodic testing would be fine. We have one mounted on the side of the dinette booth, about 2" off the floor, which is directly across from the kitchen (fridge/stove/oven),and about 5' from the furnace and water heater.
I think I'll put it on the rear dinette or on the door under the oven. Thanks for the advice.
Consideration should be given to fan operated heat/air flow vents in close proximity to your detector location. You want the detector to read the ambient air at a low level in the coach - not air that has been fan forced to or from elsewhere or directed towards or away from the detector.
Good test to ensure the detector is working is a BBQ lighter or a Bic lighter. Place it close to the detector sensor and open the fuel - do NOT light. Your detector will read the lighter fuel and sound off. They read butane as well as propane.
T
I have to chime in here about the carbon monoxide detectors. CO gas is lighter than air, so the detector should be placed higher up than the propane detector. Here is an informative article on the subject. http://www.carbonmonoxidedetectorplacement.com/
Rick
I'm with Rick on this one. LP down low, CO up high.
Kev
So it's probably not a good idea to buy the combo version. Buy two separate units?
Yes get 2 different detectors. Having a universal monitor for a light and heavy gas isn't practical. But if you run the propane a lot or run the genny a lot then that'll help narrow down your preferred detection area.
I do not have a generator anymore, so I decided to get the duel version mostly for the propane. At first I was looking at a nearly $90 unit at the local trailer supply store, but on a hunch I decided to look on eBay for the same unit and found it almost half the price with free shipping...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/121462612293?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com/itm/121462612293?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
I hope that link helps anyone still looking. I got mine within a few days.
Thanks, I just ordered one since mine is the original and I am sure it is bad. Might even get another for my slide in. :)ThmbUp :)ThmbUp :)ThmbUp
A propane/CO detector makes absolutely no sense.
Propane is heavier than air so it settles to the floor and CO is lighter than air and rises to the ceiling.
Here is a link for locations of all types of detectors. http://www.critical-environment.com/technicallibrary/sensor-mounting.html
While that is true in theory I think with a space as small as an RV interior with convection air movements you will get an alert in plenty of time. I put a CO detector up high in my slide in and it went off as soon as I turned on the stove every time regardless of the fact I had the window cracked open next to the stove and the stove vent running.
I've got a Propane detector right under my stove and a CO detector low mounted near by. (The Generator is right underneath)
Also I got a normal smoke detector high mounted in the bedroom and a CO detector at eye level (states the manual) also in this room.
When I turn up the stove and don't light the flame the Propane detector starts ringing after a couple of minutes and when I cook bacon and don't open the window and run the hood fan my Fire detector starts screaming.
A good CO detector is under $20 shipped home from Amazon.
I have to remove (just a twist off) both of my smoke detectors even if im only makeing toast , That will set them off b Frank