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dodge_guy
Explorer II
Oct 06, 2019

New LP/CO detector needed

OK, so it's well past time to replace the LP/CO detector in the Georgetown. Mine has the safety shutoff solenoid to shut off propane in the event of a leak inside. I want to replace it with an LP only alarm with auto shutoff but i can't seem to find one. Has anyone Donne this ? I have a CO smoke detector in the bedroom so I'm covers there (actually better since CO rises).

What I currently have is a Safe T plus 70-742 R. Looking to see if they make an LP only detector with auto shutoff.
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  • 4x4van's avatar
    4x4van
    Explorer III
    Oct 08, 2019
    There is varying recommendations on WHERE to place a CO detector. A quick Google search will turn up answers ranging from 5"-20" above the floor, to 5' above the floor, to the claim that since CO mixes with the air equally, anywhere (including on the ceiling) will work. My Itasca does indeed have it on the ceiling in the bedroom; I know for a fact that it works, as it went off several times last year at Nascar when the RV next to me was running his generator without a Genturi.
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Oct 07, 2019
    dodge guy wrote:
    So I’m just wondering how is he repairing the CO part of the detector. I know my LP side is functioning properly, it would seem to me repairing the CO side has some liability that I wouldn’t want to be a part of. Not bashing here, just an honest question!


    The CCI detectors do not have CO detection built in. Interesting that Safe T Plus has both in one device. LP detectors mount near the floor and CO should be mounted higher.

    Richard
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Oct 07, 2019
    So I’m just wondering how is he repairing the CO part of the detector. I know my LP side is functioning properly, it would seem to me repairing the CO side has some liability that I wouldn’t want to be a part of. Not bashing here, just an honest question!
  • RLS7201's avatar
    RLS7201
    Explorer II
    Oct 07, 2019
    Larry at CCIrepairs@gmail.com is doing CCI repairs. I suspect he can also handle Safe T plus. Larry lives in the K.C. metro area and offers a 3 day turn on repairs.

    Richard
  • Ava's avatar
    Ava
    Explorer
    Oct 07, 2019
    Mine is now 25 years old and still works and alarms when tested. There is a fellow member on this site whom I met last winter who can repair these older units when they eventually pack in. Anyone wanting his user name PM me. Ava. ( Doug ).
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2019
    I currently have a Safe T Plus unit. And am replacing it with the same part number. It’s a complete kit with the solenoid.
  • enblethen's avatar
    enblethen
    Nomad
    Oct 06, 2019
    Did you get a new solenoid?
    The CCI units will not hold up to the full 12volts provided by the MTI CSafe T Alert) units
  • dodge_guy's avatar
    dodge_guy
    Explorer II
    Oct 06, 2019
    Ok. Thanks. Yes AVA I was have been doing that. But I just wanted it working 100%.
    I just ordered the new one this morning. $160 shipped. So for now I’ll keep
    It as it was built. Maybe next time I’ll just leave it, although they do say that the LP part of the sensor has a 5 year life span also. However I didn’t read that on the one in my 12 year old trailer we traded in.
  • Ava's avatar
    Ava
    Explorer
    Oct 06, 2019
    If your unit shuts off the propane as mine does, just keep using it if it is still working. The replacements for these are hard to find. As long as you test the sensor and it works, your fine.

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