Propane Detector Set Off by Litterbox????
So after the third night in a row of getting awakened by the scream of the LPG detector, we called the company that made it to try to figure out what the issue could be. We had turned off the...
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After reading this, I told G-half there'd be no more gas passing in
the camper. (He didn't go for it.)
Seriously though:
Thanks for all the replies...and for making us smile. We did get a
backup detector and are running both at the same time. The new one is
on 9v battery and the original one on AC. We'll see if either/both go
off, but so far nothing.
In reading the lit that came with the new detector, there was quite a
list of what might set it off, including acetone (in nail polish remover)
and ammonia (which is the main ingredient in After-Bite bug bite remedy).
Egad - it's a wonder these things aren't set off constantly!
FWIW, our kitty litter has something called "Ammonia Shield". That
probably sets off these detectors, too. :)
Thanks again to all who took the time to reply.
j-half
the camper. (He didn't go for it.)
Seriously though:
Thanks for all the replies...and for making us smile. We did get a
backup detector and are running both at the same time. The new one is
on 9v battery and the original one on AC. We'll see if either/both go
off, but so far nothing.
In reading the lit that came with the new detector, there was quite a
list of what might set it off, including acetone (in nail polish remover)
and ammonia (which is the main ingredient in After-Bite bug bite remedy).
Egad - it's a wonder these things aren't set off constantly!
FWIW, our kitty litter has something called "Ammonia Shield". That
probably sets off these detectors, too. :)
Thanks again to all who took the time to reply.
j-half
