Turning off carbon monoxide detector.
Is there a way to disconnect or turn off the carbon monoxide detector without cutting the power to the entire unit?
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Your life can depend on the detectors.
I don't know about others, however I am not a fan of combination units.
Smoke typically rises, so I want my smoke detector on or at the ceiling.
LP gas is heavier than air and should be located down near the floor.
CO is just about equal in weight to air so it should be mounted about the height that your head is at the most...
So what is your head height at the most when you are in your trailer? Well, my head would either be on the bed (sleeping) or sitting height (eating, watching tv, conversing, etc.) So I would recommend mounting your CO detector about waist height when you are standing...
Cleaning solutions such as Lysol, etc., can set them off, so perhaps putting a shower cap over it while cleaning will be visible so that you don't forget to remove when finished.
IMHO, combination units should not be sold or allowed.
Sorry that I cannot give info on how to disarm as there must be a reason, if no other than time for a replacement!
Be safe, happy camping!
I don't know about others, however I am not a fan of combination units.
Smoke typically rises, so I want my smoke detector on or at the ceiling.
LP gas is heavier than air and should be located down near the floor.
CO is just about equal in weight to air so it should be mounted about the height that your head is at the most...
So what is your head height at the most when you are in your trailer? Well, my head would either be on the bed (sleeping) or sitting height (eating, watching tv, conversing, etc.) So I would recommend mounting your CO detector about waist height when you are standing...
Cleaning solutions such as Lysol, etc., can set them off, so perhaps putting a shower cap over it while cleaning will be visible so that you don't forget to remove when finished.
IMHO, combination units should not be sold or allowed.
Sorry that I cannot give info on how to disarm as there must be a reason, if no other than time for a replacement!
Be safe, happy camping!
