Updating CO/Propane/Smoke detectors/alarms
Before we use the new to us camper, I want to upgrade/update the detectors/alarms. It currently has a CO alarm which is likely a 1995 version. Other than that, it has nothing. I plan to have a C...
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srschang wrote:
Keep in mind that a hardwired 12v detector will constantly draw on the battery. Not a lot, but enough to kill a battery in a couple weeks.
Yeah. I usually disconnect the battery when we are home which would be fine. Good reminder though.I have a battery CO detector. I really wanted the propane too as I am a little OCD about the propane piece too.
The mounting location is more challenging. Propane is heavy, but finding somewhere to mount that is more than 5' from an appliance and low in the camper has proven tough. I didn't realize the 5' limitation when I bought the item and opened it.
Planning to install a small marine battery switch to make that disconnect easier in the future.
