CO and Propane detector ?

Question

Around 4am, our CO / Propane detector went off. I looked at the detector and noticed that it was showing propane, I could not smell any, but I did notice a light sewer smell outside the unit. In the morning, I noticed a metal cap a few sites over and looked like someone put duct tape over the cap. I know the CO / Propane detectors are only good for 5 years, so I am guessing mine is at least 2 years old.

It didn't go off the rest of the trip, but maybe the sewer smell set it off?

Thanks in advance, Dan

cecilt · Answer

ours went bad during 2nd year,  would only go off around 3 or 4am .  replaced it under warranty and no issues now.

canoe_on_top · Answer

I've heard of propane detectors going off because the dog laid next to it and passed gas. Took them awhile to figure that one out. So, sewer smell might have done it? They might go off, (not 100% sure) if the battery gets too low.

dclaarjr · Answer

Mine started going off during 3rd season.

I couldn't figure out why my batteries were dieing so fast between trips.

One day I'm walking past as I'm getting the mail and I hear it squealing. Pulled the fuze. Batteries stay charged again.

path1 · Answer

I know the CO / Propane detectors are only good for 5 years,

The last one we bought said to replace 5 years from date of manufacture. And the date of manufacture was already 11 months old, new and off store shelf. Well "new" to us.

linnemj · Answer

Cecilt wrote:ours went bad during 2nd year,  would only go off around 3 or 4am .  replaced it under warranty and no issues now.Just replaced ours yesterday for the same issue.  It was going off with propane turned off all night early in the morning.You might try using a vac to ensure there is no dust in the sensor area.

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