To Julian From OP: Re: CO Detector Location Question

["Robert11" <rgsros@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Julian:

Thanks for reply.

Read it with quite a bit of interest, as I am about to return this Kidde
Nighthas unit and
buy another one.

Yes, it's AC powered, has that pretty LCD display, has a battery backup, and
I do have it plugged into the wall socket near the floor.

Have been driving us crazy, as every day, perhaps (only) once or twice a day
it gives a single chirp.
No idea why; battery is brand new.

Why do you feel that a location into an outlet near the floor is to be
avoided ?
(I'm just trying to learn)

Any thoughts on the single chirp ?

Are First Alert CO detectors "better" ?

Thanks again for help,
Bob

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"julian" <julian@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> On Wed, 27 Jul 2005 00:06:54 GMT, "Russell Brill"
> <russwbrill@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>>The ceiling will work, but you'll be able to see it better if you mount it
>>on the wall around 5ft (or your eye level) above the floor... Regards,
>>Russ
>>
>
> Uh, why do you need to look at it? It should work fine on its own up
> near the ceiling  (no less  than one foot away, like a smoke det.)
> where it should go.
>
> It does have a built in relay for an alarm or a built in siren if
> battery powered, right? And not one of those pieces of junk that have
> a 'cool' LCD display and plugs into an outlet one foot above the floor
> that won't trip until you're dead from CO poisoning.
>
> Gotta wonder about manufacturer's who don't even tell you how to
> install their products. Oh, wait - Kidde - I guess that explains it.
>
> Julian
>
>>"Robert11" <rgsros@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
>>news:frCdnYvw7Mc8V3vfRVn-1g@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>> Hello:
>>>
>>> Bought a Kidde Nighthawk CO detector and am a bit uncertain
>>> if the ceiling (like my smoke alarm locations) is a "good" location
>>> for it ?
>>>
>>> Surprisingly, the Kidde manual has a lot on where not to put it (dusty
>>> locations, extreme heat or cold, dampness, etc.) but nothing definitive
>>> on
>>> where are acceptable locations.
>>>
>>> Is the ceiling of a residence O.K. ?
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Bob
>>>
>>
>