Co2 detector

[Smurfdog69]

Happy New Year All!!

I have a concern! I plugged our Octane 220 into the house power and the Co2 detector started beeping. I reset it and the green light was illuminated and did not beep again.

Anyone know why the alarm was triggered?

[RedHorse1]

CO2 detectors have a lifespan of 5-7 yrs. there is probably a mfg date on it someplace. My first guess (without knowing how old yours is) would be it needs replacing.

[Smurfdog69]

Thanks for responding!

It’s less than a year old.

[RetiredOne]

Did it pick up fumes from your TV? Are you sure it was the CO detector and not some other alarm?

[RogerR]

CO detectors can be set off by dust bunnies so a small amount of computer duster might help. Also, some are combo CO and LP gas detectors. Could it be a little propane?
Last, some have battery backup, might check the battery if it has one and your smoke alarm.

NOTE TO ALL new RV owners. The fire/smoke detectors probably don't have a battery in them from the factory!

[LuckyDuck]

Originally Posted by RogerR

CO detectors can be set off by dust bunnies so a small amount of computer duster might help. Also, some are combo CO and LP gas detectors. Could it be a little propane?
Last, some have battery backup, might check the battery if it has one and your smoke alarm.

NOTE TO ALL new RV owners. The fire/smoke detectors probably don't have a battery in them from the factory!

Or, as in our case, they left the plastic tab between the battery and alarm contacts. Didn’t discover it for six months.