CO2/Gas detector

[rferg]

Have been searching but can't find any good answers to my question. I have a 2012 Melbourne 29D. The detector is out of date so I am replacing it. Checked the power wires from the RV and I get nothing. I have checked all the fuses I can find, disconnected from house power and rechecked and still nothing. I know my batteries are fully charged. I should be reading 12 VDC at those wires correct? I just bought this thing at the beginning of last winter and getting ready for our first outing with it. Any body got any suggestions? Thanks.

[pconroy]

Suggestions - there are a half-dozen videos on Youtube. You might see if they help.
Yes, I believe you should be seeing 12V at the wires coming out of the RV wall.


Do you have 12V in other places in the RV?

[RogerR]

I agree with Pconroy. Find an always hot 12 volt source and run it to your CO/LP detector. Carbon monoxide is a real killer with no odor. I tried and could not find a battery operated CO/LP detector for sale as they require quite a bit of power and are one of the drainers of batteries while in storage.

[Pfflyer]

Originally Posted by rferg

Have been searching but can't find any good answers to my question. I have a 2012 Melbourne 29D. The detector is out of date so I am replacing it. Checked the power wires from the RV and I get nothing. I have checked all the fuses I can find, disconnected from house power and rechecked and still nothing. I know my batteries are fully charged. I should be reading 12 VDC at those wires correct? I just bought this thing at the beginning of last winter and getting ready for our first outing with it. Any body got any suggestions? Thanks.

On your tester is one of the leads on a good ground?

[Marcm157]

The CO detector should never be on a fused circuit and it should have constant 12 volts to it. Double check the ground connection.