CO/Propane Detector Issue

[Buc]

Potentially you have excess CO. if you open all the windows and doors, does it stop the alarms? If so, there must be a CO source.

But it’s giving propane/gas alarm. The second CO detector did not sound an alarm.

 

[Buc]

I also tested the alarm by holding a lighter to it with gas running and got the same alarm.

 

[AbdRahim]

They have handheld vpropane sniffer. You might want to try one and see if there is really a propane leak somewhere

 

[Buc]

I’m completely frustrated by this. Every time I run the furnace with the door closed, the alarm goes off. Two techs now have declared there’s no leak and they have not had the alarm go off. It’s not the dogs sleeping on the floor, since I’ve had the alarm go off with and without them in the trailer.

Again, this trailer was built about a year and a half ago.

What else can cause this? Is there something I’m doing wrong in turning the system on?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I’m completely frustrated by this. Every time I run the furnace with the door closed, the alarm goes off. Two techs now have declared there’s no leak and they have not had the alarm go off. It’s not the dogs sleeping on the floor, since I’ve had the alarm go off with and without them in the trailer.

Again, this trailer was built about a year and a half ago.

What else can cause this? Is there something I’m doing wrong in turning the system on?

To many beans???

 

[Buc]

To many beans???

I’d laugh harder if this wasn’t costing so much money.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

I’d laugh harder if this wasn’t costing so much money.

I'm sorry! I'm from a different generation. I know many my age that have fallen for the fear porn, but I haven't. In the years I have owned RVs (7 RVs total), only one had a co detector, that never during my ownership had power. That RV also is the only one with a smoke detector also with battery removed.

I don't sleep with any device on that may cause a fire. I don't leave the stove unattended. I typically have a vent or window cracked open. I don't smoke or live impared in any way. I don't use a generator (think CO). I don't have beds for more than 2, so there is no depletion of oxygen at night.

I just wonder how many more deaths happen suddenly, now days, than happen because of co poisoning, or fire...

I can tell, you love your kids, as you should, but sit back and take a deep breath, maybe meditate. Life is good! Don't obsess, it's going to be just fine.

 

[Buc]

Right, but if I’m running the furnace at night, that’s something that can cause a fire. I’m just mystified as to how I’m getting alarms, but the service techs aren’t. This part makes absolutely no sense to me.

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Right, but if I’m running the furnace at night, that’s something that can cause a fire. I’m just mystified as to how I’m getting alarms, but the service techs aren’t. This part makes absolutely no sense to me.

The less oxygen in the air the more CO produced by an open flame. I would. Suggest cracking a vent and window. Try it and see, it won't hurt anything, right?

 

[Kevin D Pem]

Are you sure the heat exchanger is good? Honestly don't expect a tech to baby sit your rig, they won't!!!