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Old 25-08-2016, 16:42   #1
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Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Any recommendation on CO detectors for a Catamaran with Generator? One for each Cabin (x 4) is my plan.
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Old 26-08-2016, 05:24   #2
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Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Ours are from Safe-T-Alert (MTI). FWIW, they told me the sensor is the same in both Marine and RV versions, just different labeling on the fascia.


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Old 26-08-2016, 06:03   #3
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Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

I have the same ones as Chris.. However I think 4 is overkill. We have 2, one in each hull.
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Carbon monoxide is just slightly less dense than air - and with convection as it is an emission, I would install it above your expected source - no need for multiple in each cabin or hull, install it at the source.
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Old 27-08-2016, 04:14   #5
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The thought for 1 in each cabin is that engines aft and generator forward. Assuming at night, doors to cabins likely to beclouded for privacy.

I am surprised that all charter boats (Or even all boats) do not have these installed standard .
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Old 27-08-2016, 04:30   #6
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I have a Fireboy Xintex in each cabin and main saloon. I've had no problems with them. I agree all boats should have them!
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Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Along this same subject... PLEASE, install a smoke/heat detector as well. It should be separate from the Carbon Monoxide detectors. I can't believe that boats don't have them from the factory. After watching a catamaran catch fire, burn and sink in 20 minutes I promptly installed a smoke detector.
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We have a CO alarm in each of our three staterooms. It is not just your systems that can kill you but boats moored upwind can and have filled boats with CO.
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Old 29-08-2016, 19:11   #9
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What is the need for a "marine" vs a battery operated CO detector? They will not be in the water.. Not expecting them to last more than a couple years due to environment.
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Why install a CO detector?

Deisel engines are not a source of Carbon Monoxide, are they? Just gas/petrol engines.

I have a smoke dectector, battery operated. Just a normal $20 one from the hardware store.

Boats that have propane heaters in winter may want a CO detector.
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I have a Fireboy Xintex in each cabin and main saloon. I've had no problems with them. I agree all boats should have them!
You are one of the lucky ones. The Fireboys have a habit of alarming in the middle of the night when all engines and other CO sources are shut down.
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I had a standard household CO detector but it would go off due to high humidity. I've had no problems since installing the Fireboy Xintex units.

I believe it's a myth that diesel's don't produce CO...

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18643868
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Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

ANY incomplete burning causes CO, from diesel to galley stove. So, 1. Smoke/fire products, 2. CO, and 3. Propane. No reason not to use house types. Propane low near source, smoke several places, CO anywhere people or CO accumulates. A smoke detector in my engine room was my first warning that an alternator belt was slipping.
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Why install a CO detector?

Deisel engines are not a source of Carbon Monoxide, are they? Just gas/petrol engines.

I have a smoke dectector, battery operated. Just a normal $20 one from the hardware store.

Boats that have propane heaters in winter may want a CO detector.
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Diesel engines generate much less CO than petrol but not zero. Also, CO can enter your boat from a petrol boat just upwind. A CO detector is a cheap investment and would be wise for any sleeping area.

I also agree that machinery spaces and living spaces should have smoke detectors.
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Re: Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Yes, diesels produce CO... although less than gasoline/petrol engines.


I guess -- but don't know -- maybe wired-in detectors are recommended because that way owners can't forget to change individual detector batteries periodically.


FWIW, some CO detectors will apparently alarm from battery off-gassing, too.


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