Guest Benbo Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Could you please help with where I need to install my carbon monoxide alarm. I have heard that it is heavier than air so should be installed low down but also that it should be installed higher up than that. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted November 22, 2011 Report Share Posted November 22, 2011 Hi Actually, at room temperature carbon monoxide weighs about the same as air and therefore distributes evenly. The only areas you need to avoid are areas of strong circulation (above and below windows and radiators) and areas of 'dead' circulation (above wardrobes, in the corners of a room). I would recommend you install it at face height so you can see the notifications of your CO detector and can easily change batteries. Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Benbo Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Thanks for that. I like the idea of having it at face height for easy reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted November 24, 2011 Report Share Posted November 24, 2011 Check out the American point of view at http://www.homesafe....lert/detect.htm worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarlyBis Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Where should CO alarms be installed in a house? Thanks for your help Carla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Safelincs Posted October 18, 2013 Report Share Posted October 18, 2013 Hi Carla The best location is shown in this little video about CO alarm positions Harry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Annie Posted December 18, 2014 Report Share Posted December 18, 2014 Hi there! After reading this post I just wanted to add a comment about carbon monoxide - it is a gas that is deadly to both pets and humans, plus there is no way to know if you have a carbon monoxide leak in your house until it is too late- unless you have a CO alarm. I found out lots of information from this website by a company called corgi homeplan (http://corgi-homeplan-how-safe-is-your-home.org/carbon-monoxide/) and I have had a CO alarm installed in my house as I have 3 dogs and 2 children (a bit of a mad house - I know!) but I thought it would be the responsible thing to do. I hope you find this helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sutton Posted September 4, 2016 Report Share Posted September 4, 2016 Thanks Annie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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