How Loud Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector?

Alarm Sound Level

• how loudly each co detector sounds the alarm, making sure that to pass our tests each one needs to hit a minimum 85db at a distance of 1 metre.
• the alarm is really loud, so it’s easy for the average person tohear
• with the latest co sensing technology, a clear loud alarm and bsi kitemark approvals, the...

Alarm Sound During Testing

• press the test button to test the alarm and hear the alert sound.
• test the sounder, power pack and circuitry by pressing and holding the centre of the test/silence button briefly to confirm that the alarm is operating correctly.
• the sounder will sound as soon as the button is pressed, and the alarm led will illuminate red indicating that the sounder is working, and the power pack is providing power to the unit.
• please note – it can take up to 1 minute for the green led to flash to confirm your alarm is active.
• the alarm will not sound before the 1 minute activation period is complete.

Recognising Alarm Sounds

• you should never ignore a carbon monoxide alarm.
• check the manufacturer’s instructions to make sure you can recognise the alarm sound emitted when carbon monoxide is present as well as the low battery signal to avoid any confusion.
• if the alarm sounds, call the relevant fuel advice line for help and seek medical advice urgently if anyone is feeling unwell.

Quiet High-Pitched Sound

• the smoke/carbon monoxide detector in their basement is emitting a quiet (but very annoying), high-pitched sound.
• it’s not chirping or the alarm for sure.
• i took out the batteries last night, reset it, and took the plastic housing off the ceiling and then put it back on.
• none of those 3 actions really changed it, but it’s also clear that the noise isn’t coming from anywhere but there.
• some will make noise when they reach the end of their useful life.
• it also might be an end-of-life alarm, replacing the batteries won't fix it; you need a new detector.
• they only last about 7 years, it might be time to replace it.
• check the battery, it sounds like a low battery warning.

Carbon Monoxide Detection

• carbon monoxide is a highly poisonous gas that has no colour, taste or smell, making it impossible to detect without an alarm.
• you can't see, smell or taste carbon monoxide so it's very hard to detect without a co alarm.
• an alarm gives you an early warning about any carbon monoxide leaks in your home before they get to a dangerouslevel.
• accurately detects low levels of co in yourhome
• easy to set up, maintenance free and self-testing
• five year battery life and manufacturer guarantee

When The Alarm Goes Off

1. step 1: open doors or windows for ventilation and leave the room to get some fresh air.
2. step 2: seek medical advice from your doctor if you are feeling unwell, or call 999 if it’s an emergency.
3. step 3: turn off all appliances and get them checked by a registered engineer – do not use them until you’re told it is safe to do so.
4. step 4: call the relevant emergency advice line:
5. gas emergency service (24 hours) 0800 111 999oil (oftec) 0845 658 5080
6. step 5: if gas appliances are in the property, do not smoke, do not turn light switches on or off and do not do anything to create a spark.

Positioning And Hearing The Alarm

• ideally, an alarm should be installed in every room containing a fuel-burning appliance and every sleeping room.
• additional alarms may be installed to ensure that adequate warning is given for occupants in other rooms, in which they spend considerable time whilst awake and from which they may not be able to hear an alarm in another part of the property.
• alarms located in sleeping rooms and in rooms without a fuel-burning appliance should be located relatively close to the breathing zone of the occupants.
• put it somewhere high up, near a gas or fossil burning appliance.