CO detector issues

[Matt Smithers]

Hi- this is my first post, & I have a problem w/ the 2 CO detectors in my 26' FourWinns; they're going off like there's no tomorrow. This happens immediately after selecting the batteries & supplying the boat with power, and before I start the engine. Even with all of the windows open and the hatch open, they're going off. This leads me to believe that they're malfuntioning, but there's 2 of them. I wouldn't expect that BOTH of them would all of a sudden begin malfunctioning at the same time, when last week, they worked fine. Someone suggested to me that maybe they're wired in series, and that maybe they're like Christmas lights- when one malfuntions, they all malfuction, or at least, signal a malfuntion. Any good ideas? Thanks!

 

[Reel Poor]

Re: CO detector issues

What brand of detectors are they.<br /><br />I have had a lot of problems from the FIREBOY-XINTEX CMD-2-M detectors in my boat. I have replaced 3 in four years.

 

[ZodFutMk2]

Re: CO detector issues

Our fifth wheel has two detectors.<br /><br />They go bonkers when there is a severe drop in voltage. Usually on the third day at the lake if I haven't run the generator to charge the batteries.<br /><br />Google the type and model and see if there is any interior "cleaning" maintenance that needs to be done.<br /><br />Hope this helps.

 

[Matt Smithers]

Re: CO detector issues

thanks for the help guys....I'll check 'em out!

 

[bayman]

Re: CO detector issues

As ZodFutMk2 says, most likely your batteries are going low. This same thing happens on RVs. I believe this is a safety function of the detectors. If they didn't let you know something was going wrong the problem could go undetected. Without working detectors people could die from carbon monoxide poisoning.

 

[crab bait]

Re: CO detector issues

they're not in series but wired in parralle with 3 wire.. whichever one detects,, it sounds off an sets the other off via the 3rd wire..