Exelgard Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector $13.98 @ Woolworths Margate QLD

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altomic on 09/03/2015 - 21:12 exelgard.com.au (237 clicks)
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Exelgard Australia-Carbon Monoxide (CO) Detector $13.98 @ Woolworths Margate

there are cheaper models on ebay from china.

these are australian compliant.

Carbon monoxide is often produced in buildings with older motor vehicles and gas-powered tools, heaters and cooking equipment. Those who have been exposed to carbon monoxide may show signs of nausea, fatigue, vomiting and headache or in extreme cases unconsciousness and death.
The Exelgard Carbon Monoxide Alarm which is designed to detect toxic carbon monoxide gas fumes. The battery operated alarm looks similar to a smoke alarm and can be easily installed on a residential wall or ceiling. The Exelgard carbon monoxide alarm is suitable for use in indoor residential locations of family homes or mobile dwellings. It is not designed for commercial or industrial applications.

DC Carbon Monoxide Alarm
Detects invisible, harmful carbon monoxide (CO) gas
Operated with 4 pieces 1.5VDC AA size batteries
Extra loud alarm sound over 85dB
Self-test button
Battery missing indicator
Low-battery warning indicator
3 LED operation indicators
Easy installation
CE approved
Comply with EN50291 standard

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  hootabelle on 09/03/2015 - 21:20

  Does anyone know if this is at other woolworths?

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  GnarlyKnuckles on 09/03/2015 - 22:20

  +6

  I reckon anyone with an old gas heater should have one of these, and situate it somewhere right near the heater. Particularly if you've actively taken steps to ensure your house is as 'air-tight' as it can be, to maximise heating/cooling efficiency.

  I'll never forget that tragedy some years ago when a poor mother/father lost both their sons to CO poisoning, due to a dodgy gas heater. They'd probably done what is considered environmentally responsible these days, and made their small house as 'air-tight' as possible, it was a cold night, they all went to sleep with the heater on, and the two little boys never woke up. Absolutely tragic.

  I bought a CO alarm right after that happened, but back then there was no such thing as an "Australian compliant" one; it was even a bit hard to find one designed for domestic use on sale at all! To this day I have no real idea of whether the one I have actually works or not. For $14, I reckon I'll supplement it with one of these if I can find one.

  Whew, that developed into a bit of a rant… soz.

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    captobvious on 10/03/2015 - 01:14

    +1

    I'm sad now after reading that.

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      GnarlyKnuckles on 10/03/2015 - 01:29

      +1

      Aw, I certainly didn't mean to make anyone sad! To the great credit of the parents in that tragedy, they participated in a concerted public awareness campaign for years after that (ads on TV here in Melbourne, etc.), in memory of their sons.

      The ads seemed a bit odd to me at the time though, in that the central message was to "… have your heater checked regularly, to ensure it's working properly". While that would be a prudent precaution I guess, the thing is, if it stops working properly one night, and starts emitting dangerous levels of CO, no amount of 'regular checks' prior to that would save anyone, if everyone was asleep in a small plugged-up house on that night that it happened to fail.

      One decent quality CO alarm somewhere near the heater on the other hand, would save everyone. So I thought it was a bit bizarre that the message of the ads was to 'have your heater checked regularly', rather than to get a good CO alarm. In retrospect, I reckon that probably that was because there was no such thing as an 'Australian certified' CO alarm on the market.

      Now there is, evidently. Yay. Be happy btdropped! :)

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    belongsinforums on 10/03/2015 - 08:28

    I've always been told to never sleep with the heater on

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    Steptoe on 10/03/2015 - 11:14

    +4

    I have no real idea of whether the one I have actually works or not.

    See how close you can get to a running car exhaust before it goes off.

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      GnarlyKnuckles on 10/03/2015 - 13:59

      Aha, excellent idea. Seems obvious now that I think about it!