Jun-15-2020 07:38 AM
Sep-08-2020 01:11 PM
rlw999 wrote:
My Safe-T-Alert combo CO/Propane detector is rated at 108 mA nominal current draw. So at that rate it will draw around 2.6 AH/day or 36 AH in 2 weeks.
https://www.stadealer.com/dual-co--lp-gas-alarms.html
Sep-07-2020 09:59 PM
JimK-NY wrote:srschang wrote:
Keep in mind that a hardwired 12v detector will constantly draw on the battery. Not a lot, but enough to kill a battery in a couple weeks.
Absolutely NOT.
The typical RV propane detector pulls about 10 milliamps. That is 0.01 amps or 0.24 AH/day. So it will pull about 40 AH in 6 months. That is about a 50% draw on a single small RV battery.
Aug-04-2020 08:24 AM
Aug-04-2020 08:16 AM
jimh425 wrote:
I like the hardwired detectors for propane/CO. I don’t think you actually need a 5’ distance. Mine is more like two feet from the stove top and below it. Sure, it’s possible to get a false detect, but that hasn’t really been an issue more than once/twice in 14 years. Mine is mounted in the wall that extends from the bathroom.
I’m in the habit of turning the disconnect if the TC is not plugged in.
Aug-04-2020 05:36 AM
JimK-NY wrote:srschang wrote:
Keep in mind that a hardwired 12v detector will constantly draw on the battery. Not a lot, but enough to kill a battery in a couple weeks.
Absolutely NOT.
The typical RV propane detector pulls about 10 milliamps. That is 0.01 amps or 0.24 AH/day. So it will pull about 40 AH in 6 months. That is about a 50% draw on a single small RV battery.
Aug-03-2020 02:53 PM
srschang wrote:
Keep in mind that a hardwired 12v detector will constantly draw on the battery. Not a lot, but enough to kill a battery in a couple weeks.
Aug-03-2020 06:43 AM
Aug-03-2020 06:11 AM
srschang wrote:
Keep in mind that a hardwired 12v detector will constantly draw on the battery. Not a lot, but enough to kill a battery in a couple weeks.
Aug-03-2020 05:52 AM
Jun-15-2020 10:34 AM
corvettekent wrote:
So when you say that you want to hardwire these in you are talking about 12 volt or 120 volt? The propane detector is 12 volt and wired into the 12 volt batteries in the RV. For the CO I got one with a 10 year battery.
Jun-15-2020 09:22 AM
Jun-15-2020 08:24 AM
JimK-NY wrote:
A combination CO/propane detector goes for about $40. They need to be replaced every few years once they start to give false alarms. I have no idea about a separate battery backup. My is hardwired and I do not remember seeing a choice for one with a separate battery.
In addition to the wired in detector, I have a separate CO detector. It is a small unit that runs on a couple of AA batteries. There is a low battery beep, but I replace them every year before that starts. I have given up on a smoke detector. The TC is just too small and it gives an alarm almost every time I cook regardless of the location.
Jun-15-2020 07:47 AM