CO Detector Placement

hightower · Mar 14, 2017

there's a boiler in a cupboard in a small bathroom. Would you install CO in the bathroom outside the cupboard, or would you install just outside the bathroom? In bathroom it should be outside of all zones etc, just access from above is very limited.

Midwest · Mar 14, 2017

I think first of all the manufacturers instructions should be complied with, then concern yourself how to comply with zones.

hightower · Mar 14, 2017

Midwest said:
I think first of all the manufacturers instructions should be complied with, then concern yourself how to comply with zones.

Thanks, dunno why I didn't check there first to be honest. Just looked and said not in bathrooms so outside the bathroom it is. Open and shut case.

Wilko · Mar 14, 2017

I'd probably place outside the bathroom looking to protect the adjacent bedrooms. I seem to recall (imagining?) the steam in the bathroom may upset CO alarm. Nothing wrong with a good battery powered detector in situations where wiring is difficult. Ha - see you just got the manufacturers instructions

hightower · Mar 14, 2017

Wilko said:
I'd probably place outside the bathroom looking to protect the adjacent bedrooms. I seem to recall (imagining?) the steam in the bathroom may upset CO alarm. Nothing wrong with a good battery powered detector in situations where wiring is difficult. Ha - see you just got the manufacturers instructions

There's no bedrooms in the proximity, outside the bathroom is a hall way, then connected is as kitchen and a utility room. Still, after reading MI I think just away from the bathroom door will be best in this situation.

Octopus · Mar 14, 2017

In the cupboard with the boiler - and fit a battery one then zones are irrelevant...

hightower · Mar 14, 2017

Murdoch said:
In the cupboard with the boiler - and fit a battery one then zones are irrelevant...

MI says not in cupboards with the appliance....

Octopus · Mar 14, 2017

hightower said:
MI says not in cupboards with the appliance....

OK. Battery one just outside cupboard!

hightower · Mar 14, 2017

Murdoch said:
OK. Battery one just outside cupboard!

But even a battery one will say not to fit in humid locations such as bathrooms

Midwest · Mar 14, 2017

The ones I've fitted, also stipulate (if fitted within same room as appliance) to be located within a certain distance of appliance. Not easy is it! I would ring the manufacturer for advice.