CO Detector Placement

[hightower]

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]

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

 

[hightower]

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]

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]

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]

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

 

[hightower]

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

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

 

[Octopus]

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

OK. Battery one just outside cupboard!

 

[hightower]

OK. Battery one just outside cupboard!

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

 

[Midwest]

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.

 

[hightower]

Been on to Aico, they say it'll have to go in hallway - definitely can't go in cupboard or bathroom.