Went to check on my boat today to see how it faired over the winter. One of my carbon monoxide detectors was beeping so I pulled out the 9V battery and it stopped. It did make me think about a few questions:
1. What kinds of detectors should a sailboat with a diesel engine have?
2. Do you replace them after 5-6 years? Was my unit beeping because the battery was weak or was the unit at the end of its useful life?
3. Any recommendations on brands. Currently, I have Costar units.
4. Will a unit with only a 9V battery be OK or should I get one that is hard wired to the battery bank like my current one that has a 9V backup.
I know how important this is, so cost is not a primary concern. Just want to be safe.
1. What kinds of detectors should a sailboat with a diesel engine have?
2. Do you replace them after 5-6 years? Was my unit beeping because the battery was weak or was the unit at the end of its useful life?
3. Any recommendations on brands. Currently, I have Costar units.
4. Will a unit with only a 9V battery be OK or should I get one that is hard wired to the battery bank like my current one that has a 9V backup.
I know how important this is, so cost is not a primary concern. Just want to be safe.
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